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0:00:04 > 0:00:08- # Join us for a trip back in time, - join us on our journey
0:00:09 > 0:00:10- # Where famous Welsh people - once lived
0:00:11 > 0:00:12- # Renowned and revered
0:00:17 > 0:00:19- # Jemima Nicholas
0:00:20 > 0:00:22- # Gwenynen Gwent
0:00:23 > 0:00:25- # Melangell
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- # Hedd Wyn
0:00:29 > 0:00:30- # Gelert
0:00:32 > 0:00:34- # Rhys and Meinir
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- # Y Ferch o'r Sger #
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- Hello and welcome - to Enwog o Fri, Ardal Ni.
0:00:46 > 0:00:52- Welcome to our school - Ysgol - Gynradd Pennant in Penybont Fawr.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56- Where in Wales is Penybont Fawr?
0:00:56 > 0:01:04- Well, in the Tanat Valley, - not far from Llanfyllin, Mid Wales.
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- We live in a wonderfully green area.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- It's also a quiet place.
0:01:10 > 0:01:15- Listen carefully - you'll only hear - the sound of nature.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- You're never quiet long enough - to hear the sound of nature.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- Hey, neither are you!
0:01:22 > 0:01:24- But we know of one person...
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- ..who enjoyed listening - to the sound of nature.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- Yes - her name was Melangell.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33- Saint Melangell.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- Renowned and revered, - she came from this area.
0:01:39 > 0:01:44- Our story begins many years ago, - across the sea in Ireland.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- I'll see you later, little bird.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- Hello, I'm Princess Melangell.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- I'm the king's daughter.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- Melangell? Melangell?
0:02:02 > 0:02:04- Here he is.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06- What's wrong, Father?
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- I have some great news - to share with you.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- I've found you a husband.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- A rich prince who's very smart.
0:02:19 > 0:02:21- You'll find no-one better.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- No, never. Never ever.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- What? Don't you want to get married?
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- What's wrong with her?
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- I want to dedicate my life to God.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- That's my decision.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42- Yoo-hoo!
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- Tell Mami what's wrong, Melangell.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- Melangell weds tomorrow. - First thing.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- Organise the feast. Now!
0:02:58 > 0:02:59- A wedding.
0:02:59 > 0:03:01- I like weddings.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- I don't want to get married.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07- Yes, you do.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- You're about to get married - to a smart prince.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13- He's rich.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- You're so lucky.
0:03:16 > 0:03:22- But dear me, I have so much - to organise before tomorrow morning.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- Come on, Melangell, - you're getting married tomorrow.
0:03:27 > 0:03:28- Smile!
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- This broke Melangell's heart.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- She wanted to spend the rest - of her life worshipping God...
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- ..and caring for nature's creatures.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- When no-one was looking...
0:03:44 > 0:03:49- ..she slipped away from the court - and ran away to another country...
0:03:49 > 0:03:54- ..somewhere she could worship God - in peace.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- # Our Father... #
0:03:57 > 0:04:02- After walking through the dark night - and crossing the sea on a boat...
0:04:03 > 0:04:06- ..Melangell reached - the Welsh coastline.
0:04:07 > 0:04:12- She walked slowly but determinedly - onwards and onwards.
0:04:15 > 0:04:16- Past rivers.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20- Through forests.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- Across the fields.
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- Onwards and onwards - for many miles and days.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- After walking day after day, - she reached her journey's end.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- That place was Cwm Pennant.
0:04:39 > 0:04:44- A beautiful place, green and - peaceful in the Powys hills.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- This is where I'll make my home.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56- It's perfect.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- Thank you, Lord, - for leading me here.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- # Amen #
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- Having rested and prayed...
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- ..Melangell thought - that this place was rather strange.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- It was quiet, unusually quiet.
0:05:16 > 0:05:20- How strange. It's so quiet here.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- Where are you, wonderful creatures?
0:05:26 > 0:05:31- Slowly, quietly and nervously, - from behind a tree...
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- ..a little hare - came out of its hiding hole.
0:05:35 > 0:05:39- Hello, hare. Don't be scared.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41- Come to me.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- I'm Melangell.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- Who are you?
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- Hello, Melangell. - I'm Siwan the hare.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- Welcome to Cwm Pennant.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- Siwan liked Melangell.
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- She'd never met a lady - like this before.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- Someone who could speak - to little creatures.
0:06:06 > 0:06:12- Siwan, where are the other - forest creatures? It's so quiet.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- That's Prince Brochwel's fault.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- All the forest's creatures - are scared of him.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- Prince Brochwel?
0:06:23 > 0:06:28- Siwan explained that Prince - Brochwel, the Prince of Powys...
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- ..enjoyed hunting in Cwm Pennant.
0:06:31 > 0:06:36- She said that many of the creatures - had been killed...
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- ..and that the rest of the creatures - hid in fear.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- Don't worry, Siwan, - I'm here to look after you...
