As part of our new series of features taking a look at the projects that PAs and EAs are tackling, we speak to Jo Parkin (pictured, below), Assistant to the VP of Customer Development at Alpro UK, about organising the annual company shindig… Tell us about a brief you were given for a company Christmas […]

Hand Picked Hotels has completed a £4.2m renovation of Stanbrook Abbey Hotel in Worcester following its acquisition in 2017. The refurbishment, designed to enhance the historic Grade II Listed venue’s position as a residential conference, meetings and events destination, has resulted in a refreshed and contemporary events space, a brand-new restaurant on the ground floor […]

Lime Venue Portfolio will lead on an educational session taking on the issue of food wastage in the hospitality and events industry at The Meetings Show later this month. The session will discuss the impact of #FORO – fear of running out – within the events industry and its negative impact on the planet.  The […]

Maybe it’s time to ditch the turkey and pigs-in-blankets when it comes to the office party, says Mark Field, Operations Director at the Victory Services Club. Why not try bringing the flavours of European Christmas markets to your event?… The working environment has changed and many of us now work in a more flexible and […]

With straightforward party packages and full event management from our team, organising a rooftop summer party to remember at Tobacco Dock’s Skylight London could not be easier. Your guests will love the 360 degree views of the surrounding city skyline, lip-smacking street food options and a lengthy list of vibrant cocktails. The beautiful croquet lawns […]

65 Queen’s Gate is a large flexible meeting space in the heart of London. Overlooking the Natural History Museum and only 5 minutes from both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations, 65 Queen’s Gate is the perfect choice for your next event. Our rooftop terrace really is an oasis in the heart of London. […]

Metro Ecosse – who will be attending the London Events Summit in October – were recently asked by the Growth Conference 2019 to create an event that put personal interaction at it’s heart; focusing on experiential content, networking and choice – Here’s how they did it… The Project The Venue The Growth Conference 2019 was […]

There is only one supplier place left at the London Venues Summit on July 8th – make sure you don’t miss out! The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings PAs, event organisers and other corporate buyers together with leading venues for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. We have 60 corporate […]

Corina Dumitrascu had finished studying Law in her home country of Romania when she made the snap decision to follow some of her family to the UK. Using many transferable skills (organisation and diplomacy, for starters), she has forged a career as a PA, rising to her current role as Senior PA & Head of […]

PA Life are delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking dinner event for PA Life Club members only at the Lincoln Plaza London hotel on the evening of Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 – we only have 10 places available, so register today! Make the city your home at Lincoln Plaza London. Drawing inspiration from the area’s industrial heritage, the […]

Join us on stand J700 at 3pm on Wednesday, June 26th to toast a successful first day of The Meetings Show, learn about our new Club offers, network, share best practice and swap top-tips. Taking place over a two-day period on 26th and 27th June at Olympia in London, The Meetings Show brings together more […]

A year after launching as Confex Future Focus, the re-named Confex North is back to give event professionals in the north a forum to learn, meet and discover. What’s On The Corporate Event Planners Forum in partnership with the Event Marketing Association (EMA) is a free-to-attend education programme on day 1, (3 July) specifically designed […]

PA Life are delighted to announce a Meet Up networking event at Bond in Motion at the London Film Museum on the evening of Monday, June 24th, 2019. The most anticipated events of the year come from the world of film. Awards like the Oscars and the Bafta’s, with their Celebrity guest lists, red carpet and paparazzi are designed […]

Summer is bearing down upon us once again and with the famous unfamiliarity of British weather, a scorching heat wave could strike at any point. In your own home, it’s relatively easy to stay chilled – sit in front of a fan in shorts and t-shirt, of course – but in an office, where people […]

Joining the PA Life Club gives you VIP access to Meet Up networking events at prestigious venues, exclusive offers and a host of essential content just for you. As a PA Life Club member you will also be able to enjoy discounts on our online training courses. And here are some of our amazing upcoming […]

We’re giving PA Life readers the chance to stay in a luxury hotel and visit a historic manor house, in association with MEET Beyond London. Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. Opened to the public in […]

Innovating at the boundaries of art and science, Science Gallery London is a vibrant new venue offering modern meeting rooms and event spaces in the heart of London Bridge. For truly unique events, enjoy summer in the city with Science Gallery London’s newly renovated Georgian courtyard, providing a memorable outdoor event space for 350 guests.  […]

The sun is starting to poke through the clouds, so now’s the time to start thinking about your summer events. Nicky Brown, Director at Arctic Fox offers a guide… After 2018’s long hot summer, more and more clients are looking to take their events outside and to explore ways in which they can make the […]