WHEN: 

24.11.26 12-2

WHAT TO EXPECT: 

We’re inviting you to take a well-deserved break and spend time with some very special four-legged friends. Come along to meet and cuddle a guide dog, and discover the incredible work Guide Dogs UK does to support people with sight loss. It’s the perfect chance to relax, recharge, and learn how these amazing dogs change lives every day

WHERE TO FIND US: 

A block Shared space Bower

HOW TO SIGN UP: 

No sign up needed, just turn up on the day!

INCLUSIVITY: 

The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and gender into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.  

This is held in the SU cafe area which can be a busy loud area, the nature of this event will mean on top of the usual hub bub of people there will be dogs, their owners and extra people attending the event as well. The area can be entered via a ramp and automatic doors, the floor is a smooth laminated surface. The actual event will be in the corner, there will be sofas and dog beds on the floor, please ask an SU staff member if you need anything moving for easier accessibility. This is a drop in event so if you become overwhelmed at any time you can leave and come back at any time before it ends at 2. The start and end of this event tend to be the quietest time.

Come alone or with friends.

For more information about this event, please contact: subower@uwe.ac.uk

Venue Information:
Disabled parking: Yes – on campus
Step-free access: Yes
Automatic doors: Yes
Accessible toilets: Yes
Induction loop: No
Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
Quiet spaces available: Yes

Travel information

Cycle: Bower Ashton campus is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuses.

https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe#section-2

Walk: Bower Ashton campus is a 30 min walk from the city centre. You can use the address City campus at Bower Ashton, Kennel Lodge Road, Bristol, BS3 2 JT in google maps to plan your route.

Bus: Get the X4, X1, X6, X7 or X9 which stops near the campus. Follow this link for more information. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/bristol-universities/uwe

Or the M2 which has stops opposite Temple Meads, MarketGate/Phoenix Court accommodation and the centre. 15 min walk to campus from Cumberland Basin stop.

Drive: Parking is very limited and for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit on display in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.