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0:00:00 > 0:00:02- Welcome to Bro.
0:00:02 > 0:00:06- This week, we're visiting - a village in Meirionnydd...
0:00:06 > 0:00:10- ..which was once home to one - of Wales's most famous poets.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14- We're in Trawsfynydd, home of the - Bard of the Black Chair, Hedd Wyn.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19- We're off to meet a few of the - characters that live here today.
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0:00:41 > 0:00:46- Trawsfynydd, or Llanednowain as it - was known in pre-Roman times...
0:00:47 > 0:00:51- ..is located in the beauty - of the old county of Meirionnydd...
0:00:52 > 0:00:54- ..which is now known - as southern Gwynedd.
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- This pleasant village is - a stronghold of the Welsh language.
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- Around 86% of the population - speak Welsh fluently.
0:01:05 > 0:01:11- Trawsfynydd's wonderful landscape - has inspired many poets and authors.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- One of the most famous - is Hedd Wyn...
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- ..who was born in the village - before moving to Yr Ysgwrn.
0:01:19 > 0:01:24- The landscape and its history - continues to inspire local people.
0:01:24 > 0:01:29- One author and musician who loves - living here is Dewi Prysor.
0:01:29 > 0:01:34- It's a wonderful area - which must be steeped in history.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- Yes, every inch of it. - Every breath carries the history.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- The Bwlch y Llu gold mine - is behind us.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- It used to be known as Moel Croesau.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- It's not a working mine but - surveying is still permitted there.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- Gold from the mine - was used to make a ring...
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- ..for Prince Edward's bride, Sophie.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- The gold came from here, did it?
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- The gold came from here, did it?- - Yes, from this gold mine.
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- I was raised just over there. - It's Cwm Prysor gold.
0:02:07 > 0:02:08- Why don't they give it to me?
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- Why don't they give it to me?- - It's your gold!
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- Dewi, there's an old ruin here. - Tell us more about it.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- This is Dolau.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- Its real name is Dolddinas - but we've always called it Dolau.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30- It's been a ruin for over 50 years.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- There's an old tale about it.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- A maid lived here many years ago.
0:02:35 > 0:02:40- She worked in Bryn Celynnog - where my grandfather used to live.
0:02:42 > 0:02:46- She was walking home one day - during a snowstorm.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- She walked across Raethlyn lake - and fell through the ice.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- Her lover wrote a song - in memory of her...
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- ..and the lake was named Hiraethlyn.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- It's a legend.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02- You old romantic!
0:03:02 > 0:03:04- You old romantic!- - It is a nice story, though.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- Are there any Roman ruins - around here?
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- Tomen y Mur is over there.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13- This is an old Roman road.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- It goes from Tomen y Mur - to Dolbelydr.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- It's one of four Roman roads - in Tomen y Mur.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24- At one time, they thought - it passed Raethlyn lake...
0:03:24 > 0:03:29- ..east of the lake - and on to Prysor Castle...
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- ..and over the top to Caer Gai.
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- In 1996, they found - that it went over this way...
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- ..passing the house at Dolau...
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- ..and over to Fadfilltir - to the west of Raethlyn lake.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- You said this place - was full of history.
0:03:47 > 0:03:52- It's wonderful coming here alone - and listening to the silence.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- You feel history breathing - around you and talking to you.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- Let's go in search of more history.
0:04:00 > 0:04:02- Lead the way.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- We're on the Roman road now.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- How many legions walked - along this road, I wonder.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- It was nice getting - to know the area...
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- ..with someone who's so passionate - about local history.
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- The next stop on our journey - was Prysor Castle...
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- ..another place - which is close to Dewi's heart.
0:04:27 > 0:04:33- I must admit, I've driven - along this road hundreds of times...
0:04:33 > 0:04:37- ..but I didn't know - this castle existed here.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40- It's a significant site - from the Middle Ages.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- It was thought that Owain Gwynedd - built it first.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- In 1988, a geological survey - was carried out...
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- ..by a man named - Martin de Levandowicz.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- He found, on this site - around us and over there...
0:04:58 > 0:05:03- ..the remains of a large hall, - a court and a blacksmith.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- They were exactly the same style, - size and type of buildings...
