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Walk with my dog most weekdays always stop at Sobo for a coffee and a special treat! Love that the dogs are also welcome ❤️ Relaxed and chilled inside & out love it!!!
Kim, Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
The owners have created such a great community space; it’s used by so many people, year round, rain or shine that more formal outlets like Rockwater could never hope to replicate. It’s a fantastic place to meet people for food, drinks, coffee. Plus they’ve provided Bournemouth with positive media coverage rather than the usual failing seaside town tropes.
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
Sobo beach is wonderful for the area, something different and people travel from all over the country to go there, don’t change it
Helena, Poole · signed 1 day ago
It’s a great local facility for people with varying interests
Kevan, Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
It’s a fab place for every circumstance. Be it a coffee on a beach walk or a drink for an evening out .
Nicky, Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
Great coffee, great atmosphere throughout the year!
Lina, Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
My go to all year round, Christmas day, sea dips, dog and family walks, always end up here for coffees, occasionally turn up for music and just to meet friends. I doubt the next place will match what Sobo has bought to the area. They understand us. Shutting it down to turn it into something potentially substandard is a disservice to the people that live here and pay their council tax.
Salomeh, Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
My beach hut is one of the blue ones and i enjoy the atmosphere of sobo when relaxing at my beach hut.
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
It’s community
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
It's a great place to meet secure friendly community spirit raises money for charity great location
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
The local community love it.
Kathleen, Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
I go there for silent yoga, dog walks, sea swims and coffee/ lunches. We had a wake after my sister in law passed away held there. It is the heart of the community and means a lot to so many. It would be heart breaking if it goes.
Sian, Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
It’s a lovely, inclusive community venue. Allowing it to close because the council want a bit more rent is scandalous.
Martin, Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
Best place in Southbourne
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
It is the heart of the community and leads the way for how Bournemouth town centre should operate … with local community at the centre of the vision, with access all year round, it doesn’t just appeal to tourists who don’t care and abuse our town. Let’s show the rest of the country what local residents care about.
Abbie, Poole · signed 1 day ago
Al1 year round friendly pit stop for coffee food while dog walking has a good fun beach vibe and community meet up venue much needed.
Paula · signed 1 day ago
It’s a welcoming local sanctuary, we can take our dog, I have made friends there over the years. This year, after losing my Mum, it’s been a place to stop, rest, reflect, and create happier memories with friends. I will be truly devastated if it goes.
Lesley, Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
I’ve always loved SOBO Beach. It’s the most amazing community space. All the money in the world couldn’t replicate this. It’s grown organically and it is genuine and authentic. Save our SOBO beach!
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
It is the only place that caters for all the community all year round . I enjoy a coffee on a regular walk and the Sunday Sessions which has such a friendly uplifting vibe - it’s like a warm hug. There’s no other place like it. I’d be so sad to see it go.
Kate, Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
We often go there for drinks\ meals. It’s a great place with a great atmosphere. I have seen in numerous other places where a thriving business has been replaced due to no fault of their own and anything that comes after is a complete disaster, never matching up to the original.
A supporter in Boscombe · signed 1 day ago
It’s a perfect place to just relax and unwind, forget about all the stresses of life. Great staff and surroundings and good people. Please do not let this disappear as this will be another of bournemouths gems destroyed and there aren’t many left! If the council actually care then please leave this be!!
A supporter · signed 1 day ago
It's a community place offering so much for all sorts of people. I enjoy a coffee after a dug walk with friends and love the Sunday sessions. We need to retain this community hub
Ann, Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
We use it regularly with family and friends, it’s a fantastic facility for the local community.
William, Southbourne · signed 1 day ago
Love going there for coffee. Great community spirit and fabulous that it’s open all year round.
Jackie, Poole · signed 1 day ago
It’s regular spot for dog walking and meeting people for coffee
James, Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
The current proprietors bring a great vibe and sense of community
Nicole, Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
A place to go relax and catch up with friends
A supporter in Wimborne · signed 1 day ago
Community hub
Jo, Christchurch · signed 1 day ago
I visit regularly for coffee, ice creams and also attend as many Sunday Sessions as I can with friends. I am in my mid 60s and love the atmosphere here where I feel safe and happy.
Susan, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 1 day ago
Just a great addition to the beach front. Would be so typical of our useless council to get rid of something that brings people together and is actually a positive asset.
Rick, Bournemouth · signed 1 day ago
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