In This Issue
Glee New Product Awards - Winners revealed
The shortlisted New Product Awards entries
Glee Buyers Power List Winners Revealed
Floral Thursday is back tomorrow
Final day opening times
Glee 2021 Show Guide available online
Evergreen Green Care launches three new product ranges
Burgon & Ball extends top-selling indoor range
Altico launch ‘Earth & Green’ specialist Horticultural Grits & Sands for professionals
ARS Pruning reaching new heights
Adding new sales opportunity to pots market
Dizmezs - The home of firewood
Yorkshire Flowerpots to showcase British made terracotta planters
Introducing the future of plant feeds to deliver superior performance 
New product category for Meadow View Stone
Q Garden delivers power, reliability & performance
Warming up with new Tower BBQs and Outdoor Heaters
Hygeia grows its UK customer base
Zest invests in robust and sustainable supply
Woodlodge and RHS launch outdoor pot collaboration
Norfolk Leisure turns up the heat
Gro Expert brings professional strength plant feeds to garden market
High-quality range of peat-free, coir-based composts
Displays to enhance your shoppers experience
Impressive range of water features from Hamac Trading
Say hello to traditional wood smoked cooking
Apollo gardening introduce range of easy-fit fencing and arches
PLEYDELL SMITHYMAN – proof is in the pudding
Focus on lightweight garden roofing system
Quality gloves for the fashion conscious gardener
Test your crazy-golfing prowess on Deco-Park stand
Sizzle next summer with HJ Hall’s new SS22 Collection
Grow your card sales the easy way…
Hozelock pledge commitment to sustainable gardening
Specflue offers something for every garden and budget
New products and expansion plans from Garland
WHM Pet Group are flying into the new season
Bloomin Amazing is a firmly establish bestseller
EKJU furniture brings people together
Vitax showcases growing organic range
Help eco-savvy consumers refresh their gardens
Algon: simple to apply and gives great results
Clever Pots make vegetable and plant growing easy
Taylors Bulbs launch new Spring 2022 ranges
Leon Boots Co to donate part of Glee sales to Greenfingers
Springbok Rake stands the test of time
Ecofective Refills use 60% less plastic
The professional grower’s best-kept secret
Amazing year for Patio Black Spot Remover
Henry Bell at forefront of eco initiatives
Garden Sculptures standing proud for Primus
A quality product from a quality supplier
Glee 2021 gets off to an amazing start
Evergreen to invest £7m in drive towards peat-free future
Glee introduces COVID-19 Status Checks
Glee 2021: COVID-19 measures FAQ
Houseplant sales on crest of a wave
Top reasons why plant buyers should visit the Glee Green Heart
New date announced for next year’s Glee
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
Everything you need to know about PAW @ Glee 2021
Gardenex plays host to International Buyers’ Centre at Glee
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
Vivid Arts’ Rabbit raises over £10,000 for Greenfingers
Greenfingers gardens update
Zest 4 Leisure presents over £8,000 to Greenfingers
Pet firms are barking up the right tree at Glee
Name that Seed Mix!
Win John Lewis Vouchers on CPL stand
Blue Diamond donates £10,000 for horticultural scholarships
Excited to be back at Glee - GTN September, Glee Preview Issue, on-line here
News Update
Glee 2021 Show Guide available online
 

The Glee 2021 Show Guide is now available in digital format as well as being a printed version available free at the exhibition. To view the online Show Guide click here.

Read your Glee Show Guide On-line here
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Glee 2021: COVID-19 measures FAQ
 

As the Glee team gets ready to welcome you back to the leading garden retail exhibition (14th-16th September, NEC Birmingham), they answer some of your burning questions regarding the COVID-19 measures that have been put in place to ensure the event can take place safely and securely; measures that the team are confident will offer peace of mind for all those that attend.

 

What COVID-19 related conditions of entry are there for Glee 2021?

All attendees will be required to show proof of COVID-19 status on arrival at the venue, this will need to be one of the following:

  • Proof of completion of a full course of vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival
  • Proof of negative Lateral Flow Test taken within 48hrs prior to arrival
  • Proof of natural immunity shown by a positive PCR test result for COVID-19, lasting for 180 days from the date of the positive test and following completion of the self-isolation period

What is meant by a ‘full vaccine course’?

