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Such a lovely place to be, so much of the beach is neglected. Broken taps , toilets Portman ravine were out of order for weeks, replaced by inadequate porta loos . Let’s try & have somewhere nice to go in the beach !
Marcia, Christchurch · signed 17 hours ago
Great place for young and old, why change something that is doing so well and enjoyed by so many people from all walks of life?
Sally, Christchurch · signed 17 hours ago
I think it’s incredibly well run and popular. It has formed a community.
Bethany, Ringwood · signed 17 hours ago
Love this place we use it all year round. It helps create a sense of community and makes Southbourne seafront welcoming and inclusive. It promotes healthy outdoor lifestyles by providing a destination for walkers, runners, sea swimmers and dog walkers. It’s popular and contributes positively to the character and atmosphere of Southbourne. It has a unique character for young and old alike! It’s a valued community hub contributing to the local economy and providing employment.
Joanne, Boscombe · signed 17 hours ago
It’s great for the community
A supporter in Poole · signed 17 hours ago
Wanted to move to southbourne - this was a pull
A supporter in the UK · signed 17 hours ago
We love sobo beach, one of the best decisions for sothbourne
Leila, Southbourne · signed 17 hours ago
Such N important venue!
Elena, Poole · signed 17 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 18 hours ago
Amazing place for the community
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 18 hours ago
It works.....why change it....
Lou, Bournemouth · signed 18 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 18 hours ago
It’s the only beach bar around here with soul, Keep SOBO!!
Amy, Poole · signed 18 hours ago
Such a great place for the community!
Nadine, Southbourne · signed 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 hours ago
We meet up with friends there
Phil, Christchurch · signed 18 hours ago
A lovely place that’s always open for coffees and meeting with friends
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 18 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 18 hours ago
Local business, great atmosphere, community. I swim and socialise there multiple times a week
Julian, Southbourne · signed 18 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 18 hours ago
Community
Julia, Bournemouth · signed 18 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 18 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 18 hours ago
It's a comfortable and safe hang out.
Rachel, Ferndown · signed 18 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 18 hours ago
I regularly visit SOBO beach
Mrs, Poole · signed 18 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 18 hours ago
Nothing like it in the area, great venue, like the owners and how it is run!
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 18 hours ago
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