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Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **THE HEDGLINGS ARE HERE!!!** ~ Sauce is In The Shade, Pandora's Sunny Spot, and Fudge's Not Happy ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

**Alt Text:** A colourful collage shows ten cats lined up in a row, each with different fur patterns and expressions. Behind them is a decorative backdrop of pink cherry blossoms, pastel bunting, and newspaper‑style graphics. Bold text in the centre reads “Midweek News Round Up with The B Team @BionicBasil.” In the top right, a cat with its mouth open appears to shout, with a speech bubble saying “EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!” The bottom edge is framed with pink and white flowers.

 Epic Greetings Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday!

Well, what a week, it just goes from bonkers to even more crazy. The washing machine died and went to washing machine heaven on Sunday. Good news, we've got a replacement coming on Thursday, same model, so that was unlucky and lucky! What with the dishwasher, the tumble dryer, and the radiators, things have been really fluffed as of late.

The weather has been a mix of sun, clouds, intermittent sun with clouds and full cloud coverage with wind. The wind was getting up yesterday, and it was a bit too cool for our liking, so we stayed inside, out of the frigid air. Then, last night, it rained with bluster... we hope that fluffs off soon.

But some good news, the hedgehogs are back.

Here's the first picture of one of this year's baby hedglings. The P.A. put some special hedgehog crunchies on the stepping stone

A small hedgehog eats from a pile of dry food on a stone pathway in a softly lit nighttime garden. Raised beds and planters filled with plants line the path, creating a cosy, welcoming scene. This image appears in the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up announcing that the hedgehogs—“the Hedglings”—have arrived at BionicBasil®.

We've seen three so far, paws crossed, there's some more in the next few weeks.

And here's this week's Spring flowers.

A black rectangular planter filled with blooming purple tulips sits outdoors on a tiled surface beside a wooden post. A small solar garden light nestles among the flowers, with a neatly trimmed green hedge in the background. Featured in the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up at BionicBasil®, celebrating the new tulips now in bloom.

These are some of the new bulbs we mentioned last week. They are just about to pop.

We can't wait to see the others when they emerge.

This Month's Embroidery - Cute Kitty

A colourful mixed‑media embroidery artwork of a smiling cat wearing pink beaded glasses and a yellow sequin‑decorated top. The cat is crowned with an elaborate floral headdress made from bright embroidered flowers and sequins, set against a green fabric background with scattered decorative embellishments. The piece is framed in a wooden shadow box with a purple inner border and featured in the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up at BionicBasil®.

We found a furbulous arty blog hop and mew know how much the P.A. loves all that stuff, so here's her little project. She hopes this is acceptable as the rules are quite strict. If not she tried! MOL (She'll have to get back in the craft room, and try again with her secret journal next time!)

And now let's look at this week's news.

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

First up in the news this week...

 Sauce is In The Shade


A black cat sits on a gravel path in a sunny garden, positioned in the cool shade beside a raised wooden planter filled with lush greenery. A brick wall with climbing plants forms the backdrop. This photo features Parsley, also known as Mr Sauce, in the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up at BionicBasil®.

Parsley, also known as Mr Sauce at BBHQ, was sitting in the courtyard's shade the other day. A few paces back, he could have been in the sunshine.

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

Next up in the news...

 Pandora's Sunny Spot


A fluffy tortoiseshell cat sits on an antique wooden sleeper in a bright spring garden, surrounded by blooming yellow daffodils. A small black garden ornament rests beside her, with a red wheelbarrow and white summerhouse in the background. Featured in the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up at BionicBasil®, celebrating Pandora enjoying her sunny spot.

Pandora found a sunny spot the other day.

And the daffodils are looking furbulous.

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

In other news...

 Fudge's Not Happy


A ginger cat sits beside a large terracotta pot filled with blooming pink and purple hyacinths in a sunny garden. He appears unimpressed as sunlight casts his shadow across the pot. Green foliage and spring flowers surround him. Featured in the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up at BionicBasil®, highlighting Fudge’s “not happy” moment.

Fudge was a little hissed off as the P.A. wouldn't let him on the roof; she blocked him just as he was about to launch off the dustbin.

