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  Sobo is a point of reference for people like me who live in the area. It’s part of our daily routine, all year round. Every morning, whatever the weather — sunshine, rain or wind — when I take my dog for a walk, we stop there for breakfast. It’s not just a café; it’s part of our community.

  Nicola, Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  it’s a lovely location which obviously is lived by so many people.

  Phil, Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  Swim here and meet friends and family for walks or just as a place to catch up

  A supporter in Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  Regular user of the beach and facilities and strongly believe that locals and beach users should be properlyconsulted on the options for the future

  Peter, Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  It’s a vibrant place with a great sense of community. All ages are welcome and it’s a better option than the things we have in Bournemouth town centre!!

  A supporter in Poole · signed 10 days ago

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  I am a military veteran who relies on it to socialise and swim with other veterans

  John, Bournemouth · signed 10 days ago

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  We regularly visit with family and friends. It’s a great place to meet and enjoy a wide range of activities for us all.

  Paul, Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  I visit for the Sunday sessions and the community events. It’s a focal point for family and friends and is a well-needed and wonderful social, community and tourist attraction as well as being a great place for coffee and food after a chilly sea swim, especially in the winter months!

  Jan, Bournemouth · signed 10 days ago

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  It's a great place to hang out for all ages.

  Hannah, Boscombe · signed 10 days ago

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  I have been to many sunday sessions, i've had coffee there when i'm walking on the beach, my work had their end of year party there as well

  A supporter · signed 10 days ago

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  It’s at the heart of the community.

  Nic, Christchurch · signed 10 days ago

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  I walk and meet family and friends and eat and drink there .

  A supporter in Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  Heart of the community

  A supporter in London · signed 10 days ago

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  I grew up in Southbourne and my family are still there, Sobo is a place where all generations of my family enjoy visiting. The team there have built something that has become the heart of the Sobo community. It's so rare to find this now, if it works why change it.

  Emma · signed 10 days ago

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  It has been a fantastic transformative addition to our community - community minded, environmentally engaged and focused around the needs of everyone. Please think about the impact/risks of any decisions on the local and wider community of your decisions.

  Tim, Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  Beautiful venue with awesome local community ventures

  A supporter in Christchurch · signed 10 days ago

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  I use this venue a lot - there is nothing else near by

  A supporter in Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  I coffee here weekly! We love the set up and we walk and sea dip here too!

  Kate, Salisbury · signed 10 days ago

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  It matters because of the beautiful atmosphere it gives Bournemouth. It’s very different to the other parts of Bournemouth and the cafe is amazing because of the quirkiness it gives.

  Sam · signed 10 days ago

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  For where we live in Southbourne, there isn't many places to grab a refreshment or food and sobo on the beach brings people down to the beach

  A supporter in Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  It brings welcoming vibes to the beach, musical, cosmopolitan, romantic views, a unique identity, local people have a place to gather that syncs with our bohemian residents. It’s absolutely a highlight of the beach front.

  Linda, Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  It’s a family friendly, dog friendly , happy vibes venue. There is nowhere else like it and it would be a massive loss to the local area to lose it.

  Elizabeth, Bournemouth · signed 10 days ago

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  It has brought us many wonderful memories with family and friends. We love the atmosphere here, and everything sobo brings

  A supporter in Christchurch · signed 10 days ago

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  I walk there regularly

  Janet, Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  It’s just a great venue and open all year round which is just great for us as locals

  David, Christchurch · signed 10 days ago

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  This is one of the best places we have in our area. It attracts all ages and provides such a great community for everybody. It would be a grave disappointment if this was to discontinue!

  Robert, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 10 days ago

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  Visiting family and friends always ask for a walk down to SOBO. They love the atmosphere and being by the sea down there. Such a great place and asset to our beach community.

  Alison, Boscombe · signed 10 days ago

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  I work there and it a wonderful supportive community

  A supporter in Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  I go here regularly to meet friends and have dinks. it’s a great community.

  Christine, Southbourne · signed 10 days ago

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  Community

  A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 10 days ago

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