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John, London · signed 8 hours ago
Local, simple, community, fab times, great coffee, great atmosphere, why change it?!
Kate, Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
Its been our safe haven and place to go with the kids when city life and personal issues get to much
Bryony, Salisbury · signed 8 hours ago
Morning coffees with lovely people, dog friendly
Laura, Christchurch · signed 8 hours ago
I live on Southbourne coast Road and SOBO beach IS southbourne it represents everything about the community here and it deserves to stay.
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
It’s a great place to meet friends and stop on a walk. It’s important that it’s there for community and tourists alike.
A supporter in Ferndown · signed 8 hours ago
It’s an incredible community hub. Events of every kind bringing positivity. I’ve put on several events there and families from across the coast have attended m. To lose SOBO Beach would be to lose the soul of the community
Barry, Bournemouth · signed 8 hours ago
Visit regularly
Jo, Christchurch · signed 8 hours ago
I take my family there to sea dip and then havevs9me breakfast. Its been a place where i am able to deal with a very difficult year, and having a relaxing place to go to has helped me cope better.
Tom, Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
Sobo beach is an excellent venue..it's original, it brings the community together and it hosts a lot of different events. Most importantly, it's not run by the council. I don't want the council to work for a profit, I want the council to work for the residents, hence why would they take a private resident owned business?!
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
It is welcoming to everyone of all ages, we have met lovely people there and enjoyed the various events such as Bachata classes. Or just stopping for a coffee or drink while walking or cycling. Sobo Beach is unique - nowhere else as relaxed and welcoming
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 8 hours ago
Best beach in Bournemouth so far
Daniel, Boscombe · signed 8 hours ago
It’s our local beach and we benefit from the community it creates across multiple age groups and types of people. We’ve enjoyed a coffee after our morning Pilates throughout the summer months but the fact it’s open year round and is an inclusive space for community groups, families, swimmers, dog walkers, locals and tourists alike is unique along the stretch of beach which ordinarily focuses on a premium priced dine-in offering only. It’s so much more than this.
Hattie, Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
It’s a real community hub
Mandy, Bournemouth · signed 8 hours ago
Best bar on the beach. Love the clubs too
Eddie, Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
Community Local Well managed
Ginny, Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
Because it’s the perfect venue and vibe for Southbourne beach front
Lesley, Christchurch · signed 8 hours ago
Got such a nice atmosphere there and it offers something different
Daniel, Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
SOBO is there for the community
Patricia, Christchurch · signed 8 hours ago
We go to SoBo regularly, it’s a fabulous vibe, we feel part of a community there.
A supporter in Poole · signed 8 hours ago
It has been the exact sort of vibe that was missing from the area. That’s the area of beach we often visit and always use their facilities. We have never had a negative experience.
Nathan, Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
I visit my friends there all the time with my daughter.
A supporter in the UK · signed 8 hours ago
I swim here and the community spirit of SOBO beach makes it special.
A supporter in Poole · signed 8 hours ago
Its a fantastic place for families and everyone
James, Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
It has provided a much needed modern facility in what was a neglected area. It has put the SOBO in Southbourne and should be rewarded for this.
Peter, Christchurch · signed 8 hours ago
I swim here, the food and atmosphere and music is amazing and it has provided a fabulous community which never existed before.
Caroline, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 8 hours ago
I swim here regularly. SOBO provides superb facilities and a great community atmosphere. It exactly what makes Southbourne the popular place it is and losing it to some generic establishment will be tragic.
Kirsty, Southbourne · signed 8 hours ago
Community hub, offers something different than the usual corporate names.
Richard, Bournemouth · signed 8 hours ago
A real local asset with a fantastic community feel the whole year round. It would be so shortsighted not to preserve a venue which is totally right for the beach in that non tourist location.
Simon, Salisbury · signed 8 hours ago
My parents live in southbourne and when I come to visit from London we spend most of our time in sobo!! My puppy loves it, the nights out are fabulous, and even in winter it’s a great place to grab a morning coffee on a cold but sunny day
A supporter · signed 8 hours ago
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