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0:00:02 > 0:00:06- # Let us rejoice - with the heavenly choir
0:00:07 > 0:00:08- # A child is born
0:00:09 > 0:00:13- # The son of our Sovereign Lord
0:00:14 > 0:00:16- # Let us rejoice
0:00:17 > 0:00:20- # Let us all give thanks
0:00:21 > 0:00:25- # The stars are singing - hallelujah now #
0:00:26 > 0:00:29- I'm in the Vale of Clwyd, - looking down on the town of Ruthin.
0:00:30 > 0:00:35- This is the location for the Cefn - Gwlad Christmas Special this year.
0:00:35 > 0:00:40- We'll be joining Cor Rhuthun and - its talented conductor, Robat Arwyn.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- When you live in a lovely area - such as this...
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- ..you can't help but sing!
0:00:49 > 0:00:55- # Let us rejoice
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- # With the heavenly choir
0:00:58 > 0:01:00- # A child is born
0:01:00 > 0:01:05- # The son of our Sovereign Lord
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- # Let us rejoice
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- # Let us all give thanks
0:01:12 > 0:01:14- # The stars are singing
0:01:16 > 0:01:26- # Hallelujah now #
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- That was a taste - of this year's annual concert.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- There'll be more singing later...
0:01:35 > 0:01:40- ..but first, let's visit some - of the choir members in their homes.
0:01:40 > 0:01:45- We begin with Nan Vaughan, a niece - of the late Morfydd Vaughan Evans...
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- ..who established this choir - many years ago.
0:01:50 > 0:01:55- # The day's work is over... #
0:01:55 > 0:01:59- I've come to a place that must be - very familiar to many people...
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- ..in the centre - of the Vale of Clwyd.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- It's Llysfasi Farm.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08- Nan Vaughan has joined me.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- Fine company on a fine morning!
0:02:10 > 0:02:12- You work here every day, don't you?
0:02:12 > 0:02:14- You work here every day, don't you?- - Yes.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17- I'm employed - by the Welsh Government...
0:02:17 > 0:02:21- ..promoting the Welsh language - in the community.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25- The choir includes people - in all sorts of occupations.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- That must make - your meetings interesting.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- You don't just stick to one thing.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- The membership of Cor Rhuthun - is varied.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- We range from farmers to lawyers, - not forgetting teachers.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- The choir - has a wide-ranging membership.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- I've been with the choir - from the start.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- What year was that?
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- I'm not trying to guess your age, - or anything!
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- Morfydd established - a women's party, originally...
0:02:56 > 0:03:01- ..to compete at the Urdd Eisteddfod - in Abergele in 1980.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- It won second prize at the - Eisteddfod in Abergele...
0:03:05 > 0:03:07- ..which gave Morfydd a big boost.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- She wanted a choir of young voices.
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- I was given the job of asking people - if they'd like to join the choir.
0:03:15 > 0:03:20- Morfydd recruited people in the area - as if she was a football scout.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25- Morfydd and Penri didn't have - any children of their own...
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- ..so the choir - was their extended family.
0:03:28 > 0:03:33- Morfydd thought the world - of her members, every one of them.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- She was delighted to see new members - joining the choir...
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- ..and she was particularly keen - on tenors.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- She was always asking...
0:03:43 > 0:03:45- She was always asking...- - She married a tenor, didn't she?
0:03:45 > 0:03:48- "Do you know of any more tenors?"
0:03:48 > 0:03:49- That was her refrain.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- Imagine the excitement when someone - like Rhys Meirion joined the choir.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58- # THE CHOIR HUMS SOFTLY #
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- The renowned Vale of Clwyd...
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- ..is one of the greatest - agricultural areas in Wales.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- It's full - of small, traditional lanes.
0:04:24 > 0:04:25- I'm on one of them...
0:04:26 > 0:04:29- ..looking for the home - of John Pierce Jones.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- WHISTLING
0:04:40 > 0:04:42- Here, here, here!
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- Here!
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- Will you be selling them - as yearlings next year?
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- Yes. I won't be breeding from them.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- This is the first year - I've bought Beulah yearling ewes.
