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  • I take my disabled son here all the time because it's accessible and not to crowded.

    Charlotte, Ferndown · signed 8 days ago

  • Great atmosphere especially for older adults. Nice to have somewhere decent in a rapidly declining seaside town

    Lena, Ferndown · signed 8 days ago

  • It is a place we come as a family and has always felt like a community to us.

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

  • I have friends who live in Southbourne and visit regularly. It would be such a shame to loose this facility

    Marie, Poole · signed 8 days ago

  • I bring friends to visit from all over the country

    Mathew, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • It’s very beutifull

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

  • I love to have coffee there when taking my dog for a walk , a good place to meet friends as well

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • Best place for a coffee and a chill with friends

    Ian, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

  • It’s an amazing community hub that deserves to stay in situ until the tender process has been completed and planning (if required) in place

    Debra, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

  • Local hub, families and such like.

    Robert, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • My disabled brother and I have visited to enjoy the views, people and coffee. It’s really needed in the area.

    A supporter in Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

  • Amazing venue held my first networking event there and silent discos, massive part of community here.

    Daniel, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • I have morning coffee with my husband, I meet friends for coffee there. My family from out of the area come to SOB. We ALL love SOBO, please please do not shut it down!

    Julie, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • It’s a vibrant and key part of Southbourne’s community

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 8 days ago

  • I visit all year round as live close by. A relaxed and friendly environment. Works as it is so why redevelop? It has bought so much business to the area which was previously a very quiet part of the beach. Amazing community and used by all sorts of groups throughout the year. It is a local hub and that won't be the same with a commercial operator

    Lucy, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • I have always loved spending time at sobobeach when we travel down to see family and friends. Hope to move down soon so would be a shame to see it closed. There is no equivalent alternative venue in the area on the beach so I imagine it will be much missed by locals and tourists who enjoy what it provides.

    A supporter in the UK · signed 8 days ago

  • I live 10 minutes from SOBO and love the atmosphere that they have created. It would be a huge loss to lose it.

    Jeremy, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • my family really enjoy going there

    A supporter · signed 8 days ago

  • Great year round community venue , relaxed informal atmosphere that is very family friendly.

    Anna, Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

  • It has a great community and provides a happy place to go when you need a mental pick up. In the stressful time we now live in we need SOBO Beach more than ever

    Amanda · signed 8 days ago

  • A great place to refresh after exercise

    Elizabeth, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • Its a great facility with loads of local groups using it. It has brought many people to the area, whats not to like.

    A supporter in Christchurch · signed 8 days ago

  • Refuge, friendly, safe space

    Claire, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • I live in Southbourne and I love SOBO beach and use it all year round. Popping in on dog walks sea dips, swimming groups, silent discos. It’s created such a great community and the sort of place I’m happy to go alone too as there are always friendly people around x

    Katie, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • Great community hub in the perfect location, I visit often

    Martin, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 8 days ago

  • We run a men’s wellbeing Walk n Talk group that meets there every Sunday. It’s a proper community venue and they’ve supported us from day one, as we have them by returning to the great events they have there. Take note of the word COMMUNITY and ask yourself the importance of it.

    Active, Poole · signed 8 days ago

  • It's such a fun area promoting health and provides year round opportunities toget and get together. It promotes housing and has boosted the growth of local cafes and bars. It is liked by tourists and locals of all ages. It would be a massive financial loss to the area.

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • It a part of the community as much as the people who reside in it. It's been there longer than the people have. And the people of the area are privileged and honoured to be able to use such a magnificent section of the beach. It's a place community where families and individuals can come together, or find individual solice. My family and I moved here last year especially because of the beach itself. It's not just an attraction. It's a part of the community and it's identity.

    A supporter · signed 8 days ago

  • Please help save our thriving community space for local people

    Nikki, Southbourne · signed 8 days ago

  • It’s a lovely service to both locals and visitors

    Sally, the UK · signed 8 days ago

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