0:00:02 > 0:00:03Today, I'm in the Welsh Valleys,
0:00:03 > 0:00:05an area renowned for its strong community spirit.
0:00:05 > 0:00:08But that isn't always the case in our communities across the country,
0:00:08 > 0:00:11as many of us don't know who our neighbours are.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15Today, we're hoping to harness that great Welsh spirit into one big
0:00:15 > 0:00:20street party, to celebrate one incredibly inspiring local woman.
0:00:20 > 0:00:24She campaigns and fundraises to help others who find themselves
0:00:24 > 0:00:25in a similar position...
0:00:25 > 0:00:29I think Mel is fantastic, and we would be lost without her.
0:00:29 > 0:00:32..after suffering a life-changing accident as a teenager.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34She's a truly inspirational woman.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38She's amazing, what she does. I think she's wonderful.
0:00:38 > 0:00:40So we're throwing a street auction just for her.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46We'll be putting in the legwork to find interesting items
0:00:46 > 0:00:50that we can sell, and sharing some useful tips.
0:00:50 > 0:00:52Japanese porcelain teacups -
0:00:52 > 0:00:55these were made around the time of the Second World War.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59How will she react when she realises it's all for her?
0:01:07 > 0:01:10Today, we're searching for antiques and collectables in Pontardawe,
0:01:10 > 0:01:12south Wales.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16Set in the Swansea Valley, it's a town that was built around
0:01:16 > 0:01:18the steel, tin and iron works.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22Nowadays, the small town is home to around 7,000 people,
0:01:22 > 0:01:25as well as serving as a hub for the surrounding villages,
0:01:25 > 0:01:29and someone who is key to this community is Mel Davies.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36Mel was adopted as a baby, and grew up in Port Talbot in south Wales.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41I was horse crazy, so I was horse riding every time,
0:01:41 > 0:01:43every opportunity I could get.
0:01:43 > 0:01:48Loved dancing, discos, swimming, down the beach.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50You name it, I did it.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54Mel became an adventurous teenager, and loved riding on the back
0:01:54 > 0:01:56of her boyfriend's motorbike.
0:01:56 > 0:02:00We went to Porthcawl for the day, seaside there.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04The sun was shining, so it was just going to be a great day out,
0:02:04 > 0:02:08with no school and nothing to worry about - not a care in the world.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13But that was all about to change.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16We hit a bend in the road, and we were going too fast,
0:02:16 > 0:02:19there was sand on the road. The bike went one way,
0:02:19 > 0:02:22and I remember going flying through the air,
0:02:22 > 0:02:25and then this thud when I just crashed to the ground.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29People were screaming and running.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33From that moment, Mel's life would never be the same.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37Just numb. I didn't know where my legs were, where was my body?
0:02:37 > 0:02:40I... I just...
0:02:40 > 0:02:42I couldn't fathom what had happened.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44Mel was rushed to hospital,
0:02:44 > 0:02:48where surgeon Mike was the first to treat her.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50It was bad news in a big, big way.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55Mike had to tell Mel the life-changing news,
0:02:55 > 0:02:59that at the age of 15, she wouldn't be able to walk again.
0:02:59 > 0:03:05The moment he told me, erm, I honestly couldn't take it in.
0:03:05 > 0:03:10I didn't want to show him that he'd just ruined my life
0:03:10 > 0:03:13in telling me that. I didn't want to show him.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17And I remember just one sort of tear coming down my face,
0:03:17 > 0:03:19but I held it together until he left.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23I'm getting emotional now.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28Mel was paralysed from the chest down,
0:03:28 > 0:03:32and faced the rest of her life in a wheelchair.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35I'm not going to be able to feel the sand on my feet.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39I'm not... How do I go to the toilet?
0:03:39 > 0:03:42How...? How am I going...? I can't ride horses again.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45I'll never dance again. And then it just comes in a wave.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48What about all my friends? They're not going to want to know me.
0:03:48 > 0:03:49My life is over.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53My parents came in.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58And they were rock-solid, absolutely rock-solid.
0:04:00 > 0:04:02So I had to pull myself together for them.
0:04:05 > 0:04:09Mel's strong spirit saw her through this toughest of times,
0:04:09 > 0:04:12and she decided to spend the rest of her life campaigning
0:04:12 > 0:04:15and helping others with similar disabilities.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18She inspired me, to be honest with you,
0:04:18 > 0:04:24because I could see a lady who'd obviously been hit hard by life.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26And she didn't let it stop her.
0:04:26 > 0:04:27Mel is raising money to build
0:04:27 > 0:04:30a state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33So, to thank Mel for her tireless efforts,
0:04:33 > 0:04:37we want to raise enough money to help pay for the landscaping.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41The cost will be £1,000, and this is how we're going to raise it.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46We've asked all the local people of Pontardawe, including Mel's friends,
0:04:46 > 0:04:51family and neighbours, to donate any unwanted or unloved items they have
0:04:51 > 0:04:54that's gathering dust, so we can sell them here at our street party
0:04:54 > 0:04:58and pop-up auction, all the time keeping it a secret from Mel.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02It's a massive task. I cannot do it by myself, so I drafted in the help
0:05:02 > 0:05:05of a couple of friends who know what to look out for.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08They arrived here a month ago to get it started.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15Danny Sebastian's a trader who knows his treasure from his trash.
0:05:15 > 0:05:16I love everything about it.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19You want to be paying about £300 for it.
0:05:19 > 0:05:21And Izzie Balmer is an auctioneer
0:05:21 > 0:05:23with knowledge of all things antique.
0:05:23 > 0:05:24£60 with you, sir, looking for five.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32That big smile on your face!
0:05:32 > 0:05:34What, are you feeling good about today or what?
0:05:34 > 0:05:35Oh, definitely, Danny!
0:05:35 > 0:05:37The clouds are looking a bit grey to me this morning.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39They are a bit ominous, aren't they?
0:05:39 > 0:05:42But I think we need to take a leaf out of Mel's book.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44She's such a positive woman.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47And I'm going to take some of that positive energy, and you know what?
0:05:47 > 0:05:50It's going to be fine, come rain or shine, we're going to have
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- a great day.- You're going to work it today, are you?
0:05:52 > 0:05:54I'm not going to just work it, Danny - I'm going to win!
0:05:54 > 0:05:56Oh!
0:05:56 > 0:05:59I like it. I do like a challenge!
0:05:59 > 0:06:02I think on that note, we'd better start knocking some doors.
0:06:02 > 0:06:03- I'm going this way. - I'll go this way.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- Ciao! - Bye!
0:06:05 > 0:06:08Right, it's time to get going.
0:06:10 > 0:06:12Danny and Izzie are in competition
0:06:12 > 0:06:14to see who can uncover the best items.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17If they can find anyone at home...
0:06:17 > 0:06:20Looks like the reindeers are here.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- DOG BARKS - Is that a friendly one?
0:06:23 > 0:06:26But it's Danny who's off to a flying start.
0:06:26 > 0:06:28Cheers, bye-bye.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32We've got kids' toys in here, kids' clothes, and also jigsaw puzzles.
0:06:32 > 0:06:33What a great start!
0:06:35 > 0:06:37Izzie's still left out in the cold.
