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  I swim weekly grabbing a warm drink even throughout the winter months is so good for our wellbeing …. convenient walkable venue reducing carbon foot print … and they love dogs … BCP please reconsider your decisions. I was a long term let tentant in one of the beach chalets that occupied SOBO site and I was down hearted to be evicted SOBO and its management has restored my faith that something good came from demolishing our huts.

  Lisa, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago

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  I take a walk and coffee regularly

  Claire, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 7 days ago

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  It's bloody lovely. A real attraction and addition to the area. A social hub. Something we should be proud of. Young and old enjoy it. It should be encouraged not destroyed.

  Alexandra, Boscombe · signed 7 days ago

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  It caters for cross community and cross generational interests in diverse ways . Sobo is crucial for the local and wider communities and has a very successful model. No need to change something that works so well.

  Jane, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago

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  It has become a heart in our community for so many different groups, young and old.

  Gayle, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago

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  It’s a great vibe that is unique amongst Bournemouth and used all year around. Plus they care about the community rather than money.

  Nick, Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago

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  SoBo beach cafe is a unique destination, appealing to all. It is vibrant, welcoming, funky. All things that BCP could do with more of...

  Liz, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago

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  I set up Just Swim with friends it’s an integral part of local life for the 500 plus people who have swum there over the years and belongs to the community

  Katrina, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago

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  I love the atmosphere it brings to the beach

  A supporter in Southbourne · signed 7 days ago

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  Its a brilliant point to stop and have a drink and refresh after a long prom walk - especially if you're disabled.

  Rita, Christchurch · signed 7 days ago

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  It’s a great place for the community to get together! Fab food, drinks, music and focal point for locals to meet.

  Karen, Christchurch · signed 7 days ago

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  Where my three children learn to be in the water safety. Where we as a family spend many days catching up and relaxing with friends.

  Laura, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago

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  It does so.much for the local community

  Natalie, Boscombe · signed 7 days ago

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  We actually have a destination for both locals & visitors which is both vibrant and appealing. These are aspects of Bournemouth which sadly are now almost entirely absent. Losing the SOBO Beach development would be nothing short of a crime!!

  Martin, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago

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  Great place to meet and take friends

  Mark, New Milton · signed 7 days ago

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  Nice, independent place for a drink, meet friends and have a bite. Local businesses are struggling more than ever, why give this one a kick in the teeth now.

  Edward, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago

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  Community groups and small businesses operate here

  Paul, Poole · signed 7 days ago

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  It’s a destination for all people of all ages, not just somewhere to have a food and drink.

  Tony, Christchurch · signed 7 days ago

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  My family love it.

  A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago

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  It’s used by all - it’s an authentic pillar in a community that is becoming increasingly unauthentic and driven by greed

  Sophie, Poole · signed 7 days ago

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  I love coming here with family and friends.

  Imogen, Christchurch · signed 7 days ago

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  I love the bar, fantastic, friendly atmosphere.

  Ben, Poole · signed 7 days ago

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  Because its a beautiful place and very friendly

  A supporter in Poole · signed 7 days ago

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  It's a popular local place that offers a wide range of activities and a very valued unique venue.

  Alison, Christchurch · signed 7 days ago

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  We visit our treasured friends in Bournemouth several times a year an Sobo is only beach we go to. We love it. Local beach great atmosphere. Love the bus bar and top food.

  Carley, the UK · signed 7 days ago

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  Great location, like the shabby chic style - not formal. Prefer current owners to unknown. Popular community bar.

  A supporter · signed 7 days ago

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  A popular community establishment for locals and visitors alike. BCP Council wouldn't know what real community spirit was if it came and hit them in the face. All they see is greed and pound signs. They've got to be the biggest bunch of mismanaged, mishapen, meglomaniac mishaps this country has ever seen. In the words of a typical Millwall supporter... no-one likes them and they don't care! This is my personal opinion only... but I bet there are a lot of others who I suspect will agree!

  David, Ferndown · signed 7 days ago

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  Good food - good prices - great beach

  Grace, Bournemouth · signed 7 days ago

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  Its nearby, easy to walk to and I use it all year round . I meet friends there and also it brings people into the area. Its very popular and social we don’t want to lose it. its part of living here

  Sonia, Southbourne · signed 7 days ago

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  It's a great place with good atmosphere run by lovely people

  A supporter in Poole · signed 7 days ago

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