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REVIEW: App of the month

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Plandisc, is the worldโ€™s first digital, shareable and interactive circular planning tool. In Scandinavia a circular calendar (referred to as a disk or wheel) is often used in business to help plan annual activities across an organisation. Plandisc has brought this idea to the UK along with Microsoft integrations to help PAs, EAs, VAs and […]

Checking in: St Mawes

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The Cornish countryside is the perfect setting to catch your breath and getaway from it all, but what can this stunning location offer the corporate world? PA Life visits the Cornwall-based St Mawes Hotel and its sister site Idle Rocks to find out. Itโ€™s amazing how somewhere that looks so picturesque and beautiful as Cornwall […]

Londonโ€™s Sky Garden gets a frozen re-vamp

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If youโ€™re seeking a standout venue that boasts a memorable view, consider the Darwin Brasserie or Fenchurch Restaurant for an intimate Christmas meal to treat clients of employees to. Thereโ€™s no doubt about it, London is home to numerous skyscrapers and rooftop bars all competing to offer guests the best views of the Cityโ€™s skyline. […]

Checking in: The Principal, Manchester

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Inside Manchesterโ€™s Grade II listed Refuge Assurance Company building is The Principal Hotel, where it has become a hive for private dining and business meetings. Jade Burke heads to the landmark hotel to check out what facilities it has to offer in the North. What once was the head office for the Refuge Assurance Company […]

Tried & tasted: Searcys at the Gherkin

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Londonโ€™s The Gherkin isnโ€™t just home to offices; on its 39th and 40th floor sits the Searcys Helix restaurant and Iris bar โ€“ a perfect spot for fine dining while soaking up the glorious views of the City. Jade Burke dines in the venue to sample all it has to offer. The centre of London […]

Tried & tasted: Uli

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Jade Burke takes a pew inside the recently opened Notting Hill restaurant, Uli, to try out its homemade Asian cuisine and find out how the venue can cater to corporate clients. โ€˜Honest, clean Asian cookingโ€™ is what Notting Hillโ€™s latest haunt, Uli, prides itself on. Located a stoneโ€™s throw away from the iconic Portobello Road, […]

Top stories of the week

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As we continue to keep you informed on whatโ€™s happening in the events world and keep up to date, donโ€™t forget to check us out onย Twitter,ย Facebookย orย LinkedIn. 10 priceless nuggets of wisdom from experienced PAs We asked you, the PA Life audience on social media to share your experiences for advice that you would give to […]

Checking in: Whittlebury Hall

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With Silverstone just minutes away from the hotelโ€™s doorstep and a luxurious spa on-site, Whittlebury has it all in terms of relaxation and team-building. Jade Burke travels to Northamptonshire to experience all it has to offer. If youโ€™re more of a thrill-seeking or prefer to kick back and relax, Whittlebury Hall really can offer you […]

Checking in: Gleneagles Hotel

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Editor of sister site Hotel Designs, Hamish Kilburn checks in to find out whether Scotlandโ€™s Gleneagles Hotel really can cater to the demands of modern PAs. Gleneagles has long been known as a destination for world-renowned golfing, awe-inspiring spa retreat getaways and unmatched weddings. Its roaring twenties heritage runs through the very fabrics of the […]

Tried & tasted: Three Cranes

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Grilled specialities dominate the menu at the Three Cranes, where diners can step inside and enjoy some exquisite pub food. Jade Burke heads to the restaurant to check out its offering Despite its exterior, the Three Cranes isnโ€™t your usual London pub. The historic site can be found down Garlick Hill just outside of Mansion […]

Checking in: Borthwick Castle

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Heading to the countryside just outside of Edinburgh, Toby Cruse is given the royal treatment as he walks in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots and Oliver Cromwell Borthwick Castle has a very commanding presence among the rolling landscape. Built 600 years ago, the Castle has seen its fair share of history and wears […]

Tried & tasted: El Pirata

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Nestled down a quiet street between Piccadilly and Park Lane is the authentic Spanish restaurant, El Pirata. Jade Burke sits down and tastes its variety of traditional tapas dishes Tucked away down a side street in Mayfair sits El Pirata, a Spanish restaurant that has long been serving customers for almost a quarter of a […]

Checking in: Monarch House serviced apartment

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Jade Burke heads to Olympia London, for a two-night stay at SITUโ€™s Monarch House Having never stayed in a serviced apartment before, I didnโ€™t know what to expect as I checked in with the concierge at Monarch House in London Olympia. Already my experience with Situ, the service apartment booking service, has been excellent. The […]

Checking in: Bermondsey Square Hotel

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Jade Burke heads to the contemporary Bermondsey Square Hotel for an overnight stay in one of its exclusive terrace rooms. Overlooking the weekly Bermondsey antiques market, the Bermondsey Square Hotel lives up to its trendy location. A 15-minute walk away from London Bridge tube station, the hotel is close enough to the heart of the […]

Checking in: Cheval, London

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PA Lifeโ€™s sister site, Hotel Designs spends the night in one of Chevalโ€™s exclusive serviced apartments. Cheval Phoenix House, tucked away on a side street in one of the most exclusive parts of London, is a marvellous example of serviced apartment-style accommodation, in a beautiful part of the capital. Just off Sloane Square, this is […]

Hands-on: โ€˜Handshakeโ€™ SRM mouse review

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PA Lifeโ€™s Toby Cruse getโ€™s his hands on the latest โ€˜handshakeโ€™ ergonomic mouse by Dutch designer BakkerElkhuizen This isnโ€™t the first time our readers have taken an interest in BakkerElkhuizenโ€™s unique, ergonomic office designs, but after the popularity of our recent story covering their latest vertical mouse, built to reduce repetitive strain and wrist injury, […]