0:06:37 > 0:06:38Please be in!
0:06:38 > 0:06:41While Danny's trying out his language skills...
0:06:41 > 0:06:43- Do you speak Welsh? - Oh...
0:06:43 > 0:06:45Whey aye! I don't speak...
0:06:45 > 0:06:47Stop laughing, you!
0:06:47 > 0:06:50"Whey aye" is Geordie. You're in Wales, Danny!
0:06:50 > 0:06:52Oh, that's lovely!
0:06:52 > 0:06:54We've got a couple of bits of brass.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57Brass is made out of zinc and copper melted together,
0:06:57 > 0:07:01and ornaments like this are still very popular today.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04Attractive colour and affordable price.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07If you find owt else, then you can always bring it on the day.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09You're a good man. Thank you very much.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- Nice one!- Cheerio. - Cheerio for now!
0:07:12 > 0:07:14That's a good few bits for the bric-a-brac.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17Now, Izzie's at Merrick and Irene's house.
0:07:17 > 0:07:20They've known Mel for many years through her charity work,
0:07:20 > 0:07:23and have put aside a lot of things to donate.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25Actually, I quite like these pieces.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- Yes.- These are rather stylish, aren't they?
0:07:27 > 0:07:30Unusual, aren't they? They don't hold a lot!
0:07:30 > 0:07:34Well, I mean, a small portion of trifle, or something.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36I quite like this little Wedgwood...
0:07:36 > 0:07:38- Yeah. Yeah. - ..urn here.
0:07:38 > 0:07:43Wedgwood is a British company founded in 1759,
0:07:43 > 0:07:47and this little urn is an example of its most famous style of pottery -
0:07:47 > 0:07:49Jasperware -
0:07:49 > 0:07:53with an unglazed biscuit finish and designs depicting ancient cultures.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56Loads of great stuff for the bric-a-brac, Izzie.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58Mel's clearly well loved around here.
0:07:58 > 0:08:01She's a leader, she's a driver, she's a shaker, she's a pusher.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- That's right.- And she will keep going until she gets things done.
0:08:06 > 0:08:07It sounds like Mel's very passionate
0:08:07 > 0:08:09about the communities in south Wales.
0:08:09 > 0:08:13She's very passionate about disabled people, and, you know,
0:08:13 > 0:08:16helping them to get a better quality of life.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18Yes, this...
0:08:18 > 0:08:21The serious accident that she had, it really pushed her.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24And marvellous woman, marvellous woman.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27So, do you think the street party for Mel will be a big success
0:08:27 > 0:08:28within the community?
0:08:28 > 0:08:32Welsh people love a party, they love to get together.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35And yes, they will support people who are trying to do their best
0:08:35 > 0:08:38for the community. They will rally behind them.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41And if that means a party as well, well, so much better!
0:08:41 > 0:08:44So much better!
0:08:44 > 0:08:48It sounds as if everyone is up for our street party. Great news!
0:08:50 > 0:08:53It was a trip to America shortly after her accident
0:08:53 > 0:08:57that really changed Mel's view of life in a wheelchair.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00That really opened my eyes, because everywhere out there,
0:09:00 > 0:09:02I was able to do things.
0:09:02 > 0:09:04There were disabled toilets everywhere,
0:09:04 > 0:09:05there were ramps in places.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09It wasn't like it was in Wales or in the UK,
0:09:09 > 0:09:11where I couldn't get anywhere.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14Suddenly, there was this country which was free to me.
0:09:14 > 0:09:19This experience inspired Mel to start her own charity, years later,
0:09:19 > 0:09:24in 2001, with the aim of building a state-of-the-art rehabilitation
0:09:24 > 0:09:28and fitness centre accessible to all, but focusing on the disabled.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32The centre providing everything that we wanted to provide,
0:09:32 > 0:09:34because we wanted to be world-class,
0:09:34 > 0:09:37and we want to be able to fill every gap that currently exists.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41The cost at the minute is £26 million.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44Mel needed all the support she could get, so she got back in touch
0:09:44 > 0:09:47with the surgeon who treated her 20 years ago,
0:09:47 > 0:09:52and what happened next was the last thing anyone expected.
0:09:52 > 0:09:57When Mel asked me to marry her, I thought that that was
0:09:57 > 0:10:00a wonderful, wonderful thing to happen to me.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03Mike means...
0:10:03 > 0:10:05..the world to me.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10But the bliss of newly-married life was short-lived,
0:10:10 > 0:10:14when both of them received life-shattering news.
0:10:16 > 0:10:20Mike was diagnosed with lymphoma and prostate cancer.
0:10:21 > 0:10:26We do not have time for the interruption of having cancer.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28It's an intrusion on our life.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32We don't like it, we hate it, and we're going to beat it.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36I have no words, I can't imagine life without him.
0:10:38 > 0:10:39It would finish me.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43I wouldn't be able to go on.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49There was more bad news when Mel was diagnosed with breast cancer.
0:10:51 > 0:10:56It would be a completely devastating day if I were to lose her.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01Mel's been through so much.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04We really need to pull out all the stops for her.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06So, there's no time for distractions, Danny.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09I've got to stop that! I've got some business to do!
0:11:11 > 0:11:14They're absolutely lovely. Some of them have gone a little geisha
0:11:14 > 0:11:16in them, like a little geisha girl in them.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- Yeah.- There it is, yeah, a little geisha in it.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20These are lithophane cups,
0:11:20 > 0:11:24which were first created in the late 1800s.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27They are an etched or moulded artwork in very thin,
0:11:27 > 0:11:29translucent porcelain.
0:11:29 > 0:11:32Thank you very much. You've been very, very generous.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- It's OK.- Bye-bye.- Bye-bye.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39I've got some Japanese porcelain teacups.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42These were made around the time of the Second World War.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45These would have been bought by servicemen and brought back to
0:11:45 > 0:11:49the UK to be given as gifts to their wives or sweethearts.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Great finds there, Danny.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55But further up the street, has Izzie just missed out on some treasure?
0:11:55 > 0:11:58I've just thrown a load of stuff out which I've got to take to the tip!
0:11:58 > 0:12:01- And there was loads of CDs, and loads of things in there!- Oh, no!
0:12:01 > 0:12:03Izzie's never one to give up,
0:12:03 > 0:12:07and doesn't leave Tracy's without a proper rummage.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- That's a guitar. - Just take that whole bag.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17Pop it in the pile. He is a bit damp, but he'll probably dry out.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22We need to give him a nice little home.
0:12:22 > 0:12:23- Have you thought of something else? - Yes.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- I know what I can give you. - Thank you.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27I'll pop these on our pile.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31I'm really excited, I don't know what she's going to bring,
0:12:31 > 0:12:34but it sounds like it could be something quite good.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36Fingers crossed, Izzie.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38Now, Danny's found something with a bit of weight.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41Yeah, it's very heavy.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43- Cor, that's heavy! - It is heavy!
0:12:43 > 0:12:46Ugh! That is lovely! And in great condition.
0:12:46 > 0:12:50One of the most well-known makers of art glass is British company
0:12:50 > 0:12:53Thomas Webb And Sons, founded in 1859.
