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A thriving social hub loved by many
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago
Safe good atmosphere, friendly Important to our community
Jill, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago
Local and preferable than an empty space
Susan, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago
I walk there every Monday & my grandchildren love it when they visit
A supporter · signed 5 days ago
I regularly travel from my home to visit Sobo Beach for food and drinks when walking and shopping in the local area
Susan, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago
Sobo Beach has given locals a practical and comfortable way to enjoy the beach all year round.
Paul, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago
Fantastic venues like this need to stay with so many closing it would be sad to lose the community feel sobo provides.
A supporter in Wiltshire · signed 5 days ago
Its a place where I feel I can be Amyself without judgment. Also go alone or with friends and family. Its a place where my soul feel at peace.
A supporter in the UK · signed 5 days ago
I run from boscombe to sobo 3 days a week. Sit relax and have a water or coffee and jog back. This place is everything Bournemouth actually needs, community focused , friendly and inviting!
Michael, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago
I love the community feel and the casual atmosphere! Me and my friends go there each week to dip in the sea and gather and have a coffee etc.
Rachel · signed 5 days ago
Been going there for years
A supporter in Wimborne · signed 5 days ago
Go there all the time. Such a lovely place. Nothing else in area
Mrs, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago
sobo is my local beach, I swim here, connect here and live here. Sobo is much more than a community.
Sophie, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago
Community hub so important for physical and mental health
Claire, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago
It's home, it's inclusive, it's the best beach venue, so much to do, classes, community, nourishing mind body and soul, bringing people together, and in a time of vrnue closure somewhere that should be celebrated and supported to continue bringing connection to society, a place to be, do, see and bring locals and visitors to enjoy the beach and support the economy, in all weathers! Please save Sobo beach, the world needs more places like this
Abbe, the UK · signed 5 days ago
We love SOBO. We visit many times throughout the year. It will be a massive loss , if it closes. Please re consider 🙏
A supporter in Southampton & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago
My mum loves southbourne beach and we always finish our walk with a drink at Sobo beach. It gives us time to have a proper catch up in a relaxed space
A supporter in Ferndown · signed 5 days ago
Lovely community feel great vibe. Best place along all our beaches ⛱️
Alan, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago
I visit SOBO every month and it brings all my family happiness, creativity, a wonderful sharing space for the community
Joanne, the UK · signed 5 days ago
Love this place, I regularly pop in for a cup of tea and a cake when taking out the dog for a walk along the seafront all year round. BCP would be making a huge mistake to let go of something that evidently works well for the community as a whole.
Gary, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago
It’s an amazing place to meet and brought so much happiness to everyone
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 days ago
I regularly visit my daughter who lives in Southbourne and enjoy doing her workshops on the bus.
Belinda, Portsmouth & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago
It is extremely popular with all who use beach all year round. Encouraging beach cleans and groups to meet
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 days ago
Sobo was the place me and house mates got closer i have had the best memories with them and we use it as a place to have our catch ups in our post grad life where we all live in different parts of the uk we use this a community for us
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago
It is an excellent spot for people to enter the beach, relax, and be in the company of other enthusiastic people re sports..
Anne, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago
Because it’s a really lovely place to hang out with friends and family
Katie, Surrey & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago
We visit most weekends with our children and it’s always been a place to socialise with friends. Sobo beach has become a big part of life for my family and friends.
Barbie, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago
Our visits to Dorset won’t be the same if there is no Sobo
Lydia · signed 5 days ago
It’s just a lovely welcoming place
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 days ago
This venue where people can get together, make friends and be happy is invaluable. The council should be grateful for this amazing place. I can only assume no councillors have ever visited it.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago
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