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-You know, Iolo,

-we're very lucky in this series.

-We see the prettiest areas in Wales.

-This week, we're visiting...

-..one of the most attractive

-villages in Pembrokeshire.

-Shan, did you know it's also a city,

-the smallest city in Britain?

-Yes, folks, on Bro this week, Iolo

-and I are on tour in St David's!

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-# I'll go back to St David's

-# Under the shadow of Carn Llidi #

-The city of St David's is located on

-the far south-west coast of Wales.

-It's the smallest city in Britain.

-It has a population of around 1,800.

-It's located within the

-Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

-It's surrounded

-by spectacular coastal scenery.

-One of the main attractions in

-the area is St David's Cathedral...

-..built on the monastery

-of St David.

-Since the sixth century,

-pilgrims and worshippers...

-..have come here

-throughout the centuries.

-It's still a vibrant church.

-I've come here today

-to meet a group of people...

-..who perform a special role here.

-John, you're busy!

-Oh, there's something to do

-all the time, Iolo.

-Is this the tower?

-The Cathedral tower?

-Yes, and the bells

-have been here since 1930.

-1930?

-1930?

-

-We had eight bells then.

-In the year 2000, we acquired

-two new, lighter bells.

-I see.

-I see.

-

-We have ten bells now.

-The heaviest weighs

-over a ton and a quarter.

-You're one of the bell-ringers.

-Since when, John?

-I've been a bell-ringer since 1964.

-That's a fair old time.

-The Tower Captain,

-who's now deceased...

-..asked if I'd like to learn,

-as my father had been a bell-ringer.

-When the whole team is here,

-how many are you?

-We're about 15 in all,

-and we meet on Fridays to practise.

-We then ring the bells

-on Sundays at quarter to eleven...

-..and at half past five.

-We'll also ring the bells

-for weddings...

-..or for other services

-held in the Cathedral.

-What's the secret? It looks easy,

-but isn't it difficult?

-You must follow the bell in front...

-..and make sure

-you don't pull too hard.

-If you pull too hard,

-you make it difficult for yourself.

-Otherwise, it'll go smoothly.

-In a way,

-rhythm is all-important.

-It's all to do with rhythm, yes.

-You needn't be musically-minded,

-as long as you follow the bells.

-It all seems too complicated for me.

-You must have muscles, John,

-after doing this for so long!

-Probably, yes.

-Probably, yes.

-

-Fair play, John. Many thanks.

-PEALING OF BELLS

-I've left Iolo

-with the Cathedral bells.

-I've wandered over

-to the charity shop, Siop Y Bobol...

-..to find out more about it.

-I don't like that colour.

-Hello. Shop? Anyone in?

-We're hard at work, Shan.

-How are we?

-Nan and Iona, you're busy.

-We're putting these things up here.

-Do you want some nice curtains?

-Do you want some nice curtains?

-

-Perhaps, before the day's out!

-There's a lot to sort out here.

-We're lucky to have this manager.

-You have the honour of running

-this place, Siop Y Bobol, Nan.

-Yes, it's called Siop Y Bobol.

-You have everything here.

-We sell everything,

-but we're a bit cramped.

-We make space and fill it up.

-You have plenty of clothes.

-You have plenty of clothes.

-

-Yes, and shoes.

-We have sandals to sell too!

-We sell many books.

-I'm sure you meet a few characters.

-Oh, we have fun.

-We have plenty of fun here.

-We try to sell

-as many things as we can!

-I hadn't realized...

-..that all your proceeds

-go to different charities...

-..and that you support local groups.

-Yes, all the money

-goes back into the local area.

-We began by raising funds

-for the National Eisteddfod.

-We did that for three years,

-up until 2002.

-Since then, the proceeds

-have gone to local groups.

-There are 25 groups,

-from old people to youngsters.

-We've donated to the local park,

-so that the children can play there.

-We've bought new items

-of equipment for them.

-Yes, we've done that too.

-How much money

-have you raised? Do you know?

-It's usually somewhere

-between 12,000 and 15,000 a year.

-This year,

-we've raised almost 15,000.

-This Thursday,

-we'll meet to distribute the funds.

-That's a lot, fair play to you.

-You're only a small shop

-in the centre of St David's.

-It's a pity

-we don't have more space.

-Look out then!

-We'd have to work more shifts.

-We'd have to work more shifts.

-

-We would indeed.

-Now, I go through clothes

-during this series of Bro.

