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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- You might think we were in the - South Wales Valleys but we're not.
0:00:04 > 0:00:09- We're in Wrexham. Are your famous - legs ready to roam the town, Iolo?
0:00:09 > 0:00:12- My legs are ready - - just keep your hair under control!
0:00:13 > 0:00:14- It's windy!
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0:00:39 > 0:00:42- We're in Wrexham, - north Wales's largest town.
0:00:43 > 0:00:48- It was once famous for - ironworks, brickworks and breweries.
0:00:48 > 0:00:53- It stretches from Wales's glorious - mountains to the Dee valley.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55- It borders Cheshire.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01- Nowadays, - Wrexham attracts many people...
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- ..to shop here or perform here - or to have a good time.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- Iolo and I can't wait - to find out more about Wrexham.
0:01:13 > 0:01:17- I've noticed in Wrexham - that you don't walk down a "stryd".
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- You walk down a "stryt".
0:01:20 > 0:01:23- Stryt Fawr, Stryt Efrog, - Stryt Caer and Stryt Siarl.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- Cothi's going to strut - down the stryt.
0:01:37 > 0:01:42- One of the first places I'm visiting - is Wrexham's new shopping centre.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46- Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre - was opened last year.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- It's one of the town's - largest attractions.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- It attracts all kinds of characters.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- Hello, how are you, Alex?
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- Very well, thanks.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01- It's the premiere - of the new Star Trek film today.
0:02:01 > 0:02:09- You're fluent in the Klingon - language - the Star Trek language.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- Would you like some popcorn? - It's very similar to Welsh.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20- There are sounds that are - very similar - sounds like "ch"
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- The sound "ll" - is in the word Klingon...
0:02:24 > 0:02:29- ..the Klingon pronunciation of it.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- We use "ll" regularly in Welsh.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- Give me an example - of a Klingon sentence.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38- OK.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40- HE SPEAKS KLINGON
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- What did you say?
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- I understood Wrexham!
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- Wrexham is a great place - to live and work...
0:02:55 > 0:02:57- ..and a great club to play for.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- I agree wholeheartedly.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02- Is it a romantic language?
0:03:03 > 0:03:08- It's almost a language you spit out. - It's rough in terms of sound.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13- I have a further example now - - I've written a poem in Klingon.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- It's love poetry.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- It starts...
0:03:19 > 0:03:21- HE SPEAKS KLINGON
0:03:26 > 0:03:28- I'm yours!
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- What did you say to me?
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- You are the fire in my heart.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- When we're together, - I can see no-one else.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- Oh, Alex. It's an honour to be here.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- Let's go and watch the film.
0:03:45 > 0:03:46- HE SPEAKS KLINGON
0:03:46 > 0:03:49- Am I coming to see the film - with you?
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- Thank you.
0:03:51 > 0:03:53- You're welcome.
0:03:53 > 0:03:58- Come on then. Klingon it is. - Bring your popcorn and your drink.
0:03:58 > 0:03:59- I paid enough for it!
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- Right, right, off we go.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08- Hands on.
0:04:22 > 0:04:26- In Ruabon, a little town - to the south of Wrexham...
0:04:26 > 0:04:31- ..I'm on my way to meet a group - of people I wouldn't want to cross.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- OK. OK.
0:04:44 > 0:04:45- One.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48- Two.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- Right. One.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- Very nice.
0:04:55 > 0:04:57- Pol, they look good.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- They're coming along nicely.
0:05:01 > 0:05:07- It's nice to see so many youngsters - here. They start at an early age.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- Youngsters love doing kung fu.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18- What's the purpose of kung fu?
0:05:18 > 0:05:22- Self-defence is the main purpose.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- That's very important.
0:05:25 > 0:05:31- When you use your body and mind - at the same time...
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- ..you learn how to increase - your confidence...
0:05:34 > 0:05:38- ..and how to focus.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- Where did you train - - in Wales or China?
0:05:43 > 0:05:48- I originally trained - with my father in Wales.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- Then I visited China...
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- ..and stayed in Shaolin Temple - in Henan Province.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- I received more training there.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- That must have been a special - experience and a difficult one.
