Register for the next PA Life Virtual Meet Up, taking place on Monday, June 15th with special guest speaker IET London: Savoy Place, giving you insight into its spaces and how events are expected to run post-lockdown. Monday June 8th 2:30pm The interactive session, hosted via Zoom, will cover all aspects of the venue, including: About […]
Royal Holloway is a stunning conference and event venue. The iconic Grade 1 listed Victorian Founder’s Building, built around two quadrangles, is a unique retreat for conferences, meetings and events – as well as providing the perfect setting for functions and celebrations. The venue has a portfolio of versatile state-of-the-art conference spaces, from small meeting […]
The team at Story Events didn’t want the original dates of the London Christmas Party Show (May 12th-13th) to go by unacknowledged so have put together a host of free online content to help enrich bodies and minds during the lockdown period… #LCPSUnwrapped is a two-day festival of online content for the events industry, made up of seminars, a roundtable […]
Central Hall Westminster has joined the Westminster Venue Collection, a consortium of top venues with members now totalling 34. The consortium brings together modern and traditional exhibition spaces, museums, auditoria, conference rooms and banqueting halls to offer all the world-class facilities that London’s iconic City of Westminster has to offer. The Westminster Venue Collection website makes […]
Marketing agency Patch is rolling out a series of FAM trips under the Virtually Live London banner to ensure event organisers can still scout out venues while we’re all on lockdown. Hosted on Zoom, the Virtual Fam Trip of London will give those venue buyers working from home the chance to see several London venues, […]
London venue Mews of Mayfair has revealed a platter of upcoming events to tantalise your tastebuds and thrill your senses. Mews is a unique hideaway, tucked away in one of London’s historic courtyards. With a choice of different bars situated around a chic courtyard, including a first-floor brasserie and a pizzeria, it has something for […]
We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for all PA Life readers at 27 Soho Square on DATE TBC, in association with Meet In Place. To be at home in London means to be busy, informed and cosmopolitan. It means having a local touch but with a global outlook. Welcome to Meet […]
Westminster venue Church House’s 2020 wine and drinks list now includes an extended range of alcohol-free alternatives alongside its range of fine wines, Champagnes, beers, ciders and spirits. The new additions are in response to the growing number of guests who, for whatever reason, choose not to drink. The new wine list features two red […]
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi presented their seasonal ready-to-wear collection in the dome-shaped Assembly Hall of Church House Westminster on Day 3 of London Fashion Week. Founded in 1996 by husband and wife team Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi, fans of Preen by Thornton Bregazzi include the Duchess of Cambridge and Michelle Obama. Designs are an […]
From May 1st you’ll be able to enjoy food, drinks and unparalleled views of the capital’s skyline while suspended from 100ft above the O2, as London in the Sky returns to the iconic venue. Corporate packages include the option to book the whole of the 22-seat Sky Table to create a bespoke experience that’s specifically […]
Searcys at the Gherkin has reported on an impressive year of events business, with the venue hosting over 1,400 events and 22,614 guests across the top four floors of the landmark building. It says more than 15% of all the events held in 2019 took place over breakfast, reflecting an increase from 4% last year. This shift away from […]
The Barbican’s strategy to use Cinemas 2 and 3 as conference venues as well as cinemas has helped Barbican Business Events achieve its 2019/20 financial target in just nine months. The new spaces, which have been particularly popular with last minute bookers each have a capacity of 150, the latest AV equipment and private registration, […]
The first ODEON Luxe & Dine has opened in Islington Square in north London, offering guests a premium experience and the ability to order gourmet food and drink directly to their seat. An evolution of the existing Luxe experience and designed for grown ups, guests at the cinema can choose from a carefully created menu, […]
The England Rugby squad are heading to Twickenham Stadium on 14 February for the Official England Rugby Dinner in aid of Injured Players Foundation. This rugby filled evening will include a number of Q&As with the players, offering an insight into what it’s like to be a part of the squad. Taking place just days […]
Somerset House generated over £2 million through its commercial events activity last year. All of these funds were invested back into supporting the upkeep of the historic site for over 3 million visitors to enjoy annually; as well as its diverse programme exploring contemporary culture. Commercial events activity is essential to Somerset House Trust, as […]
This month PA Life paid a visit to MKNY HSE in Mayfair for a spot of lunch and a corporate venue scout… Dover Street in London’s Mayfair has a fine culinary and mixology heritage, with famous names on both sides of the road.. We’re not particularly famous at PA Life, but we did feel like […]
17% of 375 respondents to a BMA House survey of event organisers and suppliers said they send cards and gifts with no consideration for the environment, though the majority give something that is not only positive for the recipient but also the wider world, including:- · 23% – sustainable Christmas cards · 11% – sustainable gift · 18% […]
Somerset House has seen a significant increase in multi-day events for big brands during the first nine months of the 2019/2020 financial year, compared to the same period in 2018/2019. Since April 2019, the venue has hosted major brands, including: Uniqlo, ASDA, Twitter, Wallpaper, Pixi Beauty, Homes & Gardens and Discovery; for large scale product […]
