@vickitreadell.bsky.social
🇬🇧 Diplomat. Foodie. Ex British High Commissioner to Australia (& Head of the Oceania Network). Previously 🇲🇾, 🇳🇿 & 🇼🇸.
This is it... #ThankYou #Australia.
Its been the most amazing journey, time to board...
#homewardbound
The next chapter begins....
Its been the most amazing journey, time to board...
#homewardbound
The next chapter begins....
April 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
This is it... #ThankYou #Australia.
Its been the most amazing journey, time to board...
#homewardbound
The next chapter begins....
Its been the most amazing journey, time to board...
#homewardbound
The next chapter begins....
Chilling...
De-compressing after 6 years as British High Commissioner to Australia...
De-compressing after 6 years as British High Commissioner to Australia...
April 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Chilling...
De-compressing after 6 years as British High Commissioner to Australia...
De-compressing after 6 years as British High Commissioner to Australia...
#Diplomatic life sees colleagues come & go.
Inevitably your own time comes to say farewell.
Jan Adams, Secretary at #Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, kindly hosted lunch for me.
We reflected on the transformation of our 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 bilateral relationship to one of #strategic partnership.
Inevitably your own time comes to say farewell.
Jan Adams, Secretary at #Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, kindly hosted lunch for me.
We reflected on the transformation of our 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 bilateral relationship to one of #strategic partnership.
April 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
#Diplomatic life sees colleagues come & go.
Inevitably your own time comes to say farewell.
Jan Adams, Secretary at #Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, kindly hosted lunch for me.
We reflected on the transformation of our 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 bilateral relationship to one of #strategic partnership.
Inevitably your own time comes to say farewell.
Jan Adams, Secretary at #Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, kindly hosted lunch for me.
We reflected on the transformation of our 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 bilateral relationship to one of #strategic partnership.
With huge thanks to The Governor General of #Australia, HE The Hon Sam Mostyn, & Mr Simeon Beckett for hosting a farewell dinner for me with a few friends & colleagues. It was a very special evening.
April 6, 2025 at 2:31 AM
With huge thanks to The Governor General of #Australia, HE The Hon Sam Mostyn, & Mr Simeon Beckett for hosting a farewell dinner for me with a few friends & colleagues. It was a very special evening.
Delighted to host the #Afghan Women's #Cricket Team to dinner, the final one of my tenure at the 🇬🇧Residence, Westminster House.
Stories of courage & hope.
Thanks Catherine Ordway, Natasha Stott-Despoja, many of my fellow ♀️ Heads of Missions & of the 🇬🇧 High Commission, Canberra, for attending.
Stories of courage & hope.
Thanks Catherine Ordway, Natasha Stott-Despoja, many of my fellow ♀️ Heads of Missions & of the 🇬🇧 High Commission, Canberra, for attending.
April 6, 2025 at 2:28 AM
6/6 - My visit concluded with a dinner very kindly hosted by Her Excellency Jeanette Young, the Queensland Governor.
February 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
6/6 - My visit concluded with a dinner very kindly hosted by Her Excellency Jeanette Young, the Queensland Governor.
5/6 - On such visits I also like to catch up with 🇬🇧 businesses & to see what they are doing.
Great to see Brew Dog's growth since I attended their opening 5 years ago & to meet the team from Gleeds Global & Grimshaw Architects, the design team behind Brisbane's Neville Bonner bridge.
Great to see Brew Dog's growth since I attended their opening 5 years ago & to meet the team from Gleeds Global & Grimshaw Architects, the design team behind Brisbane's Neville Bonner bridge.
February 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
5/6 - On such visits I also like to catch up with 🇬🇧 businesses & to see what they are doing.
Great to see Brew Dog's growth since I attended their opening 5 years ago & to meet the team from Gleeds Global & Grimshaw Architects, the design team behind Brisbane's Neville Bonner bridge.
Great to see Brew Dog's growth since I attended their opening 5 years ago & to meet the team from Gleeds Global & Grimshaw Architects, the design team behind Brisbane's Neville Bonner bridge.
