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It's a lovely place to go when I come home to visit Bournemouth and I know a lot of my friends who live there go most weeks
Donna, the UK · signed 4 days ago
This a great for dinner or a coffee on the beach when I do my regular walks in southbourne by the beach. There is nothing else here at the beach. It’s a treasure.
Jerome, Southbourne · signed 4 days ago
It is a wonderful place that brings people and community together
A supporter in Southampton & Hampshire · signed 4 days ago
Such a good friendly place and use all year not just in the summer months.
Steve, Christchurch · signed 4 days ago
It's great for the community
A supporter · signed 4 days ago
Independent not a brand
Ross, Southbourne · signed 4 days ago
I swim there at least twice a week
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 4 days ago
We love to walk, run and cycle down here and it’s such a special place to grab a refreshment all year round whether you are solo or with a group of friends. We also love to bring friends who are out of the area down to this awesome spot!
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 4 days ago
It’s the best spot for locals to enjoy the beach and gather in a space that welcomes everyone. We need more spaces like this!!
Camila · signed 4 days ago
Good vibes
Tim, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 4 days ago
The music. The vibe. It brings joy to my heart
Deborah, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 4 days ago
I come here regularly from basingstoke to enjoy various events, the sense of community and the welcoming ambience Sobo gives. Travel isn't always easy, but we make the effort as we love it so much.
Emma, Berkshire · signed 4 days ago
Community wellbeing
A supporter · signed 4 days ago
Swim, coffee, community
Lucy, Christchurch · signed 4 days ago
We live so close, we swim and walk here throughout the year and love all the facilities it has to offer for adults and families. This is such an amazing place for locals and would be such a shame to go.
Shemma, Christchurch · signed 4 days ago
Has become a real community hub at a time when many pubs are closing - pubs were always considered a community hub in rural England. Why not on the coast?
Sue, Poole · signed 4 days ago
My husband and I bring the dog and enjoy some quality time together. It’s one of our favourite places to go as a couple, there is a vibe that you can’t describe that is calming for your mental health.
Belinda, Bournemouth · signed 4 days ago
It was of the few enjoyable venues that adourn our beautiful beach… dear council please concentrate your efforts elsewhere… perhaps to the pier area regeneration before it becomes a decaying public urinal.
Richard, Bournemouth · signed 4 days ago
I often visit when out for a walk
Vincent, Christchurch · signed 4 days ago
A great place to socialise all year round!!
A supporter · signed 4 days ago
I often run and walk through here
Ash, Poole · signed 4 days ago
My family love to visit here for the great experience and the friendly vibe.
A supporter in Salisbury · signed 4 days ago
Community connections.
A supporter in London · signed 4 days ago
I often go here post run or dog walk
Mike, Christchurch · signed 4 days ago
It's a lovely place to go for a drink after a walk and is an important place for the community.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 4 days ago
We go there every weekend a well run community hub
A supporter · signed 4 days ago
We love walking that part of the beach and enjoy the friendly service and staff
David, New Milton · signed 4 days ago
Such an important community resource...
A supporter · signed 4 days ago
Its beautiful, and to shut it would be terrible for the local community
Tamsyn, Dorset · signed 4 days ago
Well run and a community has grown around it. It is not all about money it is an important part of the community there. Leave it alone.
Julie, Salisbury · signed 4 days ago
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