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[Guest Blog] Beyond friendly faces and enthusiasm: how events can offer a mental health boost
Ahead of BTME, the trade show's organiser shares their efforts, progress and challenges on incorporating wellbeing elements in the event.
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From home gathering to international gaming festival: how Harrogate nurtures the expansion of AireCon
Harrogate has seen some events grow exponentially over a few years, thanks to the vision and hard work of the organisers but also the unique location.
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What happens when business events come to Harrogate?
What is the impact of these business events to the local economy? Well, let’s speak to some of the local businesses....
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What's on this Christmas in Harrogate?
With a variety of Christmas activities on offer, Harrogate promises a memorable holidays season for everyone.
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Honouring Victims of Terrorism—by Making Events Safe
As International Day of Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism approaches, we take a look at what venues and organisers are doing to keep everyone safe.
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40 Years since Eurovision
Take a walk down memory lane and revisit some of the great events at HCC since Eurovision, how they have helped shape Harrogate and what’s next.
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Thought Bubble Goes Back to the Drawing Board
As the events sector is shut down by the pandemic a comic book art festival is using creativity and innovation to heroically rescue its flagship event
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Harrogate Convention Centre - The NHS Nightingale Story
Just over a week after Captain Moore officially opened NHS Nightingale Yorkshire and Humber - it’s time to reflect on a month when everything changed.
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Billy Ocean plus special guest, March 2016
When The Going Gets Tough, come and see Billy Ocean at the Convention Centre
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Harrogate Choral Society – Popular Choral Classics
From Zadok the Priest to Jerusalem; expect a wonderful evening of glorious choral singing.