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Wednesday, 10 June 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **Fantastic Foxgloves!!!** ~ Fudge's Relaxing in The Garden, Smooch's in The Summerhouse, and Parsley's Under the Log Basket ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

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Furbulous Greetings Supurr Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, pawesome furiends, and thank mew so much for dropping by. Relax, get comfortable, and let’s dive into what’s been happening at BBHQ over the last few days.

The weather, well, not much of a report, more of a frigid washout with a few sunny spells here and there. The temps have been very cool, the rain very wet and rather offensive with big, chubby drops, and the sun, when it appeared, warm but not warm enough.

However, according to Cat Dad's weather app, this weekend it will get back towards normal June temperatures, with a possible high of 26 Celsius on Caturday, so we are really looking forward to that! MOL

And then the UK weather peeps are predicting another supurr scorchio heatwave, allegedly, with a huge red alert starting around June 19th/20th with highs of 34C in certain places - so prepare for instantaneous combustion like a vampire in sunlight from that date - we'll believe it when we see it. 

Mew know what makes us MOL so much is when mew see weather maps now that are essentially inferno hell maps: deep bloody crimsons, angry dangerous reds, vile unpredictable oranges, and all the colours completely unnecessary in weather descriptions. 

We remember the good old days, with a nice little pale green map of the UK, and cute stickers of a yellow sun, a white cloud, a cloud with rain, a cloud with rain and lightning, a little gusty depiction, a sun and cloud, etc... 

What we want to know is why all the red tones? Odd! MOL

Here's this week's flower offering, two fantastic foxgloves.

A tall flowering foxglove stands in a lush green garden, its vertical column of bell‑shaped blooms fading from pale green buds at the top to soft purple and white speckled flowers lower down. Dense foliage surrounds the plant, creating a vibrant, natural BBHQ garden scene.

The one above is so delicate, like a pastel presence shimmering among the green foliage.

And this one below, a gorgeous magenta, a colour that pops like a little firecracker from under the shade of the trees.

A tall magenta foxglove flower grows beside a tree trunk, its tubular blossoms arranged in a descending cluster. The blooms are deep purple‑pink with speckled white interiors, contrasting against the rough textured bark and surrounding green foliage.

We did have some meautiful peach-toned ones, but at the moment they are not showing, but we'll see if the weather warms a little and they might come out to play! MOL

Anyhoo, let's look at this week's top headlines.
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First up in the news this week

 Fudge's Relaxing in The Garden


Fudge, an orange tabby cat wearing a red collar with a small bell relaxes on a large smooth grey stone millwheel outdoors. He is stretched out comfortably, surrounded by greenery and flowers in soft natural light, creating a peaceful garden scene at BBHQ.

In a brief dry spell, with a bit of sunshine, Fudge got on one of his favourite spots, the big, granite millwheel.

When it's really warm, these stones heat up like a nice hot water bottle, and everypawdy loves a turn! MOL

A decorative floral divider featuring bright green grass topped with pink roses, small blue blossoms, and delicate white flowers arranged in a colourful, symmetrical spring design.

Next up in the news

Smooch's in The Summerhouse


Smooch, a white cat with black markings and a red collar stands on a blue‑and‑white textured rug inside a wooden summerhouse. He looks to the right toward a multi‑level sisal‑covered cat tree topped with a colourful woven mat. Wooden walls and soft natural light create a warm, cosy indoor setting.

Smooch said it was too windy under the gazebo, and insisted on the summerhouse being opened so he could snooze on the huge cat tree in there.

He was just checking if anypawdy had been on the blanket lately! MOL

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In Other News

 Parsley's Under the Log Basket


Parsley, a black cat relaxes on a stone surface in a shaded outdoor area, lying beneath a metal log basket filled with wooden logs. Plants, wooden boards, and small pebbles surround the scene as he rests comfortably in the cool shade.

In another brief sunny dry spell, Parsley decided he needed to get under the log basket. Personally, I think he was looking for spiders! MOL

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Finally this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick


Last week, mew voted for the supurr cute Caticorn bandana; Melvyn loves this one. His favourite toy is a unicorn, so he was bursting with joy! MOL

A white cat with brown and black markings sits on a dark kitchen countertop wearing a light‑blue bandana decorated with cartoon caticorns, rainbows, and stars. A small yellow tag hangs from the bandana. Kitchen cabinets, a fridge, and ceiling beams form the background as Melvyn models the caticorn bandana.

