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  • Moved to the area 3 years ago not knowing anyone. Found SOBO Beach and have made sooo many acquaintances and have had lots of fun times at this venue. It would be disastrous for this community venue not to be able to continue.

    Sandra, Ferndown · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s a unique place to meet friends with a great atmosphere in a lovely position

    Rhona · signed 5 days ago

  • We have a beach hut just along from SoBo and see how popular it is…not just for its food and drink but for the community it has developed. SoBo supports several community groups and events for all ages which a ‘typical’ beach restaurant wouldn’t, including parent/baby events which my daughter attends. The staff are friendly and I think it would be such a shame to lose SoBo and replace it with a closed in, smart gastro pub with no personality or community vibe. Please think again 🙏

    Karen, Verwood · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s our favourite place to go as a family in the whole of the BCP area. The council are literally going to run this town to its ruins if they’re are left to run this town as they wish. Could organise a piss up in a brewery which is quite ironic considering their actions.

    Callum, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s a beautiful location only enhanced by having a great social space too

    Nathan, the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • it’s a beautiful place

    A supporter in Wimborne · signed 5 days ago

  • Its,a fun friendly place to meet and doesnt need to change. Not sure how it can be improved!

    Ben, Wimborne · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s my little piece of sanity and my safe place

    Mary, Berkshire · signed 5 days ago

  • I swim and walk near there with friends and always go for coffee

    Angela, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • This is our go to part of the beach, we love Sobo Beach because it’s rough and ready and relaxed. It’s got a unique vibe that we love. I’m not interested in any high-end swanky places on southbourne beach.

    Naomie, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

  • It's a great place for families. It's a welcoming atmosphere and it's affordable (unlike other places on Bournemouth beachfront!)

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s a fantastic community space, it’s unique and a great place to socialise. It has something for everyone, it is a great concept and a huge benefit to not only Southbourne but the wider conurbation.

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • We love to visit and its a reason why we travel to the area. Please dont change it.

    Peter, the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • SoBo really is one of the best businesses BCP could ask for! It’s just so warming to be somewhere that fits in with its environment and community rather than another beach side commercial venture for the few. It’s a special place I love to go every week, especially now with my puppy.

    Jane, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • There should be more places like this along the sea front!!!

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • arts , crafts Yoga, running, dancing, eating , drinking, nature, all thes aspects of positive life SOBO is the core. Why on earth would you disrupt a business that is needed and actually used ! BCP needs more of these successful businesses.

    Joanne, Westbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It's a great asset to Bournemouth

    Angus, Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • It's a community beach to be used and appreciated throughout the year.

    A supporter in Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • Been there & great venue

    A supporter in Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • I’ve been very lucky to play Sobo a few times now and every time I come down to DJ, you can tell it’s a family affair. So many people come down every Sunday afternoon for a boogie. All friendly people just wanting to have a great time. Without this, the culture in BMTHis gone. What the council and government officials forget is that music really is a healer and going out and being social is good for everyone’s health (mentally and physically). Sobo has actually helped me! Sobo is legendary! 🙏❤️

    Charlie, the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • It is a great commity hub, always busy and friendly. Many groups use it for exercise and wellbeing meet up. It's relaxed atmosphere is great for Southbourne, we don't want a high end expensive restaurant

    Peter, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • A great place for all ages. Has made Southbourne beach come alive. So so much better than a standard restaurant offering.

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • Sobo beach provides a community and provides lots of wellness events which support the community.

    A supporter in Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • We have a brilliant time here in the Summer as a family. Our kids lo e going back

    A supporter in the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • As a family we love to walk our dog t that part of the beach and we love stopping off at SOBO beach for a drink. The staff are amazing and the environment is fantastic, why change what we have for the community.

    Paula, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • Excellent social area in summer and lovely pleasant place to sit for a coffee in winter

    Adrian, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • It's a very popular place to go all year round and people are using the facilities why would you change the formular !!

    Lee, Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • I go to Sobo beach every week and love the relaxed beach bar vibe. It's a venue with a real point of difference and really adds to the community.

    Sam, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • Its the perfect beach bar for a chill and beverage and has always got a cool vibe going on

    Martin, Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • I swim and walk there and have fun with all our family its beautiful

    A supporter in the UK · signed 5 days ago

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