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  • It is so friendly and actually makes you feel a welcomed and valued customer! A great and successful LOCAL business ( not some faceless chain) which delivers what the locals want and appreciate. Why can’t the councillors understand this?

    David, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s an amazing place to meet friends, be by the sea, join in activity, walk my dog. Listen to music and much more,

    Jane, Verwood · signed 5 days ago

  • A special community place and attraction

    Genevieve, Ferndown · signed 5 days ago

  • because it matters to rosie and we love rosie

    Jack, the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • cuz it’s a sick beach and save the turtles

    A supporter in the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • I come there to walk my dog Nala every day, she loves the beach to bit and going there has helped me and my family’s mental wellbeing and feeling of community massively .

    Rosie, Boscombe · signed 5 days ago

  • Sobo is my happy place…. And I live in Ringwood! They’re welcoming, community led, educated on gluten intolerances, they spread positivity. It’s considerate of the environment and affordable for families. . It’s more than just a venue for any old business to lease, it’s people’s happy place. You won’t have thousands of people hitting that car park like you do now, every day, no matter what you put down there. WE LOVE YOU SOBO!

    Emily, Ringwood · signed 5 days ago

  • One of my favourite memories of my friend Rufus is when he came to visit Bournemouth and we went to a Halloween silent disco at Sobo beach. He’s no longer with us but every time I go and visit, I think of him.

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • Because it’s beautiful and deserves to be saved

    Linda, the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • Very friendly and well run community meeting place

    Patricia, Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • One of the few places I can hang out with all my friends as it’s the easiest place for us all to get to. Some of the best memories made at SOBO beach

    A supporter in Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • A great place to meetup with our run club & have refreshments after our run, the Sunday Sessions are a great atmosphere & a fun place to be & then there’s all the other events & clubs. Would be such a shame for a restaurant chain to take over the site. We have enough of these, leave some character in our town.

    Mike, Ringwood · signed 5 days ago

  • Best community spot in Dorset. Loads of events

    Amy, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • It's a positive space, run by local people.

    Josh, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • It's where we have our family reunions, they are even more important as we have just lost my brother.

    Jo, the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • Our "go to" when walking the dogs, coffee and breakfast at the most friendly, chilled bar on the beach. Have recommended to so many friends, it is such an asset to the local community, and so well run, just as it is

    Mandi, Verwood · signed 5 days ago

  • A lovely place to go on that part of the beach. Good service. Unique.

    A supporter in Westbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s my favourite spot to head down too for a swim with friends I love going for a hot drink or pint there when I am done on the beach

    Jessica, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • We visit very often with the kids and dogs. It's a great place to meet up and enjoy the beach. Really is a one of a kind venue.

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • I love to go there when I visit my parents, and that it’s a really great place for the community.

    Bethany · signed 5 days ago

  • It's a good place to stop for a drink or bite to eat when on the beach or walking along the prom.

    Susan, New Milton · signed 5 days ago

  • We love coming here most Sundays with our dog after a walk along the beach

    Kirsty, Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • Because I have many treasured memories there with family and friends.

    Hayley, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • I walk here at least 2 to 3 times a week from Cafe Riva zig zag meet friends have a coffee just the right amount of steps there and back with the reward of a fabulous coffee! I have got to know the staff eat there have a drink in the summer I love it so much do not let it close…

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s such a nice place and community!

    Megan, the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • I believe it is massive for the community, always something going on, it would be a huge miss

    A supporter in Salisbury · signed 5 days ago

  • Having holidays at Mudeford annually we cycle to SOBO to a venue that undoubtedly has changed Southborne for the better. Whether wanting a pit stop on our ride for a coffee or a soak up the atmosphere on a Sunday it provides everything. It 100% is the heart beat of the community now, you can only create this with the right team and operator that understands community and the importance of creating a safe, engaging and welcoming hub for all.

    A supporter in Surrey & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

  • I have made so many friends at SOBO. The venue matters because it really is a community hub at which all are welcome. Its used by many following a swim or a run or just for a coffee with a good vibe all year round.

    Lee, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • its such s relaxing beautiful place great socialising dont take it away from us.

    A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • I grew up here, and am bringing my children up here. Southbourne’s soul depends on allowing local people and businesses to thrive.

    Morgan, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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