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In early March this year, Peter Allinson, owner of Whirligig Toys had around 100 of the ‘make and do’ products he stocks in his four brick and mortar stores in the South of England listed on his online platform. As the coronavirus outbreak neared its peak here in the UK, …

It’s always worth remembering that in times like these, for every anxiety-inducing headline churned out to cook up one social narrative, there’s an equal and opposite act of positivity happening somewhere and being carried out by someone to counter it. It is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that …

Independent toy shop, Whirligig is looking to tap into the online toy reviewer trend as it begins the hunt for toy testers to try out new products before it sells them. The successful applicant will be tasked with trying out games, puzzles and activities that the shop is considering adding …

Allinson, founder of the toy shop has been asked to bring his toy-spotting talents and business experience to the series in a special episode of the popular Channel 4 show.

The Brighton-based toy retailer was named among the top 25 UK businesses at the awards that took place at the House of Commons on November 13th.

On the fifth anniversary of the launch of the Let Toys Be toys Toys Toymark scheme, the retailer - headquartered in Brighton - has been handed the 2018 badge for good practice for all four of its South England locations.