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Newcastle Development Event – Gino D’Acampo & Innside by Melia Newcastle with Ex Celebrity PA and Author, Merryl Futerman
May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free – £20.00Join us at Gino D’Acampo & Innside by Melia Newcastle for a development event with special guest speaker, Ex Celebrity PA, and Author, Merryl Futerman.
Starting with drinks and canapes in Gino D’Acampo Newcastle and some friendly networking you will get a taste of the wonderful delights this restaurant offers. We then will move upstairs to Innside by Melia to listen to our guest speaker Merryl Futerman. Get ready with your questions for the Q&A and book your tickets below.
All PA Hub Members or first time attendees can attend with our compliments or non-members can buy a pay as you go ticket. You must be a PA or equivalent admistrative role to attend this event.
Featured Speaker
Merryl Futerman
Ex Celebrity PA and Author
From Celebrity PA to Author – a Rollercoaster Ride
- Hear a brief account of how Merryl made her way into becoming a celebrity PA and the transition to becoming an author.
- A short reading from Merryl’s debut novel.
- A Q&A covering any part of Merryl’s career.
Merryl will be bringing some books along on the night which can be purchased and she will be delighted to sign them for you. The book cost is £9.99 and you can pay by cash or card.
About Merryl
Merryl Futerman started her career in publishing. Lured by the bright lights of showbusiness, she moved over to the film industry, but quickly realised her skill set as forming individual relationships. In 1997 she set up as a freelance Celebrity PA, truly believing it was a role she had created. Over the last twenty-five years she has supported some of the biggest names in UK entertainment including Jonathan Ross, Anne Robinson and Julian Clary.
During the pandemic her work dried up, so she turned her full attention to the novel she had been working away at for years, the result is “Don’t Make a Scene”, which takes you behind the scenes and into the world of Maddy Sparks, a young woman finding her way, making mistakes and ultimately realising the power of her network of fellow PAs.
Available on amazon in paperback and ebook, and to order from bookshops.
Don’t Make a Scene: Struggles of a Celebrity PA
Celebrity PA Maddy Sparks has put her aspirations on hold to dash round London fulfilling the requests of her demanding clients. Acting as surrogate mother, best friend and therapist, Maddy is much more than just an assistant but feels stuck. That is, until her real ambition to become a screenwriter is reignited after a throwaway comment to Casper – a bitchy showrunner – and turns into a side hustle on his TV series.
When he has a brush with the law, Casper expects Maddy to smooth things over like always, but how far is she prepared to go to realise her dream? Coerced and compromised, she turns to her network of fellow PAs.
As a celebrity PA with 25 years’ experience working for some of the UK’s best-known names, author Merryl Futerman is perfectly placed to give a glimpse into this world in her fun, fast-paced debut novel.
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Gino D'Acampo Newcastle
Gino D’Acampo Newcastle
Bridge Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3BE.
Gino D’Acampo Quayside offers a captivating blend of Italian cuisine and breathtaking views along the River Tyne. The restaurant’s airy, open-plan layout, adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows, bathes the space in natural light, creating an uplifting ambiance. A vast contemporary terrace complements the indoor dining experience, providing a scenic backdrop for guests to savor their meals.
Innside by Melia Newcastle
INNSiDE By Melia Newcastle, River View, Bridge Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3BE, United Kingdom
INNSiDE is a collection of balanced lifestyle hotels for work, play and wellbeing – or anything in between. Catering to a variety of people from Work Trippers and City Breakers to Social Explorers and Party Chasers.
Located on the historical Quayside, offering breathtaking views across the River Tyne, INNSiDE Newcastle brings a slice of continental life to the heart of the city. The hotel is also home to Gino D’Acampo Quayside, a stylish and atmospheric 90-cover restaurant headed up by the UK’s favourite Italian chef and restaurateur, Gino D’Acampo.
INNSiDE provides guests with all the everyday essentials and extra-special details to make their stay all the more unique. From in-room considered comforts to the inspired – and inspiring – creative meeting spaces, Open Living Lounges, and fitness studios, we allow guests to feel more-than-at-home.
Each of the INNSiDE hotels celebrates the culture of its unique location, enriched with music, art and wellness curated by the hotel’s local experts. In May 2021, INNSiDE Newcastle launched with several creative collaborations including North East Art Collective, illustrator Lines Behind and visionary product designers Atomhawk.