0:05:08 > 0:05:09- ..as those in Llys Rhosyr...
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- ..the court of Llywelyn The Great - in Aberffraw and Abergwyngregyn.
0:05:14 > 0:05:19- He showed that this was a court - of one of the Princes of Gwynedd.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- It's highly likely...
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- ..that it was built - by Llywelyn the Great...
0:05:26 > 0:05:29- ..or more recently - by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33- They could find a lot more if they - started digging under the surface.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38- They could unlock all-important - secrets and information...
0:05:39 > 0:05:43- ..about the history of the Princes - of Gwynedd and Wales itself.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47- If they could only get the funding - to do it...
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- ..instead of throwing money - at Norman castles.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- It's something that's very close - to your heart - Prysor.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- Prysor Castle - - it was named after me!
0:05:59 > 0:06:01- A real eye-opener.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03- Thank you very much, Dewi.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- Relics of the slate industry - are evident all over this area.
0:06:15 > 0:06:20- Dewi Williams and his brother Gwyn - run Llechi Ithfaen...
0:06:20 > 0:06:25- ..a company that makes furniture - for the house and garden.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29- They export their goods - around the world.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- They sold one table to someone - in the Bahamas recently.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36- You run this quarry - with your brother, don't you?
0:06:36 > 0:06:39- We bought this quarry in 1997.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- That's when the business started.
0:06:45 > 0:06:50- We work - with slate and granite here.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54- We make cornerstones - and various items.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58- What's the biggest market for you?
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- The market for granite cornerstones - and lintels...
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- ..has grown in the past two years.
0:07:05 > 0:07:10- There's also a strong market - for Cwt y Bugail slate.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- It's another quarry which you manage.
0:07:14 > 0:07:19- Yes, the quarry was closed - about two years ago.
0:07:19 > 0:07:24- We started a business there as well - to keep it open.
0:07:24 > 0:07:28- We felt it was important - to the area to keep it open.
0:07:28 > 0:07:32- The area has strong links - with the quarrying industry.
0:07:32 > 0:07:34- It must be in your blood.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36- It's quite strange, really.
0:07:36 > 0:07:41- My paternal grandfather worked - in a quarry in Blaenau Ffestiniog.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- My maternal grandfather - was a farmer.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- It just so happens - that I split my time...
0:07:48 > 0:07:51- ..working as a farmer - and a quarryman.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- Is there anything I can do - to help you out?
0:07:55 > 0:07:58- You can have a go - oiling this table.
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- I've heard you're an expert - at oiling things!
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- OK.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- You can make it look - clean and shiny.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10- It's only linseed oil.
0:08:11 > 0:08:13- Just wipe it over?
0:08:13 > 0:08:15- Wipe it over and rub it in.
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- This will be shining - in no time at all.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- Leave it with me. - It'll be done by the morning.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- Come back tomorrow - and tell me what you think.
0:08:26 > 0:08:27- OK. Bye, Iolo.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30- Bye now.
0:08:30 > 0:08:31- There we are.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34- My wife would be happy - to see me doing this.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38- She'd still point out - the bits I've missed though!
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- Yes, well, I might look silly - in these clothes...
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- ..but I'm meeting creatures - with a sting in their tail - bees.
0:08:58 > 0:09:03- They can be quite dangerous - so every precaution must be taken.
0:09:05 > 0:09:11- One woman who doesn't fear them is - Carys Wyn Edwards or Carys Tractors.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13- How are you, Carys?
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- OK, thanks. - Come and join me behind the beehive.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- Is it safe here?
0:09:19 > 0:09:22- You can use the bellows - to control the bees.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- The smoke?
0:09:25 > 0:09:27- Aim it at the bees.
0:09:27 > 0:09:28- What does this do?
0:09:28 > 0:09:30- What does this do?- - It calms them down.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- It medicates them.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- I'm checking to see - how much honey they've produced.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39- It's a relatively poor season - this year.
0:09:40 > 0:09:45- The bees are in good condition. - They look happy.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- When did you become interested - in bees and honey?
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- The interest was passed down to me - by my uncle.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- Uncle Bob is 92 years old now.
