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Literally everything about it - community, social, wellness, events, a unique space to come together
A supporter in Boscombe · signed 54 min ago
We take schools kids here, I take my family here and use the beach all the time.
Hannah, Christchurch · signed 54 min ago
It’s a great place Lovely location to get a drink and food which is a good price Would really miss this
Linda, Ferndown · signed 54 min ago
I always go there for food and drinks nowhere else ever appeared in the whole of Bournemouth, Christchurch and poole
Paris, Christchurch · signed 54 min ago
Community vibes and friendly. Great for winter dog walks
Jenny, Bournemouth · signed 55 min ago
It’s a great community hub, full of life and smiles, SOBO have built a great area for all ages.
Lee, Christchurch · signed 56 min ago
I am genuinely devastated that the existing operation has not been successful in the tender. I fear that what may replace it will lack the warmth, understanding and local connection that makes it so vital, a loss I believe is far greater than may be apparent from official reports or even visits by elected members. For those who are vulnerable, isolated, or lonely in our community, this is not just a venue, it is a lifeline.
Dean, Southbourne · signed 56 min ago
Great meet up spot with friends for a coffee
Laura, Poole · signed 56 min ago
Relaxed venue with beach vibes all year round for all ages, welcoming everyone, supporting and responding to the local community.
Lucy, Boscombe · signed 57 min ago
As pensioners we go for a walk along Southbourne beach and then always go for coffee in SOBO. You are the best thing to happen there and we don’t want to lose you. Devastated.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 57 min ago
I swim there all year round and my young family swim there all summer long.
Rue, Christchurch · signed 58 min ago
What a shame if this place closes down, it’s been a fantastic community social hub and brings that bit of beach to life, a great place to stop for a coffee and cake in the day or for a few social drinks on a late summers evening.
Andrew, Southbourne · signed 58 min ago
Great place to socialise, eat and drink with friends and family. Lovely hub for all locals, great music. Great events and lovely spot to sit and look out to sea.
Jennie, Southbourne · signed 58 min ago
I enjoy sitting on the beach with a drink/icecream listening to the music. It's a great place to relax and meet up with friends whatever the time of day or whatever the weather is doing.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 59 min ago
My friends and family love sobo beach, it gives us a perfect hub to get together and enjoy our fabulous location
Jo, Southbourne · signed 59 min ago
It's a great venue, lovely food friendly atmosphere, I love the community feel there, the art classes in the bus, activities on the beach. The fun silent disco's , everything about it would be missed.
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 59 min ago
My mum and dad walk there every morning with the dogs. My mum says they have the best hot chocolate and it’s part of their daily life
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 1 hour ago
For all locals, not makes a change from the usuall expensive restaurant on the sea front where you have to have a expensive meal to get a seat!
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 1 hour ago
A committed community service set in a fabulous, accessible setting.
Ann, Ferndown · signed 1 hour ago
It's a great place to go in summer & winter. Especially good if you just want a drink & not a full meal out. Bournemouth council should encourage more venues like Sobo along its vast coast not remove it.
Maria, Southbourne · signed 1 hour ago
We go in here after the dog walk along the prom have a coffee dogs are accepted and it’s a lovely community feel and very relaxing to be there would hate to see it go
Elaine, Southbourne · signed 1 hour ago
I am a frequent visitor as I have family in Southbourne and Sobo is one of our favourite places both young and old. Absolutely fantastic place makes our visits special as even the teenager loves it
Michelle, the UK · signed 1 hour ago
A fabulous place with a lovely, relaxed vibe and a warm, community spirit - great food, coffee and very dog friendly. It’s quirky and different and it always makes me feel happy - no wonder people travel so far to get here! 🤗
Julia · signed 1 hour ago
I frequently stop here for a coffee or meet a friend for a drink. It has been great to have such a good quality reliable facility on the beach with a genuine interest in being part of the thriving SOBO community.
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 1 hour ago
The sense of community is very apparent at Sobo beach No gender ,race or age issues just people all having fun together
A supporter · signed 1 hour ago
I go here regularly. Weekly. For coffee. Food. Catch up with friends. It’s part of the charm of living here.
Oliver, Southbourne · signed 1 hour ago
The perfect community hub in a beautiful location. I go all the time: after a swim, with friends, with kids. There is no where else like it!
Lois, Southbourne · signed 1 hour ago
I meet friends to swim here all year round.
David, Bournemouth · signed 1 hour ago
It is rare to see somewhere cater a second space to so many different people of different ages and ability. I know so many people who engage with the activities at SOBO that wouldn't necessarily have a means to do them elsewhere
Jade, Bournemouth · signed 1 hour ago
It is run by the community for the community
A supporter in Poole · signed 1 hour ago
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