RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, May 18 - June 15, 2007 Published May 29, 2007 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Road construction The intersection of Norwich and Richmond Roads is under construction until May 30 to convert to a roundabout. Retiree Appreciation Day The Retiree Appreciation Day icebreaker will take place at Eagles Landing June 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. The luncheon is at the Liberty Club June 8 at 11 a.m. Postal rate change Effective May 14, postal rates will increase to: - 41¢ (up from 39¢) for a first-class mail letter (1 oz.) - 26¢ (up from 24¢) for each additional ounce on a first-class mail letter - 26¢ (up from 24¢) for a postcard WIC Overseas Women, Infants and Children Overseas offers free milk, infant formula and other foods to eligible families. WIC staff can answer questions about breast-feeding, starting solids and any other questions. For more information, call 226-1728. Breast-feeding support group A breast-feeding support group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Lakenheath WIC Overseas Office, Bldg 950. For more information, call 226-1728. Animal welfare officer The animal welfare officer handles all pet concerns, including education and information on owning a pet on a military installation. For more information, call the pet welfare office at 226-5796. Travel British Airways recently changed the baggage allowance for traveling within Europe. Passengers flying on British Airways within Europe will only be allowed one piece of checked baggage per passenger. There are no exceptions for military travelers. The maximum dimension per bag is 158 centimeters or 62 inches, and the maximum weight per bag is 23 kilograms or 51 pounds. British Airways will charge a fee of £60 for any additional baggage. The fee will apply even if the combined weight of two bags is below the maximum weight limit. Travelers can receive a 30 percent discount on airport charges by pre-paying for excess baggage online. The online charge for excess baggage is £42. Military personnel can pay for excess baggage online using their government travel card when traveling on orders. For passengers traveling with infants, one fully collapsible stroller and one car seat will be allowed. For more information, call the Traffic Management Office at 226-1854. Professional development center courses for May June 11 Manpower 8-10 a.m. June 12 Honor & Ethics 6-9 p.m. June 13 Customs & Courtesies 8-11 a.m. June 14 Human Performance Factors 8-11 a.m. June 18 Community College of the Air Force & Beyond 8-9 a.m. June 19 Leadership Styles 8-10 a.m. June 20 Standards & Discipline 8-10 a.m. June 21 Air Force Reserve/Palace Chase/Palace Front June 26-28 NCO Seminar (RAF Mildenhall) For more information, call 226-3231 or e-mail 48mss.ftacpdc@lakenheath.af.mil Upcoming Information, Tickets and Travel trips Jack the Ripper Tour, June 9 Colchester Museum, June 10 Stonehenge and Salisbury, June 10 London DYO, June 16 Trooping the Colour, June 16 Windsor Castle, June 16 Legoland, June 16 Ipswich Town and River Cruise, June 17 Lincoln Castle, June 17 For more information, call the RAF Lakenheath ITT office at 226-2979.