0:06:05 > 0:06:06- Very difficult.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10- People think if they can do kung fu, - they can fight...
0:06:11 > 0:06:15- ..but kung fu teaches people - how to defend themselves, not fight.
0:06:15 > 0:06:21- It's entirely different. - It teaches us how to be more humble.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- I must say, - I wouldn't want a fight...
0:06:27 > 0:06:32- ..certainly not against you and not - against the youngsters either.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- They're very swift with their kicks.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49- Well, I had to join in the fun.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- That wasn't hard enough. Come on.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- I shouldn't have opened my mouth! - This is no fun at all.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- I've travelled to the nearby village - of Coedpoeth...
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- ..to be entertained - by two local musicians.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- What better way - of spending an afternoon!
0:07:27 > 0:07:31- Hello, both of you. - How are you? Hello, Stephen.
0:07:32 > 0:07:37- Hey, now then. - You're getting ready for a gig.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- You've been singing together - for years.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- Since primary school.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- I was 10 when I started singing - with a country and western band.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48- How about you, Stephen?
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- I was performing with Dad's - rock and roll band when I was 12.
0:07:53 > 0:07:54- Did you become a couple in school?
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- Did you become a couple in school?- - Yes, we met at Ysgol Morgan Llwyd.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- We started singing together - and became an item!
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- Are you married now?
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- We're married - and we have a daughter.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- Little Megan sings too.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- Yes, she does. It's in the blood.
0:08:11 > 0:08:15- What kind of music do you perform?
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- A little bit of everything. - Rock, pop, country.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- Local people enjoy your singing.
0:08:22 > 0:08:27- They're here today to watch us, - so yes, I hope they like us.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- Are you tuning up now? - Are you getting your voice ready?
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- When I sing classical music, - I have to tune up. Do you?
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- Not really. - I don't sing classical music.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- I practise a bit - before a performance.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- I talk all the time - so my voice is always in tune.
0:08:45 > 0:08:49- Your professional name is Calon. - I'll introduce you.
0:08:49 > 0:08:50- No problem.
0:08:50 > 0:08:51- No problem.- - It's great to be here.
0:08:52 > 0:08:57- Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands - together to welcome Calon.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- # Some say love
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- # It is a river
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- # That drowns
0:09:14 > 0:09:18- # The tender reed
0:09:18 > 0:09:20- # Some say love
0:09:20 > 0:09:23- # It is a razor
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- # That leaves
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- # Your soul to bleed
0:09:29 > 0:09:32- # Some say love
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- # It is a hunger
0:09:36 > 0:09:37- # An endless
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- # Aching need
0:09:42 > 0:09:43- # I say love
0:09:43 > 0:09:47- # It is a flower
0:09:47 > 0:09:50- # And you
0:09:50 > 0:09:54- # It's only seed
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- # It's the heart - afraid of breaking... #
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- Though - the singing was melodious...
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- ..it's nice to get back into the - open air and walk along the canal.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- Yes indeed. Where the pace - of life is a lot slower.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18- Aubrey? How are you?
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- Very well, thanks.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- How are you, Aubrey? I'll jump on.
0:10:24 > 0:10:25- Where am I supposed to go?
0:10:25 > 0:10:27- Where am I supposed to go?- - On the back.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29- To steer the boat?
0:10:30 > 0:10:32- It's a tight squeeze!
0:11:03 > 0:11:08- You're a boat's captain in one of - the world's most picturesque places.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- It's wonderful, wonderful.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- Thomas Telford built this bridge.
0:11:16 > 0:11:21- Yes, between 1795 and 1805.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23- Construction took ten years.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27- It's over 100 feet - above the river level.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30- Over 100 feet high - and 1,000 feet long.
0:11:31 > 0:11:36- During the 10-year construction - of the bridge, 200 men worked here.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38- Only one man was killed.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- There's a huge drop this side!
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- You're starting to change colour, - Iolo.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48- You're more nervous now - than you were.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- I think I'll have a go - at steering it now.
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- No! Don't let Shan near it.
0:11:54 > 0:11:55- We can only go straight on.
