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  I’ve loved coffee with friends, a glass of wine on a Friday night and lunch at the weekend. I’ve attended beach yoga and wellness by the sea events.

  Gemma, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

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  I value the community spirit the business creates

  Stephen, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

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  SOBO is an institution. I don’t want to see another slick, Group owned, overpriced venue dominating the beach. Sometimes Old School is what’s best for the comminity. Renew their lease!

  A supporter in Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

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  It’s part of the community!

  A supporter · signed 8 days ago

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  SOBO beach is a big part of my younger brothers routine

  A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  We’re not local but we enjoy this spot as regular visitors - an un-fussy place in an over-commercialised world.

  A supporter in Devon · signed 8 days ago

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  Community! And hot chocolates in winter

  A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  It’s a great place to spend time when we visit. Not just a lovely beach but the facilities that are currently available make it a wonderful social space.

  Stephen, the UK · signed 8 days ago

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  They do so much for the community and create a space where we can escape and enjoy life with friends

  Evan, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  I come here frequently as it is helps me i have mental health.

  Emma, Wimborne · signed 8 days ago

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  We love going there for coffee and meeting local friends and family. It’s low key and affordable and needs to stay that way, open to all and welcoming.

  Emilie, Devon · signed 8 days ago

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  It creates a sense of community, it’s so much more than a cafe/bar it makes the place feel safe and it brings people together!

  A supporter in London · signed 8 days ago

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  Nice to relax with a drink at the end of a beautiful scenic walk

  Sheila, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  It’s a wonderful part of the community for locals and tourists all your round

  A supporter in Boscombe · signed 8 days ago

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  Love visiting post run or swim, just down the road from my family

  A supporter in London · signed 8 days ago

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  I go there to relax and photograph. Lovely atmosphere.

  Jacky, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

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  Really great community hub , great for people like myself that are local and swim all year round

  Petrina · signed 8 days ago

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  It’s a hive of energy, happy faces all round, all year round. A great destination for visitors and locals alike. It just works. Proposed plans sound crazy to me .

  Sam, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  Ive been going since it was just the bus, since my children were small. To meet other mums. Whilst its’s expended over time & become more trendy but remains to be a beloved place for families and in community. Rockwater and places like exploiting the seafront are over priced, well to do and inaccessible for all.

  Jodie, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  It’s transformed life - it’s like a little bit of California in what was dreary old Southbourne - it’s changed the culture and atmosphere and interaction of people local to the area of all ages…

  Ian, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  SOBO has a ❤️. Don’t take it away

  Aileen, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 8 days ago

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  We love this stretch of the coast. We regularly bring our dog along for a walk then have a coffee or breakfast after. It’s such a great addition to the beach and we lobe the extras they bring such a the yoga and dj events.

  Donna, Salisbury · signed 8 days ago

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  Best beach cafe in Bournemouth bay

  Gary, Boscombe · signed 8 days ago

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  Love the vibes food and atmosphere.

  Charles, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

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  It’s our local community hub! Our safe place, my running spot, dog walking, it’s doors are open whatever you need. It’s hosted our two daughters year 6 leavers parties and holds special memories. It’s always a safe place for my teenagers to be rather than being excluded and making them hang out in places I wouldn’t want them to be. I like knowing Sobo it there and without it - Sobo wouldn’t be the same

  Hannah, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

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  Love to swim and chill out at the cafe afterwards always A nice atmosphere

  Stephen, Ringwood · signed 8 days ago

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  It is a strong community based asset, it must be saved.

  Bob, Boscombe · signed 8 days ago

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  I swim there and really love the community spirit it brings to Southbourne which will be lost if this closes.

  Diana, Ringwood · signed 8 days ago

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  Great place that all the community can enjoy whether you’re a regular swimmer or just love a coffee by the beach. Plenty going on that bring the community together. Would be tragic if it were to go.

  Jill, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

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  Our family spend a lot of time with our Niece and her partner who live in Southbourne and spend most weekends with their friends enjoying the beach and the cafe. It brings people together in the community and is a great place for visitors who come to the area.

  A supporter in the UK · signed 8 days ago

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