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We’ve got what you need to know as you get settled into the U.K. Whether you’ve found your home or are still in temporary living arrangements, here’s some information to help you find what you need.
999 is the Emergency phone number throughout the UK.
RAF Mildenhall
The two-day Team Mildenhall Newcomers’ Orientation is held at the Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) in Bldg. 460. Spouses should attend the Newcomers Safety Orientation (which includes drivers’ training), and are encouraged to attend extra Spouse Orientations, which are held twice monthly.
RAF Mildenhall PCS & Welcome Site: 100fss.com/raf-mildenhall-pcs
RAF Lakenheath / RAF Feltwell
Each Tuesday and Wednesday there is a two-day orientation that includes mandatory driver safety briefing and test. The orientation is held at the Eagle’s Landing in Bldg. 958. Each Wednesday from 1:30 to 3pm there is there is a separate Spouse Newcomers’ Orientation.
RAF Lakenheath Newcomer Information site: lakenheath.af.mil/About-Us/Newcomers-Information
RAF Alconbury (423d)
When you arrive, your sponsor is required to bring you to the Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) in Bldg. 671 at which point you will sign up for the Base Newcomers’ Orientation. The orientation is held at the Community Activity Center on scheduled Thursdays. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
RAF Alconbury 423d Newcomers’ site: rafalconbury.com/support/newcomers
Here are some food delivery Apps that are commonly used off-installation across the U.K.
Just Eat delivers from local restaurants who will deliver to your postcode. just-eat.co.uk
Deliveroo will deliver both groceries and restaurant takeaway. deliveroo.co.uk
FoodHub was started in the U.K. and delivers from local restaurants. foodhub.co.uk
Uber Eats is available in most places. ubereats.com
Here are some common grocery stores in the U.K. Many also offer their own delivery service.
• Tesco
• Sainsbury’s
• Waitrose
• ASDA
• Marks and Spencer (M & S)
• Morrisons
• Lidl
• Aldi
• Co-Op
• Iceland
• Beelivery.com offers same-day grocery delivery across 90% of the U.K.
• Ocado.com is an online grocery store that offers scheduled delivery.
Need an extra pan, cups or dishes at your temporary lodging? Forget something in your household goods? Here is where to find those budget needs.
Swanky Seconds on RAF Lakenheath is run by the Liberty Community Spouse Association. Located in Bldg. 960 near the Burger King. rafllcsa.com
Trader Winston’s Thrift Shop is located in Bldg. 168 on RAF Mildenhall. It is run by the Mildenhall Spouses’ Association. mildenhallspousesassociation.com/msa-charity-shops
DejaNew – Community Closet on RAF Alconbury is located near the sports fields and has thrift store items in addition to a free military clothing room and food pantry. sites.google.com/view/amspouseclub
The Mildenhall Airman’s Attic offers free items, specially catering to new airmen and their families. facebook.com/MildenhallAirmansAttic
Pre-register for on-installation childcare at militarychildcare.com.
Begin DoDEA school registration at dodea.edu/registration.
