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I only spend a few weeks of the year there, and always head up there. It's a great friendly place. It needs to stay open.
John, the UK · signed 6 days ago
It's such a nice venue for local community and it should be remained regardless.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago
Its the best beach offering in the area, all year round. We dont want a big ugly building!!!
Mrs, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago
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A supporter · signed 6 days ago
SOBO beach is a special place to relax, make memories with friends and family, and enjoy the sea. It’s important to protect it for the local community and future generations.
Olivia, Boscombe · signed 6 days ago
I walk dogs here every morning and love popping in and it brings such a lovely vibe to the area
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 6 days ago
It’s the community hub of the area.
Ruth, Wimborne · signed 6 days ago
It’s for the community it’s more than just a cafe it brings people together . It’s not fancy doesn’t need to be . Why is it that councils feel the need to change things that are working and ignore things that don’t work . Sort the camper vans down the rd and leave sobo to the people your people your community .
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago
I swim, have coffee, meet friends. Yoga Saturday mornings. It will be a nightmare if this fabulous place has to close. I work from home so meeting people is vital for mental health.
Clare, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago
I was born there
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago
Daughter lives in Bournemouth - we always walk along beach to SOBO for wonderful chilled time. Great atmosphere and people
Stuart, the UK · signed 6 days ago
Great place to go and meet up with friends and family
Jaclyn, Berkshire · signed 6 days ago
We come from Southampton to enjoy a morning coffee and to watch everything that goes on around SOBO Beach from the swimmers, the runners and people doing morning yoga. It’s always a positive vibe down at SOBO
Karen, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 6 days ago
It is a wonderful social place
Elizabeth, Boscombe · signed 6 days ago
I work here and see how much the community means to people! I’ve met some amazing friends, I love it here!
Lillia, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago
Community
Kathryn, Boscombe · signed 6 days ago
Always love a drink and some food here. Great atmosphere.
Lisa, Surrey & Hampshire · signed 6 days ago
Our go to whenever we visit Dorset. A wonderful place to escape to.
A supporter in Oxfordshire · signed 6 days ago
A great place to stop for a drink on our walks. More importantly it's a proper community hub for many others.
Karina, Boscombe · signed 6 days ago
Since moving to Christchurch 4 years ago Southbourne Beach has been a go to place - to enjoy a mess love of sea swimming, enjoying SOBO beach cafe for all its varied events , meeting friends it just has a good vibe I can’t think of the beach without that connection for the community…. It has to stay
Karen, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago
I enjoy the opportunity to meet as a community
Emma, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago
Community and care !
Anita, Poole · signed 6 days ago
Community, fun, beautiful views. Welcoming to everyone, dog friendly. Inclusive. Something for everyone. Family-friendly. Just a fantastic hub.
Julie, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago
I do lifesaving around SOBO and it means a lot to the community
Chloe, Boscombe · signed 6 days ago
Best local beach venue around, events, brings people together, somehwere decent to hang out away from the crowds or Bournemouth Pier & Sandbanks, truly somewhere for the locals. Stop being so greedy and actually give the constituents what they want for a change which is to keep this fantastic service to the public open and allow it to continue thriving!
Craig, Ferndown · signed 6 days ago
It's important to me to have a venue where local people meet. Community activities like yoga help to keep a community spirit in the area. We do not want to be sold out to an expensive venue with no local interests at heart.
Patricia, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago
It’s such a lovely communal place for families and everyone. Why should it be taken away due to bureaucracy. It’s a hub for wellness and loving life.
Emma · signed 6 days ago
Very positive for local people
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago
Great place, great for the community, a good vibe that brings joy. Happy friendly staff also.
Fin, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago
I use Sobo beach regularly. There is no other venue like this along the beach. Bournemouth needs more shops/ bars restaurants along the beach. Shutting down this vibrant hub for socialising is a mistake
Rebecca, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago
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