-Do you have something

-that might suit me?

-A little bit of sparkle.

-This one's nice.

-Look how it tails off.

-That would be nice for you.

-Yes, it's a very nice one.

-What do you think?

-Over the top here.

-That would be very nice.

-There, it's party time.

-There, it's party time.

-

-A perfect length!

-Bro is such a stylish show.

-There you are! You're now ready

-for Bro's end-of-series party.

-Right, how much is it?

-That one is 5.

-That one is 5.

-

-Just the job, it's cheap.

-Thank you, ladies.

-Well, Shan, since we've come to the

-Pembrokeshire Coast National Park...

-..I thought I'd take you hiking

-to see the wonderful sights.

-It's a good idea,

-but I have a surprise for you.

-I'm not walking, right?

-I prefer sightseeing on horseback.

-Come with me.

-Iolo, how are your legs?

-Fine, thanks, but I pity my horse

-after the breakfast I had today!

-Dafydd, you work

-at St David's Pony Trekking Centre.

-It's a nice job, I'd say,

-doing this every day!

-Oh, it is...

-..it's a beautiful place

-to work and live, I must say.

-What are the horses' names?

-What's the name of Iolo's horse?

-Iolo's riding Uther,

-and you're on Winston.

-I'm on Del Boy.

-They're great names.

-Aren't they Gypsy horses?

-They're Gypsy Vanner horses.

-Where next, Dafydd?

-Where next, Dafydd?

-

-Across the road and up the hill.

-We'll go down into the valley.

-After that, we'll go

-over towards the Cathedral.

-We're seeing a lot on horseback.

-We're seeing a lot on horseback.

-

-It's doing you good, Iolo.

-Shani, you're looking

-comfortable on horseback.

-How do I look from the rear?

-I'll let Dafydd answer that one!

-Iolo, who'd have thought we'd get so

-close to the Cathedral on horseback?

-Yes, right next to it.

-Don't go swimming.

-Don't go swimming.

-

-Put your wetsuit on, Iolo!

-Well, I still think

-I can make a horseman of you, Iolo.

-You know, it's been enough for me,

-Shani, a whole hour on horseback.

-I'll walk the rest of the way,

-or I'll be walking like John Wayne.

-I'll carry on ahead.

-I'll see you later.

-I'll see you later.

-

-See you, Shani. Good luck!

-While Shan continues

-her scenic route on horseback...

-..I meet Ieuan Jenkins,

-from the firm Voyages Of Discovery.

-I'll be trying out

-a different mode of transport.

-Yes, I'm off on a boat trip

-around Ramsey Island.

-What's your job normally?

-Do you bring people out every day?

-No, I work in the office.

-I book people onto the boats.

-I talk to the customers,

-and tell them what they may expect.

-I try to get payment for trips,

-to give our guys some work.

-It's great for you to be able

-to come out like this occasionally.

-It's important

-to get out every so often.

-It's a reminder of what's here,

-and what to tell people they'll see.

-Hey, you have a nice job.

-Hey, you have a nice job.

-

-Oh, well. I enjoy it.

-I see that those birds,

-the fulmars, are still nesting here.

-What else are we likely to see?

-Kittiwakes are nesting this year,

-but a bit later than usual.

-Do you think it's because

-it was a hard winter?

-Winter was a little later,

-by around three weeks.

-Guillemots and razorbills have left.

-There are two or three

-still on the island.

-The fulmars and shags are here.

-The fulmars and shags are here.

-

-There's plenty here.

-You can see birds here

-from March through to October.

-All year round, something goes on.

-September is the best month

-for seals.

-In spring, they're here

-as their skins moult.

-You can spot them lying

-on the beaches at that time.

-It's an exceptional place

-for wildlife, and for people.

-Oh, yes,

-people come here from everywhere.

-They come here

-from all over the world.

-They see the island

-and its wildlife.

-They come year after year

-to see it all again.

-It's a nice place to work.

-It's a nice place to work.

-

-Especially when it's like this.

-When it's fine and sunny,

-it's great here.

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-# I'll go back to St David's

-# Under the shadow of Carn Llidi #

-This week, Bro comes to you

-from Pembrokeshire.

-We're in Britain's

-smallest city, St David's.

-I'm up very early this morning.

-I've had an invitation

-from the St David's area postmaster.

-He'd like me to help him

-sort out the newspapers.

-How are you?

