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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
The familiar drone of propellers and roaring engines springing to life greeted us on a warm and unusually cloudless Sunday morning in the Cambridgeshire farmlands. Shiny, vintage aircraft were patiently lined up for takeoff a faded yellow Tiger Moth biplane soared overhead.
During World War II, planners in the War Department realized that military service members needed a better banking system. By 1943, more than 140 military installations had banking facilities, and in 1947, services began in Europe and the Pacific.
On March 2, 2011, Airman 1st Class Zachary Cuddeback was making a routine run to Frankfurt International Airport. Assigned to drive fellow airmen arriving from RAF Lakenheath to Ramstein Air Base, his life was tragically cut short.
Whether you want to check out the parades, carnival rides and games, feast on burgers and schnitzel, or just sit back and enjoy the music and fireworks, we have your guide to celebrating Independence Day!
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Whether you want to check out aircraft, classic cars, feast on burgers and schnitzel, or just sit back and enjoy the music and fireworks, we have your guide to celebrating Independence Day.
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Here are some great upcoming events the whole family can enjoy!
Banham Zoo trip with the youth centerTrip goes at the end of June. Members: $25. Non-members: $30. Open to ages 9 years and older. Only 10 slots available. Call 01638-54KIDS for more information.