0:12:53 > 0:12:58Some of their best pieces can sell for as much as £10,000.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01We've only fell upon an SLR camera!
0:13:01 > 0:13:03People do still like 35mms,
0:13:03 > 0:13:06especially if it's got interchangeable lenses.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08And before Danny can pack the van,
0:13:08 > 0:13:10there's a couple of bikes to add to the haul.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13This BMX, that's really my favourite. I've got a feeling
0:13:13 > 0:13:16Paul might even like that to go on his pop-up auction.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18I'd value them at maybe, you know,
0:13:18 > 0:13:24I don't think we are too far out at probably £20 to £30 each.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27You're right, that's a great item for my pop-up auction.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29Now, what has Tracy found for Izzie?
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- Hello.- Only because you looked at the teddies.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34- Oh! - So these are the Harrods ones.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36That's the only one without a tag.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38But I've got about eight you can have if you want them.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- Yes, please.- Right, OK. - I would love them, thank you.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43Teddy bears are very popular with collectors.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46The most sought-after are made by Steiff,
0:13:46 > 0:13:47and can make hundreds of pounds.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49So if you have one in the back of your cupboard,
0:13:49 > 0:13:52you may be in for a big surprise.
0:13:52 > 0:13:53I hope everyone is as generous as you are.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- Yeah, good luck.- Thank you. Bye-bye.- Bye.
0:13:57 > 0:13:58There are some great items here,
0:13:58 > 0:14:00and they'll sell well on the bric-a-brac.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04And this acoustic guitar should fetch at least £30
0:14:04 > 0:14:05on the pop-up auction.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07STRUMS A FEW NOTES
0:14:09 > 0:14:12I think I'll leave it at that!
0:14:12 > 0:14:16The community are really donating lots of great items for Mel.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18She's an incredible strength,
0:14:18 > 0:14:21and has inspired others in similar situations.
0:14:21 > 0:14:26In 2000, she set up her own charity called Treat, which stands
0:14:26 > 0:14:30for Treatment, Rehabilitation, Exercise And Therapy.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33To see a strong woman like Mel herself coping, like,
0:14:33 > 0:14:36and inspiring me as well, going around helping others, it made...
0:14:37 > 0:14:40I probably wouldn't be still wanting to do sport now
0:14:40 > 0:14:41if it wasn't for her.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45She campaigns tirelessly to bring together disabled
0:14:45 > 0:14:47and non-disabled communities.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50She's amazing, what she does. I think she's wonderful.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54She really is an inspiration.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57She's an inspiration, not just to people with disabilities,
0:14:57 > 0:15:00but to people who are able-bodied.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03Mel's passion is to fulfil her American dream of building
0:15:03 > 0:15:07a rehabilitation and fitness centre in south Wales,
0:15:07 > 0:15:09accessible for the whole community.
0:15:11 > 0:15:16It would make a huge difference to people who are in my situation.
0:15:16 > 0:15:17Come on...
0:15:17 > 0:15:20Mel won't give up until the centre is built.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24We've come so far. It would be a shame, after 17 years of working,
0:15:24 > 0:15:27it would be a shame to stop now, wouldn't it?
0:15:28 > 0:15:30Time for Izzie to meet Mel,
0:15:30 > 0:15:32who knows nothing about what we're up to.
0:15:32 > 0:15:33Here goes.
0:15:36 > 0:15:37Good luck.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40Sort of trying to bring all the community together and fundraise.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43Just wondered, we're doing it by sort of collecting items -
0:15:43 > 0:15:45have you got anything you don't want that we could have?
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- Yeah.- You do?- Yeah. - Oh, brilliant.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50Great work, Izzie - you're in!
0:15:50 > 0:15:53Now, you've just got to get Mel on board.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56So, you seem like you're very involved in the community -
0:15:56 > 0:15:58do you do anything in particular?
0:15:58 > 0:16:02Well, you know, we run a charity, so we're involved in the community,
0:16:02 > 0:16:06constantly going out and about and talking to people about what we do.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08And what is your charity?
0:16:08 > 0:16:10It's a rehabilitation charity,
0:16:10 > 0:16:13to help people who've been through accidents and illnesses.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16I had a motorcycle accident when I was 15.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- When you were 15.- Yeah, so I was paralysed then immediately.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23And there was no rehabilitation back then.
0:16:23 > 0:16:24That was 37 years ago.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27And there's no good rehabilitation now.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30And I've been campaigning all my life to try and change that.
0:16:30 > 0:16:33We want to be a first in Wales to provide this facility,
0:16:33 > 0:16:36- because nothing exists. - You sound very passionate about it.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39Oh, I'm extremely passionate about it, yeah, absolutely.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42I know too many people who should be having support, and they aren't.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45- How about that? - What is it?
0:16:45 > 0:16:49One Ospreys shirt, and it's signed by James Hook.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53- That's incredible. - Ospreys, Wales, British Lions.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55Oh, thank you, that's really marvellous.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- Local lad as well, isn't he? - Yep, yeah, Port Talbot.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- That will drum up a lot of interest, I'm sure.- Oh, yes.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06She hasn't got a clue, and let's hope it stays that way.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09Over with Danny, and he's hit upon a generous neighbour.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11I thought they'd be perfect.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- They're nice, what are...? - They need cleaning up.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- When we moved in, they were on the wall.- Yeah.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19And...
0:17:19 > 0:17:20They're quite nice. Are they plaster?
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- Yeah. - They're plaster, aren't they?
0:17:22 > 0:17:26Plaster decoration was widely used in Europe from the mid-13th century,
0:17:26 > 0:17:29and was widely influential in artistic movements
0:17:29 > 0:17:32such as Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassicism.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34I've got some other bits here, if you want them.
0:17:34 > 0:17:36Oh! I knew I was going to hit the jackpot!
0:17:36 > 0:17:38The paintbrushes and rollers are brand-new.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41The whole box could be worth £50.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- Give us a hug, you! Thanks ever so much.- You're welcome.
0:17:45 > 0:17:46- Thank you. - OK.
0:17:46 > 0:17:50Back at Mel's, Mike has taken Izzie outside to see the bikes
0:17:50 > 0:17:53they're donating, and reveals a slight problem
0:17:53 > 0:17:55which could jeopardise all our plans.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58- I am not a good liar. - Oh, no!
0:17:58 > 0:18:01I'll see if we can get her there with the stall on the day,
0:18:01 > 0:18:02- and then have this big reveal. - Yeah.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05How do you think she's going to react when she finds out?
0:18:05 > 0:18:07Er, she'll probably blow a fuse,
0:18:07 > 0:18:10but I'll duck, because I'll be expecting it!
0:18:10 > 0:18:12I'm just very aware of Mel,
0:18:12 > 0:18:15so maybe we should go back inside so she doesn't get suspicious.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- OK.- We've not had this conversation. - No, no.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22Oh, no, I'm really concerned that Mike will blow our cover.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25I'd better get going and go and see some more houses that I can rummage.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28- Absolutely.- But looking forward to seeing you on the day.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31- Yes, please.- Us, too. Thank you. - Thank you. Thank you very much.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35What a lovely woman. She's even offered to help out on the day.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- Thank you, bye-bye. - Bye.- Bye-bye.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41Back on the street, Danny's keeping up the pace.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44Phew! That's enough of that!
