EVENTS
BHVape, Bournemouth. Friday, January 18
We love a good spin down south with
the Vapouround Bus, and it’s even
better when our smoking cessation
service on wheels has had a total
makeover. Kicking off the new year,
we hit the road and headed for
Bournemouth for a weekend of starter
kits, games and shenanigans.
Johnnie Lovell — known to most as a
host of the Vaper Expo and Vapouround
Awards — was his usual jovial self and
pulled out all the stops, inviting members
of the local community to BHVape and the
Vapouround Bus on what was a freezing
cold Friday.
Despite the cold climes, there was an
impressive turnout of dedicated vapers
and curious smokers trying their first kit
aboard the bus. Everyone commented
positively on the new wrap, which stood
out more than ever with a special helping
of pink.
In-keeping with the theme of newness
and bold fashion statements, the bus also
featured a line of “Vee-Shirts” from Ohm
Made Apparel. These brightly-coloured
t-shirts are made by vapers, for vapers
and were designed by Ohmbré, a close
friend of everyone at BHVape, who joined
us for the day.
Paradox, Bournemouth. Saturday, January 19
We rolled up at Paradox on Old
Christchurch Road at 10.30am. We
received a very warm welcome from both
Eddie and Cissa, who introduced us to
all the staff. Paradox is a unique place
that has not only reached out to one
subculture, but two. One half of the shop
provides tattoos and piercings, the other
provides all your vaping needs. Both the
shop and its visitors were so pleased with
their Vapouround Bus visit, they booked
another one. We hope to return for a
special evening on Friday, June 28, and
warmer temperatures we hope!
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