Harrogate’s 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. The announcement follows detailed discussions between organiser Clarion Event, the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Public Health Bodies and Harrogate Convention Centre.
Under the ERP pilot conditions, there will be no restrictions on visitor numbers or social distancing requirements on any day of the event (July 18-21). All attendees will be required to certify either they have had two vaccinations at least two weeks prior to attending or a negative NHS Lateral Flow Test within 48 hours of attendance.
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.
Clarion emphasises that health and safety is the show’s top priority. A comprehensive Health and Safety document with FAQ’s for the event can be found here
Typifying the sentiments of many, Katie Broadbent, managing director for housewares and gift supplier and retailer Lisa Angel enthused: “The Lisa Angel Wholesale team can’t wait to see our customers, returning and new, in person again. It has been far too long! What better place to meet up, for the first time in over a year, than Harrogate Home & Gift? The show has such a stylish and relaxed atmosphere; we are so excited to be back!”
On par with previous years, Home & Gift visitor registration is open at homeandgift.co.uk
Top: Some of the tableware exhibited at Home and Gift Buyers’ Festival in Harrogate.
