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SOBO Beach provides Bournemouth with an important and affordable civic location, supporting the wellbeing of the community. It acts as one of our beach side anchor locations and welcomes everyone. As a minimum, BCP should restart the tender and extend SOBO in the interim to minimise the negative impact to our community. BCP has a duty of care to protect locations of benefit to civic wellbeing.
Richard, Westbourne · signed 7 days ago
Great vibes
Becky, Poole · signed 7 days ago
Year round beach user, somewhere to enjoy time at the beach.
Thomas, Ferndown · signed 7 days ago
Great asset to Southbourne, used by the whole community and provides a year round social hub
Mr, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago
It is a place that gives back to the community, for me personally it has been the place I have celebrated getting married, and had significant birthdays there. It really is a place that is exclusive and a. Place for everyone.
Sarah, Christchurch · signed 7 days ago
Community venue and great for young families and those with dogs
Claire, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago
I visit Sobo Beach regularly, it's a fantastic venue for the community and holidaymakers and the only venue on the seafront between manor steps and Hengistbury Head. It's a great venue with wonderful staff. It would be a great shame to lose it.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago
It's a massive part of the local community. I live in Talbot Woods but regularly visit for events.
Joseph, Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago
It’s a great space for locals who use the beach all year round rather than just tourists. Love grabbing coffee here when down walking the dog
Jessica, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago
It offers a way to connect with other people that no other place does. It provides a safe space for the community and brings everyone together.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago
It’s a great independent community hub. We don’t need a polished corporate venue here. This is a warm and welcoming spot valued by all. We don’t need any more soulless places on the seafront
Julia, Boscombe · signed 7 days ago
It is a unique quirky brilliant place that engages with the community. It is well run and this business bailed out the council when their own ambitions plans for the site failed.
John, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago
Trendy venue ideal for drink before or after walk. Good music sessions & vibe
Sara, Poole · signed 7 days ago
It is so much better than the previous bistro on the beach, and has been popular due to the quality of food, drink and the people that run the Sobo Beach. It also manages to appeal to all ages and due to the environment, bus and indoor seating, anyone straight from the beach can go in and not feel out of place. It is already perfect for a beachside food drink place, why change "perfect"?
Jonathan, Christchurch · signed 7 days ago
Perfect place to go for all occasions
Emma, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago
Its a fabulous BCP community asset - it seems utter madness to want to lose it.
Bev · signed 7 days ago
It’s an amazing, unique place to spend time near the beach, meet people, atrend interesting events and it’s a hub for so many sections of the community. I have been looking to move to Southbourne purely because of it. If it’s no longer there, I won’t move to Southbourne. When community is diminishing everywhere, especially in beachside towns that get overtaken by tourists, this really is an essential resource for human connection and mental health.
Jessica, Bristol · signed 7 days ago
It's a great community hub and social bar. It would be a shame to loose it. Community definitely needs it!
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago
It does so much for the community and charities. It’s a friendly relaxed place open all year round. A popular meeting place
Susan, Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago
Regular place to meet and socialise with friends. Gets me out .
Simon, Poole · signed 7 days ago
Love this place for a coffee after a long walk
Jayne, Christchurch · signed 7 days ago
It’s the only venue on that stretch of the beach and has been providing an excellent service. Has enhanced the community. The staff are friendly and efficient making it a good experience. I use it regularly summer and winter.
Jenny, Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago
Important for the community having a place to meet
Cathy · signed 7 days ago
I walk and cycle there most days it was sobo that helped me get over COVID coma love the atmosphere and vibe please don't close it
Anthony, Westbourne · signed 7 days ago
Love the atmosphere, always buzz y and busy!
Christine, Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago
Love the atmosphere and music while sitting on the beach x
Andy, Verwood · signed 7 days ago
Amazing space for locals all year round with community events, and also the tourism in the summer/holiday seasons save SOBO reject councillors!
Alex, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago
Wonderful community hub
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago
A brilliant watering hole - great staff - great food
Michael, Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago
A great place to stop for a coffee/drink when on a walk, or after a swim, great vibes and atmosphere!
A supporter in Ferndown · signed 7 days ago
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