Patrick Lynch
@HCPatrickLynch
Husband, dad, very mutedly acclaimed singer-songwriter. Former British High Commissioner to Seychelles via Belfast, London, Kabul, Abu Dhabi and Washington DC.
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23-08-2019 07:10:11
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Three weeks into the 2nd round of the #Seychelles Schools' Premier League. The Belonie Secondary boys' team, proudly wearing the colours of #treblewinners Manchester City, continue to impress with recent victories. #ManCity
Introducing Sarentha Luther, a proudΒ Chevening Awardsπ¬π§Β Alumna π©βπ! With just 5 weeks to go before theΒ #Chevening Β application deadline, Sarentha encourages all aspiring Chevening scholars to be ambitious.Β #ChooseChevening
Many thanks to Sir George Hamilton for handing over a range of equipment on behalf of π¬π§ to #Seychelles Financial Intelligence Unit & Financial Crime Investigation Unit. An extension of National Crime Agency (NCA)'s continued support to local partners challenging corruption and money laundering in πΈπ¨
Great to see media coverage of the second booklet of the Veterans' Voices history project, honouring the service of πΈπ¨ British Army π¬π§ #Veterans . Office for Veterans' Affairs
Exciting start to the second half of the #Seychelles Schools' Premier League season.
Beau Vallon Secondary boys' team, proudly wearing Chelsea FC colours, ended the unbeaten run of league leaders, Plaisance Secondary, wearing Liverpool FC colours. #CFC
In case youβve missed it, the #Chevening application window is now open. Hear from our Chevening Awardsπ¬π§ Alumna π Adolf Nourrice as he highlights the benefits of the Chevening Scholarship.
#ChooseChevening
A wonderful annual reception for πΈπ¨British Army π¬π§ #Veterans . The event also marked the launch of our 2nd Veterans' Voices history booklet. A good opportunity to thank UK in Seychelles outgoing Community Engagement Officer, Jackie, for her great work. Office for Veterans' Affairs
We had the pleasure of handing over a large consignment of rugby kits and equipment π donated by the π¬π§'s SOS Kit Aid to the πΈπ¨ Rugby Union ahead of the opening of its new clubhouse. #RWC2023 #worldrugby
Delighted to see π¬π§-backed Green Footprint #Seychelles project moving to the next stage through our local partners! Long-distance travellers can plant indigenous π± in πΈπ¨ to offset their carbon footprint. A great initiative with Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority
The adventure is about to begin. 2023/2024 πΈπ¨ Cheveners, Axelle Bodwell and Marianna, shared their excitement during their pre-departure lunch yesterday with our Deputy HC, Matt Harper. We wish them the best of luck and a fantastic experience in π¬π§
#ChosenForChevening #Chevening
Looking forward to the return of the π¬π§πΈπ¨ Seychelles Schools' #PremierLeague following the mid-season break. Every secondary school in #Seychelles still has a chance to win the title. Premier League #EPL
Thanks to our Deputy HC, Matt Harper for his engaging address to the Seychellesβ Youth Integrity Camp on the importance of ethics in diplomacy. Thanks also to Transparency Initiative #Seychelles for this great initiative.
Delighted to announce our 2nd Chevener for 23/24. Axelle Bodwell, who works at the Ministry of Finance, Seychelles Ministry of Finance, will be taking an MSc in Climate Change Finance and Investment The University of Edinburgh. Congratulations Axelle and enjoy my home town - Auld Reekie. Chevening Awardsπ¬π§
A quick look at the music lessons taking place in care homes across #Seychelles as part of the π¬π§πΈπ¨ Shared Values Programme.
Great energy and talent and a happy coincidence that the kids are singing a Scottish football classic at the end!
Congratulations to Marianna Eulentin for being #ChosenForChevening . Marianna has an exciting time ahead of her in π¬π§. She will be studying for an MSc in Forensic Psychology at University of Lincoln, UK starting in September! Chevening Awardsπ¬π§ #Chevening #StudyUK
Delighted to announce that Book 2 of #Veterans ' Voices is out! It's an honour to continue celebrating the history #Seychelles πΈπ¨ veterans who served in the British Army π¬π§ π¬π§. This would not have been possible without the great work of the BHC's Engagement Officer, Jackie.
We will be sad to leave these beautiful islands in October. Made easier by welcoming a great colleague, β¦Jeff Glekin π¬π§β©, as our next High Commissioner here! gov.uk/government/newβ¦
Great media coverage of the πΈπ¨ π¬π§ policing partnership. Momentum building as we support local experts trying to build safer communities and save many lives through tackling the heroin epidemic in #Seychelles .