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  • We come down to Southbourne 3 or 4 times a year and head there straightaway. A great place to relax and always good company there

    Richard, the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • It's locally run and a success. I can see no value in another larger chain taking over. Or closure whilst another firm refurbishes to their style. Please, please do not let their be another Sandbanks debacle with Rock water. Which has still not opened and is now an eyesore on the beautiful landscape.

    Miss, Wimborne · signed 5 days ago

  • we attended activities in the summer as a family and on Sundays enjoy Wellbeing Walk

    A supporter in Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • I bring any visitors who aren’t from Bournemouth to SOBO beach and they are always so impressed. It really encapsulates the local area in a way that few UK beach side businesses do. It’s a destination for young mothers like myself who want to go to the beach but also need shade, access to toilets and amenities for their little ones.

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • relaxing and welcoming…..perfect place when friends visit, the staff and food are amazing

    Sally, Boscombe · signed 5 days ago

  • Best place to be in conversation, to be in community, to be with family

    Stephen · signed 5 days ago

  • I love to go there after a swim

    Patricia, Ferndown · signed 5 days ago

  • Such a special place Regenerated that part of the beach So many fabulous days and evenings spent with family and friends at Sobo I love an early morning coffee there My running group start and finish our runs at Sobo and in the summer we swim and sometimes get drinks after. Its a fabulous place and it would be a massive loss for the community and all the events that take place there I just cannot understand BCP’s thinking and process.

    Samantha, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • I use it all year round Love what they’ve done It’s what the local residents want

    Martin, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • This is a great community place in a unique setting. INobody wants another sterile branch from other companies.

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • Sobo is the best beach we have

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • I socialise with friends and family. It is a safe and inclusive space all year round

    Jess, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • I meet my daughter and her family for coffee there most weeks.

    Mandy, Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s used by both locals and visitors all year round and is at the heart of the local community. Once again the council are making short sighted and ill informed decisions without consulting their key stakeholders all in the name of lining their pockets further.

    Paul, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s a community hub and valued by locals all year around. Yet again, the council are making short sighted decisions without any consultation all based on greed and lining their pockets.

    Paul, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It a great venue that is loved by locsls

    Ian, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • It's such a beautiful venue to socialise with friends and everyone is so kind there. A real community place.

    A supporter in Dorset · signed 5 days ago

  • I think it's a brilliant place which is loved and used year round by the local community.

    Michael, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • A welcoming, community-focused venue that serves the local community. Also very well designed and serves as a tourist winner. As seen in many national press articles over the past couple of years. This site is also run by experienced local operators. They have already proven they can maintain service through the winter months. Don’t be stupid, BCP. A few extra £ of rent won’t make a difference to your horrendously mismanaged budget/operation!

    Ben, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It is fantastic for the whole community.

    A supporter in Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • It is my favourite place in the local area!!

    Charlotte, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • A great place to visit, lots of different events going on. Lots of memorable times made there with the silent discos, yoga etc.

    Sian, Ringwood · signed 5 days ago

  • I live in the Midlands but stay in Dorset 2-3 times a year. Always visit SOBO when we are here. It’s always busy with a great community feel

    Emma, the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • amazing venue should stay as it is

    Carolyn, Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s part of the community. It’s inclusive and welcoming and I visit regularly - on my own walking the dog, when friends visit and with my family.

    Caroline, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It's scenic, beautiful and just a great place to go. I visit ut regularly with my friend who lives there

    A supporter in the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • Got a great vibe, proper beach surfy feel rather than another restaurant

    Paul, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • Meeting place, relaxed vibe

    A supporter in Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • Sobo is a fantastic stop on our dodgy beach walk.

    Diane, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s a great place to visit by bike

    Ric · signed 5 days ago

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