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It’s a community venue like no other, locals from all walks of life have made it their social place. Not just a venue but a community.
Dom, Boscombe · signed 2 days ago
It's the heart of the community
David, Southbourne · signed 2 days ago
I’ve spent many happy days watching the world go by from here. It’s close to work and genuinely gives back to the local community and would be a huge loss.
A supporter in Broadstone · signed 2 days ago
I walk regularly at southbourne and stop for a drink. My wife runs there as part of sobo runners and loves the support of the community
Chris, Christchurch · signed 2 days ago
I go with friends and family best place to be
Louise, Southbourne · signed 2 days ago
We love absolutely everything it stands for!! We travel 40 mins each way and visit regularly! We love spending time there as a family- best chips and chai latte! There is something for everyone and Sobo offer sooo many events for the community- we love a silent disco, it’s also great being open all year round! 🌟 Sobo has to stay!!!! 🌟
Sophie, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 2 days ago
Go regularly for dog walk and coffee
Josh, Bournemouth · signed 2 days ago
Beautiful place to go for a dog walk and grab a hot chocolate or sausage roll, great to meet friends here.
A supporter in Southampton & Hampshire · signed 2 days ago
Great place to stop for a drink summer or winter keep it open everyone loves it. It’s a thriving community business why close it has loyal clientele makes money leave it alone
A supporter in Ferndown · signed 2 days ago
We love going to Sobo Beach. The staff are absolutely lovely always serving with a smile and so helpful. It’s our favourite beach to go and spend our family time together.
Lisa, New Milton · signed 2 days ago
Wonderful place for fun, coffees, yoga, silent discos and all the great times.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 2 days ago
Sobo is unlike anywhere else and used and loved by all generations.
Debbie, Bournemouth · signed 2 days ago
It is a great place and space to meet up with friends and family, to eat, or to. stop for a drink. It is perfect as it is. I just cannot fathom why they are having to fight to continue operating. It's such a brilliant and popular place.
Maxine, Dorset · signed 2 days ago
It's a meeting place for a lot of people
Michael, Bournemouth · signed 2 days ago
I love the atmosphere there.
Peter, Bournemouth · signed 2 days ago
I love popping in for a drink and the silent discos are great. Such an original place
Sam, Southbourne · signed 2 days ago
I swim at there regularly then have breakfast or lunch at Sobo The staff are lovely The food is lovely The whole place has a lovely vibe
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 2 days ago
Having lost the Brasserie that was there before, they rebuilt and created a space for everyone. SOBO is part of the community now. Somewhere to share space with so many people on a beautiful beach. They have worked hard to create that space in so many ways, so just let them continue. What is to be gained by starting all over again? It ain’t broke, so please don’t try and mend it. It works brilliantly as it is and so many people benefit from it!
Angi, Southbourne · signed 2 days ago
Great place to take the many visitors we entertain
Barrie, Southbourne · signed 2 days ago
Lovely community feel all year round! Lots of different events on as well.
Hayley, Christchurch · signed 2 days ago
It’s a place for the whole community, events to suit everyone, will be devastated if it closes.
Lisa, Christchurch · signed 2 days ago
community events, dog friendly, unique, events all year round, tourist attraction, fundraisers
Allyson, Poole · signed 2 days ago
It's a wonderful gem of a place ,SOBO is run with skill and enthusiasm and is an important lively hub for all ages to meet and socialise
Kim, Southbourne · signed 2 days ago
It’s a fantastic friendly ,family venue love to visit whether it’s sunny or raining . Great meeting place definitely one of the best love it !
Jane, Bournemouth · signed 2 days ago
Its a community hub, not a council money making tourist trap.
Lois, Poole · signed 2 days ago
It is a beautiful place that I love you go with my family I would be devastated to see it go.
A supporter in Poole · signed 2 days ago
I live really nearby and go to the Bach a lot
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 2 days ago
It’s a place for locals to enjoy the beach and for the community to grow. Summer through to winter, it’s a special place
Sophie · signed 2 days ago
Sobo means so much to me and my family. We go there everyday for a coffee and a walk and most weekends we end up there too. There’s so much about it that brings people together and in the winter it’s still such a nice place to go for a hot chocolate and a catch up with friends. It wouldn’t be the same without Sobo.
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 2 days ago
We love to swim there and have breakfast in soho Lovely food, lovely staff It's perfect
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 2 days ago
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