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  It's a wonderful place to work, rest and play

  Penny, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 8 days ago

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  I do yoga on the beach and meet friends there too, i’m 23 and there’s not many safe places to meet other women in the local area, especially in such a beautiful location!

  Emily, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

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  I use the cafe when I walk Merlot my dog. Would be extremely sad if the cafe goes x😢

  A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  Great place to meet friends and enjoy the atmosphere

  A supporter in Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

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  Sobo is the best, such a Great community and vibe keep it going please

  A supporter in Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

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  This town needs more year round beach options where people can socialise

  Matthew, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

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  My family come here often on our dog walks. When we were new to town this was a place we came to to meet new people and feel part of a community. It is a unique place that will not be easily replicated by alternatives. It will be sorely missed by all if it is not supported.

  Debbie, Boscombe · signed 8 days ago

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  Somewhere to enjoy all year round and a proud local business

  Caroline, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  Very friendly, always something going on, only place that end for coffee.

  A supporter in Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

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  Bournemouth run club

  A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  Can be enjoyed all year round. Our dog loves it ! Everyone is very friendly and it’s just good for your soul ! Happy Vibes.

  Lisa, Ferndown · signed 8 days ago

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  It's such a gem of a venue that doesn't only attract the older generation but younger too. It's a great spot to have a drink or dance and I love the setup. I would miss it thoroughly 😕

  Anne, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  Favourite place in Southbourne any time of the year, we regular visit to swim and stop during runs. Or attend for the social events they run.

  Hayley, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 8 days ago

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  Its a focal point for the sobo community and its a welcoming place to go. The current owners have clearly got a skill set to build something that works when the previous site didn’t. It would be a huge loss if it closed or the new lease holders proved not to have this skillset - given we don’t have transparency of the bidding process we don’t know if this was a consideration.

  Andrew, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

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  It brings such a great vibe to the area, for everyone ❤️

  John, Poole · signed 8 days ago

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  I go for walks almost every day and stop by for coffee or beer. Meet up with friends and taking my family here as it’s such a lovely place to show them.

  Monika, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

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  It’s so lovely in the summer but can be enjoy all year round

  Joanne, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

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  Love meeting people there from all walks of life a real community feel to sobo beach I implore BCP council to keep it open it’s lifeline to older people who like to meet up for coffee or a drink

  Robert, Westbourne · signed 8 days ago

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  I am part of Southbourne Surf Lifesaving, so we train and do events round here often. We often team up with sobo to help throw out events and bring publicity to the club. Sobo brings a positive atmosphere and nobody I've ever met had anything bad to say about it. Not only does it provide food and shelter after a beach day or a swim, it also does silent disco and yoga days. Losing Sobo would be like losing a friend.

  A supporter in Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

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  I walk my dog here every day and swim here every Saturday with a wonderful group of friends. Sobo has become part of our lives. I love how inclusive it is and how it is a hub for all age groups and activities. There is nowhere else like it.

  Karen · signed 8 days ago

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  We need these types of place in Bournemouth. Fun, friendly and a very safe environment. Offers a feel good factor especially where it’s located

  Adrian, Ferndown · signed 8 days ago

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  New mother. I go there often with my little one. A fantastic venue.

  A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  Fab unique place to walk chat and drink hot chocolate

  A supporter in Ferndown · signed 8 days ago

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  We visit regularly with our grandchildren as it offers safe and friendly place to meet and enjoy the beach

  Jeanette, the UK · signed 8 days ago

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  We often come to SOBO beach from Poole. The community feels, the events, the atmosphere is just what we need.

  A supporter in Poole · signed 8 days ago

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  Quirky, fun, good coffee and a great place to meet and chat with friends.

  Colin, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

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  It is a really fun quirky place to eat, meet friends and enjoy the beach. It has a grass roots feel about it, with small local businesses serving the community. What a great addition for locals and visitors alike.

  Sandra, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

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  Great community, lovely staff, keeps me coming back!

  A supporter in Berkshire · signed 8 days ago

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  I do a run club that massively helps my mental health. It’s a community, drinks, coffee, classes, the people.

  Curtis, Boscombe · signed 8 days ago

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  A special place for local people

  Mike, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

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