0:11:56 > 0:12:02- This is a change of direction - for you. Oh, we're speeding up now!
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- You used to work - as an ambulance driver.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08- Life has slowed down for you now.
0:12:08 > 0:12:14- I travel around the county - at a slower pace - 3mph. It's great.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16- You're enjoying life.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- You're enjoying life.- - It's a great way to live.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19- Wonderful.
0:12:19 > 0:12:20- Wonderful.- - Come closer then.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- I'm more worried about - your steering than the height.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29- You've just hit the sides. - There's a crack on this side!
0:12:29 > 0:12:32- I filled it with Polyfilla - this morning.
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0:13:03 > 0:13:05- Hello.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- Hello.- - Hello, how are you?
0:13:07 > 0:13:11- Back in the town centre, we're - off to learn more about Wrexham.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- First, we hear about one - of north Wales's Seven Wonders...
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- ..the tower of St Giles Church.
0:13:19 > 0:13:21- ORGAN MUSIC
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- Where have you dragged us now?
0:13:30 > 0:13:34- We're in the bell-ringing room, - where they ring the bells.
0:13:34 > 0:13:39- Am I right in saying - that this set of bells is unique?
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- They are unique.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44- They were made in Gloucester - by Abraham Rudhall.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49- They were transported along - the Severn as far as Shrewsbury...
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- ..and then on to the church.
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- It's the only church in north Wales - which has ten bells.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- There's one large bell, - weighing over a ton.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- I'm not sure how easy it is to ring.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- It does weigh over a ton, yes.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09- I'll take this one. - I'll pick you up!
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- Oooh!
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- You need to be stronger than that!
0:14:27 > 0:14:31- This is a wonderful market. Wrexham - has always been a market town.
0:14:31 > 0:14:35- Yes, it's been a famous market town - for many years...
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- ..famous not only in Wales - but all over Britain too.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43- Large fairs and markets - were held here in March.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- There were three markets here...
0:14:47 > 0:14:53- ..a vegetable market, a butter - market and a butchers' market.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- People came from Manchester, - Birmingham and Yorkshire...
0:14:58 > 0:14:59- ..and settled here.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02- It was a very famous market.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- I've seen another bell there, Phil, - in the corner.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- Tell us about that bell.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11- It's called the wrap-up bell.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- Every Saturday...
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- ..the bell was rung at 4.30pm.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23- There was no way to keep the meat - fresh over the weekend.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- When the wrap-up bell was rung...
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- ..slabs were brought out...
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- ..and the remaining meat was cut, - wrapped up in brown paper...
0:15:34 > 0:15:36- ..and laid out on the slabs.
0:15:36 > 0:15:41- People came up to the counter with - two shillings or half a crown...
0:15:41 > 0:15:43- ..to buy wraps.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- No food was left in the market - on that day.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- There was one problem with that.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- There was one problem with that.- - We're looking at our watches.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53- The only problem was, - it was like a lucky dip.
0:15:54 > 0:15:56- No-one knew what was in the wraps.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- It could be beef or bones!
0:16:00 > 0:16:03- It was a lucky dip - but everything was sold off.
0:16:03 > 0:16:05- It's not 4.30pm yet.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- But as we say in the media, - "It's a wrap!"
0:16:08 > 0:16:09- Can I ring it?
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- Can I ring it?- - Of course.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16- It's 4.30pm - time to go home.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- It's 4.30pm - time to go home.- - Tea and cakes would be nice now.
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- We'll go and buy a cake.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- In the middle of Wrexham, there's - a quiet place to relax - the park.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- A quiet yet creative place.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- Hiya, Roe. What are you doing here?
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- What I'm trying to do - is take a photo of that tree.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- I love the flowers on the tree.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- I want to use the trees - for a painting at home.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- What inspires you? Nature - such as this or grand landscapes?
0:17:06 > 0:17:12- Scenes of nature and landscapes - with snow-capped mountains.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- Animals - wild animals...
0:17:15 > 0:17:17- ..and pets.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21- I'm not really interested - in painting people.
0:17:21 > 0:17:26- I prefer to put images on canvas - that inspire me.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- Nature is very important to me.
