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May 9th 2012

Win Exclusive Tickets to an Intimate Ed Sheeran Gig

Here at Truffle Towers we love working with a variety of worthy causes – be it sending piles of clothes to orphanages in Africa or sponsoring our local football team. There’s one charity we’ve been really keen to support this year, and that’s a local Bristol based charity called one25. The organisation aims to reach out to women trapped in street sex work, supporting them to break free and build new lives away from violence, poverty and addiction.

One25’s outreach van goes out 5 nights a week providing food, drink and support to Bristol’s most vulnerable ladies. The charity opens its doors as a drop-in centre five days a week, providing access to much needed healthcare, support, education, laundry, clothing and shower facilities. On top of all this amazing work, one25 provides one-to-one casework support in order to individually help each and every woman wanting to make a positive change to her life.

What’s this about Ed Sheeran?

Sometime last year, one25’s fundraiser extraordinaire, Lu Willot contacted a little known musician going by the name of Ed Sheeran and asked if he’d be interested in supporting the charity by playing a gig in a small venue in Bristol as a thank you to the charity’s fundraisers. Not only did Ed agree to play the gig, he also got his mate Luke Concannon (best known as the front-man of Nizlopi and writer of their famous JCB Song)  to play alongside him. Little did Lu know that after agreeing to this intimate Bristol performance, Ed would have four Top 10 singles, one gold, two platinum and one triple platinum!

The BRIT-nominated artist explained his reason for supporting the cause....

"It's good to show insight that these people are real people with real emotions and they deserve the same charity work as anyone else." Ed, who shot to fame when his debut single 'The A Team' went straight to number 3 in the UK chart last summer will be playing at the imtimate Bristol venue The Fleece on May 22 and as organiser Lu says.....

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May 8th 2012

Minimalist Superheroes

There's nothing I like more than Trawling the internet for random pictures and videos. And every so often you find fresh artistic talent that just catches you eye, in this case made even better by its retro inspired theme. These Minimal Superhero Posters by art student Calvin Lin perfectly demonstrate my point.

The minimalist designs are great, from Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman to Green Lantern and others, every poster is also 100% clear, without ever showing too much.

I don't know about you, but I'd love these hung around my house!

SupermanWonder WomanWolverineBatmanIron ManIncredible HulkGreen LanternSpiderman

May 5th 2012

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

It's better than that folks - it's our brand new Superman Caped Socks, recently spotted on Robert Griffin. Collecting his Heisman award - the NFL Washington Redskins Qarterback done it in style by rocking these Superman socks under his suite.

It seems he has a bit of a reputation with his taste in undergarments, attracting the media spotlight recently with another pair of quirky socks.

He obviously has taste - and who could blame him?

We've also added Wonder Woman caped socks and Batman caped socks - just to make sure you are spoiled for choice when choosing!

These socks would be an ideal present for any Superhero fan if you can bear to part with them! Head over to TruffleShuffle to check them out here.

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May 7th 2012

Sneaky Disney Couture Preview!!

We get hugely excited at TruffleShuffle Towers at the arrival of new jewellery, especially Disney Couture with its beautiful pieces and fabulous attention to detail. The latest collection that we are expecting in the coming weeks is based on Snow White, Cinderella, Tinkerbell and Winnie The Pooh! I have a few pictures to share with you and thought you might like a sneaky peak so you know what to expect and perhaps add to your wishlists!

The range includes rings, necklaces, bracelets and bangles featuring gold plated, silver plated, crystals and silk so there is sure to be something for everyone with prices starting from just £23.00!

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May 4th 2012

May The Fourth Be With You! 20% off ALL our Star Wars Merch!

Since today is officially Star Wars day, we figured it was only right that we do something to celebrate with all our fellow fans of the epic franchise!

May 4th is dubbed “Star Wars Day” because of the infamous pun 'may the force be with you!' and why not? The saga deserves an annual celebration in our opinion.

Here at Truffle Towers, to show our appreciation, we're offering a whopping 20% off all our amazing, official Star Wars T-Shirts, Clothing, Gifts and Accessories so you guys can show your love for less.

All you need to do is enter TSFORCE12 when you checkout and the 20% discount will be automatically applied.

20% off all Star Wars merchandise at www.TruffleShuffle.com

Check out some of the intergalactic treats we have on offer below or click here to shop the full range!

Men's Navy Star Wars Wookie Surfer T-Shirt from Chunk £27.99

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May 4th 2012

The weekly retro movie rundown 3!

Welcome one and all to this weeks retro weekend movie rundown. Do we have some classics for you this week?! 8 movies that span a generation, from Saturday it’s all about angry cops and toilet humour and on Sunday it’s about getting in touch with your inner child and reminiscing. So grab some munchies, relax, peel your eyes open and enjoy!Have a happy retro weekend :-)

SATURDAY 5th MAY

Die Hard (1988) Channel 4 9:30pm-12:10am (2 hours 40 minutes)

New York cop John McClane is in LA to visit his wife and kids over the Christmas holiday. Stopping off at his wife's place of work, he realises armed men have hijacked the building and are holding the corporation's staff to ransom - and only he has the ability to fight back. Action thriller, starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia.

Tango & Cash (1989) ITV4 9:30pm-11:35pm (2 hours 5 minutes)

Two rival LA detectives are constant thorns in the side of a ruthless drug baron, so he has them framed for murder and sent to prison. Surrounded by vengeful crooks they put behind bars, the combative duo are forced to bury their differences to escape and prove their innocence. Action adventure, with Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher and Jack Palance.

National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) ITV4 11:35pm-1:45am (2 hours 10 minutes)

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