Bower Ashton retains one of its links with North Somerset as it remains in the (mostly) North Somerset parish of
Leigh Woods, Abbots Leigh and Bower Ashton parish.
Despite the 1930's civil transfer of Bower Ashton to Bristol.
The parish has two churches: St. Mary the Virgin in Church Road, Leigh Woods and Holy Trinity in Church Road, Abbots Leigh.
Above St. Mary the Virgin Church in Leigh Woods, below church gate and cross also St. Mary the Virgin.
There is a parish paper newsletter available (about 10 issues per year) for a small charge,
in May 2010 that was £5.00.
On the 19th Century map (link top right), its shown as Holy Cross Church and suitably positioned to keep an eye on its neighbour - Ashton Gate Brewery.
Dog Section.
The 5 new pups in training in May 2010: Anya, Abbey, Amy, Amber and Aden.
Horse Section.
The horse section had 12 horses in May 2010: Beaufort, Monty, Imperial, Broadmead, Redland, Clifton, St. Michael, Brunel, Somerset, Thomas, Cabot and Harry Patch.
Both dog and horse sections are based in Clanage Road.
Open days for both sections are every two years, with the last on Sunday 13th of June 2010 between 10am & 4:00pm.
Public transport access is by the
Somerset bus services to Hotwells,
Anchor Road and the City Centre bus station.
On the bus services page select destination 'Bristol'.
Note that only express to stop in Bower Ashton is the Portishead service.
The UWE U1 bus service is now open to all.
The service runs from the UWE (Kennel Lodge Rd) to the UWE's Frenchay campus via Coronation Road, Temple Meads and Zetland Road.
Colleges and Schools
