OCCB Christmas Ball

Dave and I had organised tickets to the OCCB Christmas charity ball, in aid of Smile Train (which, incidentally, I think is fab and urge you to donate to) - and it was a chance to get dressed up nicely in a city that is usually so casual!

We had a Christmas dinner, which was all very nicely presented but the turkey was too dry, which was a shame eeing as this is practically my only festive event pre-Christmas! There was an auction, and a speech by the British ambassador about his time in China, spanning c. 30 years, which was fascinating - so much so that I was prompted to introduce myself and tell him exactly that!Then, OBV, it all went a bit downhill... or uphill, depending on how you view it!