The UK government website defines a full course vaccination as:

“Two weeks after completing a full course of vaccination, whether that requires two doses or one dose (that is, two doses of the Moderna, AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccine, or 1 dose of the Janssen vaccine) (according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency authorised schedule).”

 

Will my vaccine card be enough for entry?

No. Vaccine cards will not be accepted. Instead we ask that you use the NHS COVID Pass which lets you share your COVID-19 vaccination records or test COVID-19 status in a secure way.

 

How do I access the NHS Covid Pass?

Your NHS COVID Pass can be accessed via the NHS App (NB: this is NOT the NHS Track & Trace App).

You can access your NHS COVID Pass through the free NHS App on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. Proof of your COVID-19 status will be shown within the NHS App.

 

Alternatively, you can access the NHS COVID Pass through the NHS website, where you can download or print a PDF document.

 

If you do not have access to a smart phone, computer or tablet, it is possible to request a NHS COVID Pass letter by calling 119 (select the ‘NHS COVID Pass service’).

 

If I am attending the show for the duration, will I have to keep showing proof of my COVID-19 status?

Double vaccinated people will not need to take any further action but do retain proof of vaccination for the duration of the show as checks will continue. Lateral Flow Tests will need to be repeated after 48hrs with negative results recorded in the normal way.

  

How do I register the results of my negative lateral flow test?

To make sure you have proof of your negative lateral flow test you must report your result to the NHS. You can do this via using one of the below options – you will need the QR Code, or the ID number from the test strip to report your result.

 

To report online visit: www.gov.uk/report-COVID19-result

Or telephone: Freephone 199 (England, Wales & Northern Ireland) / 0300 303 2713 (Scotland)
You can show proof of a Negative lateral flow test via the NHS COVID-19 Pass, an email or text message.

 

Do I have to wear a mask?

Glee will be a mask friendly event. Although it is no longer mandatory to wear masks, it is encouraged for all attendees especially when in enclosed or crowded spaces. 

 

I am travelling from outside of England to attend Glee. What do I need to do to enter the show?

Advice for entering the UK can be found at https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control. These guidelines must be followed in order to enter the country. For entering Glee, proof of vaccination status and test results demonstrated via the EU Digital COVID Certificate will be accepted.

 

Those travelling from Scotland, Wales and Ireland will be subject to different rules of entry which can be found via their own governing bodies (please see links), including Northern Ireland where you must supply paper proof of vaccination from your GP, or alternatively show a negative lateral flow test result.

 

Will my airport antigen test result be an acceptable form of entry?

Yes, providing it has been undertaken within 48hrs prior to entry to Glee. Do note, such tests only provide details of COVID-19 status for 48hrs and therefore will need repeating before expiration.

 

Will there be social distancing in place at Glee?

Whilst the legal limits on social distancing have now been lifted, Glee will benefit from wider three-metre aisles, which are designed to provide additional space and minimise contact with others.

 

Will hand sanitiser be available?

Hand sanitising stations have been installed throughout the NEC at high touch points. Exhibitors and visitors are also advised to carry additional sanitiser with them. Hand washing facilities will remain available throughout the venue’s toilet facilities.

 

Is there anywhere on-site to buy Lateral Flow Tests?

Lateral flow tests are available for free from the NHS website or via your local pharmacy. Attendees of Glee 2021 are advised to order their tests ahead of arriving at the show.

 

Why do I need to show proof of my COVID-19 status?

Current information and guidance including that following the Events Research Program, suggest that verifying attendees COVID-19 Status is an effective way of reducing the risk of transmission among large groups; a risk that provides important peace of mind for all attendees.

 

What do I do if I am “pinged” by the NHS Track & Trace app whilst at Glee?

If you are contacted by Track & Trace whilst at Glee you will need to follow the current government advice. This can be found here.

 

Do I need to take a PCR or NHS lateral flow test post attending the event and report this?

No.

 

Find out more & register today

To keep up to date on the latest Glee news or to register for free entry to the exhibition please visit www.gleebirmingham.com

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