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6,198 messages left by people who signed the petition. Bad language, links and allegations are held for review, and we remove anything inappropriate.

  • There’s nowhere else like it.

    Martin, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • Catch up with friends , good place for food and celebrations and just general great vibe

    Nadia, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

  • Very well run establishment with a unique ambiance which is unlikely to be replicated by a new lessee. This will most likely lead to failure of a new business and a lower overall net income stream from rental income to BCP Council in the longer term.

    Peter, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 8 days ago

  • Baby and mum groups.

    A supporter · signed 8 days ago

  • We need venues like this tracks, tourists and revenue that is much needed for local business which intern employs people who also spend their money in local businesses

    Scott, Poole · signed 8 days ago

  • My family live in Christchurch and it’s the first place we want to go! Every day we go and get a coffee / food / drink. It’s like a second home and we love it as it is!

    A supporter · signed 8 days ago

  • I swim here most days, meet friends and meet in the early evening for a drink at the weekend. It’s a big part of feeling connected to the local community, we recently met people who were here for the weekend and became good friends by chance

    Kirsty, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

  • Perfect place for sea swim and coffee. No where else like it. It's so needed.

    Mrs, Poole · signed 8 days ago

  • i like their hot chocolates on a cold winter beach walk

    Olivia, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • It’s a great asset to the area for many reasons. It was the one of reason the Daily Telegraph nominated Southbourne an up and coming area. On a sunny evening it’s the best venue in Dorset

    Peter, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • Fantastic venue. Great atmosphere. Safe, friendly place that is used year round by the whole community and visitors to the area. Sobo has added to the area by providing entertainment, good food & drink reasonably priced in a friendly relaxed way. Can't imagine Sobo not being there. A lot of people would miss it!!

    James, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • Use it regularly. It’s a fantastic place and has been since it opened.

    David, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • We have visited the beach almost every day for 40 years on our own and with family & seen businesses come & go. SoBo Beach is the perfect place to stop for a hot drink & snack in the winter, something cooler in the summer. The food is great quality & reasonably priced too, a perfect pit stop after playing on the beach. It is special because it is unique , fun and welcoming to all. Please don’t spoil something that works so well and contributes so much to this area.

    Sam, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • It’s the best beach locally

    Susan · signed 8 days ago

  • Just a really good venue

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

  • Is a fantastic place to be, either to drink eat or just hang out. Somewhere that’s for us the locals are not full of tourists.

    Saeed, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

  • Sobo Beach is a place I visit most days. Either a morning or afternoon coffee, a refreshing beer late afternoon. I sea dip Saturday and Sunday mornings all year round so it's our go to for a coffee afterwards. We love the people, the vibe, the locals, the newbies and the community spirit. The staff are amazing too! We love it just the way it is.

    Katya, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • Hub of the community offering so many opportunities to come together.

    Claire, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • A lovely community venue that is suitable for families and offers something all year round

    Paul, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • A great place to socialise where I feel safe and welcome. Can go by myself without any worry and know I will be surrounded by a welcoming and inclusive community. Amazing DJs who cater for an age inclusive crowd. Do not let this wonderful place be replaced just in the name of profit.

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

  • I walk there daily all year round

    Bernie, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • I swim they’re every morning all year round

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • I am a regular sea swimmer and always enjoy a hot drink at SoBO

    Deborah, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • Heart of the community, brings life to the “old Southbourne” end of the beach. Vibrant and community focused

    Roni, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • It’s the best place to be whatever the weather and whatever time of year!

    Dave, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

  • I visit my family quite often znd enjoy the beach and facilities

    A supporter in Plymouth · signed 8 days ago

  • Gives the place atmosphere and is a hub for social activity, wellbeing and a great place to hang out

    Nick, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • I live in Southbourne.I swim, and cold sea drip all year round. We use the SOBO Beach afterwards. I a member of SOBO fitness too. A woman’s gym. We use the SOBO Beach as a social gathering place too. Plus l go to their events too. The more mature ladies don’t want to go in Bournemouth.

    Carol, Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

  • It is a hub for people to meet at, enjoy food and/drink and appreciate the beauty of SOBO beach.

    Mike, Boscombe · signed 8 days ago

  • This is my 3rd summer down Sobo and they have fine tuned the experience and what an incredible job they have done, to not recognise all their hard work and take it away from them is very sad. It will never be the same……. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!!! Please stay!!!!!

    Becky, Westbourne · signed 8 days ago

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