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  • It's nice to sit and have a coffee. I have a disability and I enjoy sitting there at any time of day and feel safe.

    Hayley, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • Brilliant staff, food and events. It transformed the area into something local residents are all proud of!

    Simon, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • Its a place where we can hang out as a family, enjoy the outdoors and make memories

    Gemma, the UK · signed 6 days ago

  • It is such a chilled vibe. I don’t think it should be changed to a bricked building. It serves it purpose adequately as a lovely meeting place. Please don’t change it.

    Bernadette, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • It’s a community, it’s a place to dance, chill, take your dog, to have a moment, to chat, to sit quietly. It’s everything & they’ve done so much for so many.

    Jackie, Ferndown · signed 6 days ago

  • Favourite beach! Loved by me, my son and the dog! Safe, family orientated and made all the better by SOBO - won’t be the same with out! Such a tragic loss!

    A supporter in Ringwood · signed 6 days ago

  • Community

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Its a place the community love and I’ve been going since I was a kid it has a special place in all our hearts and important in the history of the area ridiculous that it’s even being considered going due to how popular it is

    Samuel, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 6 days ago

  • Is the best place to stay and swim in whole Bournemouth and I love the coffee and time with my friends there after a yoga class. The community is the best so far, nothing to compare to Bournemouth pier, boscombe, or any others.

    Gustavo, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • This is one of the best venues in Southbourne. It has created communities with its rustic indoor /outdoor offering. Ideal to enjoy straight from the beach or a swim . Not something you can do at places like rock water at branksome. Sobo beach is a unique venue offering so much to locals and holistic business offerings i.e. beach yoga. Council, please consider carefully before losing this valuable local hub.

    Brian, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • This place is my “ happy place” and great for my mental health. I’ve had a lot going on in the past 8 years including divorce, brain injury, menopause and MANY other issues. SOBO allows me to forget!The Sunday sessions are amazing and brings all races, cultures and ages together and it’s such a lovely happy vibe! It’s a FAMILY! They also do a lot for mental health and homeless. People talk about sobo all over the U.K.!It’s unique!Remember posh and modern doesn’t always mean better!?

    Jessica, Bristol · signed 6 days ago

  • Fun things to do all year round

    Julie, New Milton · signed 6 days ago

  • Great community atmosphere

    Adrian, Boscombe · signed 6 days ago

  • I use the bus regularly and support all the other community initiatives.

    Jenette, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • I love coming here all year round and there is no where else like this in Bournemouth. We take all our visitors to here and they always love it. We can come for a coffee, some food or just a vibe it always pleases. All our visitors love it!

    Tamara, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • I walk here every week and the community support there is worth the long walk. It is welcoming and the staff are amazing, We can’t get that community spirit anywhere else. It is such an asset to the community whilst bringing in parking money and visitors to the council area. We have so little left, please don’t make the same mistake by getting rid of this too.

    A supporter in Poole · signed 6 days ago

  • SoBo beach is a regular stop when we visit to walk along the promenade. It’s dog friendly; totally inclusive vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. No other options in that area

    A supporter in Berkshire · signed 6 days ago

  • Good community building

    Robert, Ferndown · signed 6 days ago

  • A great place that follow the rules and does a lot of good for the community. Bournemouth needs more places like this.

    Lee, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Beautiful, lively and vibrant community vibe which is so rare. Brilliant location for music and dancing, well run and loved by many . You don't get quirky places like this anymore. Please don't take something like this away, especially to replace with another soulless hospitality venue.

    Sarah, New Milton · signed 6 days ago

  • It is a relaxed and welcoming venue and attracts a lovely clientele. What I love most is how it is appealing to both young and old people alike, it is dog friendly and just has a great vibe which unfortunately other venues like urban Beach at Boscombe cannot replicate .

    Deborah, Ringwood · signed 6 days ago

  • The owners of Sobo have worked so hard to create something different for the community. It’s become an area of the beach where friends and families of all ages and generations can come together to spend time and connect. Most importantly it’s somewhere where people feel safe to bring their families. BCP council have destroyed Bournemouth town centre, please dont do the same to Southbourne. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it “….

    A supporter in Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • It’s such a brilliant addition to a beautiful spot. Fantastic evenings watching the water and listening to the great tunes! Don’t let it suffer, the world is getting more complicated we need places like this to feel like we’re actually living.

    A supporter in Southampton & Hampshire · signed 6 days ago

  • It’s a community

    A supporter in London · signed 6 days ago

  • SOBO Beach is more than just a place to visit, it’s part of the community. Once places like this disappear, they are incredibly difficult to replace. Please listen to the people who value and support SOBO Beach and help secure its future.

    Reshad, the UK · signed 6 days ago

  • I regularly visit SOBO beach with my friends & family & dog. It has a great local community feel & we all love it the way it is. Please don’t change what is so good.

    Jonathan, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • Community, Community, Community

    Dean · signed 6 days ago

  • I swim here all year round

    Samantha, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • As a regular visitor to Christchurch, SOBO Beach is a go to for a coffee on a morning walk, and has transformed the area into one of the best seaside spots on the south coast.

    Andrew, Berkshire · signed 6 days ago

  • It’s been a great place to meeting friends and taking my kids

    Sarah, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

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