0:18:44 > 0:18:45Seems like hard work!
0:18:45 > 0:18:48And Izzie's putting in extra legwork,
0:18:48 > 0:18:50while Danny gets stopped in the street.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53That's lovely. That's quite nice, isn't it?
0:18:53 > 0:18:55See you shortly!
0:18:55 > 0:18:57Tell you what, I'm doing so well.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59Izzie, you'd better pull your socks up, girl,
0:18:59 > 0:19:01because I've got a feeling I'm going to win today!
0:19:02 > 0:19:05Don't rest on your laurels just yet, Danny.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10This is going down to the wire, as the last few items come in.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13Oh! Oh! We've got some stuff here!
0:19:13 > 0:19:15- Like a glove! - Like a glove?!
0:19:17 > 0:19:19- Bye! - Goodbye.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- Good luck.- Thank you very much. - OK. Bye.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24And now it's time for Danny and Izzie
0:19:24 > 0:19:26to see the fruits of their labour.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31Talk me through some of your favourite pieces.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33Erm, well, I...
0:19:33 > 0:19:36We've got all these Harrods teddy bears, and a tea set there.
0:19:36 > 0:19:39We've got the trifle bowls, which I just love the shape of them.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42I tell you what, I do like this, er...
0:19:42 > 0:19:44HE PLAYS A CHORD
0:19:44 > 0:19:46- Bit of music. - The strummer.
0:19:46 > 0:19:50- We've got a nice tea set here as well.- Yes. It's Royal Albert.
0:19:50 > 0:19:54It was made in Sheffield, at the Albert Works, which was itself named
0:19:54 > 0:19:58to commemorate the birth of Prince Albert in 1895.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01Really popular pattern, see this time and again.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03Really good find, Izzie, and that can go to the sale room
0:20:03 > 0:20:08along with the other ceramics we found today. But what did Danny get?
0:20:08 > 0:20:11There's kids' toys, there's books, there's lampshades,
0:20:11 > 0:20:13there's a bit of brass, there's some upcycled tables,
0:20:13 > 0:20:16there's a gaming chair. I've got a few pushbikes.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20I've got a lovely cross-trainer machine, practically brand-new.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22- You could do with that, Danny.- Hey!
0:20:22 > 0:20:24Fit as a fiddle, me, fit as a fiddle!
0:20:24 > 0:20:27Nothing that's going to turn into millions, but...
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- I like that glass bowl, though. - Come and feel the weight of this.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35Tell you what, I'm feeling a bit weak now - you pick it up.
0:20:35 > 0:20:36I'm not sure about this, Danny.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- Oh, my God!- Heavy lump, isn't it? - That's really heavy!
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- It's a heavy lump! - Danny, I really like this.
0:20:43 > 0:20:48- I thought you would.- I love how it's kind of so simple but so stylish
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- and such a statement piece, I think. - Hit me.- The yellow and the swirls.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56- I love it! - That's also one for the saleroom.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59Now, Izzie's keen to show Danny her star find.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01It's an Ospreys rugby shirt signed by James Hook.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07International Welsh rugby player. Local to the area, a local boy.
0:21:07 > 0:21:12- I tell you what, that's a good hit. - I thought so, too.
0:21:12 > 0:21:17But, never one to be outdone, what's Danny's star item?
0:21:17 > 0:21:20De-de-de-de-de-de-de- de-de-de-de-de-de!
0:21:20 > 0:21:23What do you think of that baby, then?
0:21:23 > 0:21:24That looks great fun.
0:21:24 > 0:21:29Well, I just... I mean, I quite like this BMX, it got donated.
0:21:29 > 0:21:32And it's all there. It's ready to go.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34You know, the tyres are good, the brakes are good.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36It's got your trick stunts on it.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38It's in good stead. The front wheel spins round.
0:21:40 > 0:21:42- Lovely. - Can you do that on the bike?
0:21:42 > 0:21:44I can, but I'm not going to show off.
0:21:45 > 0:21:46Well done, guys.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49I want both your star items to go on my pop-up auction.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52And along with a few of those teddy bears and the guitar,
0:21:52 > 0:21:56I think we've got a great chance of making the total.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59I suppose all that's left, really, is the upcycled items.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01I'm just thinking of these pair of wallhangings,
0:22:01 > 0:22:03these plaster wall hangings -
0:22:03 > 0:22:06maybe somebody could jazz them up a little bit, paint them up, or...?
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- Bring them into the modern day. - Yeah.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13Good idea. I can see those looking quite elegant once we clean them up.
0:22:13 > 0:22:14It's a close call today,
0:22:14 > 0:22:17but I think that signed rugby shirt's just clinched it.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21Izzie, well done, give us your hand.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24I tell you what, you've won that one, hands down.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26Well, good luck on the day, Izzie.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29I just hope we can keep this a secret till then.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31You better had do!
0:22:31 > 0:22:32Let's hope so!
0:22:36 > 0:22:38It's the morning of the street auction,
0:22:38 > 0:22:41and I can't do this all by myself.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43Hello. Coming to make the tent look pretty.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46So, luckily, Izzie and Danny are taking it in turns to help me,
0:22:46 > 0:22:48and today, Izzie has volunteered.
0:22:49 > 0:22:52We've got a lot of work to do,
0:22:52 > 0:22:54getting everything organised...
0:22:55 > 0:22:57..jazzing up the place...
0:23:00 > 0:23:03..and I can't wait to get my hands on the rummage items.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09Izzie, you and Danny didn't hang about, did you, on the rummage day?
0:23:09 > 0:23:13We're surrounded by bikes. We could put Mike's on the rostrum.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15- That one looks good. - And then Danny was quite...
0:23:15 > 0:23:17- BMX. - Yes, he was really keen on that one.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19Yeah, I think that's got to go under the hammer.
0:23:19 > 0:23:20- The guitar? - Yes.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23HE PLAYS A FEW NOTES
0:23:23 > 0:23:24It's a semiacoustic!
0:23:28 > 0:23:31I think there's the potential of £30 to £50 under the hammer
0:23:31 > 0:23:34with this. I'm going to sell this in the auction.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- That great. I like him. - I like him.- He's got...
0:23:37 > 0:23:40He's got the classic look of an old teddy, hasn't he?
0:23:40 > 0:23:42- Yes.- Like a Merrythought or a Steiff.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44We could put him under the hammer.
0:23:44 > 0:23:46I don't think we go for one bear,
0:23:46 > 0:23:49I think we do the classic three bears here, don't you?
0:23:49 > 0:23:51And I think there might be 20 quid each.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53I hope so. What do you think of these?
0:23:53 > 0:23:55I kind of like them. I know...
0:23:55 > 0:24:00They've got the look. They've got that sort of 1920s Deco look.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02But they are moulded glass.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05- Mm-hmm.- I think we get top money on the bric-a-brac stall for this.
0:24:05 > 0:24:09- OK. Also, this.- I like that. That's going under the hammer.
