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  • It’s a fantastic place to walk to, have a drink etc. have attended events there too eg silent yoga and enjoyed time down there throughout the year with family and friends

    Stewart, Poole · signed 6 days ago

  • I grew up in the area and still visit every chance I can. It is a fun vibrant community for all the family and has made such a difference to the area. It is such an improvement from the old bistro on the beach.

    Lisa, Wimborne · signed 6 days ago

  • For ONCE the Council need to listen to the electorate. STOP ignoring what WE want. Roll on the next elections

    Mel, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • The silent discos are the best. Such a friendly community.

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Family live in southbourne and visit the soho regular have done for years

    Gemma, the UK · signed 6 days ago

  • It is a fantastic venue and community hub. Our swim group meets here twice a week. We go here for dinners out. It is lovely in summer. We have had guests who come down from other parts of the country and abroad who love it. Why would BCP close it and leave it vacant? It doesn’t make sense financially or for the community that BCP purports to serve.

    Karen, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • It’s unique to Bournemouth. We love everything about it and what it represents for us local resid

    Mark, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Its a local place where everyone father's. There are not enough seafront venues around where you can have fun, meet people and socialise which is massively important in today's worrying times

    Gill, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • Visit regularly great place to stop on a walk

    Christine, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • When I was thinking of moving down here from Hull, I walked along the beach from Bournemouth to Southbourne. I sat outside Sobo and had a coffee. It was 8.30am. I loved the vibe of the place and decided this was where I had to live. I didn’t even wander into the high street. A month later I moved to Southbourne. It still makes me smile when I visit it or run past.

    Rachael, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • I use this place to walk my dog and grab a coffee in the morning. It’s a lovely atmosphere and would be a shame to the community in southbourne for this to be gone

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Our environment matterd

    John, London · signed 6 days ago

  • Local, simple, community, fab times, great coffee, great atmosphere, why change it?!

    Kate, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • Its been our safe haven and place to go with the kids when city life and personal issues get to much

    Bryony, Salisbury · signed 6 days ago

  • Morning coffees with lovely people, dog friendly

    Laura, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • I live on Southbourne coast Road and SOBO beach IS southbourne it represents everything about the community here and it deserves to stay.

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • It’s a great place to meet friends and stop on a walk. It’s important that it’s there for community and tourists alike.

    A supporter in Ferndown · signed 6 days ago

  • It’s an incredible community hub. Events of every kind bringing positivity. I’ve put on several events there and families from across the coast have attended m. To lose SOBO Beach would be to lose the soul of the community

    Barry, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Visit regularly

    Jo, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • I take my family there to sea dip and then havevs9me breakfast. Its been a place where i am able to deal with a very difficult year, and having a relaxing place to go to has helped me cope better.

    Tom, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • Sobo beach is an excellent venue..it's original, it brings the community together and it hosts a lot of different events. Most importantly, it's not run by the council. I don't want the council to work for a profit, I want the council to work for the residents, hence why would they take a private resident owned business?!

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • It is welcoming to everyone of all ages, we have met lovely people there and enjoyed the various events such as Bachata classes. Or just stopping for a coffee or drink while walking or cycling. Sobo Beach is unique - nowhere else as relaxed and welcoming

    A supporter in Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • Best beach in Bournemouth so far

    Daniel, Boscombe · signed 6 days ago

  • It’s our local beach and we benefit from the community it creates across multiple age groups and types of people. We’ve enjoyed a coffee after our morning Pilates throughout the summer months but the fact it’s open year round and is an inclusive space for community groups, families, swimmers, dog walkers, locals and tourists alike is unique along the stretch of beach which ordinarily focuses on a premium priced dine-in offering only. It’s so much more than this.

    Hattie, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • It’s a real community hub

    Mandy, Bournemouth · signed 6 days ago

  • Best bar on the beach. Love the clubs too

    Eddie, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • Community Local Well managed

    Ginny, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • Because it’s the perfect venue and vibe for Southbourne beach front

    Lesley, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

  • Got such a nice atmosphere there and it offers something different

    Daniel, Southbourne · signed 6 days ago

  • SOBO is there for the community

    Patricia, Christchurch · signed 6 days ago

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