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Marja Toseland

London’s floating stays with The Boathouse – for entertaining & events

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The Boathouse is a range of modern, luxury boats situated across different London locations and available for private hire. In partnership with interior design brand MADE, the boats are designed and built to create stylish and unique spaces for both events and hotel stays… Where can you enjoy London’s floating stays with The Boathouse Paddington […]

Give your team a meaningful gift: mindful craft kits that help your people truly unwind 

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As the festive season approaches, many businesses are looking for thoughtful ways to thank their employees after a long, demanding year. With inboxes overflowing and energy running low, what our colleagues often need most isn’t another branded mug or bottle of wine – it’s time to breathe. Mindful craft kits for teams are a great […]

The silent struggle of EAs & PAs – why business travel support matters more than ever 

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In this PA Life article, Jay Speller (Client Success Manager, YTC) shares his expert insight into why good business travel support is more crucial than ever for EAs and PAs.  I work with EAs and PAs daily and if I were asked to describe their world in one word, it would be relentless. They are […]

The Royal Albert Hall: an experience like no other

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Since opening in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall has held a unique position within entertainment venues, hosting music legends from David Gilmour, Dua Lipa, Eric Clapton, Kylie, Bryan Adams and Ludovico Einaudi to pivotal figures in the arts and sciences, such as Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Tim Peake… The Royal Albert Hall puts on […]

Topping the charts again: London is number one for meetings & events in Europe

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Why put London on top of your list for your next meeting or corporate gathering? Because it delivers in ways few other cities can match. PA Life’s Winter Issue 2025 shines a spotlight on London, a city that draws delegates to experience much more than boardrooms and event venues during their visit… For Executive Assistants, […]

South Bank: London’s Centre Stage for showstopping Christmas parties

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When it comes to glittering celebrations, South Bank truly sets the scene. This is London’s Centre Stage – the riverside destination that plays host to the New Year’s Eve fireworks, the BAFTAs, the London Film Festival and countless other world famous cultural moments… Where better, then, to set your own seasonal spectacle than London’s Centre […]

Creative leaders explore how brands are embracing risk and culture

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Creative Directors from leading agencies gathered at Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, last week. The event was a platform to discuss the growing trend of brands embracing risk and culture, and immersive experiences to engage audiences… The roundtable, part of Aviva Studios’ Insight Events series, took place alongside Marina Abramović’s Balkan Erotic Epic, a […]

Exploring Surrey Hills with PA Life Club

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PA Life Club had a fantastic time exploring Surrey Hills and its vibrant business community on our 9-10 October Fam Trip. The 36-hour whistle-stop tour was expertly organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises who had laid out a varied programme, mixed with venue showcases, visits to a wine estate and gin distillery, plus mindful and exhilarating […]

Meet our partners for PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards 2025

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Not long now until the much-anticipated Christmas party of the year for the executive support professionals. The annual PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards 2025 promises to impress even more as we will celebrating at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – our Venue Host Sponsor – at their stunning event space. 📅 Date & time: Friday […]

Wind power delivers £104 billion net benefit to UK consumers 

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UK investment in wind energy generated a net financial benefit of more than £100bn for energy consumers between 2010 and 2023. We don’t often hear about the cost benefits of wind power – quite the opposite. This impressive sum is a powerful tool in challenging misconceptions about the cost of the green energy transition, a […]

Festive event transport for seamless year-end celebrations

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As the year draws to a close, businesses, event planners, and organisations begin preparing for year-end celebrations in one of the busiest seasons. From corporate Christmas parties to large festive gatherings, ensuring your event transport runs smoothly is key to ensuring your guests have a stress-free experience. In our latest blog, we’ll uncover some factors […]

How to keep London moving this events season – Blacklane has the answers

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As the year draws to a close, London’s calendar fills with client dinners, award ceremonies, and end-of-year networking events. For PAs and EAs managing the schedules of busy executives, seamless travel can make the difference between a productive season and a stressful one. We spoke to the experts at Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, to […]

Unique Venues Birmingham on why choose their community focused spaces for corporate events

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PA Life talks to Suzanna Reid Barreiro da Silva, Managing Director at Unique Venues Birmingham, a collective of community focused spaces that are a great choice for corporate events… How does your collective model enhance visibility, credibility, and choice for corporate bookers, compared to engaging individual venues directly? Launched in 2017, Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) […]

Travel behaviour trends: British travellers plan earlier and travel more

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New Marriott Bonvoy research into travel behaviour trends for 2026 reveals that British travellers plan earlier and travel more than the rest of the EMEA…  Passions and luxury add-ons lead 2026 holidays Younger generations are driving growth, with holidays increasingly shaped by passions, smart planning tools and luxury upgrades. UK travellers book holidays an average […]

The Form Rooms: top London venue for winter meetings & events

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The Form Rooms in Covent Garden discuss their enviably located central London meetings and events space and why it’s a great choice as your winter venue… As the year draws to a close, PAs and EAs everywhere are juggling diaries, managing last-minute projects, and planning festive celebrations. December can feel like a whirlwind – but […]

PA Life Club members joined a memorable event at St Stephen Walbrook

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A select group of PA Life Club members joined a memorable event at Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpiece, St Stephen Walbrook on October 16th… The London based Executive and Personal Assistants took in the breathtaking surroundings of the church in a private after hours experience and discovered how the royal architect created one of the […]

Beyond balance: finding your work–life blend

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We are pleased to introduce PA Life’s new Wellness Columnist, Julia Green, Sales & Commercial Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events. Julia’s first column in our Winter Issue 2025 discusses the challenges of professionals finding the right balance for your busy life and work – or rather the right work-life blend which seems to […]

Clays Soho is now open — the ultimate competitive socialising arrives in London’s West End 

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The wait is over. Clays, London’s most exhilarating competitive socialising brand, has officially opened the doors to its flagship venue, Clays Soho. Located in the beating heart of the West End on Brewer Street, the brand’s fourth and most ambitious site to date spans a remarkable 20,000 sq. ft across three spectacular floors, bringing together […]