0:24:09 > 0:24:12Hopefully there's 50 quid there. It's starting to tot up, Izzie.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15- That's a cracking good start.- It sounds all right, doesn't it,
0:24:15 > 0:24:17- actually?- Yeah. And I know it's started raining.
0:24:17 > 0:24:21It's under tarpaulin now, so let's keep it dry.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24The rain is a worry, but they're an optimistic bunch around here.
0:24:25 > 0:24:29I hope the same can be said for our volunteers, as we've got
0:24:29 > 0:24:32a steep target of £1,000 to raise by the end of the day.
0:24:32 > 0:24:34- Good morning, everyone. - Good morning!
0:24:34 > 0:24:36Izzie, well done, you got all the sashes on.
0:24:36 > 0:24:38Thank you so much for turning up today.
0:24:38 > 0:24:41Without you, this wouldn't be possible. Does anybody know Mel?
0:24:41 > 0:24:45You do. Come on, sum her up, give us a few words on Mel.
0:24:45 > 0:24:49Er... She's just an inspiration to us all.
0:24:49 > 0:24:53- Yeah. Yeah.- She's just amazing and everything she does is just
0:24:53 > 0:24:56- from the heart.- Well, she's a role models who goes above and beyond
0:24:56 > 0:24:59helping others. Every penny we make is so important, OK,
0:24:59 > 0:25:02we've got a big target to hit today.
0:25:02 > 0:25:05- What's the community like, then? Are they generous?- Yeah.
0:25:05 > 0:25:07I moved here just over eight years ago,
0:25:07 > 0:25:10and the community spirit here is magnificent.
0:25:10 > 0:25:13Well, we need some of that Welsh spirit to get us through today.
0:25:13 > 0:25:15And we've got it here, with Anthony and Lynn,
0:25:15 > 0:25:18taking charge of the bric-a-brac stalls.
0:25:18 > 0:25:20People gravitate towards you, they'll be spending £2 or £3 -
0:25:20 > 0:25:22let them take whatever they want, OK?
0:25:22 > 0:25:24What about teas and coffees?
0:25:25 > 0:25:28- Brilliant. I'm relying on you. - Absolutely.
0:25:28 > 0:25:31Teas and coffees. How much will we make on teas and coffees?
0:25:31 > 0:25:34Well, Jean has told me that they made £400 on teas and coffees
0:25:34 > 0:25:35on an earlier event.
0:25:36 > 0:25:38I feel like the bar's been set!
0:25:40 > 0:25:42Well, there's still a few hours to go before we cut the ribbon.
0:25:42 > 0:25:46There's lots to do, OK, so get stuck in, get to your stalls.
0:25:46 > 0:25:49- Can we do this, everyone? - Yes!- Yes, of course we can!
0:25:49 > 0:25:50Thank you!
0:25:52 > 0:25:54It's great to see so many volunteers,
0:25:54 > 0:25:56and even the donations are still coming in.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00Have you just given up playing, then?
0:26:00 > 0:26:02No, no, apparently, according to my wife,
0:26:02 > 0:26:04you're only allowed to have a certain number of guitars,
0:26:04 > 0:26:07- and I've reached that limit. - How many guitars can a guy have?
0:26:07 > 0:26:09- Too many. - How many is that?
0:26:09 > 0:26:11- Well, I said, if he gets rid of a guitar...- 30?
0:26:11 > 0:26:13..I'll get rid of a spinning wheel!
0:26:13 > 0:26:15So, you've come to an agreement.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17- Yes.- He's getting rid of a guitar... - I had to get rid of this,
0:26:17 > 0:26:19if he got rid of one of his guitars, yeah.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22This is an electric guitar that copies the famous
0:26:22 > 0:26:27Fender Stratocaster, designed in 1954 - and it's in mint condition.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29The spinning wheel looks great, too.
0:26:29 > 0:26:30Did you ever use it for winding on?
0:26:30 > 0:26:33No, I've used it, it's really good, yeah. It does work, yes.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36I've just got another one, I've got a slightly better one now, so...
0:26:36 > 0:26:39Spinning wheels were thought to have been invented in India
0:26:39 > 0:26:41and brought to Europe in the 13th century.
0:26:41 > 0:26:45This one looks Edwardian to me, and is in such great condition,
0:26:45 > 0:26:48I'm going to put it and the guitar on my pop-up rostrum.
0:26:49 > 0:26:51Everything is beginning to come together,
0:26:51 > 0:26:55and even Sue, a local artist, has turned up.
0:26:55 > 0:26:58This is fantastic! I love the paints mounted to the bike.
0:26:58 > 0:27:01I love it, I love your little basket with the brushes.
0:27:01 > 0:27:02Yes, that's my spare paint there, you see.
0:27:02 > 0:27:05The easel on the back of the bike rack.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07Is this of our street party?
0:27:07 > 0:27:11Yes, it's of the whole of this area, with the plants in the front.
0:27:11 > 0:27:14Brilliant, so you kind of condensed it a bit. You're like Turner,
0:27:14 > 0:27:17- you know, you're sort of bringing in things to...- Definitely.
0:27:17 > 0:27:19- ..to help the picture work. - Yeah.
0:27:19 > 0:27:21OK. A bit of creative license there.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24Will that be finished by about 3:30?
0:27:24 > 0:27:26Fingers crossed.
0:27:26 > 0:27:29- It's now 1:15. - Fingers crossed.- Fingers crossed.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31Because I'd love to put that under the hammer -
0:27:31 > 0:27:32if that's all right with you.
0:27:32 > 0:27:35- If we could sell that in our auction.- That is why I'm here.
0:27:35 > 0:27:37That's the way I'm contributing.
0:27:37 > 0:27:38Fantastic, give us a hug.
0:27:38 > 0:27:40Brushes and all, look at that.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42- OK, brilliant, I'll let you carry on.- OK, thank you.- Fantastic.
0:27:44 > 0:27:46I really hope that will get done in time.
0:27:46 > 0:27:50And that's not my only concern - there's no sign of Mel yet.
0:27:50 > 0:27:52I hope she hasn't cottoned on and stayed away.
0:27:52 > 0:27:55Fingers crossed she turns up soon.
0:27:55 > 0:27:59The stage is almost set, with the final bits of preparation under way.
0:27:59 > 0:28:03The band is sneaking in a quick band practice. I couldn't resist!
0:28:10 > 0:28:13Well, it's nearly 1:30. I think it's all coming to place.
0:28:13 > 0:28:16The stalls look really fab. They've really come together.
0:28:16 > 0:28:19- They have.- All the cakes, there's loads of stuff on the bric-a-brac...
0:28:19 > 0:28:21Everyone has worked hard. It looks fantastic.
0:28:21 > 0:28:24And the people of Pontardawe have turned out en masse.
0:28:25 > 0:28:33Let's get this party started with a five, four, three, two, one!
0:28:33 > 0:28:35Hurray!
0:28:44 > 0:28:45It's a good start.
0:28:45 > 0:28:48Izzie's already found a buyer for Danny's cross-trainer.
0:28:48 > 0:28:51- So, are you tempted over this one? - I am very tempted, yes.
0:28:51 > 0:28:52We're asking 30, aren't we?
0:28:52 > 0:28:55- I'm definitely going to accept the offer.- Are you?
