PAlife C O N T E N T S EDITOR'S LETTER
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elcome to the July/August issue of PALife magazine. Time is flying past this year, so this month we have included a feature to help you organise Christmas functions, along with an Venue guide on Manchester. We have inspiring interviews with some amazing women and we also chat to Andy McGrath, a hugely successful male PA about his work for ITV. All of our regular features are back aswell, including PALife Picks, Working Wardrobe and Top 12. Let us know what you think! See you next time for our September issue.
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July/August’s line-up:
P4 ...... PA Life Picks Our favourite new products, venues and services P10..... Working Wardrobe What to wear at work, by our Elle expert. P10..... Entertainment The latest books and films from our guru P13 ..... Technology The best online flight comparison websites P14 ..... Top 12 Lunchtime express beauty fixes P18 ..... PA Profile The realities of being a male PA
EXPRESS BEAUTY
Features
P17 .... The Office Show Learn about 2012’s office* exhibition! P21 ..... A Leap Of Faith Kimberly Rothman on I’d Love To Do That P22 .... Adventure on the High Seas Michelle Porter on sailing around the world P26 .... One Step Beyond Angela Mortimer on why it’s good to leave your comfort zone P50 ... The Last Word Abbey Road lets you unleash your inner rock star
Christmas Party Special
P38 ... Is it that time of year already? Preparing for your 2012 Christmas event P40 ... Christmas Party Planners Planners to help with Christmas parties P44 ... Our top Christmas venues Venues to celebrate Xmas in style
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Offers & Competitions
P25 .... Competition Win inspirational courses and days out
WORK FASHION
A LEAP OF FAITH
VENUES SECTION: Manchester Special P31 ..... Introducing Manchester The metropolitan Gateway to the North P32 ... Manchester: At a Glance P36 .... Manchester venues in detail
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JULY/AUGUST 2012 • PALife