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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 19 hours ago
Nothing like it in the area, great venue, like the owners and how it is run!
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 19 hours ago
Lovely, local coffee place
Erika, Bournemouth · signed 19 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 19 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 19 hours ago
Because I meet my friends there
Nicola, Bournemouth · signed 19 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 19 hours ago
We come down to Southbourne 3 or 4 times a year and head there straightaway. A great place to relax and always good company there
Richard, the UK · signed 19 hours ago
It's locally run and a success. I can see no value in another larger chain taking over. Or closure whilst another firm refurbishes to their style. Please, please do not let their be another Sandbanks debacle with Rock water. Which has still not opened and is now an eyesore on the beautiful landscape.
Miss, Wimborne · signed 19 hours ago
we attended activities in the summer as a family and on Sundays enjoy Wellbeing Walk
A supporter in Poole · signed 19 hours ago
I bring any visitors who aren’t from Bournemouth to SOBO beach and they are always so impressed. It really encapsulates the local area in a way that few UK beach side businesses do. It’s a destination for young mothers like myself who want to go to the beach but also need shade, access to toilets and amenities for their little ones.
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 19 hours ago
relaxing and welcoming…..perfect place when friends visit, the staff and food are amazing
Sally, Boscombe · signed 19 hours ago
Best place to be in conversation, to be in community, to be with family
Stephen · signed 19 hours ago
I love to go there after a swim
Patricia, Ferndown · signed 19 hours ago
Such a special place Regenerated that part of the beach So many fabulous days and evenings spent with family and friends at Sobo I love an early morning coffee there My running group start and finish our runs at Sobo and in the summer we swim and sometimes get drinks after. Its a fabulous place and it would be a massive loss for the community and all the events that take place there I just cannot understand BCP’s thinking and process.
Samantha, Bournemouth · signed 19 hours ago
I use it all year round Love what they’ve done It’s what the local residents want
Martin, Southbourne · signed 19 hours ago
This is a great community place in a unique setting. INobody wants another sterile branch from other companies.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 19 hours ago
Sobo is the best beach we have
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 19 hours ago
I socialise with friends and family. It is a safe and inclusive space all year round
Jess, Christchurch · signed 19 hours ago
I meet my daughter and her family for coffee there most weeks.
Mandy, Poole · signed 19 hours ago
It’s used by both locals and visitors all year round and is at the heart of the local community. Once again the council are making short sighted and ill informed decisions without consulting their key stakeholders all in the name of lining their pockets further.
Paul, Southbourne · signed 19 hours ago
It’s a community hub and valued by locals all year around. Yet again, the council are making short sighted decisions without any consultation all based on greed and lining their pockets.
Paul, Southbourne · signed 19 hours ago
It a great venue that is loved by locsls
Ian, Bournemouth · signed 19 hours ago
It's such a beautiful venue to socialise with friends and everyone is so kind there. A real community place.
A supporter in Dorset · signed 19 hours ago
I think it's a brilliant place which is loved and used year round by the local community.
Michael, Bournemouth · signed 19 hours ago
A welcoming, community-focused venue that serves the local community. Also very well designed and serves as a tourist winner. As seen in many national press articles over the past couple of years. This site is also run by experienced local operators. They have already proven they can maintain service through the winter months. Don’t be stupid, BCP. A few extra £ of rent won’t make a difference to your horrendously mismanaged budget/operation!
Ben, Southbourne · signed 19 hours ago
It is fantastic for the whole community.
A supporter in Poole · signed 19 hours ago
It is my favourite place in the local area!!
Charlotte, Bournemouth · signed 19 hours ago
A great place to visit, lots of different events going on. Lots of memorable times made there with the silent discos, yoga etc.
Sian, Ringwood · signed 19 hours ago
I live in the Midlands but stay in Dorset 2-3 times a year. Always visit SOBO when we are here. It’s always busy with a great community feel
Emma, the UK · signed 20 hours ago
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