0:28:55 > 0:28:59- I am, yeah.- Oh, fantastic. That £30, then, thank you!
0:28:59 > 0:29:00Thank you!
0:29:00 > 0:29:04Great work, Izzie, and more donations are coming in.
0:29:04 > 0:29:06I think that's really nice. And is that for us?
0:29:06 > 0:29:07It is, yes.
0:29:07 > 0:29:09A sewing machine converted into a lamp.
0:29:09 > 0:29:11Can we put that in our auction?
0:29:11 > 0:29:13You can, certainly, yes.
0:29:13 > 0:29:15- Oh, thank you so much. - You're welcome.
0:29:15 > 0:29:16I like that trolley.
0:29:16 > 0:29:18Well, I'm going to have to have that back,
0:29:18 > 0:29:20because that's my husband's, for his ukulele.
0:29:20 > 0:29:22Is he part of the band up there?
0:29:22 > 0:29:24He is, yes. He's just there in the front.
0:29:24 > 0:29:27Brilliant. Thank you very much. You're obviously here for the day.
0:29:27 > 0:29:29- Yes. - So, enjoy yourselves, won't you?
0:29:29 > 0:29:32I'll wheel that down there, and he can have his trolley back.
0:29:37 > 0:29:39The party is in full swing!
0:29:42 > 0:29:44I'll show the youngsters how it's done!
0:29:44 > 0:29:46Oh, no!
0:29:47 > 0:29:50While Izzie's selling hard...
0:29:50 > 0:29:52You know you want that, madam. It's only 50p!
0:29:54 > 0:29:57And look who I've just spotted! Mel's here - that's a relief.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59I'm keen to meet her.
0:29:59 > 0:30:01I just have to be careful I don't give anything away.
0:30:01 > 0:30:03- Hi, hello. - Hello.
0:30:03 > 0:30:06- Hi, what's going on here? - Well, we're Treat charities.
0:30:06 > 0:30:08- Oh, fantastic. - Yeah!
0:30:08 > 0:30:10And is this your charity? Is this something you've started?
0:30:10 > 0:30:13Yeah - we're looking to build a rehabilitation centre
0:30:13 > 0:30:15on the local hospital site in Morriston.
0:30:16 > 0:30:20And we've been going for 16 years! Because it's a big, big project.
0:30:20 > 0:30:22You've been battling this for 16 years?
0:30:22 > 0:30:24To get this rehabilitation centre?
0:30:24 > 0:30:26Yeah. Well, we're all battling together.
0:30:26 > 0:30:29We've got a good team, and we're determined to make it happen.
0:30:29 > 0:30:31And are you part of this community,
0:30:31 > 0:30:33or have you moved from somewhere else, or...?
0:30:33 > 0:30:35No, 13 years we've been here.
0:30:35 > 0:30:3713 years. It's a good community, everyone pulls together,
0:30:37 > 0:30:39and looks after each other?
0:30:39 > 0:30:41Oh, yeah. It's Welsh, isn't it?
0:30:41 > 0:30:44It's Welsh. Exactly. I love that spirit, that Celtic spirit!
0:30:44 > 0:30:46- It's wonderful. - That's it.
0:30:46 > 0:30:49- Good luck.- Thank you.- I'll come and catch up with you later, anyway.
0:30:49 > 0:30:50- Thanks a lot. - But I've got to mingle,
0:30:50 > 0:30:52- make sure people are spending money. - OK!
0:30:54 > 0:30:56What a wonderful lady.
0:30:56 > 0:31:00We are definitely doing all this for the right person.
0:31:00 > 0:31:03The stalls are selling well,
0:31:03 > 0:31:06and Izzie's keeping a close eye on the teddies.
0:31:06 > 0:31:09We've sold quite a few Harrods bears, which have gone beautifully.
0:31:09 > 0:31:12Excellent. What's the most you've managed to get for one so far?
0:31:12 > 0:31:14- £10. - Perfect!
0:31:14 > 0:31:16Time to check up on Sue and her painting.
0:31:16 > 0:31:19- That's brilliant. - Like I said, fingers crossed.
0:31:19 > 0:31:20- Fingers crossed. - Keep watching.
0:31:20 > 0:31:22An hour to go. Well done.
0:31:22 > 0:31:24I've got faith in you, Sue!
0:31:26 > 0:31:27But it's not all going to plan.
0:31:27 > 0:31:31There's a problem with one of our upcycled items.
0:31:31 > 0:31:32Sadly...
0:31:32 > 0:31:34A little accident's happened.
0:31:34 > 0:31:37Yes, this morning, when we got it out of the van.
0:31:37 > 0:31:39We'll just have to explain, when I'm on the rostrum,
0:31:39 > 0:31:41- I shall sell them as a pair still... - Yes.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43And I shall say, "Look, a bit of plaster mixed up,
0:31:43 > 0:31:45"push the two together and that will hold it, that will absorb it,
0:31:45 > 0:31:48"an easy repair," because it will just go like that.
0:31:48 > 0:31:50Well, they look a lot brighter now.
0:31:50 > 0:31:53Yeah, they were in such a terrible state when we picked them up.
0:31:53 > 0:31:55They've had to strip several layers of plaster off, strip them back,
0:31:55 > 0:31:58painted them, and then they've used the gold to just pick out the
0:31:58 > 0:32:01detailing here, which I think is really attractive.
0:32:01 > 0:32:03I think £5 is a reasonable amount to ask.
0:32:03 > 0:32:08If we get more, great, but because of the damage, £5.
0:32:08 > 0:32:11- It's better than nothing, though, isn't it?- It is.
0:32:11 > 0:32:15I know Mike is a huge support to Mel, and I want to know how
0:32:15 > 0:32:18she will react when she knows this is all for her.
0:32:18 > 0:32:21She will be first of all gobsmacked.
0:32:21 > 0:32:23- Yeah.- And then she will be hunting me down.
0:32:23 > 0:32:25Right, OK, blaming you, basically.
0:32:25 > 0:32:27- Blaming me. - For telling fibs.
0:32:27 > 0:32:29- That's right. - Yeah.
0:32:29 > 0:32:31She won't expect anything for herself, will she?
0:32:31 > 0:32:35I mean, this is going really towards her great love.
0:32:35 > 0:32:40Basically, she would want any money that's coming not to be
0:32:40 > 0:32:42personally for her, but to go to the charity.
0:32:42 > 0:32:44Yeah. You're both champions, you know that.
0:32:44 > 0:32:46You've both been through a lot.
0:32:46 > 0:32:48- Indeed, yeah.- But Mel's a real champion, isn't she?
0:32:48 > 0:32:51- Oh, yes. Yeah. - She's one in a million.
0:32:51 > 0:32:52Quite right, quite right.
0:32:52 > 0:32:54Thank you very much. Let's get back to the party.
0:32:54 > 0:32:57We really want to try and sell everything to reach our target.
0:32:57 > 0:32:59We need one last push.
0:33:00 > 0:33:04There is now just ten minutes to go before we have to close the stalls.
0:33:04 > 0:33:09Everything that is for sale in the stalls is now 50p!
0:33:09 > 0:33:11Come on, ladies and gents!
