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Lots of Christmas parties? You’ll need that ‘hygge’ feeling

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The average Brit can make it through five nights out in a row – before they need a cosy night in to recover. A study of 2,000 adults found that a tenth feel they need a night in after just one night out over the winter. And a third would happily spend every night at […]

New Year’s Eve @ Mews & get festive in our Winter Courtyard

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Roar into the 20s with Mews – live music, dancing, Champagne & much more! Join us for A New Year’s Eve Extravaganza inspired by the roaring twenties as we head into the new 20s. Join us for a night of glitz and glamour, dazzling show girls, live music and raucous late-night entertainment. It will be […]

Need an events space in Gloucester? There’s a resource for that

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Key venues, hotels and suppliers from have joined forces to launch a centralised, event-focused destination marketing organisation for Gloucester. The organisation, which will officially launch at Meet South West on 31st January, says it will create a hub for domestic and international buyers looking to organise events in the city. Created to support and target association, […]

COMPETITION: Traditional Gift Basket from Prestige Hampers up for grabs!

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We’re giving you the chance to win an amazing Traditional Gift Basket from Prestige Hampers – But hurry, the closing date for entries is Friday 13th! Prestige Hampers source the finest produce from the Great British Isles to bring you an exceptional selection of artisan hampers and gourmet gifts. With years of expertise, they deliver […]

Somerset House integrates cultural offering with events

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Somerset House is extending its commercial event offering through its diverse cultural programme, giving event organisers exclusive access to exhibitions and private tours of the site. Somerset House’s cultural programme of events and exhibitions is ever changing, offering a myriad of opportunities for organisers to enhance their event and provide guests and delegates with an […]

London Summer Event Show confirms Olympic keynote speaker

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The next London Summer Event Show, will take place on 21 – 22 January 2020 at London city venue, Banking Hall – and the speaker line up is Olympian. Bringing together over 150 event venue and suppliers in a summer-themed atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to gain inspiration your next event. Each year the event […]

Kick off at the Special One – Conference & events take centre stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Tottenham Hotspur opened the doors of its 62,000 seater stadium to the events industry this week to showcase what can only be described as an impressive array of event spaces and corporate entertainment facilities. Here’s PA Life’s match report… The event, tag-lined as Experience the Extraordinary, gave the industry a chance to see the venue […]

Escaping the in-laws with a festive getaway? You’re not the only one

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Millions of Brits are planning a festive getaway this Christmas – to escape the in-laws. A study of 2,000 adults found two fifths are planning to spend the big day away from home, with 17 per cent even choosing to go abroad. One in five admit their main reason for taking a break is to […]

Long-term one-to-one wellbeing support ‘a must’ in the workplace

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Personalised long-term, one-to-one support is the common thread that’s needed to unify health and wellbeing programmes across all generations and to ensure employers avoid the pitfalls of stereotyping employees by age. That’s according to RedArc, which says that long-term, one-to-one support should be integral to all employee benefits programmes and many employers are not making […]

Register for our Meet Up at the Covent Garden Hotel!

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We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at the Covent Garden Hotel on the evening of Thursday, January 23rd 2020, in association with Uniglobe Gemini Travel and KLM / Air France. Uniglobe Gemini are an award winning Travel Management Agency. Part of a global organisation, they offer a […]

Mental wellbeing ‘biggest health challenge facing businesses’

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Almost half of employers (49%) say that mental health is the biggest health and wellbeing challenge facing businesses. That’s according to research from Towergate Health & Protection, which says the majority of organisations proactively make provisions to support the mental wellbeing of their employees. 72% offer mental health training for staff, and 76% offer access […]

Mince pies in the office yet? You probably work in Liverpool

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Liverpool residents will eat more mince pies this Christmas than anyone else in the country. A ‘mince pie map’ of the UK, based on a survey of 2,000 adults, revealed Liverpudlians will munch down 20 mince pies per person this festive season. This is five pies more than the national average of 15 – and […]

What colour is your diet?

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The nation’s diet is 25 per cent green, 14 per cent red – and nine per cent beige. A study of 2,000 adults revealed that despite a belief Brits are often tucking into starchy carbs like pasta, potatoes and bread, plates are also filled with leafy greens including kale, peas and broccoli, and rich reds […]

London Bushcraft: A Christmas gift from me to you

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Gather together for an afternoon of blacksmithing and huddling around the fire enjoying mulled wine and mince pies. London Bushcraft are offering you a free course to celebrate Christmas and make a gift for a loved one. Under the guidance of a blacksmith you will learn how to forge a fire striker that you will […]

BMA House posts 55% increase in evening and weekend events

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BMA House has seen a 55% increase in receptions, dinners, parties and awards ceremonies over the last 12 months, following a strategic decision to raise awareness of the London venue as more than a meeting and conference location. The increase has included: ·       30% increase in summer parties ·       80% increase in Courtyard & Garden events ·       55% […]

CHRISTMAS GIFTING: Interflora

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They’re the ones that make it all possible; whether they’re behind the scenes keeping the cogs turning, or the customers that trust and believe in you, they are everything. Get into the Christmas spirit early to ensure your colleagues and clients don’t go unnoticed this festive season. At Interflora, they deliver special gifts to the people […]

COMPETITION: Win a Prestige Hampers Traditional Gift Basket

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We’re nearly there – So to help get you through the final push before Christmas, we’re giving you the chance to win an amazing Traditional Gift Basket from Prestige Hampers! Prestige Hampers source the finest produce from the Great British Isles to bring you an exceptional selection of artisan hampers and gourmet gifts. With years […]

Tips for drinking less this holiday season

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By Tara Jackson, Holistic Wellbeing Coach for Sensitive Souls | Seasonal living advocate | Nap lover We’re coming in to a time of year known for more indulgence, when it’s easy to drink way too much and end up feeling awful all over and increasingly so as you keep topping up with every work or […]