The British Council held this year's Christmas party in the Turner Room.

Good view of the Eiffel Tower from the window

A delicious buffet was served.

Trang and John fill up their plates

I'm afraid I have to include this picture!  It's so French with a grotesque 'League of Gentlemen' touch !!

There's a lot of eating, drinking and catching up on the latest gossip.  

Lizzy is persuaded to pose for the camera in between mouthfuls

Zarine tried unsuccessfully to hide the all the empty glasses by her feet

See the office grapevine in action! 

Ludivine and Fatima raise their glasses

Happy Christmas from us all