0:09:56 > 0:10:00- He taught me how to look after bees.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04- Dear me. You look very confident - in your handling of them.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- You must be.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- If someone is nervous around them...
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- ..they can sense it right away.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- They can detect it.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- They'll be fine. - I'll close the beehive now.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22- I feel relaxed because you're here.
0:10:22 > 0:10:27- I need to replace the rock in case - a sheep knocks into the beehive.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- Years ago, my father had a horse...
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- ..which walked up to a beehive, - raised it hind legs...
0:10:35 > 0:10:37- ..and galloped away.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- We'll leave the beehive - as it is for today.
0:10:40 > 0:10:45- You can show the way. I'm smoking - everything in front of me!
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- I had to sample the produce - made by Carys's bees...
0:10:52 > 0:10:54- ..but not the honey.
0:10:55 > 0:10:56- Here we are, Carys, cheers.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- Ganllwyd honey mead.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- Cheers.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- Mmm. Tasty.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- In Maentwrog, is located a splendid - mansion - Plas Tan y Bwlch.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24- It was built by the Oakley family - in the 17th century.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- Every time I visit Tan y Bwlch...
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- ..it's always busy.
0:11:30 > 0:11:31- What happens here?
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- What happens here?- - It is a busy place.
0:11:34 > 0:11:39- We run many courses here, - many meetings are held here.
0:11:39 > 0:11:43- Local societies, such as Merched - y Wawr and chapel societies...
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- ..enjoy meeting here, - especially in May and June.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- They wander around the gardens - and have a buffet.
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- The food here is very nice.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55- It's a great night out.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- I've seen many people here today. - What's going on?
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- Three courses are being held here - right now...
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- ..one course on fishing - and two professional courses.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- One is for monitoring - and maintaining the countryside...
0:12:12 > 0:12:14- ..and the other is a course on bats.
0:12:14 > 0:12:19- That's being attended by people - who work in planning departments.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- When changes are made - to the use of buildings...
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- ..or architectural changes are made, - the legal side is important.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- The law safeguards - the welfare of bats.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- The more they know about that, - the better.
0:12:37 > 0:12:43- As part of the course, - specialist sound equipment is used...
0:12:43 > 0:12:47- ..to help the students - locate the bats.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- Many pipistrelle bats were found - in the roof spaces that night.
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0:13:01 > 0:13:04- This week, - Iolo and I are in Trawsfynydd.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- Its famous lake is on - the outskirts of the village.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- It was created - between 1924 and 1928...
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- ..to provide water - for Maentwrog's hydro power station.
0:13:17 > 0:13:22- It's Wales's third largest lake. - Coed y Rhygen farm is nearby.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- Here, Eleri Wyn Jones - and her family live.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- She is well known locally - for her stables.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- Hello there. Can I come in?
0:13:31 > 0:13:33- Hello there. Can I come in?- - Come in.
0:13:33 > 0:13:34- You look busy.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- You look busy.- - Just tacking up ready for a ride.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- I can't wait today - because I'm surrounded by horses.
0:13:41 > 0:13:46- Your family has been breeding - the successful Islyn Stud for years.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- Almost 20 years, yes.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- I was looking for a horse to ride - when I was younger...
0:13:54 > 0:13:55- HORSE NEIGHS
0:13:55 > 0:13:56- Hello there!
0:13:57 > 0:13:59- ..and that's how it all started.
0:13:59 > 0:14:04- We bought seven or eight horses - from Coed Coch Stud.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- Welsh ponies.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09- Welsh ponies, yes.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13- There are two mares here - for riding too.
0:14:13 > 0:14:14- What's this one called?
0:14:14 > 0:14:16- What's this one called?- - Nant yr Ast Destiny.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- She's lovely. She's a strong mare.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- Yes, she is. - It's nice having mares this size.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26- I'm quite tall.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- I'm so excited. - Can I take one out for a ride today?
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- No problems at all. - You can ride this one.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37- I can't wait.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39- DESTINY BREAKS WIND
0:14:39 > 0:14:40- Destiny!
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- That wasn't me.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49- A touch of wind.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- Better out than in.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- The views are breathtaking.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- It is nice here.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- It must be great living on a farm - right on the banks of the lake.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- It is. We're so fortunate.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- I've never been anywhere - I'd like to live more than here.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- The horses love grazing - near the lake.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- It's their natural habitat.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- Eleri, did this area inspire you - to stay here...
