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06 | P2P Magazine 01732 759725 EXHIBITIONS Free to attend, the PA Show provides access to a wealth of CPD-accredited training designed to enhance attendees’ skills and careers, all in one place. This year’s educational programme consists of seven theatres offering a choice of themed content. These include theWellness Theatre, Key Skills Theatre, Personal Development Theatre, Evolution Theatre, VA Conference and Event Management Theatre and the free-to-attend Keynote Theatre. The Keynote Theatre features international speakers offering motivational and aspirational talks and real PAs/EAs/VAs talking about their roles. Abigail Jones, an EA at Facebook, will be presenting a session on ‘Evolving Your Role – what do you want, and how to get it’. TheWorkplaceWellness and Goody bag When you’re at the show, don’t forget to visit the Business Info/Pen To Paper stand. As in previous years, the team will be handing out a goody bag filled with useful stationery items. This year’s Pen To Paper goody bag includes the following: Envelopes Ltd eco-friendly packaging solutions Envelopes has included samples from its Envirolopes range, which includes an ever increasing range of envelopes and postal packaging products made solely from environmentally-friendly materials. Goody bag recipients will receive plastic-free, recyclable and biodegradable Flutelopes – fully recyclable corrugated mailers made completely of paper; Board backs; and Boardlopes – white all-board envelopes. www.worldofenvelopes.com Sealed Air Mail Lite recyclable mailers Protective packaging company Sealed Air is providing samples of its Mail Lite recyclable mailers, the only protective mailers lined with AirCap bubble material to guarantee superior performance and product protection. The mailers can be recycled by easily separating the paper mailer from the internal bubble cushioning. The non-PE coated paper can be recycled in the paper waste stream; the bubble can be re-used as a bag or recycled in the appropriate waste stream. www.sealedair.com Premier Paper Woodland Trust Office Paper Premier Paper is providing sample packs of its Woodland Trust Office Paper, a high white, totally chlorine-free office paper for laser and inkjet printers, photocopiers and fax machines. As well as being produced to the highest environmental standards, every sheet of Woodland Trust Office Paper sold contributes directly to the work of the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity, theWoodland Trust. It really is ‘the paper that plants trees’. www.paper.co.uk ExaClair A5 Forever notepad ExaClair is giving away an A5 notepad from its Forever range. The Forever range is a leading example of the group’s environmental commitment, being the first complete range made from Blue Angel- certified paper and plastic. Books and pads are available in A5 and A4 sizes, margin-lined, spiral-bound with 90 gsm premium, recycled paper. The range follows a bright and attractive design that uses green tree designs in a nod to its environmental accreditations. www.exaclair.co.uk 3M 3M is sampling its Post-it Extreme Notes. Designed to stick anywhere, Post-it Extreme Notes are water resistant, tough enough to withstand hot and cold environments and indoor and outside use so that messages stand out and stay put wherever you need them. These notes will stick to tough and textured surfaces like concrete, bare and painted wood and tile. www.post-it.co.uk/extremenotes Wellbeing Summit, a new addition for 2020, will provide two days of talks from leading experts and thought-leaders with one goal in mind: to help visitors to prioritise self-care and maintain a good work/life balance. Topics covered will include nutrition, goal mapping, avoiding burnout and much more. The Key Skills Theatre will provide training on the core elements and skills needed for office support professionals, with valuable training on Microsoft, Outlook and Excel. Industry expert Paul Pennant will be presenting sessions including ‘How to save 90 minutes a day using Outlook’ and ‘Magic moments with Microsoft’. The Personal Development Theatre will be tackling issues such as exploring assertiveness, career progression or managing your manager, along with many other topics. The PA Show 2020 The PA Show takes place on February 25-26 at ExCeL London. The CPD-accredited event’s educational programme offers an unrivalled breadth of opportunities for executive support professionals to extend their development and knowledge Exhibition The exhibition offers a whole range of solutions to satisfy visitors’ procurement requirements, from a variety of innovative suppliers and service providers. The show floor is packed with a host of exhibitors offering everything from meeting facilities and entertainment for corporate events, to accommodation and corporate gifting, to office equipment and stationery. Visitors can meet and compare suppliers, discover the latest in workplace solutions and make contacts to help with event planning. www.thepashow.com