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  • SOBO Beach has created a unique community focused venue that people of all ages can enjoy.

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • This is such a beautiful place to spend time and enjoy the beach at any time of the year.

    Adrian, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s a great venue to visit with lots of different events.

    Justine, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

  • I have family that use the beach and its very much part of the community.They are devastated . They also walk the dog and enjoy meeting up with friends.

    A supporter in the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • I get a coffee there on my dog walk and it’s a beautiful spot to relax. Good music events too .

    Debbie, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It is good for the community as well as the visitors

    Maureen, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • This community needs to be recognised for what’s been built over the last few years Please don’t take away the heart of the community

    Joanne, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • I just think another concrete permanent building is not what the beach needs. The temporary low carbon structure that is there now works really well……

    Paul, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • What a brilliant place .

    Dave, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • I visit my sister (who lives nearby) regularly and this is such a quirky, vibrant and brilliant place to eat and drink at! And appears often in the National press as one of the main reasons to visit Southbourne!

    Celia, the UK · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s the heart and soul of the beach at Southborne, it is so bright and welcoming, we’d be lost without it

    Rob, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • It is so nice to see such a great spot on our seafront

    A supporter · signed 5 days ago

  • I love the friendly, welcoming community spirit that really makes SOBO Beach special. How could anything be better than this place?! People love it, I love it.

    Kate, Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • Me & my friends have enjoyed the Sunday sessions & also grabbing lunch after a walk. Top venue for music by the beach, perfect . A great happy place.

    Kelly, Surrey & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

  • I’ve visited with friends and love it!

    Ria, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

  • It's the only place where community is listened to and actions taken based on said.

    A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • I visit once a year from the north but know how important the beach is to the local community

    A supporter · signed 5 days ago

  • A focal point run by passionate people who appreciate the importance of outdoor living and leisure.

    Samantha, Berkshire · signed 5 days ago

  • Often walk to SOBO beach for a drink and for something to eat. Great atmosphere in a friendly, welcoming environment. Great community

    Ian, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It’s perfect all year round, they do amazing things for the community and it’s a great place to relax

    Terri-leigh, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • It offers something for all of the family in a safe environment

    A supporter in Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • This is the one part of the Bournemouth/ southborne area that brings life into the town. The town is bad enough as it is let alone another place going… this place is so much more than a social place it’s the heart of what the south has to offer

    Grace · signed 5 days ago

  • I meet friends and other dog walkers, it’s part of my community

    Helen, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • I had an amazing afternoon there with a best mate. There's nowhere like it

    A supporter in Bristol · signed 5 days ago

  • I swim & have coffees/drinks here.

    Natalie, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • SOBO Beach is so much more than a beach bar. It’s a unique part of the Southbourne community that I live in, bringing people together through swimming, music, wellbeing, family events and charity fundraising all year round. Places like this create a sense of community, belonging and identity that can’t easily be replaced. Please give the community a voice and keep SOBO Beach where it belongs, on our beach!

    Jonathan, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • Sobo has brought so much to the local community, creating a welcoming space that brings people together and fills people’s lives with happiness. It offers fantastic food and drink, alongside a variety of events and activities, including yoga, sea dipping and brilliant live music events. Sobo is much more than just a venue; it is a place where people can connect, make memories and enjoy quality time with friends and family. It has become a valued part of the local community, providing something

    James, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

  • I like to walk here and enjoy a cuppa served with a smile.

    George, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

  • Best vibe ever. Preserves community spirit and outs southbourne on the map.

    A supporter in Poole · signed 5 days ago

  • Such a nice place

    A supporter in Ferndown · signed 5 days ago

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