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- ..and forge a career as a vet?
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- Yes, I'd say so. - I was born and raised here.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- I know all the farmers around here.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- It was a natural step - to return here to live.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- I don't think I could find - a nicer place, as you can see.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- I'm sure the farmers must be glad - when you visit them.
0:16:00 > 0:16:03- They've known me - since I was a young girl.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07- It's nice for them - to have a Welsh-speaking vet.
0:16:08 > 0:16:09- You're content on your home ground.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- You're content on your home ground.- - Yes, I'm a home bird at heart.
0:16:26 > 0:16:30- One of Trawsfynydd's most - renowned buildings...
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- ..is the nuclear power station.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- Today, for the first time ever, - I'm going inside.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- Believe it or not, - I need my passport.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- Safety is just as important - as it's ever been.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- Construction of the power station - began 50 years ago.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- It's the UK's - only inland power station.
0:16:52 > 0:16:57- Energy production ended in 1991 and - the site is now being decommissioned.
0:16:58 > 0:17:04- Despite this, the power station - still employs many local people.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- I met Richard Foxhall, - one of the station's staff.
0:17:09 > 0:17:15- The power station must have provided - a boost to the local economy...
0:17:15 > 0:17:21- ..in terms of constructing, managing - and decommissioning the site.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24- Thousands of people - have worked here over the years.
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- This year, we celebrate - the station's 50th anniversary.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- Construction began - on July 1st, 1959.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- In building the power station, - 2,000 people were employed.
0:17:35 > 0:17:39- Since it became operational - in 1963...
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- ..the station - has employed 650 staff.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- A large proportion live locally.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- We still employ over 600 people - on site.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51- There are 215 staff - and the rest are contractors.
0:17:51 > 0:17:54- A large proportion - still live locally.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56- Can I have a look around?
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- We'll go and see - some of the waste being recovered.
0:18:03 > 0:18:08- On my guided tour of the station...
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- ..I met Dafydd, a local man - whose work entails...
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- ..of buried radioactive waste.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- One building stands out - on the site...
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- ..the new storage area which is - the same size as a football pitch.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- The medium level radioactive waste - will be stored here.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31- This is the final part - of the whole process.
0:18:32 > 0:18:37- The waste we've retrieved - is packaged safely and brought here.
0:18:37 > 0:18:41- This is the first storage facility - of its kind in Britain.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- Plenty of work, lads? - You'll be here a while yet.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47- We're all local lads.
0:18:47 > 0:18:48- We'll be here for another 15 years.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50- We'll be here for another 15 years.- - If we're lucky, if we're lucky.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- It's nice to hear so much Welsh - being spoken here.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- Almost everyone speaks Welsh.
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- I'll let you get on with it. - Sorry for disturbing you.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- At the end of my tour - of the station...
0:19:05 > 0:19:09- ..I had to wash my hands - and disinfect...
0:19:09 > 0:19:14- ..to ensure that no radioactive - material had entered my body.
0:19:14 > 0:19:15- Thank you. It's been great.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- Thank you. It's been great.- - Fantastic. Step in.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- That American woman - says if it's safe to leave.
0:19:21 > 0:19:22- Thank you, take care.
0:19:22 > 0:19:23- Thank you, take care.- - Clean.
0:19:23 > 0:19:24- I'm clean!
0:19:24 > 0:19:25- Ready.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- One rural event - which brings people together...
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- ..is the local show.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- Today is a big day in Trawsfynydd - - it's show day.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49- The show is the highlight - of the year for the village.
0:19:49 > 0:19:55- Locals are here to enjoy - the competitions and exhibitions.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- One rather unusual exhibition - caught my eye.
0:19:59 > 0:20:04- Gwyn, this is a skill - I've never seen before.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06- Shearing with clippers.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10- Well, very few of us - can do it these days.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- Only a small number of us - attend these rural shows.
0:20:15 > 0:20:17- Where did you learn this skill?
0:20:17 > 0:20:18- At home.
