When Warwick Conferences re-opened its doors following the lockdown period, one of the first companies to return was British Mensa. The high IQ society not only held its first post-lockdown board meeting in the COVID-secure facilities, but also hosted its first ever virtual annual general meeting (AGM), for its 18,000 members. Lifting apprehension The lockdown […]

Cheltenham has launched a new initiative to support the recovery and growth of the town’s vital and highly valuable business tourism market. The new Meet in Cheltenham initiative, which is led by the town’s marketing body, Marketing Cheltenham, has been developed to attract more conference, meeting and event business to Cheltenham and its surrounding areas. […]

One of the UK’s top venues is, for the first time, welcoming guests for weekend staycations on the beautiful 4,000-acre estate in Berkshire. From this month (October), visitors to Wasing Park are invited to get out into the fresh air to enjoy walking trails through the woods and around the lakes before relaxing by the […]

PA Life Club members gathered fro a Virtual Meet Up on Thursday, October 8th with special guest speaker the Wellcome Collection – You can rewatch the entire session online now! Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library in central London close to Euston and King’s Cross stations. At Wellcome we create opportunities for people […]

The Lobby Bar at The London EDITION has re-opened in the heart of Fitzrovia. The perfect destination for those looking for something a bit fancier, after tiring of their local pubs and bars, Lobby Bar’s team of expert bartenders have returned to serve up a selection of EDITION’s favourite cocktails including the Clearer Colada made […]

The Science Museum Group, which comprises the Science Museum, National Railway Museum, Science and Media Museum, and Locomotion, is now offering broadcasting and live streaming capabilities across each of its five museums situated across the country. Each of the museums is able to accommodate and manage virtual and hybrid events on-site, with the added option […]

Known for its panoramic views across London’s skyline, Skylight has announced a solution to the social distancing measures put in place for autumn and winter. From Thursday (October 8th), Skylight’s sunny terraces will be transformed into an autumnal haven of warm igloo-bubbles, designed to keep out the cold and keep people safe as they enjoy […]

By Friends’ Meeting House Manchester Friends’ Meeting House Manchester relieves the pressure on event organisers having to find a COVID-secure city centre venue after winning accreditation from Visit Britain and Meetings Industry Association (AIM). Friends’ Meeting House local and national events venue announced that it has earned AIM Safety Accreditation and We’re Good to Go […]

Heritage venue Trinity House – also the working home of the General Lighthouse Authority – is now accepting bookings for conferences, small business meetings and corporate events in line with new Government guidelines in either of the two larger functions rooms. Further to the recent requirements, Trinity House has an NHS QR Code which should […]

Register for the next PA Life Virtual Meet Up, taking place on Thursday, October 8th with special guest speaker the Wellcome Collection. Thursday, October 8th 2020 3:00pm Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library in central London close to Euston and King’s Cross stations. At Wellcome we create opportunities for people to think deeply […]

Manchester’s first hybrid conference and exhibition UVM EXPO 2020 has announced that renowned events planner Liz Taylor is to kickstart proceedings with an inspiring welcome address. Recognised as one of the UK’s leading corporate event and luxury party planners, Liz Taylor (pictured) is CEO of Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), with clients including entertainment and business […]

A £7.5 million project for Stationers’ Hall, which has been in the planning for five years, has the approval of Historic England. Work will begin on Stationers’ Hall in Ave Maria Lane, a Grade 1 listed building adjacent to St Paul’s Cathedral, in November. The Hall will reopen in early 2022. It will bring modern-day […]

Following the regional win for NTU Events and Conferencing at the annual Nottinghamshire Hospitality Awards in October 2019, where it scooped Gold in the ‘Best Business Events Venue of the Year’ category, the venue has now been named a Bronze Winner at the recent Visit England Awards for Excellence 2020. The awards, which were held […]

Stadium Experience has welcomed Blackburn Rovers Football Club as the latest venue to join the stadium marketing collaboration. Ewood Park, home of Blackburn Rovers FC, is a unique and versatile stadium providing the perfect location for small business meetings to large corporate dinners & events. The venue boasts 15 executive boxes ideal for small meetings, […]

On Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 we teamed with Academic Venue Solutions to host an online panel session: What’s Next for Events? Chaired by PA Life’s Charlotte Russell, the panel of expert discussion participants included: Julie France – Space Meeting & Events Nicola Davison – Brewin Gail Tomlinson Short – Warwick Conferences Marie Heinsen – Sagittarius […]

Venues of Excellence is one of the UK’s largest sales and marketing consortium of specialist conference, meeting and training spaces. With the impact COVID-19 on the conference and events industry and, as venues continue to open their doors, Mandy Jennings, Executive Director of Venues of Excellence (VoE) has launched a ‘Stronger Together’ campaign targeted specifically […]

Clearcut Venues launched in September 2017, a long term dream of Aimee Nicholas who previously held hospitality roles within the event industry. A career spanning 22 years. Clearcut venues started with a passion to form solid professional long standing relationships with corporate bookers to negotiate, source and confirm venues UK wide for all shapes and […]

Stadium Experience has appointed Ravin Pankhania to the voluntary group to assist with the management of the not-for-profit association, which currently works with over 50 football, rugby and cricket clubs across the UK and Ireland. Ravin is the Venue Sales Manager at Kingsholm Stadium, home of Gloucester Rugby Club, and joins a Leadership Team that meets regularly […]