0:04:56 > 0:04:57- I usually buy older ewes.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- I usually buy older ewes.- - Do you have a Beulah ram?
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- No.
0:05:01 > 0:05:02- Don't you?
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- I have two cross-bred rams.
0:05:05 > 0:05:06- Bluefaced crosses.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- They're in the shed, - ready to go next week.
0:05:10 > 0:05:10- You haven't turned them out yet?
0:05:10 > 0:05:12- You haven't turned them out yet?- - Not with the Beulah ewes.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- Which market do you use?
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- Ruthin.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19- Everything goes to Ruthin.
0:05:20 > 0:05:21- Those Beulahs are smart.
0:05:21 > 0:05:22- Those Beulahs are smart.- - I wouldn't mind a few more.
0:05:23 > 0:05:24- Indeed.
0:05:25 > 0:05:31- John, I look around, - and there are so many lovely places.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33- What is your exact address?
0:05:34 > 0:05:35- John Pierce Jones?
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- John Pierce Jones?- - This is Rhydgoch, Groes.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- Groes is to the left, over there.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42- Nantglyn is on the other side.
0:05:43 > 0:05:44- Nantglyn is your village?
0:05:45 > 0:05:47- Or Groes - I'm in the middle.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- I'm a mile from Groes - and a mile from Nantglyn.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- The farm is in Groes.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54- The farm is in Groes.- - I see.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- From here, you can see for miles.
0:05:58 > 0:06:01- What lies over there, - at the far end?
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- In the mist, down in the distance, - you have Rhyl.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- Dyserth Mountain - comes around to Moel-y-Parc...
0:06:10 > 0:06:12- ..and around to Moel Fama.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- Have you always lived here? - Were you raised here?
0:06:16 > 0:06:17- Yes.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20- My grandparents farmed at Pantglas.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24- My grandfather's family - came from Nantglyn too, from Hendre.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- When did you first join the choir?
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- I joined the choir when it began.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- When was that?
0:06:33 > 0:06:34- In the '80s.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- I wasn't quite one of the original - members, but I joined soon after.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44- I had to stop, because of work - and family and so on.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46- I rejoined...
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- ..about 12 years ago.
0:06:50 > 0:06:51- I see.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- I see.- - I went back to the choir.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- How far must you travel - for rehearsals?
0:06:57 > 0:06:58- It takes half an hour.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- The community - is very important, isn't it?
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- Yes, it's great fun.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- It's the same - with the Young Farmers.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09- It has to be fun.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11- Are you a tenor or a bass?
0:07:11 > 0:07:12- I try to sing tenor.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14- You know what?
0:07:14 > 0:07:16- It has just occurred to me.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- I've spoken to so many tenors - in the choir.
0:07:19 > 0:07:24- You need someone like Mei Plas, - a bass, to keep the balance.
0:07:24 > 0:07:25- Oh, yes.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- Who could be better?
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- Indeed!
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- # There's a wideness in God's mercy
0:07:33 > 0:07:38- # Like the wideness of the sea
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- # There's a kindness in his justice
0:07:42 > 0:07:47- # Which is more than liberty
0:07:48 > 0:07:53- # There is no place - where earth's sorrows
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- # Are more felt than up in heaven
0:07:59 > 0:08:04- # There is no place - where earth's failings
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- # Have such kindly judgement given #
0:08:21 > 0:08:23- This is a lovely spot.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26- Plas-yn-llan in Llangynhafal.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- This is the home - of Meirion Wyn Jones, a bass.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34- Everyone knows him as Mei Plas.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- He lives here with his wife, Glen, - and their family.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- Meirion is one of Wales's - most popular singers.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- Like many Welsh singers...
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- ..he was born on a farm, he has - lived on a farm all his life...
0:08:48 > 0:08:50- ..and he has worked as a farmer.
0:08:51 > 0:08:52- He's a fortunate person.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- He has a son - who has joined him in farming.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- They're at work somewhere nearby.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01- I can't hear any singing, though.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03- I'll go and look for him.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- # But we make his love too narrow
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- # By false limits of our own #
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- The sun is peeping out today, Mei.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21- Yes, it's a fine morning.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- You're in the shadow - of the mountain.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- The yard is sheltered from the wind.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30- We get a lot of snow, though.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34- We catch the east wind - coming over the mountain.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- Everyone knows you as Mei Plas...