Look at him, this is his faraway gaze, he was dreaming of unicorns! MOL MOL

Check out Melvyn's videos on your favourite social media channel below:



 
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Which one should he model next?


Here's the June Bandana collection, and we chose a really fun selection for mew this time.

And we've decided to give mew five to choose from again, even though we only needed four, OH MY COD, the utter excitement of it all! MOL

Five colourful triangular bandanas from the June 2026 BBHQ collection are arranged on a textured beige background. The designs include: a light‑blue bandana with cartoon caticorns and rainbows; a light‑pink dessert‑themed bandana trimmed with pink pom‑poms; a bright yellow bandana with multicoloured cat faces and star accents; a red bandana with cars and flowers trimmed with green pom‑poms; and a white bandana decorated with pastel ice‑cream cones. Each bandana features a small black‑cat logo tag.

The June Collection:

1. Caticorn

2. Cakes for Cats

3. Psychedelic Feline

4. Bugs and Bugs

5. Mice Cream

Tell us your top pick for next week in the comments, mew've got four left to choose from!
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That's us done for today. Amber will be back on Friday with another pawesome book just for mew, plus updates on the Library's mood, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

The Sunday Selfie's

The Monthly Meow'o'Scope

Colouring with Cats

Hoping mew have a furbulous day, and remember to always...

Midweek News Stay Fluffy ©BionicBasil®
...and utterly epic!


Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 












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Monday, 8 June 2026

**LOVE TO COLOUR?** Colouring with Cats #123 ~ Getting Your OM’s on with Mandalas on Mondays ~ Crystal of the Week PLUS **Your Crystal Questions Answered** What Is Sunstone Good For?

A vibrant mandala banner in pink, yellow, and white featuring a large ornate central mandala with radiating lines and dotted accents. The background shifts from soft yellow to bright pink in a smooth gradient. Decorative vertical borders with circular motifs frame the sides. Stylised text reads ‘Getting Your OM’s On!’, ‘And Unleash Your Zen Harmonies’, and ‘Mandalas on Monday’. Two Om symbols sit in the lower corners, and the ©BionicBasil® mark appears at the bottom.

Mindful Monday Magic with Melvyn: Colouring Mandalas, Finding Your OM, Sunstones, and Unleashing Zen Harmonies at BionicBasil.com


Supurr Monday greetings, meautiful furiends

Welcome to the start of another fun-packed week at BBHQ. Today, we're continuing our crystal journey, and we've got a lovely gemstone to share, as we were asked: What is Sunstone good for? 

Crystal of The Week

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What is sunstone good for?

Sunstone is a meautiful crystal in varying tones of yellow, orange and brown. It can be an opaque or a translucent stone, and is usually filled with little white iridescent flashes as mew move it in the light; similar to labradorite stones, although not quite as showy.

They come in polished tumbled stones or raw unpolished specimens, either of which is lovely.A collection of sunstone crystals displayed in various forms, including rough pieces, polished stones, and tumbled gems. The stones range from pale orange to deep reddish‑brown and feature glittery metallic flecks that catch the light. The word ‘Sunstone’ appears above the images.

We have a pawesome palm stone and a couple of smaller polished tumbles at BBHQ, and Melvyn did make us laugh as it was quite a cold day when we took this picture, and he said, "If it's a sunstone, then it must be warm, so I'll just snuggle in bed with it and absorb the heat!"  

And that's the last we saw of it for a while! MOL

A white cat with dark grey and black markings lies on a white surface with eyes closed, gently holding a smooth oval sunstone between his front paws. The warm‑toned crystal rests against his chest as Melvyn appears to be peacefully inspecting or cuddling it.

 Anyhoo, let's hop right in and tell mew a little about the gem lore surrounding these stunning crystals. These stones have a lovely energy and are supposedly meant to bring more joy into your life, so the name is really fitting, as when the sun shines, we all feel better.

So what does this sparkly gem actually do? 

Sunstone is said to support:

Joy & optimism

Confidence & self‑expression

Intuition

Chakra cleansing

Seasonal mood uplift


It is purrportedly a crystal that heightens intuition and allows the true self to shine brightly. So if mew're in need of a little confidence boost, this may help.

Sunstone, as its name suggests, is said to be a great facilitator to connect to all things light and spiritual; including being a supurr cleanser of the light body and aura, it is suggested that it can clear all the chakras, so it can be placed on all chakra points with equal success. And if mew're looking for a specific chakra point, the solar plexus would be a great one to start with, and that's found between the ribcage and belly button.

