Manchester Furniture Show in Harrogate to take place as part of the Government’s Events Research Programme pilot

The Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival & the Manchester Furniture Show in Harrogate has been selected to be part of a limited number of pilot events in the third phase of the Government Events Research Programme, organiser Clarion Events has announced.

Under the ERP pilot conditions, there will be no restrictions on visitor numbers or social distancing requirements on any day of the event, which takes place from 18-21 July. 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 at least 48hrs before attending. 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. 

Portfolio director Zoë Bonser said: “With the backing of the government, public health bodies, and our key customers we can see that the appetite and enthusiasm are there for an in-person buying and selling event. There is great excitement from both exhibitors and visitors to reconnect in Harrogate.”

Visitors are invited to register here: www.manchesterfurnitureshow.com