Save SOBO Beach forum
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We live at the top of the zigzag and use Sobo beach most days. Either after a dog walk for a coffee or at the weekend to socialise.
Emma, Southbourne · signed 7 hours ago
Great place to drink and relax at the beach for all the family . Why shut something that is so popular. It’s crazy. Change your mind and listen to the community.
Robbie · signed 7 hours ago
No other beach venue embraces the community like Sobo, and that is why it NEEDS to continue. If every beach venue took a leaf out of Sobo’s ethos, our beach front would be the best in UK. How can there be another agenda but the good Sobo is doing and what the community will lose.
David, Poole · signed 7 hours ago
Because we've had the best times there with friends and family every week. Its our go to place. Why take that away from us when its so loved? Kim Slater et al knows exactly how to make something truly for a community rather than some faceless organisation. Why don't BCP just get real for once instead of trying to screw up yet another perfect public space. To say we are bitter about this is a massive understatement
Gary, Christchurch · signed 7 hours ago
It's the nicest beach out of all the ones in dorset
Eden, Bournemouth · signed 7 hours ago
I often meet with friends here and it’s a great unique place to get food and drinks etc
Dexter, Bournemouth · signed 7 hours ago
The heart of a community. Do not rip it out. We are peaceful in our petition, but stand together. Ignore the voices and we’ll be louder!
A supporter · signed 7 hours ago
Its the best safe clean social space in Bournemouth everyone enjoys it from babies to pensioners its a travesty that they want to close it!!!!
Janet, Boscombe · signed 7 hours ago
It's a beautiful venue and Bournemouth run club meets there
Ben, Poole · signed 7 hours ago
Love grabbing a coffee and feeling the vibe always welcoming
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 7 hours ago
Sobo Beach is a great part of the community
Clare, Southbourne · signed 7 hours ago
Fabulous place to meet with friends
Joy, Christchurch · signed 7 hours ago
We use it every time we visit the area. We often arrange our days around a visit
Cheyl · signed 7 hours ago
I’m a regular coffee drinker at SOBO Beach, meeting friends, enjoying sunny summer days and crisp winter afternoons there. It’s been a pioneer for the beach and deserves to stay!
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 7 hours ago
I grew up in Southbourne - this is such an amazing community addition. We always head to sobo beach for coffees after a walk or a pint in the summer evenings. It’s an amazing space
Jess, Ringwood · signed 7 hours ago
I attend music event regularly. I love the atmosphere. It supports local artists
Nicola, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 7 hours ago
Great social venue for local friends. Drinks and beach 🏖️
H, Bournemouth · signed 7 hours ago
It’s a fantastic place to walk to, have a drink etc. have attended events there too eg silent yoga and enjoyed time down there throughout the year with family and friends
Stewart, Poole · signed 7 hours ago
I grew up in the area and still visit every chance I can. It is a fun vibrant community for all the family and has made such a difference to the area. It is such an improvement from the old bistro on the beach.
Lisa, Wimborne · signed 7 hours ago
For ONCE the Council need to listen to the electorate. STOP ignoring what WE want. Roll on the next elections
Mel, Bournemouth · signed 7 hours ago
The silent discos are the best. Such a friendly community.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 7 hours ago
Family live in southbourne and visit the soho regular have done for years
Gemma, the UK · signed 7 hours ago
It is a fantastic venue and community hub. Our swim group meets here twice a week. We go here for dinners out. It is lovely in summer. We have had guests who come down from other parts of the country and abroad who love it. Why would BCP close it and leave it vacant? It doesn’t make sense financially or for the community that BCP purports to serve.
Karen, Southbourne · signed 7 hours ago
It’s unique to Bournemouth. We love everything about it and what it represents for us local resid
Mark, Bournemouth · signed 7 hours ago
Its a local place where everyone father's. There are not enough seafront venues around where you can have fun, meet people and socialise which is massively important in today's worrying times
Gill, Southbourne · signed 7 hours ago
Visit regularly great place to stop on a walk
Christine, Christchurch · signed 7 hours ago
When I was thinking of moving down here from Hull, I walked along the beach from Bournemouth to Southbourne. I sat outside Sobo and had a coffee. It was 8.30am. I loved the vibe of the place and decided this was where I had to live. I didn’t even wander into the high street. A month later I moved to Southbourne. It still makes me smile when I visit it or run past.
Rachael, Southbourne · signed 7 hours ago
I use this place to walk my dog and grab a coffee in the morning. It’s a lovely atmosphere and would be a shame to the community in southbourne for this to be gone
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 7 hours ago
Our environment matterd
John, London · signed 7 hours ago
Local, simple, community, fab times, great coffee, great atmosphere, why change it?!
Kate, Southbourne · signed 7 hours ago
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