In other texts we've read, it's said to be a really good stone for facilitating self-empowerment and adding strength and self-sufficiency to your life. So if mew feel these are areas that mew need to work on, this could be the stone for mew.

Another supposedly beneficial attribute is that it can aid in lifting a low mood, especially during the winter months, when sunlight is in short supply and can encourage a more pawstive or optimistic approach to things, increasing interest or enthusiasm where there's a lack.
 
All in all, this is a superb crystal for bringing a lightness, vitality and feel-good factor into your home and purrsonal space, and if mew're looking for a great crystal to meditate with, this is one of them.

Mew can also have lovely jewellery made from sunstone; the P.A. purchased a couple of unset sunstones on one of her trips to Peru and had them set into earrings. She also got some faceted beads to make a bracelet, then she got some moonstone and made a combo bracelet, which she wears most days.


How to Use Sunstone

Carry in pocket

Place on the solar plexus

Use in meditation

Wear as jewellery


If mew're looking for an uplifting stone to add to your collection, this would be a purrfect addition.


 If mew have any crystal questions, email us, DM us or ask us in the comments below.

To check out last time's Crystal of the Week, click the link: Spirit Quartz.

(Disclaimer: we are not health or medical practitioners; all crystal info is purely for entertainment purposes only.) 


We hope that mew're ready for the week ahead, so let's jump right in and start as always with our little breathing exercise, which we're sure mew all have down paw by now...  but if mew've forgotten, stop what mew're doing for a moment and take deep, fulfilling breaths; counting to five on the inhale and five on the exhale:

Breathe in
Breathe out

Breathe in
Breathe out

Breathe in
Breathe out

Smooch is here again to offer mew assistance in getting your OM's on and Zen Harmonies happening, so just press play, close your eyes and follow his instructions.



Don't mew feel better already?  I know we do!


All the mandalas featured are designed and coloured by us, aka The B Team.


Here's today's mandala.
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And here's our finished version... we really liked the aqua tones, paired with the pinky-berry shades. We think it looks purretty cool.

A brightly coloured mandala featuring intricate symmetrical patterns in shades of blue, pink, purple, and red. The design radiates outward in layered floral and geometric shapes, outlined in white, and is framed with a white border and a black outer frame.

Coloured on the iPad and then transformed in Prisma, this time we chose the effect - warm stones. 


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Don't forget mew can download** our **FREE** Colouring with Cats here: Books One, Two, Three and Four.

A bright pink book cover titled “Colouring With Cats – Getting Your Om On and Unleashing Your Zen Harmonies” features a central mandala with the text “Mandalas on Monday.” The design includes decorative borders, Om symbols, and the note “Book One – featuring 10 beautiful mandalas for you to colour.” The book is by Cathrine Garnell and reflects a relaxing, mindfulness‑themed colouring series from BionicBasil®A light‑blue book cover titled “Colouring With Cats – Getting Your OM On and Unleashing Your Zen Harmonies” features a colourful circular mandala at the centre with the text “Mandalas on Monday.” Pink and white decorative borders frame the design. The cover reads “Book Two – Featuring 30 easy mandalas for you to colour” and credits the author, Cathrine Garnell. The overall style is bright, calming, and mindfulness‑focused.A bright green book cover titled “Colouring With Cats – Getting Your OM On and Unleashing Your Zen Harmonies” features a pink‑and‑purple mandala at the centre with the text “Mandalas on Monday.” Decorative borders frame the design. The cover reads “Book Three – featuring 20 gorgeous mandalas for you to colour” and credits the author, Cathrine Garnell. The overall style is vibrant, calming, and mindfulness‑focused.A purple book cover titled “Colouring With Cats – Getting Your OM’s On and Unleashing Your Zen Harmonics” features a radiant circular mandala at the centre with the text “Mandalas on Monday.” Decorative borders and Om symbols frame the design. The cover reads “Book Four – Featuring 16 of our favourite mandalas for you to colour” and credits the author, Cathrine Garnell. The overall look is vibrant, calming, and mindfulness‑focused.
Colouring With Cats Book IV

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So on that note, we'll say bye for now and look forward to mew stopping by on Wednesday when we're back with our Midweek News Round-Up. 

And if mew missed any posts over the last few days, here are the links:


Sunday Selfies with Fudge



Until then

Keep Calm and Colour OM!

Supurr zen purrs

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team










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