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10 Home & Gift reasons to visit
The loved show, co-located with the Manchester Furniture Show, is set to open its doors again on 18-21 July, across the Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) and grounds of the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate. As the first major show to return after the pandemic, there are plenty of reasons to visit…
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Safety remains paramount There will be plenty of safety measures in place, such as face coverings, wider aisles, increased ventilation, an enhanced daily and a deep cleaning regime. Hand sanitising stations will be available at all entry and exit points and various other points across the site. Visitors will also be asked to take a lateral flow Covid test and produce a negative result prior to arrival, or provide proof of double vaccination in order to attend. See full info at homeandgift.co.uk/safety-info.
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The show has been selected as a Government pilot event Following detailed discussions with the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Public Health Bodies and Harrogate Convention Centre, the Home and Gift Buyers’ Festival has been selected to be part of a limited number of pilot events in the third phase of the Government Events Research Programme. Under the ERP pilot conditions, there will be no restrictions on visitor numbers or social distancing requirements on any day of the event. The consent required from all participants to opt in to the Event Research programme and NHS Test and Trace will be sent to all registered buyers and exhibitors individually.
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It has the full support of the local authorities Home & Gift has the full support of the Harrogate Convention Centre and DoubleTree by Hilton venue, and the organiser is working with the local authorities and liaising closely with the Director of Public Health for North Yorkshire.
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There’s plenty of outdoor space The show occupies a large footprint made up of two distinct areas, the HCC and the hotel grounds with Marquees (DP areas) occupying both outside and indoor areas. Show organisers Clarion are also providing many outside areas to relax and enjoy. This means visitors and exhibitors are spread out across the exhibition, and capacity and visitor flow can be controlled
effectively adhering to event guidelines, not affecting visitor numbers across the four days. The marquee build commenced on 28 June and HCC build on 12 July.
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Key names are set to exhibit Home & Gift registration is open and is currently tracking in line with previous years, with key names confirming their attendance and hotel stays as part of Clarion Events’
