T.,
I wish you the best of luck going to England, I loved it when I was there (75-78 & 86-89). Things have changed a bunch since then, my daughter was there in (2000-2002), she too loved it.
As for Bella, there is a 6 month quarantine for her, so I would try to consider finding someone in the states to keep her for you, I don't like giving you that piece of bad news. It is because they don't have rabies in that country. So TLC wasn't an option of being freindly or not, when we left, I don't remember how it was when I brought my dog back.
Also, remember, every base is what you make of it. Go with a poistive attitude and things will be great. It is a WHOLE DIFFERENT LIFE STYLE OVER THERE. Take advantage of taking day trips, going to the villages, river walks. If you don't like it, it will be your own fault, there is much education to be sought over there, in Scottland, Ireland and the European theater. If you want to contact me my e-mail address is ____@____.com
Have fun and enjoy.
K.