Jay-Paul Jones | Haze Labs There comes a point in any emerging industry where attention stops mattering as much as connection. That’s where we are now. At Haze Labs, and personally for me, Jay-Paul Jones, the focus has shifted away from noise and towards people — specifically the people who were there before it was accepted. The ones who built quietly, pushed boundaries carefully, and kept going when there was little recognition for the work they were doing. Here in the UK, b

Over the past few years, a quiet shift has been taking place across the UK. Away from headlines and hype, a new kind of community-led space has begun to emerge — one focused on education, harm reduction, patient dignity, and genuine human connection. At the centre of this shift is a growing network of clubs, lounges, and safe spaces that don’t operate like traditional retail environments. Instead, they exist to support people navigating access, stigma, and wellbeing. One of t

Across the UK, conversations around cannabis are slowly changing — particularly in relation to medical use, patient support, and harm reduction. While access remains tightly regulated, new community-led models are emerging that focus not on sales or promotion, but on education, safety, and wellbeing. One such space is Haze Labs, a private members’ club based in Wales. Since its launch, the club has quietly become a hub for patients, learners, and individuals seeking a safer,