BOURNEMOUTH town centre businesses are unfazed by police's warnings of far-right protests this weekend.  

Despite police warnings about the planned far-right protests in Bourne Avenue on Sunday, businesses in the town centre have stood strong in that they won't close doors. 

Pottery cafe All Fired Up insisted its doors would be open and is reassured that police will protect businesses should it get out of hand.

Owner of All Fired Up, Rose Smith, said: "Our expectation is that we will open this floor. There have been protests at the town hall in the past and they've always been peaceful. 

"We know there going to be a large police presence in the town and they're on alert to make sure that nothing happens."

All Fired Up won't close doors during protest action.All Fired Up won't close doors during protest action. (Image: Daily Echo)

The planned event, named 'Take Back Our Country' has been organised by anti-immigration protestors with the event organisers describing the event as 'peaceful'. 

However, concern has been raised about whether this will bear out after protests across the UK led to violence and damage to local businesses. 

Rose said: "I would be very disappointed if we have that scale of violence in Bournemouth.

"We will be vigilant and we need to make sure our customers feel safe."

Counter-protestors have responded to the far-right's plans and have said they will hold their own protest at the same time. 

South Coast Coffee on Richmond Hill has also planned to stay open but expressed concern regarding police protection. 

A staff member said: "We will stay open on Sunday and I'm not worried about the protest but I'm worried the police doesn't protect anyone."

South Coast Coffee won't close for the protests.South Coast Coffee won't close for the protests. (Image: Daily Echo)

The nearest business to the Civic Centre, vegetarian restaurant, Vegivores, had been unaware of the planned protests until rangers came and told them.

Vegivores have also resolved to stay open but would "speak to neighbours and close if it needs to".

Blend, a cafe on Richmond Hill, shared that it plans to close after a decision was made with management and described the situation as "a bit of a shame".