She later found him sulking in the garden! #OHDEAR

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

And finally, this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick

Guys, we're going to make mew laugh now, the P.A. got this month's bandanas in a right twist and muddle, it wasn't Pretty Garden for this week, it was Colourful Owls! MOL OH MY Cod, she seriously needs a day off!

Melvyn looks adorable, and look, he's waving to his fans in the garden - well, the flowers in the pots! MOL

Melvyn, a white tabby with black and brown markings models a colourful owl‑patterned bandana in a two‑photo collage. In one image he sits calmly facing the camera; in the other he reaches a paw toward a window, appearing curious or waving at this fans! LOL A woven rug and wicker basket create a cosy indoor setting. Featured in the BBHQ Midweek News Round‑Up at BionicBasil®

We'll sort out some new bandanas for next week and see if the P.A. can get it right next time! MOL #pawscrossed

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

That's us done for today. 

Amber will be back on Friday with another pawesome book, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

Sunday Selfies


What The Fluff ~ BBHQ Q&A Episode 2


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

The phrase “STAY FLUFFY” appears in large, bold letters coloured soft yellow with a pink drop‑shadow effect. The playful, rounded typography gives the message a cheerful, light‑hearted feel against a plain background.
... and utterly epic!

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 













A curved string of pastel pennant flags hangs in gentle arcs, with triangles in soft blue, pink, yellow, and green. At each peak of the curve sits a white flower with a yellow center, giving the decoration a cheerful, festive look suitable for celebrations or spring‑themed designs.
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Wednesday, 18 March 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **More Spring Flowers & Blue Skies** ~ Fudge's Rooftop Mission, Parsley's Garden Pawtrol, and Smooch Got The New Rug First ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

**Alt Text:** A colourful collage shows ten cats lined up in a row, each with different fur patterns and expressions. Behind them is a decorative backdrop of pink cherry blossoms, pastel bunting, and newspaper‑style graphics. Bold text in the centre reads “Midweek News Round Up with The B Team @BionicBasil.” In the top right, a cat with its mouth open appears to shout, with a speech bubble saying “EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!” The bottom edge is framed with pink and white flowers.

 Epic Greetings Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

As mew can see, we've moved on from the St Paddy's Day festivities of recent days, so don't expect any leprechauns, rainbows or pots of gold to unexpectedly appear, although given the nature of things at BBHQ, all of the aforementioned could actually pop up anytime! MOL

Right, let's begin with the weather. Last week's news mentioned that it had remained dry with a few light drizzles. This week, no drizzles whatsoever, in fact, it has been intermittently sunny with dark clouds threatening rain, but it never reached BBHQ. Well, if it did, it was overnight, and we missed it.

And the most shocking thing so far this year - we've had blue skies in the last few days more than once.

Now for this week's **SPRING** update.

A vibrant spring garden filled with colourful flowers, moss‑covered rocks, and bright green foliage. A birdbath with two small bird figurines sits to the right, reflecting the surrounding blooms. Shiny garden spheres are nestled among the plants, and bare branches in the foreground hint at early spring growth.

It's so lovely to finally see a little splash of colour in the garden ... and yes, we know there are lots of dead leaves in the flower bed. There's a reason for this: while the main bulk of the fallen leaves are composted in the autumn, the P.A. makes sure that all the flower borders have a nice thick layer over them, so it not only protects the bulbs and plant roots from frost, it also acts as a habitat for insects and other creepy crawlies in the garden.

She will probably put fresh compost on top in the warmer months, once the inhabitants have woken up and come out of hibernation. Plus, it acts as a lovely weed barrier too. Much cheaper than the bark, which the birds fling everywhere.

Yep, the birds at BBHQ are that rude, no due care or attention, or fluffs are given when they are in the midst of bark flinging! MOL 

Are mew ready for this week's news?

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

First up in the news this week...

Fudge's Rooftop Mission


FUDGE - An orange tabby cat walks carefully along the edge of a tiled roof, looking down as if planning its next move. The reddish‑brown tiles have small patches of pale lichen nestled between them, creating a dramatic backdrop for the cat’s rooftop adventure.

Fudge was back on the roof, for a change. He said he needed to spy on Smooch because Smooch keeps showing up with black, dusty paws.

Fudge's sneaky report details that Smooch does, in fact, go into the coal pile, for what, remains to be determined.

Also, Smooch hates getting his mittens washed after this excustions! MOL  #OHDEAR

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

Next up in the news...