0:06:46 > 0:06:47- ..and all the other creatures.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51- But where are they?
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- Come out - it's safe.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58- Come out - it's safe.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- Come and meet Melangell.
0:07:08 > 0:07:12- # Peek-a-boo! Peek-a-boo! - Hello, hello
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- # We are the creatures of the valley
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- # Raise a paw, wave a wing
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- # A warm welcome to you
0:07:23 > 0:07:26- # It's safe to come out, - out of your hiding place
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- # To play with you
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- # We're scared of our enemy, - his name is Brochwel
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- # He goes hunting with his dog
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- # Don't worry, I'm here to help you
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- # I'll save you from Brochwel - and his dog
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- # Don't worry, I am your friend
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- # I'm here to care for you
0:07:50 > 0:07:51- Are you?
0:07:51 > 0:07:52- Are you?- - Yes.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- # Peek-a-boo! Peek-a-boo! - Hello, hello
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- # We are the creatures of the valley
0:08:00 > 0:08:04- # Raise a paw, wave a wing
0:08:04 > 0:08:07- # A warm welcome to you, oh, yeah
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- # A warm welcome to you, oh, yeah
0:08:11 > 0:08:17- # A warm welcome to you #
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- Welcome! Welcome!
0:08:24 > 0:08:26- Melangell was so happy.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- The creatures of Cwm Pennant - were glad to see Melangell.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- They felt safe with her.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- That's how life continued - for many months.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42- One day, feeling adventurous...
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- ..Siwan the hare went for a walk, - venturing further than usual.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- Oh, where am I?
0:08:51 > 0:08:53- I feel like an adventure.
0:08:56 > 0:09:00- Suddenly, she heard a sound - that frightened her.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- The sound of a hunting horn - and horse hooves.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08- It was Prince Brochwel, - the Prince of Powys.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- He was joined by his two servants - and his dogs.
0:09:15 > 0:09:16- Siwan froze in fear.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- Oh, goodness me.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21- Stop!
0:09:21 > 0:09:22- A-ha!
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- After a full day - of hunting and searching...
0:09:26 > 0:09:32- ..I, Prince Brochwel, - have seen something - a hare.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- Over there by the trees! After it.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- Hello, little hare.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- You're so cute.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- You have cute ears.
0:09:45 > 0:09:46- Eh?
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- Eh?- - What on earth? Bad servants!
0:09:50 > 0:09:51- After it.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53- Catch it.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57- Oh, goodness me.
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- Siwan the hare ran off.
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- The dogs chased her and chased her.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- Catch the hare.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09- Catch the hare.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- Come here, little hare.
0:10:19 > 0:10:24- I must reach Melangell. - She will help me.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- Siwan rushed into the forest.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- What on earth...?
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- There, kneeling in prayer, - was Melangell.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- The hare raced towards her.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- What's wrong? Siwan, are you OK?
0:10:40 > 0:10:41- Brochwel.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- He's out hunting. Help me.
0:10:45 > 0:10:50- A-ha. Thought you were safe, - did you, hare?
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- Hiding under this cloak.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- Dogs, after the hare.
0:10:56 > 0:11:01- Come here, little dogs, - everything's OK. Hush.
0:11:03 > 0:11:08- The dogs lay down next to Melangell.
0:11:09 > 0:11:11- What? Stand!
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- Well, do something.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- Hello!
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- Hello, Mami!
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- Hello and welcome to our valley.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- What? Your valley?
0:11:29 > 0:11:36- I, Brochwel, Prince of Powys, - own this valley and all the land.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- What are you doing here?
0:11:40 > 0:11:48- I'm Melangell. I'm here to worship - God and care for all the creatures.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- Melangell told Brochwel her story.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- Everyone listened.
0:11:56 > 0:12:01- Even Brochwel was surprised. - He started to smile.
0:12:02 > 0:12:07- Melangell, since you're such - a special and brave person...
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- ..I grant you Cwm Pennant as a gift.
0:12:12 > 0:12:20- From now on, every creature can - live here safely and without fear.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- Thank you.
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- Brochwel thanked her - before leaving Cwm Pennant forever.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- From that day, Melangell - and her creatures lived happily...
0:12:35 > 0:12:37- ..in the peace and tranquillity - of the valley.
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- Here, in Cwm Pennant, - you can find St Melangell's church.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- An abbey was built here - many years ago.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- It's a very pretty church.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- # Thank you Lord in the highest
0:12:56 > 0:12:57- # For the valley... #
0:12:58 > 0:13:04- People from near and far - visit the church to this day.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- To remember Melangell, renowned - and revered, from this area.
0:13:10 > 0:13:15- # I will care for the creatures
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- # Thank you Lord in the highest
0:13:18 > 0:13:20- # For the valley
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- # Wondrous and beautiful
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- # Thank you Lord in the highest
0:13:27 > 0:13:29- # For the valley #
0:13:30 > 0:13:32- Peek-a-boo!
0:13:33 > 0:13:33- .