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A place I feel at home on my own and with friends. An important part of our community
Lynda, Southbourne · signed 19 hours ago
It's an amazing community hub that has given so much to the area
A supporter · signed 19 hours ago
As a bar, restaurant, coffee shop, ice cream parlour, they have hit the nail on the head. This bar sums up Southbourne and everything good about the area, cool and funky, It should be kept at all costs.
Noel, Southbourne · signed 19 hours ago
It is such a great family beach venue/asset.
Lynn, Ringwood · signed 19 hours ago
We have run our children’s art workshops there for a long time and built such lovely relationships with many people at SOBO in the local community. They staff are lovely and the community spirit it amazing. 🤩
Jenny, Christchurch · signed 19 hours ago
I love the visiting with friends & family members & I love the community activities they put on. I’m moving closer to do more!
Suzie, Bournemouth · signed 19 hours ago
Such a great part of the Southbourne community
Leonie, Southbourne · signed 19 hours ago
So many reasons. I meet friends here. When I go for a walk i stop here for a coffee
Emma, Christchurch · signed 19 hours ago
Great place to meet with friends in a relaxed atmosphere and great location
A supporter in Ringwood · signed 19 hours ago
Lovely place on the beach with lots of events
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 19 hours ago
Best beach bar music community
A supporter in Southampton & Hampshire · signed 19 hours ago
Music bringing people together in a safe space Honest place to enjoy the indoors and the outdoors - so many community groups have made SoBo a place where they can get to enjoy and socialise It’s also very unique style - we love the bus - which works in that space So much better than before
Andy · signed 19 hours ago
A place that holds good memories with friends and family. A place to enjoy the sights while having a fun place to laugh and play.
Sarah, Boscombe · signed 19 hours ago
There’s a great community around SoBo, that many people rely on. This would be a devastating loss, the council must see its value
Catherine, Poole · signed 19 hours ago
I walk my dog here, head down and grab a coffee. Why would I want I want another rockwater like venue
James, Bournemouth · signed 19 hours ago
It is the most amazing place....people come from London and afar ....it reminds us all of being on a beautiful coastal resort abroad......it is also quirky has it's own character and has such diversity to appeal to many different type of visitors. I would be so sad and to be honest ashamed if the council choose to close it. They may have a higher tender but if the local area lose the business of all the visitors to SOBO they will not be financially or socially benefiting the area at all
Deborah, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 19 hours ago
It always makes my summers better from the atmosphere, beaches, people!!!!!
Suzanne · signed 19 hours ago
It is one of my favorite places to visit. Great memories.
Melissa · signed 19 hours ago
Meeting place for friends and family makes good use of a small part of our miles long stretches of beach that aren’t put to use.
A supporter in Verwood · signed 19 hours ago
It is a destination to take visitors to or just a nice place to go for a tea/coffee. It is always buzzing and to lose it would be a loss to the local and wider community.
Lorraine, Poole · signed 20 hours ago
I am from Australia but live in Southbourne now - This feels like a home away from home - no other atmosphere like it in the UK!!
Eliza, Bournemouth · signed 20 hours ago
It's a community hub where I feel I belong. It's grown organically and responded to a community's needs.
Mark, Bournemouth · signed 20 hours ago
Because they have built a community , meeting different individuals needs. I also enjoy having a coffee with my dog .
Tammy, Bournemouth · signed 20 hours ago
SOBO has given my family and I such happiness and friendship that is truly important in our daily lives. We visit weekly to meet up and enjoy the great choices of food and drinks for our family and grandchildren. It’s a place that plays an integral part of our community, a place to bond and cherish together. Please don’t take away our happy memories and moments that we need.
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 20 hours ago
Swim and coffee stop
Christine, Christchurch · signed 20 hours ago
Great music and great vibes. Friendly happy faces
Florie, Southbourne · signed 20 hours ago
I love the events there. They are amazing. Gives me a chance to visit my son and friend too x
Nicky, the UK · signed 20 hours ago
Sobo makes this area truly special all year round! We have been coming to Bournemouth for 20 years since before Sobo and it has drastically improved the offering down at our local beach.
A supporter in London · signed 20 hours ago
I attend the Sunday sessions. It is great for the community.
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 20 hours ago
For everything it does to bring a community together!
Emily, Ringwood · signed 20 hours ago
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