If you’ve brought your pet or plan to get one, familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of life for you and your pets while living in the U.K.
REGISTERING YOUR PET
Registration will take place on RAF Feltwell’s veterinary clinic.
Surrounded by the frigid waters of the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, English Channel and Irish Sea, the beaches in the U.K. aren’t quite as warm as those in the sun-drenched Mediterranean. However, there are plenty of stunning gems to be found, particularly along the eastern coastline.
Moving around in the U.K. has started to get a little easier. Slowly, more spots are beginning to open back up. Although we’re still not allowed to take overnight excursions, there are still plenty of places less than a two-hour drive from where you’re based.
One way for students to avoid the summer brain drain is to read. Super nerdy Amanda as a kid loved getting lost in a good book, especially anything by Roald Dahl or Bill Wallace.
Since the very gradual easing of lockdown restrictions in the U.K. began on May 13, 2020, people in England are allowed to travel within day-trip distance of their residences.
The stay-at-home order in the U.K. was issued March 23, 2020 — which means there’s been plenty of time for those of us working from home to dream about where we’d like to go once the order is eased.
Vikings tend to conjure up images of swashbuckling Norse pirates sporting horned helmets brandishing swords and shields. Often associated with the hearty and rugged Scandinavian countries such as Denmark and Norway, you wouldn’t really think there’s much history in England.
RAF Lakenheath — For 20 years, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has celebrated the resiliency of military children who work hard in school, awarding them nearly $550,000 through its You Made the Grade program.
Thinking of Christmas often conjures up images of snow-covered pine branches decorated with glittering ornaments, steaming mugs of hot chocolate piled with fluffy marshmallows, and favorite scenes and characters from Christmas movies and stories.
Ask anyone stationed overseas which fast-food chain they miss most, and you’re likely to wind up with an almost unanimous, “Chick-Fil-A.” The delectable fried chicken sandwich and waffles fries are so popular, people are known to sneak the delicious contraband back into Europe with them.
Being stationed at RAF Croughton means that you’re centrally located in England. It also means that Oxford, known all over the world as one of the most historic and beautiful cities on earth, is just an easy day trip away.
Forget pumpkin spice season, it’s Oktoberfest season! The time of year when brightly colored dirndls and lederhosen, brass oompah bands, and large, flowing steins of beer become the norm. If you missed out on the discount fares or aren’t able to travel to Munich, don’t despair!