0:33:11 > 0:33:13Come on, lovely Welsh people of Pontardawe!
0:33:16 > 0:33:18Look at all those flowers on the plant stall!
0:33:18 > 0:33:2050p... £1, thank you very much.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27The stalls are now officially closed,
0:33:27 > 0:33:29so thank you so much for spending your money.
0:33:29 > 0:33:32While the school choir keep the crowds occupied,
0:33:32 > 0:33:34we're totting up today's takings.
0:33:36 > 0:33:39Earlier, we sent two items to a sale room.
0:33:39 > 0:33:42Auctioneer Stuart Maule gets the bidding under way
0:33:42 > 0:33:44with our first lot.
0:33:46 > 0:33:50The art glass bowl, estimate £20 to £30.
0:33:50 > 0:33:54Nice bowl, this. And I can start the bidding at £20.
0:33:54 > 0:33:55£20 starts the bidding.
0:33:55 > 0:33:5720. 22. 25's with me.
0:33:57 > 0:33:5925, 28, and 30 now.
0:33:59 > 0:34:0132 takes my bid out at 32.
0:34:01 > 0:34:0335 now.
0:34:03 > 0:34:04At £35 on the net.
0:34:04 > 0:34:0635, 38, do I see 40?
0:34:06 > 0:34:09We're selling to the net, then, at £38, if we're all sure.
0:34:09 > 0:34:13At £38...
0:34:13 > 0:34:16That's an excellent start. £8 over the estimate.
0:34:16 > 0:34:22Now for our mixed lot of ceramics, also with an estimate of £20-£30.
0:34:22 > 0:34:24And I can open the bidding up at £20.
0:34:24 > 0:34:26£20 starts the bidding.
0:34:26 > 0:34:2828, it's jumped to on the net.
0:34:28 > 0:34:2928. And 30, 32.
0:34:29 > 0:34:3132, the net's running.
0:34:31 > 0:34:3338 now. At 38.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36Looking for 40. We're selling to the net at £40.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39Going to Australia at £40, if we're all sure. At 40...
0:34:42 > 0:34:45That's a good price. £10 over the top estimate.
0:34:45 > 0:34:49The moment of truth - are we close to our £1,000 target?
0:34:50 > 0:34:53Well, we've finished counting the money - what was the total, Izzie,
0:34:53 > 0:34:55- from the stalls? - We've made £700.
0:34:55 > 0:34:57Yes! That's a lot more than I thought.
0:34:57 > 0:35:00- Me also! - That is brilliant!
0:35:00 > 0:35:04The rummage finds that we sent off to the auction made £78, so...
0:35:04 > 0:35:06- That's not too bad. - 778 quid so far -
0:35:06 > 0:35:09it leaves us with £220 to make from the pop-up sale.
0:35:09 > 0:35:13That is just about achievable, if everything goes.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16But Paul, we have got a great crowd here, and they're still here.
0:35:16 > 0:35:19As long as they buy, as long as they put their hands up and bid,
0:35:19 > 0:35:21then we'll be all right. Come on.
0:35:21 > 0:35:24Time for me to step up to the rostrum and get the good people
0:35:24 > 0:35:26of Pontardawe bidding.
0:35:26 > 0:35:30Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for turning up en masse today.
0:35:30 > 0:35:34We are still short of our target, we need you now more than ever.
0:35:34 > 0:35:37First up, our upcycled item does better than expected.
0:35:37 > 0:35:38Let's open the bid with 3.
0:35:38 > 0:35:40Thank you, 3. 4, can I take 5 now?
0:35:40 > 0:35:43One more and it's yours. Thank you - 5
0:35:43 > 0:35:45£5 is with me. 6 is with me now.
0:35:45 > 0:35:486, and I'm selling at 6, make no mistake, it's going once, twice,
0:35:48 > 0:35:50fair warnings. Sold, thank you.
0:35:50 > 0:35:54And the guitar Izzie found on the rummage hits the right note.
0:35:54 > 0:35:56Thank you, 25, sir, right at the back.
0:35:56 > 0:36:00£25 now, make it one more, go on, £30.
0:36:00 > 0:36:02You're in. 30. It's against you now, sir,
0:36:02 > 0:36:03I've got a bit of 30 in the front.
0:36:03 > 0:36:06£30, sold. Thank you.
0:36:06 > 0:36:09A brilliant price, and to think it was destined for the tip!
0:36:09 > 0:36:12Now it's time to see what the BMX will fetch.
0:36:12 > 0:36:14Yeah, thank you, 12 at the back.
0:36:14 > 0:36:16It's against you. 15?
0:36:16 > 0:36:18Yeah! Go on, one more. 15, thank you.
0:36:18 > 0:36:21£15. Lady at the back, 18.
0:36:21 > 0:36:24£20? Thank you, £20, it's against you, madam, at the back now.
0:36:24 > 0:36:26I'm selling on a bid of £20.
0:36:26 > 0:36:28Sold, £20.
0:36:29 > 0:36:32Brilliant, and Mel and Mike's bike did even better.
0:36:32 > 0:36:34Sold, thank you, £28.
0:36:35 > 0:36:38We're on a roll. And the three bears did well.
0:36:38 > 0:36:40£20 at the back, and I'm selling at 20.
0:36:40 > 0:36:42It's going once, twice...
0:36:42 > 0:36:44Sold, 20!
0:36:44 > 0:36:46£14, fair warning...
0:36:46 > 0:36:49Once, twice, sold!
0:36:49 > 0:36:52And the final teddy bear, fair warning...
0:36:52 > 0:36:53..sold, £18.
0:36:53 > 0:36:56Making a total of £52.
0:36:56 > 0:36:58The electric guitar donated today
0:36:58 > 0:37:01strikes a chord with a local dignitary.
0:37:01 > 0:37:04The mayor is in with £35, and I'm selling at £35.
0:37:04 > 0:37:07It's going once, twice...
0:37:07 > 0:37:09Sold to the mayor, thank you.
0:37:09 > 0:37:11And the spinning wheel causes a stir.
0:37:11 > 0:37:14We have a bid of 12. Can I make that 14 at the back?
0:37:14 > 0:37:17Thank you, £14. Do I see any further advances on £14?
0:37:17 > 0:37:2014, 15, thank you, 15.
0:37:20 > 0:37:2216? Thank you. £17 now.
0:37:22 > 0:37:25Is that a bid? 25, thank you.
0:37:25 > 0:37:27£25. It's now against you, madam.
0:37:27 > 0:37:29Ooh, she's getting upset. Ooh!
0:37:29 > 0:37:31PAUL CHUCKLES
0:37:31 > 0:37:33I have a bid of 25. Can I sell at 25?
0:37:34 > 0:37:37It's going once, twice...
0:37:37 > 0:37:42Sold, thank you! The sewing machine lamp, it sold in a flash.
0:37:42 > 0:37:4416, thank you. You know it's a bargain, don't you?
0:37:44 > 0:37:47£16. Going once, twice...
0:37:47 > 0:37:49Sold. Thank you.
0:37:49 > 0:37:53What a steal! Great for him, but not so great for our target.
0:37:53 > 0:37:56We really need the last couple of items to do well.
0:37:56 > 0:37:59Sue's painting draws in the bidders.
