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Simon’s travel bags are a hit at Silverstone

NOW OPEN IN CLIFTON VILLAGE

Luxury aesthetic and wellness clinic The Fountain Medispa has just opened in the centre of Clifton Village, offering highly trained practitioners, a cruelty-free, ethical focus and, in the boutique, premium skincare brands, cult makeup collections and niche beauty products. The team makes a point of watching out for the latest and most innovative brands to make sure they are a go-to spot to find the best in the industry.

Masseuses are experts in reflexology, aromatherapy, hot stone and sports rehabilitation treatments, among other specialist body treatments including full-body exfoliations and wraps to sumptuously nourish and revive skin. Every month one of the therapists creates a signature treatment that incorporates carefully crafted scents, products and techniques for a unique spa experience. Appointments for these signature treatments are limited and are in high demand, so be sure to keep an eye on them via social media for chances to snap up one of the coveted experiences.

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RACING’S HEART

Bristol craftsman Simon Jordan has been celebrating legends of motorsports lately, while raising money for charity with the launch of his two new leather duffle bags.

The Champions of Monaco and Jim Clark bags, using highquality hides from Bridge of Weir Scottish Leather Group – one of Europe’s oldest tanneries and world-renowned in the automotive industry – are a tribute to Formula One’s Sir Jackie Stewart OBE and Jim Clark OBE. Each one sold has raised funds for Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race Against Dementia and The Jim Clark Trust.

Simon Jordan, who started his automotive career as a restorer of British sportscars, has designed fine leather goods for over 15 years, with private clients including many heroes of motorsport. His company, Jordan Bespoke, supplies corporate clients including Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar and McLaren.

The travel bags feature a striking interior lining and genuine automotive seatbelt webbing for handles and straps, with the Champions of Monaco bag, made to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Monaco Grand Prix, also displaying original photographs of past winners in its lining.

“I’ve used a Simon Jordan bag for many years and was delighted when he suggested creating a unique product to support my Race Against Dementia charity,” Sir Jackie Stewart said recently.

“Dementia is a cruel disease that will affect many of our lives – it is my aim to ensure we do all we can to beat the disease and ease the lives of those who suffer from it.”

The Jim Clark bag, meanwhile, celebrates one of motorsport’s most gifted talents – tragically killed in a wet Formula 2 race in 1968 at Hockenheim – with a colour scheme reflecting his famous blue and white peaked helmet and styling including the racing hero’s signature, plus black and white Formula One images.

“Every product has a part of my heart and soul within it, especially when it is motorsport related, but working with a hero like Sir Jackie to help the Race Against Dementia, and The Jim Clark Trust, takes that to another level,” Simon said. “My father suffers with dementia and I know how destructive it is. Playing a small part in the fight against the disease is very important to me and many others around the world.”

Sir Jackie has used a Simon • jordanbespoke.com Jordan bag for years