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It’s at the bottom of my road and it’s always a great place to be.
Kay, Southbourne · signed 3 days ago
Great place to go to ALL year round. Great community, friendly staff. Safe space
Michael, Verwood · signed 3 days ago
I love this beach when we come to Dorset
Jeremy, the UK · signed 3 days ago
A really pleasant place to stop for a coffee or something to eat whilst out for a walk on the beach. Not at all pretentious and with lots of community events on offer
Derek, Southbourne · signed 3 days ago
I always go with visiting friends come
A supporter in the UK · signed 3 days ago
It’s a place open to all ages and backgrounds, a place locals and tourists can enjoy music, yoga, sea dipping, friends and family. Not just coffee! To me it’s a place full of happy memories and it’s an essential part of BCPs community. It’s unique like the residents that call this coastline home.
Julie, Boscombe · signed 3 days ago
It brings community together
A supporter · signed 3 days ago
I use this location when I visit multiple times throughout the year. This is one of the big reasons why we return so regularly
David, the UK · signed 3 days ago
Community spirit
A supporter in Poole · signed 3 days ago
I visit Southbourne from London to come and visit SoBo. I come approximately six times a year… Please do not destroy an amazing thing SoBo… They guys there have done an amazing job in transforming the site into an awesome community centre… Please leave them be.
A supporter · signed 3 days ago
It’s a massive part of the community & the team have done a great job with the site. Nothing will be as good
David, Christchurch · signed 3 days ago
It’s a great lively location where all the community can meet and catch up at any time of year. I imagine council members have even used it and will miss it!!!!
Mark, Southbourne · signed 3 days ago
Because it matters to my friends and the wider community
Ali, Verwood · signed 3 days ago
I attend the friday mens swim group for my mental health and I attended lots of other events tjat the venue puts on
Matt, Christchurch · signed 3 days ago
I love visiting this area throughout the year, attending workshops, improving my wellbeing and helping the community engage.
Carol, Ferndown · signed 3 days ago
They serve the best chai lattes in turn. Love the staff and vibrant vibes and the venue
Yvonne, Southbourne · signed 3 days ago
We visit every time we come to the area to see family who live in Christchurch. It's the first question the kids ask on arrival, "when are we going to SOBO?"
A supporter in the UK · signed 3 days ago
Chilled. Relaxed vibe, with great range of age groups and a real surf shack vibe, with great entertainment suiting everyone
Amanda, Boscombe · signed 3 days ago
I work in Southbourne and Sobo Beach is where I go for a quick lunch stop to chill for half an hour.
Antonella, Poole · signed 3 days ago
Great community meeting point best place to enjoy a drink/coffee. Fabulous for the kids too.
A supporter in New Milton · signed 3 days ago
It's a great place to have a coffee and relax with a great atmosphere
Carole, Southbourne · signed 3 days ago
We love coming for food &drinks
Anna, Bournemouth · signed 3 days ago
I like to go there with my friend.
Samuel, Southbourne · signed 3 days ago
Long standing user, including as swimmer from the beach
Mark, Christchurch · signed 3 days ago
Great community, service and atmosphere
A supporter in Verwood · signed 3 days ago
It’s a vibrant community, not just a cafe. Offers so much more and they have put a massive amount of effort in to create this awesome space
Amanda, Bournemouth · signed 3 days ago
SOBO has provided a community area for locals to meet and enjoy our beautiful area together.
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 3 days ago
I enjoy the area and the relaxing atmosphere
Keith, Southbourne · signed 3 days ago
I walk along the beach often and grew up in the area!
Fiona, Salisbury · signed 3 days ago
Community based, we spend a lot of time at this part of the beach as a family and with friends. The atmosphere with Sobo Beach is incredible and it would be a huge local loss
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 3 days ago
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