On May 10th, the National Gallery celebrated its 200th birthday, kicking off the Big Birthday Weekend with a late opening. It was a free, but ticketed, public event with stunning light projections on the iconic building for the public to watch in Trafalgar Square. Sienna Shipton, our intern at PA Life, delves into an exclusive interview with Clare Arouche, Head…
read morePrestige Group was founded in 1982 and has since grown to a fleet of around 100 Mercedes offering both courier and passenger transport services. The group is still run as a family business with excellent service as its core value. We spoke to Archie Isles, Head of Business Development, to learn more about Prestige Group and what makes it unique… …
read moreWe spoke to Lindsay Taylor, multi-award winning author, trainer, coach, plus a co-founder and Director of Your Excellency Limited as part of our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day series. Lindsay is also a learning and development specialist and highly regarded in the EA and PA community. And that’s not all as she’s also recently won the “Outstanding Contribution…
read moreOur coverage of successful and inspiring women continues throughout March, during Women’s History Month. Next in our series of interviews we talked to Lily Shippen, founder of Lily Shippen Recruitment… “My career has been marked by significant highlights, including the opportunity to build a business from the ground up. This experience has not only been fulfilling but has also allowed…
read morePA Life talked to Alex Stanley, the founder of Onigo. His team of experts make team-building fun by creating experiences that bring colleagues closer together in a playful environment to boost wellbeing and happiness. Alex wanted to provide a service to businesses that helps them bring their people together and forge meaningful connection in a fun and different way. Alex…
read morePA Life talked to Sandeep Singh, the Managing Director of Athena – an impressive Art Deco events venue in Leicester’s cultural quarter – who is on a mission to attract more corporate events and awards ceremonies. Since taking over the venue 18 years ago, many global and national brands have chosen the landmark building for their events, including Krispy Kreme,…
read morePA Life talked to Nicola Veltman, CEO of 1000 Mile Travel Group about the rise of the company to a global player in the SME corporate travel and luxury executive leisure travel space… Nicola Veltman Nicola has worked in the travel industry for over 20 years in Australia, the UK and the US. She started her career in the bright…
read morePA Life spoke to Shane Williams, Director of Sales at Gravity Max, home of exhilarating entertainment and events. Shane has been with the business over five years and has 15 years’ experience of working within the leisure and hospitality industry… Shane Williams Gravity Max is a high energy entertainment venue. What’s unique about it? Gravity Max, part of Gravity Active…
read morePA Life talked to Angela Hodson, Sales Director at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire Cricket Club about the recent development and expansion of the spaces at this fantastic events destination. What makes Emirates Old Trafford unique as a conference and events venue? We’re really proud of how Emirates Old Trafford has evolved into a complete events destination and a truly multi-purpose…
read moreMerryl started her career in publishing. Lured by the bright lights of showbusiness, she moved to the film industry, but quickly realised the lifestyle didn’t suit her. Having recognised her skill set as forming individual relationships, she set up as a freelance Celebrity PA, truly believing it was a role she had created. Over the last twenty years she has…
read moreWith a background in hospitality and events, Filipe Borne joined Lucky Voice in 2019 as Head of Sales to lead the team responsible for reservations, event bookings and customer service. He did this whilst building close relationships with booking agents, third parties and corporate clients. Felipe has seen Lucky Voice to go from strength to strength, resulting in the company’s…
read moreIt’s not the number of steps you take each day, but the intensity of those steps, that will benefit your health, according to a new medical report – so a 10 minute ‘power walk’ at lunchtime could be the answer. As part of a new campaign, Public Health England (PHE) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) are encouraging…
read moreHealthcare officials have revealed that Brits are struggling to get any physical exercise, with nearly half of adults over 40 not even walking for 10 minutes a month. Public Health England are urging the public to get their heart racing more often in a bid to boost British health and save lives. Women were slightly better compared to men in…
read morePA Life Club members enjoyed a wonderful evening on February 7th on their FAM Trip to 10 Union Street, hosted by Graysons – the hospitality partners of the venue. 20 of our members arrived for a 5pm start, ready to experience what this recently refurbished venue just minutes from London Bridge station has to offer to meetings and events hosts.…
read morePA LIFE CLUB MEET UP Showcase with drinks reception at 10 Union Street, London7th FEBRUARY 2024 Graysons has a pleasure of inviting PA Life Club members to an evening at their 10 Union Street venue in London. Event details:The 10 Union Street team are looking forward to showcasing their beautiful venue and to introducing you to its rich history and event…
read moreThe PA Life Summit was moved to a new date of September 8th this year. It’s safe to say that the PA Life team and all of those who attended the event will forever remember it for the sad news we received that day following the death of our much loved and admired Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The…
read moreSwimming can be the best sport to relieve stress while walking could clear a mental block, according to experts. TV personality and GP Dr Zoe Williams has recommended movements you can undertake to help improve certain moods. She advises getting some fresh air by walking if you are having a mental block or feel unmotivated can help give you a…
read moreWe are amongst the best ten countries to work in here in the UK. The recent survey makes fascinating reading, with insights into the working environments in the best countries to work in around the world; comparing pay, parental leave, holiday entitlement as well as cultural habits. Whether you work with colleagues or customers abroad, or even fancy working abroad…
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