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They do so much for the community and create a space where we can escape and enjoy life with friends
Evan, Bournemouth · signed 2 hours ago
I come here frequently as it is helps me i have mental health.
Emma, Wimborne · signed 2 hours ago
We love going there for coffee and meeting local friends and family. It’s low key and affordable and needs to stay that way, open to all and welcoming.
Emilie, Devon · signed 2 hours ago
It creates a sense of community, it’s so much more than a cafe/bar it makes the place feel safe and it brings people together!
A supporter in London · signed 2 hours ago
Nice to relax with a drink at the end of a beautiful scenic walk
Sheila, Bournemouth · signed 2 hours ago
It’s a wonderful part of the community for locals and tourists all your round
A supporter in Boscombe · signed 2 hours ago
Love visiting post run or swim, just down the road from my family
A supporter in London · signed 2 hours ago
I go there to relax and photograph. Lovely atmosphere.
Jacky, Christchurch · signed 2 hours ago
Really great community hub , great for people like myself that are local and swim all year round
Petrina · signed 2 hours ago
It’s a hive of energy, happy faces all round, all year round. A great destination for visitors and locals alike. It just works. Proposed plans sound crazy to me .
Sam, Bournemouth · signed 2 hours ago
Ive been going since it was just the bus, since my children were small. To meet other mums. Whilst its’s expended over time & become more trendy but remains to be a beloved place for families and in community. Rockwater and places like exploiting the seafront are over priced, well to do and inaccessible for all.
Jodie, Bournemouth · signed 2 hours ago
It’s transformed life - it’s like a little bit of California in what was dreary old Southbourne - it’s changed the culture and atmosphere and interaction of people local to the area of all ages…
Ian, Bournemouth · signed 2 hours ago
SOBO has a ❤️. Don’t take it away
Aileen, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 2 hours ago
We love this stretch of the coast. We regularly bring our dog along for a walk then have a coffee or breakfast after. It’s such a great addition to the beach and we lobe the extras they bring such a the yoga and dj events.
Donna, Salisbury · signed 2 hours ago
Best beach cafe in Bournemouth bay
Gary, Boscombe · signed 2 hours ago
Love the vibes food and atmosphere.
Charles, Bournemouth · signed 2 hours ago
It’s our local community hub! Our safe place, my running spot, dog walking, it’s doors are open whatever you need. It’s hosted our two daughters year 6 leavers parties and holds special memories. It’s always a safe place for my teenagers to be rather than being excluded and making them hang out in places I wouldn’t want them to be. I like knowing Sobo it there and without it - Sobo wouldn’t be the same
Hannah, Southbourne · signed 2 hours ago
Love to swim and chill out at the cafe afterwards always A nice atmosphere
Stephen, Ringwood · signed 2 hours ago
It is a strong community based asset, it must be saved.
Bob, Boscombe · signed 2 hours ago
I swim there and really love the community spirit it brings to Southbourne which will be lost if this closes.
Diana, Ringwood · signed 2 hours ago
Great place that all the community can enjoy whether you’re a regular swimmer or just love a coffee by the beach. Plenty going on that bring the community together. Would be tragic if it were to go.
Jill, Southbourne · signed 2 hours ago
Our family spend a lot of time with our Niece and her partner who live in Southbourne and spend most weekends with their friends enjoying the beach and the cafe. It brings people together in the community and is a great place for visitors who come to the area.
A supporter in the UK · signed 2 hours ago
Great community venue, leave it alone
Simon, Southbourne · signed 2 hours ago
Great community spirit for humans and dogs 😁 🐶 Lovely relaxed and comforting vibe that is much needed , there’s nowhere else like it locally .
Kerrie, Southbourne · signed 2 hours ago
Great for locals, meeting place for coffee/dog walks. Also keep fit venue in beach with coffee and social after. Informal, relaxed, dog friendly
Nikki, Southbourne · signed 2 hours ago
Great events held there and a real community feel. Nothing else like it around here so would be such a shame to see it go!
Emma, Christchurch · signed 2 hours ago
I love walking my dog and then going for a coffee and sometimes a bacon roll
Carol, the UK · signed 2 hours ago
Going to the would not be the same with out Solo beach love the Sunday Sessions and see Big T on the desks spinning the tunes they will be missed if its not saved
Steve, Christchurch · signed 2 hours ago
Fantastic atmosphere, love to spend time there with friends and family throughout the yesr
Julie, Southbourne · signed 2 hours ago
It’s a lovely place to relax with my kids and catch up with friends all year round.
Nichola, Bournemouth · signed 3 hours ago
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