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ACADEMIC VENUES: Queen Mary Venues

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Queen Mary Venues specialises in versatility and great value to help make your event a success. Located across four well connected areas in central London, its facilities can host 10 to 778 guests, with residential accommodation. Event hospitality is provided by the dedicated in-house Queen Mary Hospitality team. With Grade II listed event space alongside […]

Today’s PA introduces webinar series

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Today’s PA, which provides training for PAs, EAs and other office professionals, has rolled out a series of training webinars. The company has won many accolades for its training courses and workshops, and has pivoted its business during the Covid-19 lockdown to provide the same informative and engaging programmes virtually. The webinars include topics including: […]

TEAM BUILDING: Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities

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Daniel Whittemore, Sales & Marketing Director at Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities provides thoughts on the current situation: “Due to the Coronavirus crisis, 2020 will arguably be one of the worst years on record for most British businesses. There is no doubt life in lockdown and uncertainty about the future will have had a […]

Protecting event organiser’s mental health

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By Warwick Conferences The events industry is always on the go and this can begin to take its toll on the mental health of those who work in the sector. It is essential that both delegates attending the events – and those responsible for planning – are able to take some time to nurture their […]

Register for these PA Life Virtual Meet Ups, with Fruitful Events & London Jet Charter!

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Registration is now open for our next PA Life Virtual Meet Ups, for which we’ve teamed with our friends at Fruitful Events and London Jet Charter to create two great sessions packed full of advice to help us all through lockdown. Monday June 1st 12:30pm – Fruitful Quizmania    Quizmania is made up of two […]

Unique Venues Birmingham launches live streaming conference service

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Unique Venues Birmingham have developed a brand new conferencing package to allow event organisers to live stream their conferences to thousands of delegates worldwide, in preparation for reopening to conferences and events later in the year. Clients can attached the package to any of UVB’s theatre or event conference bookings to ensure a high quality […]

4 in 10 workers expect to work from home more often

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An end to Covid-19 lockdown may not mean an end to home working for many UK workers, with a survey finding that four in 10 people expect to work from home more than they did before, even once the crisis is over. More than 5,000 UK workers were asked to think beyond Summer 2020 and […]

Meetings Industry Association launches contract guidelines

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The Meetings Industry Association has developed contract and cancellation guidance to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on future bookings and ensure all parties are protected.  Working with legal experts Mishcon de Reya, the step-by-step guide details all the actions venues operators should take to ensure they are totally transparent, and their cancellation policy is both fair and reasonable in all […]

Looking for Office & Event Technology providers? Check out the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory!

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If you’re looking for ways to keep staff fed and watered during or after lockdown the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted technology partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from Audiovisual and Stand Builds to Lighting and Health & Safety – There’s something to suit every […]

TEAM BUILDING: Puttshack

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Puttshack is a mini golf concept which provides guests with a modern twist on the traditional game by using tech which can’t be found anywhere else. The new competitive socialising format lends itself perfectly to corporate activities such as team-building, with its immersive gaming element combined with an amazing atmosphere and an extensive food and […]

OUTDOOR SPACES: WWT London Wetland Centre

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WWT London Wetland Centre is an idyllic venue to hold your event, from meetings, away days and product launches, to Christmas parties and celebratory functions. Located on the banks of the River Thames in Barnes, WWT London contributes works to support conservation and is home to some rare and beautiful wildlife. Only ten minutes from […]

Creative Output makes protective screen guards available for all business types

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The experts at event staging specialist Creative Output are offering businesses of all types an array of protective screen guard solutions to enable them to open/return to work while maintaining social distancing and employee/customer safety. The company, which offers design, furniture hire, graphics and stand build for events, has taken its 100% sustainable approach and […]

Steamed Egg’s new remote team building experience will boost your team’s morale

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As event planners begin to tire of trivia quizzes and ever so slightly awkward coffee breaks, they’re in search of something original to entertain guests and build rapport. This week Steamed Egg is launching a brand new remote team building experience! The company that previously specialised in virtual reality events, has re-imagined team socials for […]

British Safety Council launches COVID-19 Assurance Assessment Service

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The British Safety Council has today launched a new COVID-10 Assurance Assessment Service to support organisations returning to work, just as many PAs and Office Managers are beginning their own projects to that end. A detailed return to work guide can be used across all sectors and will enable organisations around the world to develop […]

LOOKING BACK: PA Life Virtual Meet Up with Not Just Travel

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This week saw PA Life Club members gather for an online Virtual Meet Up, in association with Gary Holmes at Not Just Travel, It was a fantastic session, covering off the impact of coronavirus on business travel and how the industry is likely to change and evolve once lockdown is over, including:- Business travel – […]

Surge in employers signing up to Cycle-to-Work schemes

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Cycling has received a huge boost since the Coronavirus crisis, with more people cycling to avoid public transport and get back to work. Halfords has reported that sales of some cycling equipment had risen by 500% since the lockdown, and bike sales have doubled this month. Cycle-to-work schemes giving tax benefits to employees to buy […]

CakeDrop provides working-from-home treats for your team

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As the novelty of the makeshift home office starts to wear off, there couldn’t be a better time to treat your remote team to a motivational pick-me-up. That’s why CakeDrop, the cake scheduling and delivery platform for offices, has launched a new range of postals treats for companies wanting to treat their staff at home.  […]

LOOKING BACK: PA Life Virtual Meet Up with Fruitful Events

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This week saw PA Life Club members gather for an online Virtual Meet Up in, association with Fruitful Events, to experience fresh, innovative, and creative team events, designed to appeal to all sorts of different teams. Due to recent restrictions on gatherings, a number of Fruitful’s clients have asked them to use its knowledge and […]