A women's networking group members are refreshing their cycle skills.

The women of Meet and Mingle will get expert tuition over a 13 week period this summer.

Meet and Mingle was founded by Aksa Marshal in 2013 to help the women of Slough who feel lonely, isolated, depressed or stressed. It now has six groups running in the town and almost 400 members.

In partnership with Slough Borough Council’s sustainable transport team Better by, members will meet up with tutors from Cycle Experience at Salt Hill Park every Thursday between 10.30am and 12.30pm until July 25.

It is the second year the Better by team has been able to run the course exclusively for the Meet and Mingle members.

Aksa Marshal said: “The cycling was greatly enjoyed last summer as it was a new experience for so many ladies and those who used to ride in their childhood or college time, which was 40 to 50 years ago, but didn’t get the opportunity in their married lives.

"The experience got them out in the fresh air and socialising, which made them happy, healthy and learning new skills, besides building their confidence, self-esteem and friendships.

“I feel very proud in saying that some go out on their bikes on a regular basis now, some have bought their own bikes and encourage others to join them too.

“They are using cycling as their transportation, especially in the spring and summer time to get fresh air and good health.”

More information about meet and mingle can be found on https://www.meetandmingle.co.uk and http://www.slough.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-roads/better-by.aspx