0:17:29 > 0:17:34- You're struggling to find - inspiration right now.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37- Why is that?
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- It's hard to say, to be honest.
0:17:42 > 0:17:47- It might have something to do - with learning Welsh.
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- There's no room - for both in your head.
0:17:50 > 0:17:56- It's hard to do justice - with more than one thing at a time.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- You have to focus on one activity.
0:17:59 > 0:18:01- Here's an offer for you.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- You're looking - for some fantastic inspiration.
0:18:05 > 0:18:10- There are many inspiring locations - in Wrexham for an artist.
0:18:10 > 0:18:15- If I stripped off for you - - would that help?
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- Can I take a photo of that?
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- No, sorry, no!
0:18:40 > 0:18:45- One of the most well-known locations - in Wrexham is the Racecourse.
0:18:45 > 0:18:50- This football arena has witnessed - many highs and lows in recent years.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- The Racecourse - is a historic stadium.
0:18:57 > 0:19:02- Yes, the Racecourse - is a great place.
0:19:02 > 0:19:08- This is the oldest international - stadium in the world.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- It's in - the Guinness Book of Records.
0:19:11 > 0:19:15- You've been a Wrexham supporter - since you were a young boy.
0:19:15 > 0:19:20- My father used to bring me here - when I was a boy.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- Wrexham had a great side - in the 1970s.
0:19:24 > 0:19:29- What about the future? Wrexham - are in the Blue Square Premier now.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- Unfortunately, - we're in the Blue Square Premier...
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- ..but a lot of people - still love this club.
0:19:37 > 0:19:41- There's a passion for football - in north Wales.
0:19:41 > 0:19:46- Wrexham has a huge catchment area. - There are high hopes for the club.
0:19:46 > 0:19:50- If only they could return - to league football...
0:19:50 > 0:19:56- ..Wrexham could become as big - a club as Swansea and Cardiff.
0:19:56 > 0:19:58- That's my hope for the future.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03- I admire you for supporting them, - even in the darker days.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- It's great to see - your children involved too.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- I've never played on this pitch. - D'you fancy a kick about?
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Come on then. Pass me the ball.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22- I used to play in goal.
0:20:29 > 0:20:35- Like every other large town, - Wrexham doesn't sleep at night.
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- Hello, how are you?
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- Nice to meet you, Sue.
0:20:44 > 0:20:49- You're busy getting ready - for a Friday night in Wrexham.
0:20:49 > 0:20:55- What can we expect to see - at 10.45pm tonight?
0:20:55 > 0:20:57- Well...
0:20:57 > 0:21:02- We'll be giving these out to people.
0:21:02 > 0:21:03- Flip-flops.
0:21:04 > 0:21:10- There will be girls and women out - and about wearing unsuitable shoes.
0:21:10 > 0:21:12- The killer heels.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- The high heels all the women wear.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18- We'll find at least - one person throwing up.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- Wearing gloves is very important.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26- On a more serious note...
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- ..you call yourselves - Bugeiliaid Y Stryd.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- Street pastors is the English term.
0:21:36 > 0:21:40- The street pastors idea - started in London five years ago.
0:21:42 > 0:21:46- Wrexham was the first Welsh town - to have street pastors.
0:21:46 > 0:21:47- Really?
0:21:47 > 0:21:48- Really?- - Yes.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- How effective is your work - as street pastors?
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- People on the streets - are very happy to see us.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- They like seeing you - around the place.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05- Sometimes we find people - on their own...
0:22:05 > 0:22:09- ..girls who have lost - their friends...
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- ..and they know they're safe - when we're around.
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- Can I help you out in any way?
0:22:16 > 0:22:18- A pair of flip-flops!
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- Off we go. Head for the streets.
0:22:23 > 0:22:24- The "stryt"!
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- These girls didn't need flip-flops.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40- They were happy in their heels - on their way to a nightclub.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43- I'm going to Liquid.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45- I'll see you there later.
0:22:47 > 0:22:52- With the night shift just starting - for the street pastors...
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- ..it's last orders - for Iolo and me in Wrexham.
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