🇬🇧 Retired UK Diplomat - former Deputy High Commissioner 🇮🇳. Expat 🏴. Fan of 🏉,⛳️ & 🥃. 🌍avid traveller. Views my own! RTs not endorsements!
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18 Nov 2025
Walking the Camino Real was as uplifting as it was tiring. I always wanted to do it. I completed my pilgrimage last month. My reasons were personal, my inspiration were 2 friends who have risen high following tragic losses #camerongrantmemorialtrust #finlayportermemorialtrust 1/2
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18 Nov 2025
2/2 Please support these worthy and deserving causes. One supports an educational scholarship, the other offers mental health support.
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Peter Cook retweeted
30 Mar 2025
No new stadiums & now set for the second in two days thanks to the due diligence of @CookieInUK 🙏🏻
Missed the former tenants Clyde at Broadwood; meanwhile the current ones did not make todays final; it is between @BonessUnited_FC & @officialEKFC for the League Cup.
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25 Aug 2024
Volunteer marshalls from @KinrossGolfClub at the 6th hole @AIGWomensOpen are sharing choc minstrels with kids (& our favourite @SkySportsGolf presenters) this afternoon #happiesthole on the course! #empoweringwomen #lovegolf
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Peter Cook retweeted
3 Jul 2024
I failed to make it 'hometown Scotland during my last UK visit but here I am in India's Scotland of the North East. My second visit and even more beautiful than the first.
Do you know the Indian state I M referring to?
Have you visited?
Would you like to?
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Peter Cook retweeted
14 Jun 2024
Here’s wishing you all the best @CookieInUK - The team here at Kolkata would miss you.
Here’s some snapshots from the brief time you spent with us last year.
13 Jun 2024
Wish you all the best my friend - so pleased to have shared a few of those memories in recent times. Here is one of my favourite memories.
Many will miss you including my team @UKinKolkata.
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13 Jun 2024
Yesterday was my last working day as a diplomat with @FCDOGovUK . After nearly 43 years it is time to lay down my pen. So thankful for the many blessings, bounties and friendships that came my way along those years. Humbled, Honoured & Happy #RestandBeThankful
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21 May 2024
I was so proud to visit Scottish Church College in Kolkata last year & receive the warmest of welcomes from this noble & distinguished institution. Thanks to the Principal Dr Madhumanjari Mandal - check out their latest video - youtu.be/fDU1ZHjX8uw @scc_kol @Andrew007Uk
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Peter Cook retweeted
21 Apr 2024
Hey James,
My friend is an Apple reseller in India. I have spoken with him and he can help you. Can you please allow me to DM his number as your DM is unavailable?Thanks 🙏
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24 Dec 2023
Peace and joy to all my friends in Kolkata this festive. I join in fellowship with all from St Paul's, St Andrew's, St John's and CNI Wesleyan Church to celebrate this special day.
24 Dec 2023
Happy Christmas from St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata where I have just witnessed a moving & beautiful midnight enjoyed by people of multiple faiths.
Wish all friends and followers health and happiness.
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13 Dec 2023
So pleased to catch up with my Kolkata friend @travellerAmit in my home town Edinburgh today! Glad to hear my friends & colleagues are thriving in #Kolkata & #Bhubaneshwar. Safe travels home! @Andrew007Uk @UKinKolkata @swarnasatpathy
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25 Sep 2023
But wisdom flows both ways - and India is in your blood and mine! Good times lie ahead!
25 Sep 2023
Just caught up with a far older Indian hand than I can ever hope (@CookieInUK) - he was born in #Kolkata.
Latterly leading our @UKinAhmedabad team then with shorter stints in @UKinKolkata & supporting @UKinSriLanka pre-arrival of @AndrewPtkFCDO - wealth of tales & knowledge.
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Peter Cook retweeted
20 Aug 2023
Embarking on a journey of innovation and inspiration at the inaugural of #InnovationConference by @EducationGujGov, @UNICEFIndia, @ama_ahmedabad, @ElixirIndiaOrg and @YiAhmedabad.
Together, let's ignite change and shape a brighter future.
#InnovateForImpact
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Peter Cook retweeted
19 Aug 2023
On the occasion of #WorldPhotographyDay2023, we shine the spotlight on “Unplugged: Best of 🇬🇧” photography exhibition which we organised in Kolkata early this year.
Thanks to our partners @ibsakolkata @bengalhf.
Showcase your best of 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴 photos and tag us.
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18 Aug 2023
Where can you find world class baritones & a new International Arts Festival on a Friday in Scotland. @VisitArran of course. Thank you #RichardMorrison & #AlanKitchen for this uplifting delight! @VisitScotland @KirstyWark @Andrew007Uk
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17 Aug 2023
UK & India's strengths in science, research and technology will play a crucial role to shape citizens’ future health and wellbeing , an engrossing discussion by DHC Stephen Hickling on health as it approaches to ageing populations at a #G20Gujarat side event hosted by @ILCUK
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13 Jul 2023
A new country & a new adventure. Only temporary alas but I will make the most of the opportunities in Sri Lanka. Tonight is my first function - celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the #ColomboPlan. Congrats to Sec Gen Reyes & colleagues! @UKinSriLanka
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Peter Cook retweeted
6 Jun 2023
Congratulations to our #Chevening Scholars at @FCDOGovUK today, celebrating their huge amount of time spent volunteering in local communities while studying in the UK!
We hope you all feel proud of the effort you have put into giving back throughout the year 👏
#IAmChevening
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Peter Cook retweeted
28 May 2023
महिलाएं और लड़कियां हमारी अंतरराष्ट्रीय रणनीति 🌏 के केंद्र में हैं
शिक्षा और लैंगिक समानता में उनके योगदान पर उभरती महिला नेताओं से सुनना अच्छा लगा। @UKinIndia @DeoraKunti
27 May 2023
Women & girls are at the heart of our international strategy 🌏
Great to hear from emerging women leaders on their contributions to education and gender equality.
@UKinAhmedabad
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21 May 2023
New location = new handle!
All good things come to an end - better things are around the corner.
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