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12 HARROGATE CONVENTION CENTRE AND MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX COMMISSIONED AS TEMPORARY NHS HOSPITALS Home & Gift Show has announced that the Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) has been commissioned as a temporary hospital for the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak, while the Manchester Central Convention Complex, home of Manchester Furniture Trade Show, has also been commissioned as an NHS ‘Nightingale’ hospital. Taking to a press release, the Home & Gift organisers stated, “This was a rapidly occurring decision from HM Government that supports the wider national situation regarding Covid-19 and due to confidentiality, was only shared with us shortly before it was made public.” Manchester Furniture Show Event Director Cleere Scamell said, “As Organisers of Manchester Furniture Show we fully support the need to prioritise the greater good during this difficult time.” For Home & Gift information visit www.homeandgift.co.uk or for further information about Manchester Furniture Show contact Cleere Scamell or Cleere.Scamell@clarionevents.com; or Kate Pilling, Marketing Manager Kate.Pilling@clarionevents.com On with the show HOME & GIFT CANCELLED – SET TO RETURN FOR 60 TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW IN 2021 Organisers of Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival 2020 have announced the show will now be postponed to 2021 due to the ongoing disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the latest public health and government decisions. The 2020 edition of Home & Gift will now take place on the 18 th -21 st July, 2021. Kelly Grant, show director, stated, “Like many of you, all of us are devastated by the requirement to postpone Home & Gift for the first time in its 60-year history. Our absolute priority is to safeguard the health and welfare of all those involved in our events and, therefore, we acknowledge that this postponement is a necessity, given both the material and ongoing disruption caused by the current pandemic and the latest public health and government directions. “The 2021 edition will now celebrate the 60 th anniversary of Home & Gift and will be a special opportunity for the community to come together in better times. The show will combine all the exciting features planned for this year, including the highly anticipated 60th anniversary party, plus the 2021 edition’s enhanced ShopTalk speaker programme, new sectors and even more key brands and buyers.” In a bid to keep the industry connected, Home & Gift will continue to provide resources and information, with virtual product launches, regular blog updates that include inspiring brand stories and expert advice. Visit www.homeandgift.co.uk Trade show updates from home and abroad DIARY DATES Exclusively Digital When: TBC Where: Online at www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk Manchester Furniture Show When: 19 th -21 st July, 2020 Where: Manchester Website: www.manchesterfurnitureshow.com Formex When: 18 th -21 st August, 2020 Where: Stockholmsmassan, Sweden Website: www.formex.se NY NOW When: 8 th -12 th August, 2020 Where: Javits Centre, New York Website: www.nynow.com PG Live When: 1 st -2 nd September, 2020 Where: Islington, London Website: www.progressivegreetingslive.com PG Live changes show schedule PG Live has changed its schedules following the COVID-19 pandemic, having been postponed to September 1 st -3 rd . PG Live will take place at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. Warren Lomax, co-show director of PG Live, said, “While the absolute top priorities right now have to be on keeping everyone safe and being there for each other, meaning that the June timing of PG Live is untenable. What has come across loud and clear from those in the greeting card community is that they wanted us to find a later date for the show, rather than cancel it for this year. “Amid all the bad news, being able to confirm the new dates 2 nd -3 rd September means that we all now have something to look forward to.” The 2021 event will revert to its regular June slot as scheduled. For more information visit www.progressivegreetingslive.com