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Marja Toseland

Chester Zoo Gala raises £75,000 to protect wildlife

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Chester Zoo raised nearly £75k at a glittering gala night to save wildlife from extinction. The zoo’s ‘green carpet’ was rolled out for its first ever fundraising gala dinner, generating funds to support its vital conservation efforts in South East Asia… The black tie event, Under The Canopy, was brought to life by Taylor Lynn […]

Richard Moorhouse on how the Great Yorkshire Showground hosts great events

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PA Life talked to Richard Moorhouse, the Events Director at the Yorkshire Event Centre and Pavilions of Harrogate, located on the 250-acre Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Richard has over 20 years’ experience in the industry and previously held operational roles at the Freedom Centre, Hull and in hospitality at Doncaster Racecourse. He […]

International Chefs Day inspires future generations into the profession

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This year’s International Chefs Day  inspires future generations with a theme of “Growing Great Chefs”. The day was celebrated on October 20th with a focus to inspire a love for cooking among children from all backgrounds. Highlighting the work of fantastic chefs who are at the core of great hospitality aims to inspire future generations […]

Christmas at Etihad Stadium – a warm welcome awaits!

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The Etihad Stadium is the perfect venue for your festive celebration. We firmly believe that every event is individually tailored and has a person behind it. Your Christmas co-ordinator will not only bring a friendly and personalised service but will push the boundaries to explore new and engaging ideas. Christmas at Etihad Stadium will be […]

HR expert warns of ‘her-alysis’ that’s holding women back professionally

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A recent study by caba has now revealed that over three-quarters (76%) of women regularly rewrite their emails – not to correct typos but to soften their tone. Whether it’s a quick message or a detailed report, women worry about being perceived as too harsh and that is often holding women back professionally… If you often […]

A smarter way to coordinate travel is here – introducing delegate profiles on Uber for Business

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We are introducing you to a tool built for Executive Assistants. Move executives with ease with delegate profiles on Uber for Business… Plan transport for your executives and automate expenses in a few steps. As a delegate, you can request, edit, and cancel Uber rides for your executive(s) quickly and stay connected with them and […]

PA Life were wow’ed by the RAF Museum as an impressive event venue

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The RAF Museum in London and their hospitality partner Graysons hosted PA Life Club members on October 10th for a captivating evening of British aviation history, wonderful drink and food at their truly impressive venue… If you haven’t visited the RAF Museum in Colindale, North West London yet, do add it to your list. The […]

Common pitfalls business make in the journey to growth

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It can often be appealing for businesses to focus on generating short-term profit and driving sales at any cost. Sometimes it is essential to do so, but in many cases, this can take precedence over implementing and developing more sustainable medium or longer term initiatives to grow your business. Peter Ahye, CEO at leading business […]

5 ways to showcase your value as an EA

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As an Executive Assistant (EA), you’re in one of the most commonly misunderstood roles in the corporate world. Plenty of people have heard of the EA role but they don’t know what you really do day-to-day. This can make it easy for your colleagues, and even your boss, to underestimate the breadth and complexity of […]

Poor travel planning costs business travellers 4-8 hours of productivity

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As business travel bounces back, with the sector poised to hit a record spending high by year-end, a new report, “Premium experiences meet productivity: the changing face of travel and work”, uncovers the impact that travel planning is having on business travellers’ productivity… With 85% of UK businesses looking to maintain or increase business travel spend over the next […]

Powerful new menopause returner programme helps women back to work

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We want to highlight the powerful new menopause focused returner programme ahead on the World Menopause Day on October 18th. The programme has been created to support people who want to return to work while addressing the specific challenges commonly faced during menopause… Revive & Thrive is a joint initiative between industry-recognised Henpicked: Menopause in […]

Carden Park’s multi-million pound transformation with sustainable design

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Carden Park’s multi-million pound transformation of its bedrooms and conferences spaces is underway with phase 1 of the £6.5 million project now complete. The award-winning hotel in Cheshire has already refurbished some of its bedrooms with sustainable, energy-efficient design solutions… Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire has accelerated its ambitious growth strategy with the unveiling of […]

Once upon a Wotton Christmas: A whimsical celebration awaits in Surrey

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This Christmas, Wotton House in Surrey is running a series of festive events inspired by the whimsical imagination of the estate’s original occupant, Lady Mary Evelyn. ‘Once Upon a Wotton Christmas’ invites guests to experience a part of the hotel’s history with a series of Wotton House Christmas events and packages to provide guests with […]

Meetings Industry Association announces Avanti partnership

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has agreed a partnership with train operator Avanti West Coast to highlight the importance of sustainable and efficient business travel to its members… The partnership, which commenced this month (October), will provide MIA members with regular updates and travel trips as Avanti invests in a dedicated MICE Business development role […]

Age-proofing AI – enabling an intergenerational workforce to benefit from AI

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With the AI revolution fully underway, we are all eager to understand what the future holds for the workforce. It seems like new surveys and research on labor trends appear every day, each with a different perspective. Much has been written about AI-driven productivity gains, and now, as businesses seek to capitalise on that opportunity, […]

Only a month to go until PA Life Christmas Party & Awards 2024 – have you booked yet?

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There is just over a month to go until the PA community’s best festive party of the season – the PA Life Christmas Party & Star Awards 2024 on November 19th. We are co-hosting the double celebrations with Maroto, the fabulous Brazilian-themed lounge Club and restaurant in central London… If you haven’t registered to attend […]

AIRE Ancient Baths – a gift of relaxation 

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This Holiday Season, surprise with an experience at AIRE Ancient Baths – a gift of relaxation in a sophisticated setting, right in the centre of London. It makes the perfect corporate gift for clients and colleagues alike. Choose from relaxing massages for enjoying a moment of personal care to luxurious rituals designed to renew the […]

Preview of Christmas menu at NYnLON Hyatt Regency Blackfriars

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PA Life had a chance to sample the Christmas menu at Hyatt Regency Blackfriars‘ NYnLON restaurant, ahead of the launch on December 1st. The hotel opened recently in a beautiful Grade II listed building on the former grounds of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace, a great location just by Blackfriars Bridge… What’s the Christmas menu […]