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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
The whole community feel on every level. Don’t want a huge commercial company coming in. Something for everyone. All ages
A supporter in Boscombe · signed 2 days ago
I visit regularly and have done from when SoBo Beach first opened. It is the only beach venue where I, an 82year old woman, feel safe on my own, and also feel included in a community of like minded people of all ages.
Jan, the UK · signed 2 days ago
The family all meet here
Lyn, Wimborne · signed 2 days ago
amazing location , they have heart in the right place and a hub of activity for all ages — attracts a wide demographic . it’s a weekend staple for me and my young family.
Jack, Southbourne · signed 2 days ago
It’s really important to our family
A supporter in Ferndown · signed 2 days ago
Fabulous california beach vibe. The best cafe anywhere on our bit of coast
Jane, Southbourne · signed 2 days ago
Its our local place to go to. Brilliant music and a wonderful place to go with friends and family. Please please keep it
Benjamin, Southampton & Hampshire · signed 2 days ago
It’s a lovely welcoming space that brings together a community
Joanna, Bournemouth · signed 2 days ago
A great venue, so cool serving great coffee, drinks and food with excellent playlist music creating a relaxing atmosphere. Come on BCP get something right for a change and extend the lease. If it ain’t broke don’t change it.
Ron, Bournemouth · signed 2 days ago
It’s a very special place. I’ve had so many memorable times there. Always great service and friendly staff. My Northern family and friends who visit here absolutely love it.
A supporter in Poole · signed 2 days ago
It has a great community feel to it. I love stopping off on my walk to Hangistbury Head, and so does my dog.
Heidi, Southbourne · signed 2 days ago
We use SOBO beach when we visit on holiday In the new forest. It’s a great place to visit and enjoy.
A supporter in the UK · signed 2 days ago
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