RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, May 18 - June 15, 2007 Published May 18, 2007 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Post rate change Effective May 14, postal rates will increase as follows: Rate changes : Current / New First-class mail letter (1 oz.) 39 ¢ / 41 ¢ First-class mail letter, increase per ounce 24 ¢ / 26 ¢ Postcard 24 ¢ / 26 ¢ Spend a Week in Italy at Camp Darby Club Beyond offers two Italy beach break camps for middle and high school students. High school camp is June 15-21. Middle school camp is June 24-30. The cost is $350 and includes airfare, food, housing, water park admission and more. The deadline for signing up is May 21. For more information, call Club Beyond at 226-5195 or e-mail Londi@club-beyond.com. FMO closure The Furnishings Management Office will be closed May 28-29 for the British May Bank Holiday. For more information, call 226-7154. Baseball Youth Sports is looking for volunteer coaches for T-ball, baseball and softball the season starts soon. For more information, call 226-1182. Road construction The intersection of Norwich and Richmond Roads is under construction until May 30 to convert to a roundabout. Retiree Appreciation Day Retiree Appreciation Day will take place at Eagle's Landing. The ice breaker will start June 7 at 6 to 10 p.m. A luncheon is at the Liberty Club June 8 at 11 a.m. Survivor Benefit Plan The Survivor Benefit Plan was created to protect widowed spouses and dependent children from loss of the sponsors retired pay. With SBP, a retiree's eligible survivor will receive part of the deceased member's military retired pay. For more information, call 226-3070 or e-mail 48MSS.DPMPS@LAKENHEATH.AF.MIL. 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 breastfeeding support group meets on the forth 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. The AWO provides 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 May 9 Conflict Management 8-9 a.m. May 11 Airman Professional Development 8-11 a.m. May 14 Air Force Heritage 8-10 a.m. May 15 Eagle Eyes 8-9 a.m. May 16 Studying & Testing 8-9 a.m. May 22-24 NCO Seminar For more information, call 226-3231 or e-mail 48mss.ftacpdc@lakenheath.af.mil