We all felt deceived this past week with that fleeting glisten of sunshine that flooded through windows as temperatures rose with highs of 20°C, warming London's pavements. Bees joined our picnics and blossom petals danced with the gentle breeze to blanket the luscious grass. But within less than a week, the sun has tucked itself away again and where does that leave us? Miserable in 10°C drizzle, looking onto possibilities of snow.

Aside from the pathetic fallacy in children's books where the sun comes out as all the trials and tribulations have been resolved and the knight has saved the princess, there is actually scientific proof of the sun's presence increasing our dopamine levels. In fact, regular interaction with sunlight encourages melatonin production. This hormone helps dictate our internal body clock, improving our ability to sleep at night, making us bright and energised for the day ahead. Moreover, it is also believed that sunshine prompts more of the release of serotonin in our brains, further boosting our moods.

This false pretense of warmer days to be among us could also impact our already struggling bees here in the UK. whilst bees tend to come out as flowers start to bloom, they also need the protection of sunnier weather. Temperature fluctuations result in the hive breaking their cluster to get to work, pollinating, which protects them from the cold. Furthermore, strong winds and rain can damage the bees, especially their wings, leaving them separated from the hive and injured, killing them off.

Thus, the disappointment we are all left feeling as our skies grey once again for a few more weeks is felt in solidarity. Not only each other as we cancel plans for pub gardens and barbeques, but with the bees, our ecosystems depend on them and their hard work as they now have to struggle through till the brighter days are truly here.