4/6 - Our liaison work with #Australia's #Lawenforcement bodies is 2nd to none, at Federal & State level, to tackle international crime. It was good to call on #Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski to discuss this.
February 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
4/6 - Our liaison work with #Australia's #Lawenforcement bodies is 2nd to none, at Federal & State level, to tackle international crime. It was good to call on #Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski to discuss this.
3/6 - With a high volume of #British tourists each year, I took time to visit Surf Life Saving #Queensland to say #ThankYou for their help when needed by Brits on holiday & to promote their #BeachPassport which provides advice on how to have a safe day at the beach.
#Sun #Sea #Sand & #Safe
#Sun #Sea #Sand & #Safe
February 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
3/6 - With a high volume of #British tourists each year, I took time to visit Surf Life Saving #Queensland to say #ThankYou for their help when needed by Brits on holiday & to promote their #BeachPassport which provides advice on how to have a safe day at the beach.
#Sun #Sea #Sand & #Safe
#Sun #Sea #Sand & #Safe
2/6 - On the #GoldCoast, it was good to catch up with Deputy Mayor Donna Gates.
We discussed the city's burgeoning #Film 🎥 🎬 & #TV 📺 production industry, UK interests given our 🇦🇺🇬🇧 co-production MOU. #Healthcare too as a growing sector & the opportunities there.
We discussed the city's burgeoning #Film 🎥 🎬 & #TV 📺 production industry, UK interests given our 🇦🇺🇬🇧 co-production MOU. #Healthcare too as a growing sector & the opportunities there.
February 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
2/6 - On the #GoldCoast, it was good to catch up with Deputy Mayor Donna Gates.
We discussed the city's burgeoning #Film 🎥 🎬 & #TV 📺 production industry, UK interests given our 🇦🇺🇬🇧 co-production MOU. #Healthcare too as a growing sector & the opportunities there.
We discussed the city's burgeoning #Film 🎥 🎬 & #TV 📺 production industry, UK interests given our 🇦🇺🇬🇧 co-production MOU. #Healthcare too as a growing sector & the opportunities there.
1/6 - Last week I visited #Brisbane & the #GoldCoast.
I had excellent meetings with #Queensland Premier David Crisafulli & Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment & Skills Ros Bates.
The 2032 #Olympics, 🇦🇺🇬🇧 FTA, S&T collaboration & #EnergyTransition amongst topics discussed.
I had excellent meetings with #Queensland Premier David Crisafulli & Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment & Skills Ros Bates.
The 2032 #Olympics, 🇦🇺🇬🇧 FTA, S&T collaboration & #EnergyTransition amongst topics discussed.
February 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
1/6 - Last week I visited #Brisbane & the #GoldCoast.
I had excellent meetings with #Queensland Premier David Crisafulli & Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment & Skills Ros Bates.
The 2032 #Olympics, 🇦🇺🇬🇧 FTA, S&T collaboration & #EnergyTransition amongst topics discussed.
I had excellent meetings with #Queensland Premier David Crisafulli & Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment & Skills Ros Bates.
The 2032 #Olympics, 🇦🇺🇬🇧 FTA, S&T collaboration & #EnergyTransition amongst topics discussed.
#Britain 🇬🇧 is stepping into the spotlight, & the co-star could be.. YOU.
Our action-packed cities.
Our romantic rural escapes.
Our thrilling experiences.
Step into the real-life places of your favourite films, TV shows, heroes & villains.
#LightsCameraAdventure
🎭🎬🎥📺
Our action-packed cities.
Our romantic rural escapes.
Our thrilling experiences.
Step into the real-life places of your favourite films, TV shows, heroes & villains.
#LightsCameraAdventure
🎭🎬🎥📺
January 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
#Britain 🇬🇧 is stepping into the spotlight, & the co-star could be.. YOU.
Our action-packed cities.
Our romantic rural escapes.
Our thrilling experiences.
