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Stuart O'Brien

What makes you happy? Here are the country’s Top 50 mood lifters

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Bad day at the office? Less plastic being used, winning the lottery – and a ban on nuclear weapons would make Brits happier, a survey has revealed. A poll of 2,000 adults found one third believe the seas being free of rubbish would send their happiness levels soaring. While others say their general mood would […]

Englandโ€™s dressing room at Lordโ€™s opens as new event space

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Lordโ€™s Cricket Ground is opening the doors of the playersโ€™ Home Dressing Room as a brand new event space at the Home of Cricket.  Located within the historic Pavilion, the Dressing Room is a completely unique space to hire for private dining and drinks receptions. Steeped in cricketing history, the walls play host to the […]

Be a part of Goodwoodโ€™s pledge to plant 78,000 trees

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Book your meeting or event with Goodwood in September, October or November and for every delegate that attends, a tree will be planted on the West Sussex country estate. Goodwoodโ€™s Head of Forestry Darren Norris (pictured), is overseeing the woodland project, which aims to plant 78,000 trees in one of the largest tree planting schemes […]

โ€˜Wellbeing firstโ€™ – An Evening with American Express Global Business Travel

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PA Life is partnering with American Express Global Business Travel to bring Executive Assistants together for an after work treat themed around well-being and a chance for networking. This exclusive Meet Up networking event, sponsored by Turkish Airlines, is taking place in the Le Chiffre Room (pictured) at the South Place Hotel on the evening […]

You will spend 6 months of your life talking about the weather

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The average Brit spend will spend half a year of their life talking about the weather – Isn’t it time we found something more important to worry about? Well maybe not, given the existential threat of global warming. Either way, research revealed 84 per cent of the nation admitted to a love of discussing the […]

NYS raises more than ยฃ3,000 for homeless charity

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Capita’s specialist meetings and events brand NYS has raised over ยฃ3,100 for UK charity Buses 4 Homeless, a low-cost holistic solution to homelessness.ย  The events team took part in a sponsored sleep out, an initiative supported and led by Buses 4 Homeless. The funds raised will go towards refurbishing decommissioned buses into spaces for eating, […]

Are you ready for the ‘Frantic Friday’ getaway?

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Motorists are being warned to prepare for a ‘Frantic Friday’ this week due to millions of drivers hitting the road and a predicted increase in breakdowns. Department for Transport figures show August is the busiest month on British roads and Friday is the busiest day of the week for traffic. More cars also break down […]

IN PICTURES: The PA Life Wellness Taster Night

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The PA Life Wellness Taster Night took place on Tuesday, July 30th, providing a unique opportunity for PA Life readers to experience the very latest in wellbeing techniques and products. Our host venue and sponsor, Meet In Place, provided a collection of stylish, luxury meeting rooms, within which attendees mingled and sampled products from Elemis (who provided goodie bags […]

PA Life Club is 6! To celebrate, we’re offering 30% off membership!

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This year, the PA Life Club celebrates six years of providing FAM trips, networking events, competitions, discounts, special offers, online learning courses and more to our members. To celebrate, weโ€™re offering 30% off the membership cost! So instead of paying ยฃ89, youโ€™ll be paying just ยฃ62.30 (inclusive of VAT).* Simply click here to join today, […]

Is the Wi-Fi hotspot you’re reading this on secure?

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Millions of Brits have gambled with their personal data by โ€˜blindlyโ€™ accessing Wi-Fi hotspots, according to a study. One in five have taken โ€˜significant risksโ€™ by failing to check if public Wi-Fi connections are legitimate – instead using hotspots which are free, seem to be credible and offer fast speeds. Worryingly, users could be connecting […]

EVENT AGENCY FORUM: Can you help buyers looking for these events solutions?

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There will be 60 senior events professionals attending the Event Agency Forum this autumn. Specifically, these buyers are looking for suppliers in the following categories (% of delegates looking for those solutions): Corporate Hospitality โ€“ 38% Entertainment โ€“ 41% Event Styling/Theme โ€“ 51% Hotel Accommodation โ€“ 38% Marketing โ€“ 41% Restaurants & Private Dining โ€“ […]

New venue announced for the London Christmas Party Show

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Story Events have announced, that the 7th edition of the London Christmas Party Show (12 – 13 May 2020) will be taking place at Haberdashers Hall in the City of London. After a successful two years at Plaisterersโ€™ Hall, the move is due to a need for increased space. The London Christmas Party Show is […]

Do you have a ‘side hustle’ outside of work? You’re not alone

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Millions of Brits have a โ€˜side hustleโ€™ job to pursue their passions – and make a few quid on the side, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults in full-time employment found one in four are working ‘5 to 9’ on the side… after arriving home from their ‘9 to 5’. It also emerged […]

Register for our Meet Up at the Barbican Centre

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We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at the Barbican Centre in partnership with venue finder and event management agency The Collection on the evening of Thursday,September 5th 2019. The event is being held on the Conservatory Terrace at the world famous Barbican, and in the Fobisher Suites, […]

One Great George Street hosts summer soirรฉe for event professionals

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One Great George Street last week hosted a summer showcase attended by over 150 corporate buyers, preferred agents and local venues to showcase its facilities, flexibility and award winning in-house catering team. Approximately 20 acts were provided by Blank Canvas Entertainment for the showcase, with guests arriving to a red carpet and greeted by ‘paparazzi […]

30 Euston Square hosts New Horizon charity fundraiser

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30 Euston Square and Searcys joined forces on July 15th to host New Horizon Youth Centreโ€™s annual summer fundraiser. New Horizon Youth Centre is a registered charity founded in 1967 by Lord Longford to address the needs of vulnerable or young people at risk. 30 Euston Squareโ€™s large rooftop terrace served as an ideal backdrop […]

Book your team incentives for 2019 with London Bierfest

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Motivate colleagues to reach projected targets in the next quarter by booking your team in at this yearโ€™s London Bierfest. The London Bierfest provides a fun and affordable opportunity to treat colleagues to a memorable evening, set within the iconic and relaxed environment of Old Billingsgate Market. โ€œWe had thought long and hard about a […]

Register for our Meet Up at Indian Accent

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We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at Indian Accent Londonย on the evening of Tuesday, September 10th 2019. Following sucess in New Delhi and New York, Indian Accent landed in Mayfair, quickly winning acclaim for its unique, refined and inventive dishes. Chef Manish Mehrotra showcases vibrant and […]