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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 live very close to SOBO and it's bought nothing but joy to the area.

    Haylee · signed 6 days ago

  • It is already a perfect place to visit. Well run, informal and good value.

    Adrian, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • Such a cool place, nothing else much like this along this stretch of coast and a caters for all age groups. So disappointing to hear it is closing.

    Simon · signed 6 days ago

  • Sobo beach matters to me as I meet my friends there i walk my dog down there. it’s a fun social place for iconic days such as christmas day, silent disco nights, halloween parties and so on. They have firmly placed this location on the map for people to sit and enjoy a nice coffee in the morning so to take this away would destroy the socials down there. therefore i decline for sobo to be taken over as its an icon spot!

    Olivia, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • I enjoy having a drink there on a beach walk

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • It's a beautiful place to spend time with our kids...we love going down there to grab a coffee, breakfast, lunch or ice cream whilst looking out on the beautiful beach. It brings us area and we spend so much more time and money because it's there. We simply wouldn't visit anywhere near as much if this all gets taken away.

    Stephen, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • I base my cycle, run, swim activity around sobo, as well as

    Mathew, Boscombe · signed 6 days ago

  • It has everything a wonderful healthy community needs to take it away would negatively effect so many many people.

    A supporter in Southampton & Hampshire · signed 6 days ago

  • Gorgeous community, fab offering. Actually making hospitality work in today's challenging environment. Please don't throw this away!

    A supporter in Poole · signed 6 days ago

  • SOBO Beach has created a wonderful atmosphere popular with locals and tourists and should continue.

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Its a great, family friendly and community hub for so many people. It would be such a shame to see it go, the effort they have put into making it a place that welcomes everyone is what makes sobo beach what it is.

    A supporter in Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • It is my family's favourite place on earth. Any occasion - we go there. It's the atmosphere, the liveliness, the sense of community, the fun. There is absolutely nothing else on offer like it close to Christchurch

    Emma, the UK · signed 6 days ago

  • Its a beautiful spot to enjoy downtime. A precious place for southbourne

    Caren, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Great place for community events and a lovely place for socialising

    Morag, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • We regularly visit whilst on holiday and it’s such a unique place ! Nowhere else like it!

    Danielle, the UK · signed 6 days ago

  • Great community groups and social space for all

    Fiona, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • It's a community hub. Lots of different activities for the local residents, great place for visitors to go to for drinks. Ice creams, food. Always packed eith customers.

    Linda, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • Love going there for a coffee and a catchup with friends . It’s a fabulous location and always my first choice for my catchup

    A supporter in Ringwood · signed 6 days ago

  • Great location for meeting up with family and friends, but also comfortable to go on your own. Great range of food and drinks and the staff are always friendly and welcoming .

    Ali, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • It's a key reason of why I moved to the area, it's a huge draw

    Ben, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Lovely place to go, quirky modern use of the space, excellent functions and a great facility when you ar eon the beach

    Sam, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • Use as a meeting place for family and friends

    Christine, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • I regularly meet family there for coffee and breakfast, join in the community events, attend the Sundays in the summer, walk the dog and stop in for breakfast. It’s been a huge hit for all of Sobo and they have solely out this spot in the map.

    Kate, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Brings community together and provides a great place to socialise! Best thing to happen in the area

    A supporter · signed 6 days ago

  • I go there a lot with friends and a lot of people I know use it as a community base x

    Emmie, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • Social

    Debbie, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • I swim here regularly, I meet friends and love the silent disco. Always friendly staff and dog walkers

    Eliza, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • It is the most relaxing and welcoming place. The food is delicious, the staff are friendly and helpful. It's the perfect place if you're on your own or meeting up with friends. It is enjoyed by so many people of all ages and interests.

    A supporter · signed 6 days ago

  • It’s one of the main reasons I am moving back to southbourne

    A supporter in Southampton & Hampshire · signed 6 days ago

  • It's the best place locally! Great vibe, entertainment, community spirit! It's more than just a business. It's a community hub for MANY! I'd suggest that BCP subsidise them to stay right where they are! As they are! I'm Bournemouth born & bred!

    Mandy, Boscombe · signed 6 days ago

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