I think I know what has b*ggered the UK weather.
My beloved and I re-laid an old patio area [she does the grafting, I supervise] and made a good level and ample area, with lovely old mellow brickwork as a backdrop. Facing SW, a sun trap.
New bistro set, and repainted old ones.
Moved umbrellas into position.
Had one swift BBQ.
and the rest is history.
Question is: what must we do to undo the offence caused to the sun-god? Sacrificing virgins in Lincolnshire easier said than done .............................