0:37:59 > 0:38:01Thank you, sir, 22 at the back, straight up.
0:38:01 > 0:38:0324. 26. 28?
0:38:03 > 0:38:05One more - 28, thank you.
0:38:05 > 0:38:0730. £30, it's against you.
0:38:07 > 0:38:0935 now, 35.
0:38:09 > 0:38:11Thank you. 40?
0:38:11 > 0:38:13£40. 45?
0:38:13 > 0:38:14Thank you, 45.
0:38:14 > 0:38:17£45 once, twice...
0:38:17 > 0:38:18..sold, thank you.
0:38:18 > 0:38:20That was great.
0:38:20 > 0:38:22Fantastic! Now for our final lot,
0:38:22 > 0:38:26the signed rugby shirt donated by Mel and Mike.
0:38:26 > 0:38:29Who's going to start me off with a maiden bid of just £25?
0:38:29 > 0:38:30Come on, it's worth every penny.
0:38:30 > 0:38:3225 now, 30.
0:38:32 > 0:38:34£30, thank you, madam. Sitting down.
0:38:34 > 0:38:36£30. 35, it's with you, sir.
0:38:36 > 0:38:3835. 40. 40, one more...
0:38:38 > 0:38:4040. 45?
0:38:40 > 0:38:42And I'm selling at £45...
0:38:42 > 0:38:44It's going once, twice...
0:38:44 > 0:38:46..sold. Thank you.
0:38:46 > 0:38:49That concludes our auction.
0:38:49 > 0:38:51We can do no more. It's time to reveal
0:38:51 > 0:38:55how much the good people of Pontardawe have raised.
0:38:55 > 0:38:59Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've been waiting for.
0:38:59 > 0:39:05Today, we set out to raise a target of £1,000, and together,
0:39:05 > 0:39:08a bit of people power, it nearly happened.
0:39:08 > 0:39:10We didn't get £1,000.
0:39:10 > 0:39:11- CROWD:- Aww!
0:39:11 > 0:39:13We smashed it!
0:39:13 > 0:39:16We made £1,402!
0:39:16 > 0:39:19The people of Pontardawe, you are fantastic!
0:39:19 > 0:39:21Thank you so much!
0:39:22 > 0:39:25Now, I expect you want to know what it's all about, don't you?
0:39:25 > 0:39:30Well, many of you know that we've had to tell a few lies, a few fibs,
0:39:30 > 0:39:32to get one certain person here,
0:39:32 > 0:39:36who is a really big part of your community.
0:39:36 > 0:39:39It's a she, and she is a mover and a shaker,
0:39:39 > 0:39:42she's done so much for the people here,
0:39:42 > 0:39:47tirelessly and effortlessly working hard and campaigning and fundraising
0:39:47 > 0:39:51day in and day out, year after year,
0:39:51 > 0:39:53and she hasn't got a clue all of this is for her.
0:39:53 > 0:39:56She's done so much for this community
0:39:56 > 0:39:58and the disabled community.
0:39:58 > 0:40:03And I have to say, you, Mel Davies, are a real star.
0:40:03 > 0:40:06You really are. All of this...
0:40:06 > 0:40:09Come out here. All of this, my darling.
0:40:09 > 0:40:11All of these people, Mel...
0:40:13 > 0:40:15..are for you. Three cheers for Mel!
0:40:15 > 0:40:20- Hip-hip...- Hurray!- Hip-hip... - Hurray!- Hip-hip...- Hurray!
0:40:20 > 0:40:24A real champion - you have done so much, we just want to say thank you,
0:40:24 > 0:40:26- we love you. - I'm stunned.
0:40:27 > 0:40:29Where's Mike? Mike's been in on this,
0:40:29 > 0:40:31he's been telling a few fibs to get you...
0:40:31 > 0:40:33- Oh, I'll kill him! - You're going to kill him. All right.
0:40:33 > 0:40:35Not just yet - we need him to read this envelope out, come on.
0:40:35 > 0:40:38There we are. It says...
0:40:38 > 0:40:41"Dear Mel, we all think you are wonderful and want to show you
0:40:41 > 0:40:45"how much we appreciate you and all you do.
0:40:45 > 0:40:49"So the money we have raised today will go towards landscaping the
0:40:49 > 0:40:55"garden at the Treat rehabilitation centre for everyone to enjoy.
0:40:55 > 0:40:58"With much love from all your friends, family and neighbours."
0:40:58 > 0:41:01There we go!
0:41:01 > 0:41:04Yeah! Now, what do you say to that?
0:41:09 > 0:41:11It's not often I'm speechless, right?
0:41:13 > 0:41:15Erm... Hang on.
0:41:16 > 0:41:19Oh, you're all bonkers, and I love you.
0:41:20 > 0:41:24- I don't deserve this... I don't...- Yes, you do.
0:41:24 > 0:41:27I didn't have a clue. I didn't know that my husband could be...
0:41:29 > 0:41:31..so deceitful.
0:41:31 > 0:41:34I've been really looking forward to all afternoon to find out
0:41:34 > 0:41:37- who this person is. - It's you!
0:41:39 > 0:41:46I can't... I can't thank you enough, I can't thank you for helping out.
0:41:46 > 0:41:47Well, we can't thank you.
0:41:47 > 0:41:50You've helped everybody in this community in some way or another,
0:41:50 > 0:41:53- you know.- I haven't done it yet, I haven't achieved what I want...
0:41:53 > 0:41:56- You're getting there. - Getting there.
0:41:56 > 0:41:58Can I just say thank you? I don't know what else to say.
0:41:58 > 0:42:01Well, these are for you. There you go.
0:42:01 > 0:42:03- Big round of applause for Mel, everybody.- Thank you.
0:42:08 > 0:42:09Oh, she's...
0:42:09 > 0:42:13She is amazing, because she's struggled with so much herself.
0:42:13 > 0:42:16And she just keeps going. I don't know where she gets the energy from.
0:42:17 > 0:42:19It's absolutely fabulous,
0:42:19 > 0:42:22it's lovely to give back to somebody who gives so much to the community.
0:42:22 > 0:42:25Aww!
0:42:25 > 0:42:27She works tirelessly for Treat.
0:42:27 > 0:42:31It's her life. Absolutely deserves it.
0:42:31 > 0:42:35She's just an inspiration to us all, really,
0:42:35 > 0:42:38and I think she's enjoyed today, as we all have.
0:42:40 > 0:42:42What a lovely sight, Mel and Mike surrounded by friends,
0:42:42 > 0:42:45family, and neighbours. We set out to raise £1,000,
0:42:45 > 0:42:48and with the help of the community here, we smashed it!
0:42:48 > 0:42:51That rehabilitation centre will get built.
0:42:51 > 0:42:53I hope you enjoyed the show.
0:42:53 > 0:42:56Keep watching, because the next time, we could be in your street,
0:42:56 > 0:42:58and the auction could be for you.
0:42:58 > 0:42:59Goodbye.
0:43:01 > 0:43:02Since the street auction,
0:43:02 > 0:43:06Mel continues to campaign, and hopes building work will begin
0:43:06 > 0:43:09on the rehabilitation centre in a couple of years.