Join the PA Life team for an evening of networking and a show round of Allianz Park, home to the Saracens, on 4 October from 6pm-8pm. Allianz Park, home to reigning English and European rugby champions the Saracens, is set within 26 acres of green space and boasts 24 rooms, many with views over the […]

This autumn, beer lovers will descend on Oval Space for an alternative Bavarian-themed experience like no other. Under an Alpine canopy, Oktoberfest East will bring the very best traditional aspects of the famous Bavarian beer festival to the heart of East London from 28 September-8 October, complete with a unique and immersive food offering and […]

The name Playboy didn’t used to immediately come to mind when somebody asks me to recommend a cool venue for events. But my mind has been completely changed thanks to a PA Life networking event at Playboy Club London. This incredibly stylish venue has something for every kind of event, from standing receptions to sit-down […]

You’re invited to tour The Elvetham hotel in Hampshire on Thursday, 29 September from 6pm-9pm. The Elvetham is an independent conference, training, meeting and events venue with 72 bedrooms. Set in 35 acres of focused grounds, it is the perfect location for private dining, senior leadership team meetings and team-building events. Join the PA Life team […]

Join the PA Life team and your fellow PAs for an evening of networking, canapés and drinks with a sample of corporate events at PizzaExpress Manchester Peter Street on Wednesday, 31 August from 6pm-8pm. PizzaExpress is a restaurant group with more than 460 locations across the UK and over 40 overseas in Europe, Hong Kong, India […]

The Venues & Destinations Summit offers personal assistants and event planners the ideal opportunity to source ideas for new locations during a single day out of the office. This year’s edition sees the introduction of the brand new Business Travel Showcase stream, adding even more value to the event. Here’s a look at what’s in […]

Story Events has announced a new initiative to form part of its exhibition series, the London Summer Event Show and the London Christmas Party Show. ‘Story Gives Back’ will represent a special area at the shows, helping to promote small or new event suppliers to the event market. Being launched at the London Summer Event Show […]

You’re invited to sample the dining options available at Belgo Centraal in Covent Garden on Thursday, 8 September from 6pm-9pm. Belgo Centraal, located in the heart of Covent Garden, is the brand’s flagship venue that can accommodate up to 420 diners. Beer Hall seats up to 205, while the property’s two Vaults offer more intimate […]

You’re invited to a tour of Drayton Manor Hotel’s meeting and conference spaces, as well as admission to Drayton Manor Park in Tamworth and an overnight stay on Wednesday, 7 September from 3pm-8pm. Located just outside of Tamworth in Staffordshire, Drayton Manor is easily accessed by road, rail and plane. The hotel features a range […]

Join the PA Life team at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in the heart of Bath for and afternoon of pampering on Thursday, 15 September from 11am-3.30pm. The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, part of the Relais & Chateaux family of hotels, is a five-star property located in the heart of the World Heritage […]

You’re invited to join us aboard the RS Hispaniola as it transforms into the Good Ship Benefit for an evening of networking and pampering on 28 July from 6.30pm-8pm. Run by City Cruises, the RS Hispaniola is one of the many ships on offer for cruises on the River Thames. The ship, normally a full-time […]

As Tom Cruise said in Top Gun: “I feel the need. The need for speed.” While I don’t consider myself a daredevil, I do enjoy a thrill now and then. I got my most recent fix with my fellow PAs at TeamSport London Docklands, where we had a karting adventure and a tour of the […]

Leading event organisers gathered at Robinson College in Cambridge to share event planning best practice at the second clic+ Club seminar on 7 July. Held at the college’s impressive new Crausaz Wordsworth Building, the event was part of a wider series that aims to provide a knowledge-sharing environment for event organisers across the country. Delegates were […]

International Confex has launched a new campaign for its 2017 show called #myConfex. The marketing will now see a series of new advertising creatives that support the wider event strategy of making the visitors the ‘hero’ of the show. Some of the adverts will focus on the everyday thoughts of visitors to the event, while […]

The Thames has so much to offer when it comes to event venues. Both banks feature some of London’s most iconic properties but not all of them are on dry land, as I found out when I joined PA Life for a networking event on board the Good Ship Benefit. The ship, better known as […]

You’re invited to join the PA Life team and your fellow PAs for an evening of networking, drinks and canapés at one of the capital’s most sophisticated and elegant venues, Playboy Club London, on 18 August from 6pm-9pm. Playboy Club London is the ultimate Mayfair venue. Boasting a world-class casino with iconic Bunny croupiers, three […]

Lindsay Taylor, PA Coach and Trainer and former PA herself, joined us as a speaker at the London Venues Summit to share some top learning tips with our delegates. Lindsay has previously hosted sessions at PA Life Summit and last year’s PA Life Training Day. Shreena Chandarana from Forum Events Ltd took a few minutes […]

You’re invited to join the PA Life team and a group of your fellow PAs for an evening of networking, cocktails and canapés at Strada Riverside (More London) next Monday, 11 July from 6pm-8pm. Strada is a group of contemporary Italian restaurants serving simple, freshly prepared dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. As well […]