One to watchWe’re all getting very excited at the PA Life offi ces about the upcoming Offi ce Exhibition. In fact, we’ve got offi ce supplies on the brain this month and this new range of scanners from Brother has got us all hot under the collar. Did someone turn up the heat in here? Brother’s new multi-function machines are high-speed, compact and mobile, designed to turn hard-copy documents into searchable, shareable digital information. We’re mightily impressed! Prices start at £150 for a Mobile Document Scanner, available from brother.co.uk/scanners.

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PA L I F EP I C K S

K eep your eyes peeled for PA Life’s upcoming Christmas Party Planning feature (yes, we know it's still

months away, but it never hurts to be fi rst off the blocks when it comes to booking a venue). To whet your appetite, here’s one of the most unusual places we’ve found – Proud Camden Cabaret. This stunning space combines burlesque dancers and a mouthwatering menu for a truly unique experience. The three-course Christmas menu starts from £49 per person. Find out more at proudcamden.com.

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Blooming marvellousRoses are at their prime at this time of year – but an Infi nite Rose from Only Roses can be enjoyed all year round. These incredible

real roses have been preserved in oil, meaning they will last for up to three years –

making this the perfect low-maintenance decoration to brighten up the boardroom. The Infi nite Quartet in Bright Mix costs £85 and comes gift-boxed with a crystal bowl.

Buy online at only-roses.com.

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Give your career a VIP

makeover

Calling all PAs who attended this year’s

Execsec Summit. Couldn’t get enough

of Celebrity PA Donna Coulling’s

seminars? You’ll be delighted to hear

she will be holding a further two talks in

London: ‘So you want to be a

celebrity PA?’ on Wednesday 27 June

2012 at the Radisson Blu

Edwardian Mercer Street Hotel, and

‘So you want to be better PA?’ on

19 September 2012 at the Hampshire Hotel in Leicester

Square. Places cost £195, or £155 for

early birds.

on’t miss out on the opening of The Cube by Electrolux at the Southbank Centre in London – perched on top of

the Royal Festival Hall, to be precise. This unique dining experience brings together some of the most innovative and ground-breaking chefs in the UK and seats up to 18 guests around one table, who can interact with the kitchen staff and watch their food being prepared. The restaurant will be open from 1 June until 30 September 2012. Lunch costs £175 per person for a minimum of fi ve courses, including wine; dinner is £215 per person. Onli ne reservations at electrolux.co.uk/Cube/London.

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M A K I N G W A V E S LONDON EYE BARRACUDA

For those looking for a venue with a difference, the London Eye Barracuda could be just what you're looking for. The cruiser can cater for up to 230 people for a drinks reception or 140 for a seated dinner and is suitable to hire for product

launches, Christmas parties and other special occasions. Christmas packages start at £130 per person. Go to londoneye.com for more details.

A SQUARE MEAL

Simply soup-er Heinz Squeeze & Stir soup is perfect for lunch on the go and can be kept in your desk drawer for snack attacks.

It costs a pocket-friendly 59p.

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Heads up readers, have we got a treat for you! Receive an iPad 2 this July or August when you organise a sailing

event with Sunsail. Book three or more boats at Port Solent in Portsmouth before 30 June 2012 and you can redeem your iPad 2. Find out more at sunsail.co.uk or call 0844 273 1845.

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