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Wanted to move to southbourne - this was a pull
A supporter in the UK · signed 13 hours ago
We love sobo beach, one of the best decisions for sothbourne
Leila, Southbourne · signed 13 hours ago
Such N important venue!
Elena, Poole · signed 13 hours ago
It's a really important venue for the area.. I've loved here my whole life and it's a landmark for the area
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 13 hours ago
Amazing place for the community
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 13 hours ago
It works.....why change it....
Lou, Bournemouth · signed 13 hours ago
I swim here all year round, and often meet friends that i have made through SOBO community, there.. i work at local GO syrgery and often ho there after work
Carole, Ferndown · signed 13 hours ago
It’s the only beach bar around here with soul, Keep SOBO!!
Amy, Poole · signed 13 hours ago
Such a great place for the community!
Nadine, Southbourne · signed 13 hours ago
Sobo Beach is a fantastic community hub and asset that is entirely unique to Southbourne. It echoes the laid back beach vibe of the surrounding area perfectly. I regularly walk there with my family, paddle board there with friends, and am saddened at the council’s decision to ultimately destroy this thriving community.
Will, Southbourne · signed 13 hours ago
Sobo is the hub of the community. It brings people together, old and young, to enjoy the wonderful beach front. It gets people outside, active and meeting new people. I personally swim in the sea most days, trained for a triathlon and joined a run club while having sobo has the centre for a coffee and a chat afterwards.
Sam, Southbourne · signed 13 hours ago
It’s such a great meeting place for everyone to get together . Dance and celebrate life with a beautiful view. They have created something really special here!
James, Poole · signed 13 hours ago
We meet up with friends there
Phil, Christchurch · signed 13 hours ago
A lovely place that’s always open for coffees and meeting with friends
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 13 hours ago
It’s very local to me and I use the excellent facilities there most weeks - it’s become a part of life and a positive place for the area and community
Matthew, Southbourne · signed 13 hours ago
Local business, great atmosphere, community. I swim and socialise there multiple times a week
Julian, Southbourne · signed 13 hours ago
Every time I take my young daughter to the beach, we always go to SOBO beach to get drinks and based ourselves on the beach next to it. I’ve been to their dance events too which are brilliant! It must stay!
Nicky, Southbourne · signed 13 hours ago
Community
Julia, Bournemouth · signed 13 hours ago
I regularly meet up with friends here after dog walks, enjoying the silent disco’s and the Sunday sessions throughout the year. Such a fantastic venue with a great community spirit.
Zoe, Bournemouth · signed 13 hours ago
It’s a beautiful place where everyone was friendly, so many families enjoying the beach. Made me feel very safe and my dog loved it
Veronica, the UK · signed 13 hours ago
It's a comfortable and safe hang out.
Rachel, Ferndown · signed 13 hours ago
It’s great place for the community, we spend lots of time down there on the beach. We meet our friends to swim in the mornings and relax and unwind on weekends in the afternoons.
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 13 hours ago
I regularly visit SOBO beach
Mrs, Poole · signed 13 hours ago
SOBO i an incredible community hub providing much needed base for residents activities, wellbeing and leisure. We use the cafe all the time when we sea swim/party/dog walk and it's been built up with careful consideration from its current owners and management team to the the brilliant place it is today. It would be heartbreaking to see the site sitting empty for a prolonged period of time while planning permission is sought or to have a weak alternative that won't serve the public as we deserve
A supporter in Boscombe · signed 13 hours ago
Nothing like it in the area, great venue, like the owners and how it is run!
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 13 hours ago
Lovely, local coffee place
Erika, Bournemouth · signed 13 hours ago
The beach is the nicest, mingling with happy people here and have coffee is a joyful part of the day.
Karen, Christchurch · signed 13 hours ago
A great atmosphere to grab a drink and enjoy the views, without huge ugly buildings to get in the way.
Steven, Southbourne · signed 13 hours ago
Because I meet my friends there
Nicola, Bournemouth · signed 13 hours ago
Lots of fond memories of going here, it is always very busy and an asset to the community. Really disappointed that the council is shutting it down.
Stuart, Wimborne · signed 13 hours ago
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