FOR THE RECORD: Last week, News Shopper reported how Greenwich nursery nurses were threatening to strike over a pay and conditions dispute with the council. It was stated changes to their job descriptions, pay, terms and conditions would be implemented on May 1. It has been brought to our attention the actual date is April 1.

FUNDING BOOST: A project which offers skills training to people with learning disabilities has been handed a lottery cash boost. The Cafe Orange Skills Centre, Kitto Road, Brockley, is now £244,674 richer, thanks to the Big Lottery Fund. The centre provides training in catering, numeracy and computing.