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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
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Mal Tattersall & Geoffrey Bennett

Great-gran on 'Britain's poshest train' serenaded as she sips birthday champagne

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.

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