Step into the real-life places of your favourite films, TV shows, heroes & villains.
#LightsCameraAdventure
🎭🎬🎥📺
Our action-packed cities.
Our romantic rural escapes.
Our thrilling experiences.
Step into the real-life places of your favourite films, TV shows, heroes & villains.
#LightsCameraAdventure
🎭🎬🎥📺
Sticking with #seafood on #Christmas Day - #lobster grilled with a #garlic #chilli butter topped with a mix of grated Red Leicester & Cheddar, served with a #mango, chilli, #avocado & #coriander #salsa.
Not your typical Christmas dinner but when the sky is blue, the sun is high & its touching 30°...
Not your typical Christmas dinner but when the sky is blue, the sun is high & its touching 30°...
December 27, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Sticking with #seafood on #Christmas Day - #lobster grilled with a #garlic #chilli butter topped with a mix of grated Red Leicester & Cheddar, served with a #mango, chilli, #avocado & #coriander #salsa.
Not your typical Christmas dinner but when the sky is blue, the sun is high & its touching 30°...
Not your typical Christmas dinner but when the sky is blue, the sun is high & its touching 30°...
December 25, 2024 at 12:46 PM
December 24, 2024 at 11:52 PM
My thoughts are with Vanuatu after the earthquake & ongoing aftershocks.
My condolences to those who've lost loved ones.
Wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
Our 1st 🇬🇧 consignment of hygiene & shelter kits arrived thru our partnership with 🇦🇺.
We'll contribute to life-saving aid through #UNCERF.
My condolences to those who've lost loved ones.
Wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
Our 1st 🇬🇧 consignment of hygiene & shelter kits arrived thru our partnership with 🇦🇺.
We'll contribute to life-saving aid through #UNCERF.
December 22, 2024 at 4:28 AM
My thoughts are with Vanuatu after the earthquake & ongoing aftershocks.
My condolences to those who've lost loved ones.
Wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
Our 1st 🇬🇧 consignment of hygiene & shelter kits arrived thru our partnership with 🇦🇺.
We'll contribute to life-saving aid through #UNCERF.
My condolences to those who've lost loved ones.
Wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
Our 1st 🇬🇧 consignment of hygiene & shelter kits arrived thru our partnership with 🇦🇺.
We'll contribute to life-saving aid through #UNCERF.
I am back in #London for work.
Amongst my various meetings was one at No.10.
Here's a festive pic outside that famous door.
No.10 has featured in countless films & TV shows, not least #LoveActually - given the current Xmas theme - with #HughGrant playing a #British Prime Minister who falls in love.
Amongst my various meetings was one at No.10.
Here's a festive pic outside that famous door.
No.10 has featured in countless films & TV shows, not least #LoveActually - given the current Xmas theme - with #HughGrant playing a #British Prime Minister who falls in love.
December 16, 2024 at 4:32 AM
I am back in #London for work.
Amongst my various meetings was one at No.10.
Here's a festive pic outside that famous door.
No.10 has featured in countless films & TV shows, not least #LoveActually - given the current Xmas theme - with #HughGrant playing a #British Prime Minister who falls in love.
Amongst my various meetings was one at No.10.
Here's a festive pic outside that famous door.
No.10 has featured in countless films & TV shows, not least #LoveActually - given the current Xmas theme - with #HughGrant playing a #British Prime Minister who falls in love.
#Moon rise over our #Bunya pine.
The Bunya is an ancient #pine.
The nuts of its giant pine cones are an #indigenous food, harvested for millennia.
The Bunya is an ancient #pine.
The nuts of its giant pine cones are an #indigenous food, harvested for millennia.
December 10, 2024 at 9:11 AM
#Moon rise over our #Bunya pine.
The Bunya is an ancient #pine.
The nuts of its giant pine cones are an #indigenous food, harvested for millennia.
The Bunya is an ancient #pine.
The nuts of its giant pine cones are an #indigenous food, harvested for millennia.
I have a brilliant chef who helps me to use food as a tool of #diplomacy.