 Parsley's Garden Pawtrol


A black cat wearing a collar sits on a stone garden path surrounded by purple flowers, green foliage, and a large ceramic pot with a solar light. Trimmed bushes and tall trees frame the sunny garden scene as the cat looks off to the side, appearing to survey the area on “pawtrol.”

Parsley was enjoying the sunshine on his pawtrol around the garden. He found a nice sheltered spot where the cool breeze didn't ruffle his fur.

He said, and I quote, "It was epic until a large cloud came along and ruined all the warms!"

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

In other news...

Smooch Got The New Rug First

 
A white cat with bold black markings lounges on a woven beige rug, stretched out comfortably on its side with hind legs extended and front paws bent. The wooden floor frames the cosy scene as the cat enjoys first dibs on the new rug

The P.A. got a new rug the other day, and rolled it out in the catservatory temporarily while it fully unfurls and becomes less of a trip hazard.

It hadn't been there for two minutes, and this happened.

Yep, Smooch is now the proud owner of a brand new porch rug ... MOL

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

And finally, this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick

Last week, mew obviously all voted for The St. Paddy's Day bandana, so here's the little dude sharing all the luck of the Irish! MOL

A white‑and‑tabby cat stands on a glossy black granite surface wearing a black bandana patterned with green shamrocks. A modern kitchen with cream cabinets and a large stainless fridge appears in the background, along with a white orchid. The cat looks alert and slightly to the left, framed with a clean white border.

Doesn't he look epic?

Oh, and W.D.G. still hasn't arrived back at BBHQ; he's decided to extend his vacation a little longer!

As Melvyn's modelled this bandana before, mew can watch his previous catwalk strut on your preferred social media channel:




A curved string of pastel pennant flags hangs in gentle arcs, with triangles in soft blue, pink, yellow, and green. At each peak of the curve sits a white flower with a yellow center, giving the decoration a cheerful, festive look suitable for celebrations or spring‑themed designs.

Which one should he model next?


Here's the March Bandana Selection, and as we're headed full steam into Spring, we chose some colourful and bright bandanas for this month. Plus, it's St Paddy's Day, too, and how could we not have one for that epic day! MOL

Four colourful triangular cat bandanas are arranged in a neat grid on a textured background, each labelled 1 to 4 as part of the March 2026 Collection. Bandana 1 has a purple base with bright floral and butterfly patterns. Bandana 2 features a green background with whimsical spring illustrations including a girl, birds, flowers, and a dog in a basket. Bandana 3 shows a cream background covered in multicoloured owls with pink and blue rickrack trim. Bandana 4 has a black background decorated with vibrant green shamrocks for a St Patrick’s Day theme. The overall look is cheerful and seasonal, showcasing the variety of designs available for the BBHQ cats.

The March Collection:

1. Spring Vibes

2. Pretty Garden

3.  Colourful Owls

4. St Paddy's Day

One more to go! MOL

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

That's us done for today. 

Amber will be back on Friday with another pawesome book, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

Sunday Selfies

St Paddy's Brain Training with Cats


What The Fluff ~ BBHQ Q&A Episode 2

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

The phrase “STAY FLUFFY” appears in large, bold letters coloured soft yellow with a pink drop‑shadow effect. The playful, rounded typography gives the message a cheerful, light‑hearted feel against a plain background.
... and utterly furbulous

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 













A curved string of pastel pennant flags hangs in gentle arcs, with triangles in soft blue, pink, yellow, and green. At each peak of the curve sits a white flower with a yellow center, giving the decoration a cheerful, festive look suitable for celebrations or spring‑themed designs.
Don't furget to subscribe and never miss another post! 
A curved string of pastel pennant flags hangs in gentle arcs, with triangles in soft blue, pink, yellow, and green. At each peak of the curve sits a white flower with a yellow center, giving the decoration a cheerful, festive look suitable for celebrations or spring‑themed designs.

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Monday, 16 March 2026

**FREE PUZZLES**ST PATRICK'S DAY 2026** Brain Training with Cats #98 with your Epic host ~ Professor Basil P.H.D. **PLUS** An Epic Throwback To May 2018

A festive St Patrick’s Day banner featuring Professor Basil dressed in a green top hat and bow tie, standing in front of a crossword‑style puzzle background. Shamrocks, green balloons, and rainbow accents surround him, and a speech bubble says, “It’s time to give those little grey cells a workout!”

