Outlook autumn 2011

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Contents

Cover page: page 1

Board news: page 3

Out and about with Sandra: page 6

News: page 8

Our people: page 15

Lifestyle: page 26

Technology: page 30

Back cover: page 32

About Outlook

Outlook is available in print, online, via email and in audio and braille. Please note that audio CD now replaces audio cassette for those with a DAISY player.

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ISSN: 1175-7787

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