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Southbourne is my home town. My mother was born in Southbourne.
Cindy, Southbourne · signed 9 days ago
Such a special place, unique and so popular for the Community. Nothing quite like it, they should definitely be allowed to continue here 💖
Marilyn, Dorset · signed 9 days ago
I moved two years ago to Southbourne and couldn’t believe how lovely SOBO beach was. I come here on a weekly basis just to be outside and watch the world go by - even on Christmas Day! I bring every friend or family member who visits here and they always love it. I hope it stays as I’d be devastated to see it go - it’s been such a huge reason why I love living in Southbourne (any why my friends always want to come and visit me!)
Elizabeth, Southbourne · signed 9 days ago
A community hub for us to meet families and get outside away from screens allowing the kids to play.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 9 days ago
I stop at Sobo for an early morning hot chocolate on my daily dog walk. I love the inclusive relaxed atmosphere. The staff are lovely & the opening hours are great. They’ve worked hard to build supportive communities & would be a huge loss.
Rachel, Southbourne · signed 9 days ago
It’s always where I stop off when cycling through from Sandbanks to Hengistbury. My visitors to the area and I love it for the chilled out friendly vibe. It’s part of the community. This works, please respect the community.
Felicity, Poole · signed 9 days ago
I am often alone and I always feel safe there. It gets me out and wal mi ng knowing I can find a cosy corner and watch the world go by. It’s not all about the fantastic entertainment - is a beautiful quite friendly spot too
Helen, Boscombe · signed 9 days ago
Love stopping here for a coffee whilst walking and also feel safe to let daughter meet friends at this venue as easy to arrange collecting her
A supporter · signed 9 days ago
It’s a great community space, perfect for local group meet ups, sea swimming, meeting friends etc. it’s different to the other venues along the beach and adds a real charm and genuine soul to the area.
Michael, Bournemouth · signed 9 days ago
Great meeting place. Great atmosphere food and coffee . Good for a lot of groups and the community
Karen, Bournemouth · signed 9 days ago
We use SoBo all year round as a family. From the silent yoga, chips and ice creams on the beach. Coffee on my Sunday run.
Sarah, Southbourne · signed 9 days ago
I meet my friends here when I get chance to see them, we have so many memories here. The community atmosphere is amazing, it provides a fantastic year round facility for everyone. There is nothing that could replace that
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 9 days ago
This is the perfect place where both the younger and older generations can feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed every day. It’s also an ideal place for families with young children.
Sebastiankubon · signed 9 days ago
It has so many events abd groups attached to it that supports so many peoples wellbeing. Not only that but it’s a safe and inclusive space! Whenever I have visitors it’s the place I always take them to. It’s the place I stop at on a dog walk. It’s the place I go to if I just want a coffee and sit and enjoy the peace and the view!
Nikki, Bournemouth · signed 9 days ago
It’s more than a community, we can walk over there have a little break and meet other people, enjoy a coffee, the place helps people and it is accessible. Supports the community with offering space and facilities.
Eleni, Boscombe · signed 9 days ago
It should be there for public use &to provide an area for community support.
Maureen, Christchurch · signed 9 days ago
I love coming here for a coffee after my runs. We also attend events and our favourite is coming in the winter for a hit chocolate.
Rosie, Southbourne · signed 9 days ago
I enjoy using it when I’m visiting friends in Southbourne regularly.
Polly · signed 9 days ago
Use it daily when walking, swimming, taking friends, meeting new friends, attending music events and more.
Adrian, Southbourne · signed 9 days ago
I am walking there a lot and enjoing the food..drinks..athmosphere
Ana, Bournemouth · signed 9 days ago
A great asset to the local community I use it regularly non all my walks and rides
A supporter in Southampton & Hampshire · signed 9 days ago
It brings people together from all over, it puts sobo on the map!!
Natalie, Surrey & Hampshire · signed 9 days ago
It would be criminal to take this unique place away. Sobo brings happiness to so many people. I fail to see the negatives.
Carly, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 9 days ago
It provides a hub for put amazing community - a place to connect, relax, shelter, make forever memories on our beautiful beach.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 9 days ago
I love the community, the Sundays, the whole atmosphere of this wonderful, friendly place. It’s great to see so many people of all ages together enjoying life.
A supporter in Ringwood · signed 9 days ago
SOBO is a locally renowned restaurant and highly valued community space. It would be a hugely retrograde step for the area to lose it.
Suzannah, Poole · signed 9 days ago
Such a welcoming place to visit. I wish I lived closer so I could visit more. Has something for everyone. Including our furry friends
Krista, Berkshire · signed 9 days ago
Great community place. Would definitely be a huge own goal if this place was closed
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 9 days ago
This is the absolute best social gathering venue in our community,I literally wait to see what’s going on here ! the parties are always upbeat busy great food music and vibe it would be a travesty to change it for a stuffy expensive alternative we should celebrate this heartfelt venue and have more organic beach venues not take them away !
A supporter in Poole · signed 9 days ago
Because it very much a part of southbourne a great meeting place which everyone loves a real assist to the beach
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 9 days ago
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