St Patrick’s Day brain training puzzles for cat lovers, featuring free printables and a fun 2018 throwback from Professor Basil.

A symmetrical St Patrick’s Day–themed divider featuring a heart made of green shamrocks in the centre, flanked on both sides by stacks of gold coins and scattered shamrocks.

Happy Monday guys

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY!


(for tomorrow! MOL)

We’re getting the shamrocks shaking a day early because mew know I wasn’t going to miss the chance to don my finest green top hat and put your little grey cells through their paces.

And because it’s a special edition, I'm rolling out a totally top fluff throwback from May 2018 - a supurr epic moment featuring yours truly posing with Ramsbottom. A true BBHQ classic.

No, we don't have Ramsbottom anymore; we tried to sheep-nap him, but the P.A.'s brother fetched him back! MOL

Now grab your lucky charms, settle in, and let’s get puzzling!

Basil, a white‑and‑tabby cat wearing a red collar, sits on a bright green lawn in the garden. Behind him stands a large black ram sculpture among lush foliage and trees. The scene is sunny and peaceful, capturing a throwback moment from May 2018.

This was an epic photo shoot for a book review way back in 2018 for HarperCollins, who very kindly sent Amber a book about a sheep-herding cat called Bodacious. If mew want to see the original post, click here.

And we can tell mew this, paw on heart, HarperCollins never read a book review like this before!!! MOL

A symmetrical St Patrick’s Day–themed divider featuring a heart made of green shamrocks in the centre, flanked on both sides by stacks of gold coins and scattered shamrocks.

It's time to get those little grey cells working.

Here's the answer key to last time's Sudoku #64
 
A completed 9×9 Sudoku grid showing the full solution for Puzzle 64, presented as part of Professor Basil’s Brain Training Valentine’s 2026 edition.

A symmetrical St Patrick’s Day–themed divider featuring a heart made of green shamrocks in the centre, flanked on both sides by stacks of gold coins and scattered shamrocks.

Are mew ready for this week's puzzle?

A St Patrick’s Day–themed Sudoku puzzle titled “Basil’s Easy Sudoku Puzzle #65,” decorated with shamrocks, green balloons, and a cat wearing a green leprechaun hat and bow tie. The partially filled 9×9 Sudoku grid is displayed in the centre with a festive green border.

Just click right-click to save and/or print the puzzle. 

The answer key will be on the next B.T.W.C. post, which I'm thinking will probably be for Easter.

A heart shape made entirely of layered green clover leaves in varying shades, creating a textured, nature‑themed St Patrick’s Day–style divider.

Here's this week's wordsearch.

A St Patrick’s Day–themed word search titled “Basil’s Bonkers Wordsearch #93,” decorated with shamrocks, balloons, and a rainbow. A cat in a green outfit appears at the bottom beside a pot of gold. The puzzle grid is shown on the left, with a themed word list on the right.

Just click right-click to save and/or print the wordsearch.

A symmetrical St Patrick’s Day–themed divider featuring a heart made of green shamrocks in the centre, flanked on both sides by stacks of gold coins and scattered shamrocks.

And finally, here's this week's jigsaw puzzle.

Ai Artified photo - Basil, a white‑and‑tabby cat wearing a red collar, sits on a bright green lawn in the garden. Behind him stands a large black ram sculpture among lush foliage and trees. The scene is sunny and peaceful, capturing a throwback moment from May 2018.


It took me 8 mins 39 secs...  How did mew do?

A heart shape made entirely of layered green clover leaves in varying shades, creating a textured, nature‑themed St Patrick’s Day–style divider.

I hope mew enjoy today's puzzles, and The B Team will be back on Wednesday with the Midweek News Round-up, so join us for all the gossip! Until then...

Keep calm, and puzzle on

and be ...
Bold green text with a yellow shadow reading “Epically Lucky” in a playful, upbeat style.

... and utterly furbulous!

Professor Basil 


Black paw print sign off







A symmetrical St Patrick’s Day–themed divider featuring a heart made of green shamrocks in the centre, flanked on both sides by stacks of gold coins and scattered shamrocks.
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