This was yesterday's lunch for #CPTPP member country colleagues.
• Pan-fried John Dory on a #tomato & #colcannon stack with #caviar ravioli.
• A strawberry #pavlova.
This was yesterday's lunch for #CPTPP member country colleagues.
• Pan-fried John Dory on a #tomato & #colcannon stack with #caviar ravioli.
• A strawberry #pavlova.
December 5, 2024 at 10:23 AM
I have a brilliant chef who helps me to use food as a tool of #diplomacy.
This was yesterday's lunch for #CPTPP member country colleagues.
• Pan-fried John Dory on a #tomato & #colcannon stack with #caviar ravioli.
• A strawberry #pavlova.
This was yesterday's lunch for #CPTPP member country colleagues.
• Pan-fried John Dory on a #tomato & #colcannon stack with #caviar ravioli.
• A strawberry #pavlova.
December 4, 2024 at 10:05 AM
3/3 - On morning 3, I ventured out to one of my favourite places in #LittleIndia - Victory Restaurant - where I had #RotiCanai with #curry #fish gravy & an #IceKopi.
Delightful flaky layers of roti soaking up the curry, whats not to like.
I guess these preferences reflect my childhood in #Malaysia 😎
Delightful flaky layers of roti soaking up the curry, whats not to like.
I guess these preferences reflect my childhood in #Malaysia 😎
December 1, 2024 at 10:15 AM
3/3 - On morning 3, I ventured out to one of my favourite places in #LittleIndia - Victory Restaurant - where I had #RotiCanai with #curry #fish gravy & an #IceKopi.
Delightful flaky layers of roti soaking up the curry, whats not to like.
I guess these preferences reflect my childhood in #Malaysia 😎
Delightful flaky layers of roti soaking up the curry, whats not to like.
I guess these preferences reflect my childhood in #Malaysia 😎
1/3 - I managed to enjoy a few culinary treats in #Singapore.
I always go for the #Asian buffet #breakfast options.
For my first breakfast, I opted for the #PrawnMee - a delightful prawn broth, a hint of spice, yellow egg noodles, beansprouts, boiled egg, fishcake &, of course, a couple of prawns
I always go for the #Asian buffet #breakfast options.
For my first breakfast, I opted for the #PrawnMee - a delightful prawn broth, a hint of spice, yellow egg noodles, beansprouts, boiled egg, fishcake &, of course, a couple of prawns
December 1, 2024 at 10:15 AM
1/3 - I managed to enjoy a few culinary treats in #Singapore.
I always go for the #Asian buffet #breakfast options.
For my first breakfast, I opted for the #PrawnMee - a delightful prawn broth, a hint of spice, yellow egg noodles, beansprouts, boiled egg, fishcake &, of course, a couple of prawns
I always go for the #Asian buffet #breakfast options.
For my first breakfast, I opted for the #PrawnMee - a delightful prawn broth, a hint of spice, yellow egg noodles, beansprouts, boiled egg, fishcake &, of course, a couple of prawns
Another must do for me in #Singapore is a visit to #Brewerkz - one of the first brew houses in the city state - for a pint 🍺 or 🍻of #craftbeer.
Suitably refreshing after all that walking in the tropical heat & humidity.
A couple of hours unwinding & watching life go by on #ClarkeQuay.
Cheers!
Suitably refreshing after all that walking in the tropical heat & humidity.
A couple of hours unwinding & watching life go by on #ClarkeQuay.
Cheers!
November 29, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Another must do for me in #Singapore is a visit to #Brewerkz - one of the first brew houses in the city state - for a pint 🍺 or 🍻of #craftbeer.
Suitably refreshing after all that walking in the tropical heat & humidity.
A couple of hours unwinding & watching life go by on #ClarkeQuay.
Cheers!
Suitably refreshing after all that walking in the tropical heat & humidity.
A couple of hours unwinding & watching life go by on #ClarkeQuay.
Cheers!
November 29, 2024 at 9:21 PM