-It's good to meet you.

-Hey, it's busy here.

-Well, it's our busy time of day.

-Sorting out the papers

-is your first job, is it?

-Yes, counting them in,

-sorting the rounds and the saves.

-What happens? So these come in

-and you sort them out?

-They come in full bundles,

-and we count them all.

-Mistakes are made,

-for which we can be charged.

-We separate them

-and make up the rounds.

-It's an early start each morning.

-Every morning,

-because if the papers are late...

-..your system goes to pot because

-people want their newspapers.

-If they're not here when they

-go to work, they're not happy.

-We also do a home delivery service.

-They want their newspapers

-for breakfast.

-We have to get started

-as early as we possibly can.

-Is there anything I can do to help?

-People have already

-come in to buy their paper.

-What would you like to do?

-What would you like to do?

-

-Can I sort out the papers?

-OK, then.

-You call, and I'll pass them over.

-Pass me two Daily Telegraphs

-and a Daily Mail.

-Daily Mail. Where's the Mail?

-The Times, oh, here's the Mail.

-Western Mail and the Mirror.

-Western Mail and the Mirror.

-

-Western Mail, right.

-Sun, Mirror, Western Mail.

-That's the last one.

-Well, Arfon, tremendous.

-Thanks for letting me help you out.

-You've been a big help.

-It's still early.

-I'm going back to bed for an hour!

-Thanks, Arfon.

-Thanks, Arfon.

-

-Thanks for calling.

-A popular restaurant

-in St David's is The Bench.

-Here they produce Italian ice cream.

-Iolo and I fancy tasting some.

-Dan, hiya. How are you?

-Dan, hiya. How are you?

-

-Yes, I'm good.

-Hi, how are things?

-Hi, how are things?

-

-Fine, thanks.

-Hey, it's busy.

-Hey, it's busy.

-

-Yes, very busy.

-Are you a local boy?

-Are you a local boy?

-

-Yes, I'm from St David's.

-You look like a blond surfer.

-You look like a blond surfer.

-

-I do a bit of surfing.

-You have a nice job here.

-You're a local boy,

-you study in Cardiff...

-..and earn some pocket money here.

-A little, not much!

-A little, not much!

-

-Doesn't Gianni pay you well?

-He's the shop owner, isn't he?

-It's famous the world over.

-There are so many flavours here.

-Do you make the ice cream?

-Do you make the ice cream?

-

-Yes, I make it.

-How do you make it?

-How do you make it?

-

-We start off with the milk.

-We add sugar...

-..and cream, and mix it all

-for an hour and a half.

-We use the machine

-that we have outside.

-After that, we pour it

-into another little machine.

-That mixes it for another half hour.

-We then transfer it

-straight to the fridge.

-Then, you add different ingredients

-if you're making different flavours.

-We'd add blueberries

-by blending them in beforehand.

-Does it need to set?

-Does it need to set?

-

-No, it's ready straightaway.

-It's fresh.

-It sounds fantastic.

-Are all these different types

-of ice cream available daily?

-We have five standard flavours,

-which are always on sale...

-..but we mix things around

-constantly.

-If someone requests a flavour,

-we'll make it.

-Hey, this is such a famous place.

-We just have to try one.

-What's your recommendation?

-Which one?

-I'd go for the plain one

-or the Celtic Crunch.

-Celtic Crunch?

-I'll have the Celtic Crunch.

-I'll have the Celtic Crunch.

-

-I'll go for the plain one.

-We can then share. Brilliant!

-Can we have one each?

-Brilliant, thanks a lot.

-Great, come on.

-That's the diet gone, Shani.

-Here comes Dan now.

-Celtic Crunch...

-..and a plain one.

-Iechyd da!

-Here we go, ready?

-Here we go, ready?

-

-Mmm. Oh!

-Oh, that's good!

-Where's yours, Dan?

-Where's yours, Dan?

-

-No, I've had more than enough.

-It's lovely, boy.

-I couldn't work here.

-I couldn't work here.

-

-You've made a mess already.

-It's hard work looking after her!

-One of the area's

-local craftsmen is Malcolm Grey.

-He earns his livelihood from slates.

-Malcolm, how are you?

-Hello there, Shan.

-It's nice to meet you.

-This is your work hut.

-Glasfryn Engraving.

-Glasfryn Engraving.

-

-Glasfryn Engraving, yes.

-It sounds posh.

-It sounds posh.

