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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

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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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Wednesday, 3 June 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **Rambunctious Roses!!!** ~ Fudge's on Garden Pawtrol, Smooch's Chillaxing Under The Gazebo, and Parsley's Deep in Flower Garden ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

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Roses are booming, the weather’s cooled, the veggie garden’s planted, and the cats are living their best outdoor lives. Melvyn rocked the Psychedelic Feline bandana ~ vote for next week’s pick! MOL

Furbulous Greetings Supurr Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, supurr furiends, and thanks so much for dropping by. Relax, get comfortable, and let’s dive into what’s been happening at BBHQ this week.

Here's the weather report: Well, after last week's supurr scorchio heatwave, it cooled down on Caturday, then even more on Sunday, the heavens opened Monday, and it rained all night. 

And yesterday it was a mix of clouds and sun all day with a high of 19 Celsius, which is much more tolerable than last week.

Those high temperatures in the U.K. are suffocating, as it's so humid and unpleasant. We even got the portable air-con unit out, as the bricks warm up and then the house gets hotter and hotter until it heaves with heat due to the extra-thick walls.

Anyhoo, we like this week's weather better, and on Sunday we helped snoopervise in the veggie garden as the P.A. and Cat Dad planted: runner beans, peas, broad beans, lettuce, courgettes, tomatoes, mini cucumbers, all types of peppers, more tomatoes, more lettuce, shallots, and beetroot. 

Plus nasturtiums as sacrificial plants, oh, and there was some basil, not me MOL, and coriander planted too, as the older herbs had wilted too much in the heat.

Cat Dad is planning to set up an irrigation system once the planting is finished. There are a lot more empty pots, and the P.A. will hopefully get some more compost and a few more plants next weekend, and we're done there.

Here's this week's flower offering, this time we're sharing the rose in the courtyard and the one at the back of the summerhouse.

A climbing rose bush covered in deep red blossoms grows against a brick wall beside a window. Glossy green leaves surround the clusters of roses, which cascade toward a garden bed filled with purple‑blue groundcover plants. Bright sunlight highlights the vivid colours in this BBHQ garden scene.

The blooms are incredible!

A lush flowering shrub covered in large clusters of creamy‑white blossoms, each made up of many small, tightly packed petals. The green foliage surrounds the blooms, with hints of pink flowers and darker leaves from nearby plants in the background, creating a vibrant garden scene at BBHQ.

We'll share more flowers next time, and if mew're wondering where this week's jigsaw puzzle is, there isn't one as last time's absolutely crippled them emotionally!!! MOL MOL 

There are still two more to go, so don't worry, we'll share those after the P.A. gets over her boggle!

Anyhoo, let's look at this week's top headlines.

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First up in the news this week

Fudge's on Garden Pawtrol


An orange cat with a fluffy tail sits on a stone garden path, facing away while surveying a lush, sunlit garden. Small blue flowers bloom in the foreground, and two garden lights sit among the greenery as Fudge keeps watch on garden pawtrol.

Fudge enjoyed a lovely garden pawtrol the other day, well, he does every day, but the P.A. managed to snap him in action, well, sitting there assessing everything! MOL
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Next up in the news

Smooch's Chillaxing Under The Gazebo


A white cat with black markings and a red collar relaxes on a beige cushioned sofa under a gazebo. Two large beige pillows sit behind him, and soft natural light filters through greenery in the background as tripawed Smooch chillaxes comfortably.

Smooch got himself under the gazebo for a nice chillaxing session; he knows where to get! MOL 

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In Other News

 Parsley's Deep in Flower Garden


A black cat rests on a mossy surface deep within a lush flower garden, surrounded by green foliage and small blooms. Wearing a collar with a tag, Parsley blends into the shadows as vibrant leaves and plants frame him in the tranquil outdoor setting.

And Parsley decided to go off the beaten track, deep into the flower garden and get himself cooled down on one of the large moss-covered rocks for the afternoon. Yep, what a place to be! MOLA 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.

Finally this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick


The Psychedelic Feline bandana is this week's top pick. Last week we thought the P.A. might have finished the new collection, but sadly she didn't, so this month we're returning to some summer favourites!

Stylish white and tabby cat, Melvyn, models a vibrant yellow bandana featuring colourful cat illustrations and sun motifs, sitting confidently on a sleek black granite kitchen countertop. The modern kitchen backdrop includes white cabinets and a stainless steel range hood, adding an elegant contrast to Melvyn's playful pet fashion look. Perfect inspiration for cat lovers, pet accessories, and feline fashion trends. Seen on www.bionicbasil.com

Doesn't he look epic?

And as he modelled this bandana way back in March 2023, we have videos to share again!

Check out Melvyn's videos on your favourite social media channel below, and he chose classic 80s tracks to strut to:

TikTok - Katrina and the Waves

Instagram - Bronski Beat

YouTube - Yazoo
 
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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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We're done for the day. 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 Selfies

The Monthly Meow'o'Scope

What the Fluff ~ BBHQ Q&A

Basil's Birthday Pawty

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

Midweek News - Stay Fluffy Banner in pink and blue ©BionicBasil® May 2026

...and utterly epic!


Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 












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Wednesday, 24 September 2025

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up ~ Parsley's Got Mini Gordon the Ghost, Smooch in Motion, and Fudge and Pandora Snoozing on the Sofa ~ **PLUS** Today's Really Random Photo

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 Furbulous Greetings Supurr Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, fluffy furiends, here's hoping your midweek is just totally terrific!

First, let's take a look at the weather report; it's been a mixed bag again. Later last week, it was sunny and warm; then, over the weekend, it cooled slightly with a bit of drizzly rain on Caturday and an overcast Sunday. 

Monday was sunny but fresh, and yesterday was not bad, if mew could get in the sun, otherwise it was a little chilly. And the evening temperatures are really starting to drop, so yep, thank cod for fur coats on our early evening garden pawtrols! MOL

Look at this! 

A single green citrus fruit—possibly a lime—grows on a leafy branch indoors near a sunlit window, symbolizing quiet magic in BBHQ’s enchanted garden. Below, a decorative white crystal rests on a black base atop a wooden surface, hinting at mystical energy and natural harmony. The brick wall backdrop adds warmth and texture to this peaceful scene. Perfect for fantasy cat storytelling, magical garden elements, and whimsical lifestyle content from www.bionicbasil.com

The lime or lemon - we're not sure, but whatever it is, is growing! And so are the others, though still very small at the moment. We'll keep mew updated as to the progress or not, as this is a first for BBHQ! MOL

And look at this!

Stunning roses and dahlias burst into bloom in the BBHQ garden, captured in a vibrant 3x3 floral collage. Rich red, pink, orange, and white petals showcase the diversity of late-summer colour, with intricate shapes and lush textures. Set against garden backdrops of foliage and outdoor charm, these flowers highlight BBHQ’s botanical magic. Perfect for fantasy cat storytelling, seasonal garden inspiration, and floral photography content from www.bionicbasil.com

 Last week, we had really nothing to show as far as the flowers in the garden were concerned, and then this week, we've had a blooming explosion of colour! MOL

There's nothing like a splash of colour in the garden to make mew smile.

Anyhoo, let's look at this week's top headlines.

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First up in the news this week

Parsley's Got Mini Gordon the Ghost


Parsley, BBHQ’s sleek black feline, lounges on a woven rug with his beloved mini Gordon the Ghost Kicker catnip toy—handcrafted by the crew. Curled up in quiet contentment, Parsley rests his paws on the white spooky-shaped plush, eyes alert and serene. The warm wooden floor and soft textures create a peaceful home setting. Perfect for fantasy cat storytelling, handmade toy features, and cozy lifestyle content from www.bionicbasil.com

Parlsey found Mini Gordon the ghost in the toy basket, took him into the kitchen and gave him a right good kicking! MOL

I don't think we need to say anymore, other than the catnip inside Mini Gorgon is still really potent!

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Next up in the news

Smooch in Motion


Smooch, BBHQ’s white-and-black tripawed feline adventurer, steps boldly across a sunlit path of wooden planks and terracotta tiles. Mid-stride and alert, he locks eyes with the camera, ready for whatever lies ahead. Green leaves scatter across the tiles, hinting at an outdoor jungle setting as he prepares to rejoin the pirate crew. Perfect for fantasy cat storytelling, character-driven action scenes, and whimsical adventure content from www.bionicbasil.com

This was Smooch heading towards the back deck, a purrfect picture of a tripawed kitty in motion! MOL

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Finally this week

 Fudge and Pandora Snoozing on the Sofa

Pandora, BBHQ’s elegant tortoiseshell queen, curls up on a patterned blanket while Ginger Fudge, the laid-back orange tabby, lounges beside her on a dark couch. Surrounded by plush cushions and soft throws, the scene radiates warmth and serenity—capturing a rare moment of pirate downtime. Perfect for fantasy cat storytelling, character-driven slice-of-life scenes, and cozy content from www.bionicbasil.com

So yesterday, there on the couch, was Pandora and Fudge having a nice little morning snooze, when the P.A. appeared with the vacuum of doom. She wanted to vacuum the cat fur off the throw, but apparently, according to my intel, that didn't happen.

What happened was, Fudge said. "Fluff off, we're comfy, come back later!" 

Oh dear! MOL MOL MOL

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Today's Really Random Photo


Basil's epic Throwback to June 2018


Basil, BBHQ’s white-and-tabby feline commander and adventurer, sits proudly on a tiled garden path surrounded by lush greenery and blooming pink flowers. Wearing a red collar with a black tag, he surveys the vibrant scene of potted plants and foliage with quiet confidence. The reddish-brown tiles and well-tended garden create a serene backdrop for this character-rich moment. Perfect for fantasy cat storytelling, garden-themed lifestyle scenes, and whimsical character content from www.bionicbasil.com

Wow, it seems like only yesterday that this picture was taken. How time flies! 

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We'll be back tomorrow with Chapter Six in our epic pirate adventure, and again on Friday for Melvyn's final Library Archive Mewsings, and mew won't believe what happens this week! So do join us then, as mew know how much we love your company.

And if mew missed any other posts for the last week, here are the links:








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