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  It’s such a lovely place to go when walking along Southbourne seafront. We spent Christmas Eve there last year and it’s such a lovely community

  Lisa, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

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  I like going there. My friend lives in Southbourne

  Amanda, Poole · signed 5 days ago

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  A great community place for everyone- people of all ages come here

  A supporter in Poole · signed 5 days ago

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  Its such a relaxing place to meet friends with a great vibe, I know it is supportive of community groups too.

  A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

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  I go regularly for coffee after my dog walk, meet with friends and family, they support our netball team. It must stay!

  Hayley, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

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  SOBO keeps the beach alive all year round and even in winter people meet up to enjoy a meal or a coffee and share moments on a wonderful beach.

  Peter, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  A very creative concept put in place for locals who wish it to continue and grow.

  John, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  It is the best place to go and hang out at the weekend and stop for brunch on a dog walk

  Vanessa, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

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  We are frequent visitors to SOBO and believe they have created a unique experience unmatched by others and believe it is unjust to just throw sand in their face and letting other operators benefit from a product built on others hard work and risk. 1st option should be for existing team and their staff.

  Rick, Wimborne · signed 5 days ago

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  I walk the dog past there and pop in.

  Debbie, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

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  Just a great place to go any time of the day and any day of the week. Great atmosphere.

  Leon, Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

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  We regularly go dog walking and pop in for a coffee snd snack, great friendly staff and ambiance.

  Mike, Verwood · signed 5 days ago

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  Bournemouth seafront needs more places like this, good fun, why on earth would someone want to shut it down?

  A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 5 days ago

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  I visit after walking

  Judith, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  I enjoy the music and atmosphere

  David, Boscombe · signed 5 days ago

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  I have used the venue often over the summer and when have had visitors from other parts of the country staying always take them to sobo beach and it’s always been a place to go and show off southbournes views and clean beaches Everyone is always impressed by it Would be a massive shame to let it go

  A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  Meet up with my lovely oap friends there

  Ted, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  Love to meet friends, swim, have coffee and a bite to eat. A unique place.

  Elizabeth, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  It’s a very friendly place with lots of activities for the whole community - would be a shame to lose it

  Gill, Boscombe · signed 5 days ago

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  SOBO deserves to stay as the beachfront deserves a bar and food hall with a casual & relaxed vibe.

  Russell, Surrey & Hampshire · signed 5 days ago

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  I like the casualness and rustic appearance of SOBO which fits in well in an area where there are no commercial activities and where people enjoy simple pleasures. It has become a popular place to socialise with friends or family. there is not the parking to support a big scale development and nor do the local people want the area they enjoy, to be spoilt with other developments, or feel that it is needed. Sobo have developed a facility which is proving very popular. Lets keep it.

  Veronica, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  Community

  Elizabeth, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  Urban Reef in Boscombe has been spoilt by the enforced requirement to remove decking and community facilities and this is another poor decision that will result in working against the Community.

  Denis, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  A place i visit with family, friends and visitors. It is a unique spot and everyone i take there loves it's quirkiness and what it brings to the community and character of Southbourne.

  David, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  We need more of this in our area . Bringing the community together, all the activities and events for all ages. Casual dining , dog friendly and just a great place to meet up with friends etc. really disappointed in the Council, just another thing that will be to the detriment of the town if SOBO goes

  Martine · signed 5 days ago

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  It’s a fantastic community venue on the beach - would be sorely missed

  Eve, Christchurch · signed 5 days ago

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  I swim and live nearby and have a beach hut

  Ann, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  I take my walks, swim in the area, meet friends for food and drinks. It makes me feel at home and is so welcoming.

  A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  A valuable informal facility for both residents and visitors totally in keeping with it's beachfront location. Financially, empty sites are drain on valuable Bournemouth resources!

  Geoffrey, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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  Sobo is just the right distance from home for a walk and refreshments. I would greatly miss the venue if the site was empty for any length of time

  Valerie, Southbourne · signed 5 days ago

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