0:20:19 > 0:20:20- My father taught me.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- I'm not in the same league - and could never fill his shoes.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- It's such a shame - that it's a dying skill.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- The sheep you're shearing - is calm and stands still.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- The odd one or two - will kick out sometimes...
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- ..but on the whole, - they're very good.
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- It's time I had a trim.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- We'll sort you out later.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47- I'll carry on to do a bit more...
0:20:47 > 0:20:50- ..then you can take my place!
0:20:50 > 0:20:51- Say no more!
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- The show provides a stage - for the younger generation too.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03- The dog competitions - are very popular amongst children.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- There were dogs of all breeds - competing this year.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- Who's this? What's your name?
0:21:10 > 0:21:12- Who's this? What's your name?- - Dafydd Llyr Ellis.
0:21:12 > 0:21:13- Who's this?
0:21:13 > 0:21:14- Who's this?- - Lulu.
0:21:15 > 0:21:16- Which breed is Lulu?
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- Which breed is Lulu?- - Border terrier cross Jack Russell.
0:21:19 > 0:21:20- She's so pretty.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- Which competition have you entered?
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- Which competition have you entered?- - Schoolchildren with terriers.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- When getting ready for the show, - is there a lot of work to do?
0:21:32 > 0:21:34- Clipping the hair, - bathing and brushing her.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- She's so relaxed - in front of the camera.
0:21:41 > 0:21:42- I could take her home!
0:21:48 > 0:21:50- As we enjoy the wonderful views...
0:21:51 > 0:21:56- ..we can see how stone walls have - become so important to the landscape.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- It's great to see youngsters - continuing the tradition...
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- ..by building and maintaining - the walls of the local farms.
0:22:06 > 0:22:11- This is an excellent wall. - As a gang, do you visit every farm?
0:22:11 > 0:22:13- Yes, most of our work is local.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- We're always within half an hour - of Trawsfynydd.
0:22:17 > 0:22:21- How much could you do - in a day - a gang of four or five?
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- Our target is five metres a day.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27- That's quite a lot.
0:22:27 > 0:22:31- Where did you learn - the skilled trade of stone walling?
0:22:31 > 0:22:32- On wild Saturday nights, maybe?
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- On wild Saturday nights, maybe?- - It's not that wild in Trawsfynydd!
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- I used to help Dad - when I was younger.
0:22:39 > 0:22:44- I worked for a local contractor - then set up my own business.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- Shan and I will have a go later.
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- We need tips. Is there a secret - to building a solid wall?
0:22:51 > 0:22:53- Make sure stones are laid flat.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56- It gives a firm foundation.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58- Wearing gloves, maybe!
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- Do you have a pair of gloves for us?
0:23:02 > 0:23:04- We'll find you a pair.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- Do you want a go, Shan?
0:23:06 > 0:23:08- We'll complete a metre for you.
0:23:08 > 0:23:11- We'll fix this wall for you.
0:23:11 > 0:23:13- Where are the others?
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- Don't worry, the cavalry's arrived.
0:23:22 > 0:23:25- We're going to complete this wall.
0:23:25 > 0:23:27- Do you have a pair of gloves?
0:23:29 > 0:23:31- Brilliant, thank you.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34- There's a good supply of stones.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- You stay this side, - I'll go over to the other side.
0:23:37 > 0:23:40- No slacking - - I'm keeping my eye on you.
0:23:40 > 0:23:42- What do you want me to do?
0:23:43 > 0:23:47- Which stone where? That one. Really?
0:23:49 > 0:23:52- What do you want me to do? - I'll come over to this side.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54- Look at this one!
0:23:54 > 0:23:56- That won't last five minutes.
0:23:56 > 0:23:58- That won't last five minutes.- - This one's solid.
0:23:58 > 0:24:02- This side will still be here - in a 100 years' time.
0:24:02 > 0:24:04- That side will crumble.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07- Listen, - we'll be here for years, Shan!
0:24:07 > 0:24:09- At least five.
0:24:10 > 0:24:11- Onwards and upwards!
0:24:11 > 0:24:13- Onwards and upwards!- - Until the end of the series.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16- We'll see you next week, - if you're lucky.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- Come on. Less talking, more working.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22- Ooh. My trousers have split!
0:24:22 > 0:24:23- That's no excuse!
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