Thornbury great grandmother Audrey Coles celebrated her 93rd birthday in style. She enjoyed a surprise champagne and caviar journey on Britain’s poshest train.
Son Ian and daughter-in-law Jo treated Audrey to a slap-up lunch trip on the Northern Belle from Coventry. The train’s own band serenaded her as she tucked into delicious canapes, smoked salmon, soup, beef and dessert, followed by a cheese board.
And an onboard conjuror made the occasion even more magical. Former secretary Audrey, who was widowed two years ago, said: "The trip was a wonderful surprise from my family.