A NEW free-weekly job club is launching in Lydney to help get the unemployed work-ready.

Members of Riverside Community Church, on Naas Lane, wants to help equip their community to find employment in tough economic times and so underwent specialised training from UK charity, Christians Against Poverty (CAP).

Job Club manager John Wood, who will be leading the workshops, said: "With more people facing long-term unemployment, there is a real need for a personal service which provides practical and emotional support for people to find work again. CAP Job Clubs is designed to do just this."

The church is one of more than 90 churches of different Christian traditions across the UK who will be running a CAP Job Club, as they work together to positively impact the communities around them. They will offer one-to-one consultations, group support and practical sessions that cover topics such as identifying strengths, CV writing and interview techniques.

John added: "We hope that we can help people gain the confidence and skills they need to find employment, particularly for those who may have been out of work for a long period of time."

The club starts from next Thursday (October 23) at 9am in the Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney. To find out more about CAP Job Clubs or to book your place visit http://www.capjobclubs.org">www.capjobclubs.org or telephone 0800 328 0006.