YOUNG FUNDRAISERS: A school has raised more than £1,000 for the new Demelza children's hospice, in Eltham. Kelsey Park Sports College, in Beckenham, raised the money through a variety of events including a bowling night. The hospice, in Sowerby Close, is expected to open in autumn 2007.

WELL PACKAGED: The University of Greenwich at Medway is launching Kent's first certificate in packaging to meet the needs of the county's manufacturers. The part-time course is being taught at the Natural Resources Institute at the university's Medway campus, Chatham Maritime, from February 22.

WINE FINES: Seventeen businesses were caught selling alcohol to a 14-year-old in an undercover operation by Greenwich Council and police. During November and December last year, 77 shops selling alcohol were visited. Twelve stores were fined.

LISTEN UP: People can call a number to see if they are suffering from hearing loss under a new Royal National Institute for the Deaf campaign. Call 0845 600 5555 to take part in the test. Calls cost 3p per minute.

VIEW PLANS: Council chiefs have published a new master plan for green spaces in the borough. Residents have until January 31 to comment on the draft Green Space Strategy. Visit greenwich.gov.uk