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6,198 messages left by people who signed the petition. Bad language, links and allegations are held for review, and we remove anything inappropriate.

  • I swim there so much eat so much the food and gives me so much happiness is my favourite place

    Rute, Ringwood · signed 5 days ago

  • Place to stop for drinks, walk my dogs in the winter and to dance in the summer, only place I can let my hair down in the daytime and forget all my troubles x

    Michelle, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • Its such a great place for families, locals and holiday makers to enjoy our beautiful area.

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • I visit regularly and love the vibe of this place.

    Claire, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • Staff are so friendly,great sense of community offered at sobo.

    Jennifer, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

  • It's a great place to visit on the seafront. Other than the places around Boscombe Pier there is nothing else from there to Hengistbury Head

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • A venue like this is great for the community as its popularity speaks for itself.

    A supporter in Boscombe · signed 5 days ago

  • Frequent here with family and friends, despite being from out of the city. The main reason why we would venture to southbourne beach.

    Jasmin, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

  • Coffee with a smile. Perfect beach vibe … plus community values! BCP - put residents before profit!

    Jacky, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • It's an absolutely beautiful spot. Great establishment. Brings families, young people and pets of all kinds together to enjoy fresh air, the beach, good food and drink. There should be more like it, not less!!!

    Altug, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • For my wellbeing 365 days a year and many of my friends. Its our daily life. Please let it stay

    Jackie, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

  • Great place to meet up with friends

    Sophie, Ferndown · signed 5 days ago

  • I live in Boscombe but rely on Sobo weekly as a community space. I use it while sea swimming, walking the dog, working remotely and socialising/,relaxing with friends & family. Many of my friends outside of Dorset regularly travel from London & Hampshire just to visit Sobo Beach - as there's nowhere quite like it.

    Rebecca, Boscombe · signed 5 days ago

  • We walk the prom regularly snd it's an inviting stop off point. We choose to go there because the staff make it inviting, the place itself us uplifting and fun. We join so many other people there because there's a vibe of positivity about the place. It really feels like a community - a good, old-fashioned community like it was years ago. People speak to each other. No, a replacement with different staff cannot guarantee the same! Don't try to fix something that isn't broken, isn't that how it

    Jane, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • We use this a lot for coffees and sonetimes breakfast. It has held some magical events over the last few years. It's a great meeting place, always lively and cheerful. I feel it would be very sad to see it go and gutted if there is nothing there this winter to support cold swims and Christmas meet ups.

    Mary, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It is a lovely community hub.

    Dhanraz, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • Great social community events, gatherings and perfect for my morning coffee with the dog .

    Carin, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It is a great venue to visit when we go for a walk along the beach with friends and I love that it is available all year round. It seems madness to get rid of such a successful business

    Fiona, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

  • Love the beach vibe here. Amazing atmosphere and something different from the norm.

    Neil, Wimborne · signed 5 days ago

  • I travel from Hampshire regularly to beautiful SoBo beach especially to visit this wonderful, friendly and fun venue. It is such a special place with a welcoming vibe that clearly supports its local community and its unique atmosphere makes me and my family travel all the way from Fareham with our dog for special occasions. We will be so sad if the Council crush this unique gem.

    Paula, Portsmouth & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

  • I walk at the beach in southbourne almost everyday , to have this place shut would be devastating! It’s such an amazing community :(

    Poppy, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • As a family we have been coming here for years. Amazing place, amszing food, the people are just as amazing. This would be a massive loss for the community and Bournemouth.

    A supporter in Salisbury · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s a great community hub which brings joy to the locals and tourists also the team they employ are amazing

    Ben, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • It's a place where people go to socialise and come together as a community which helps with the increasing pressures from the challenging world we live in. Ultimately having a positive effect on people's wellbeing and bringing a sense of achievement to the sobo family and wider community groups.

    Andy, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • Such a great meeting spot for the whole community. We do many walks along that stretch of coast and always look forward to a cuppa or bite to eat and a chat!

    Nicola, Ringwood · signed 5 days ago

  • Such a lovely place to be, so much of the beach is neglected. Broken taps , toilets Portman ravine were out of order for weeks, replaced by inadequate porta loos . Let’s try & have somewhere nice to go in the beach !

    Marcia, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • Great place for young and old, why change something that is doing so well and enjoyed by so many people from all walks of life?

    Sally, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • I think it’s incredibly well run and popular. It has formed a community.

    Bethany, Ringwood · signed 5 days ago

  • Love this place we use it all year round. It helps create a sense of community and makes Southbourne seafront welcoming and inclusive. It promotes healthy outdoor lifestyles by providing a destination for walkers, runners, sea swimmers and dog walkers. It’s popular and contributes positively to the character and atmosphere of Southbourne. It has a unique character for young and old alike! It’s a valued community hub contributing to the local economy and providing employment.

    Joanne, Boscombe · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s great for the community

    A supporter in Poole · signed 5 days ago

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