-

-Yes, I suppose.

-I do stonework,

-and that sort of thing.

-I do headstones for graves,

-and so on.

-It's a successful business.

-There's plenty to do,

-as I work for myself...

-..although I do get help

-when I'm setting headstones.

-You must have some help for that.

-It's heavy work, isn't it?

-But you look well.

-You have a healthy face.

-I like this cap. We both have caps!

-This has seen better days, I'd say.

-Yes, it has somewhat.

-If my wife were here,

-I don't know what she'd say.

-It must have a few tales to tell.

-Not a lot,

-I had this cap many years ago.

-I love it!

-I wash it.

-Do you know how I wash it?

-I take it into the shower,

-and give it a shampoo.

-If I put it into the machine,

-it would fall apart.

-There's a small butterfly here.

-Oh, yes.

-I was given that one by...

-I don't know... by a friend.

-I don't remember when it was.

-It's a small tortoiseshell.

-You like butterflies.

-You like butterflies.

-

-Yes, I do, I like watching them.

-I see you have an interesting bike.

-What's the story behind that?

-I bought that about 10 years ago.

-I bought it up in Shepton Mallet.

-It has a 197 Villiers engine,

-a Francis-Barnett from 1950.

-But I have four others out there.

-I have a Sunbeam. I adore old bikes.

-I use that one all the time.

-There's no tax to pay on it.

-There's no tax to pay on it.

-

-That's a good perk.

-It'll go over a hundred miles

-on a gallon of petrol.

-113 miles to the gallon,

-something like that.

-It's 10 for a year's insurance.

-You've sussed it, Malcolm!

-I need a few tips from you.

-I need a few tips from you.

-

-Well, it goes fine!

-It's great to chat with you.

-Weren't you

-in the middle of something?

-I'd heard you were coming.

-I thought perhaps

-I could make a dragon.

-It's a Welsh dragon.

-I had to name the dragon,

-so I placed the name there.

-There we are.

-There we are.

-

-Shan Cothi, the dragon.

-I don't know what to say.

-Here goes. Where next?

-Right, next door now.

-Into... in here.

-It'll be a little noisy.

-Now, Malcolm, has it finished?

-I think it has, Shan.

-From its appearance,

-it's not too bad, fair play.

-Pull it out. I can't wait.

-Here it is.

-Oooh!

-Shan Cothi... the dragon.

-It's a piece of the Cathedral.

-St David's Cathedral.

-St David's Cathedral.

-

-It's special.

-Well, Shan, we can't leave

-the St David's area...

-..without trying out

-an activity invented here.

-Will we get soaked again?

-That's why the wetsuits are on.

-Yes, there'll be a real soaking.

-You and I are about

-to participate in some coasteering.

-Dan, from ice cream to the sea.

-Have you done this before?

-Have you done this before?

-

-Yes, I have, twice before.

-What can I expect?

-What can I expect?

-

-A lot of jumping, and water.

-I'll get soaked from top to bottom.

-But I needn't be nervous?

-But I needn't be nervous?

-

-No, they'll have you covered.

-I like a bit of fun, a challenge.

-Iolo, are you ready for a challenge?

-I'm ready, as is Gareth,

-who's looking nervous.

-No, I'm not nervous,

-I'm looking forward.

-I've never done this before.

-It should be fun.

-You'll have a ball,

-I think, and a lot of laughs.

-Catrin, you really are

-looking extremely nervous.

-You've turned white.

-Are you scared?

-Are you scared?

-

-A little.

-I'm looking forward too.

-The first jump

-is from that high rock there.

-No, we're not! Don't worry,

-you'll have a brilliant time.

-The weather's great, let's go

-before we change our minds.

-Away we go!

-Coasteering is a real adventure.

-The Twr Y Felin

-company from St David's...

-..specializes in this activity

-and runs sessions all year round.

-Exploring the coast is the aim.

-You climb rocks, you swim...

-..and even

-take a jump or two into the sea.

-Shan does that for the first time.

-Well, Shan. Have you enjoyed it?

-It's been an unforgettable

-experience, and this caps it all.

-Goodbye from St David's.

-I'll see you next week!

-# I'll go back to St David's

-# Under the shadow of Carn Llidi

-# I'll look out across Preseli beach

-# I feel the strength

-from the land of my family

-# The land of my family

-# I feel the strength #

-# The land of my family #

-S4C Subtitles by Simian 04 Cyf.

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