0:09:36 > 0:09:41- ..but you have a smart full name - - Meirion Wyn Jones.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- Wyn Jones, yes.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- But everyone knows you as Mei Plas.
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- Plas Uchaf used to be my home, - and now I live in Plas-yn-llan.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- You were raised - in the shadow of the Migneint.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55- Yes, in Cwm y Gylchedd.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- That's this side of Bala.
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- Did you believe the land is better - in the Vale of Clwyd?
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- How long have you lived here?
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- We've been here for 26 years.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12- Since January '87.
0:10:12 > 0:10:13- I see.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- You've been a farmer for many years.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- You and your son run the farm now.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- You've never had much spare time - to go singing here and there.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- No, that's right.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29- I'm fortunate to have a good wife.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- She used to take care of the stock, - back then.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- You're also fortunate - to have your son farming with you.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- Yes, I couldn't do without him.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- I was watching you at work - this morning, dosing some calves.
0:10:46 > 0:10:47- Those calves look good.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- Are all your cattle - Charolais or Lims?
0:10:51 > 0:10:52- Most of them.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- We have a Limousin bull too.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- We could do with a few more heifers.
0:10:58 > 0:10:59- Do you breed your own heifers?
0:10:59 > 0:11:00- Do you breed your own heifers?- - We try.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- We also buy a few as young calves - from dairy cows.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- Your sheep are Welsh sheep, - are they?
0:11:09 > 0:11:10- Most of them.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- We also have a few - Aberfield sheep too.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15- They've become very popular.
0:11:15 > 0:11:17- They've become very popular.- - They cross well with Welsh sheep.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20- They produce good yearlings.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- Do you have a family tradition - of singing?
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- Yes.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- They've all sung with parties, - the Young Farmers...
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- ..at Sunday school - and in children's choirs.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- Always singing sol-fa, of course.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39- Everyone knows you're a soloist.
0:11:39 > 0:11:44- But being a member of Cor Rhuthun - also gives you great pleasure.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- Yes, the choir is mainly responsible - for putting me on the map.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- Where did you win the Blue Ribbon?
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- Where did you win the Blue Ribbon?- - In Cardiff.
0:11:53 > 0:11:54- In 2008.
0:11:55 > 0:11:56- It's a big place.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- There's nowhere bigger than Cardiff!
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- Wasn't Aros Mae one of the songs?
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- Wasn't Aros Mae one of the songs?- - Yes, it was one of my choices.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- # Still lives on the ancient speech
0:12:10 > 0:12:16- # Still the ancient songs endure
0:12:17 > 0:12:21- # Still lives on
0:12:21 > 0:12:26- # The ancient speech
0:12:28 > 0:12:34- # Still the ancient songs
0:12:36 > 0:12:45- # Endure #
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0:12:55 > 0:13:00- Choir rehearsal is the highlight - of the week for many people.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03- They gather to socialise - and to sing.
0:13:04 > 0:13:06- Robat Arwyn is the conductor.
0:13:07 > 0:13:08- # PIANO INTRODUCTION #
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- # The world is empty
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- # And friends are far away
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- # There is darkness all around
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- # Like curtains closing
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- # But in the distance
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- # There is a light #
0:13:43 > 0:13:44- A little louder.
0:13:45 > 0:13:46- # A glimmer of light
0:13:47 > 0:13:49- # Shining out #
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- And build.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- # In the distance there is a light #
0:13:55 > 0:13:56- Smile.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01- # PIANO #
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- I'm looking for Y Dalar - - a good name for a house.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- I follow the sound of the notes, - and here I am.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- I could hear a lovely sound - coming from here!
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- Y Dalar is a good name for a farmer.
0:14:30 > 0:14:31- A good name for a house.
0:14:31 > 0:14:32- A good name for a house.- - Welcome!
0:14:33 > 0:14:35- Thank you! Is this a new song?
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- It's a piece - for the Chester Male Voice Choir.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44- I've never written in English - before, so it's a new challenge.
0:14:44 > 0:14:50- A new challenge is good if you have - plenty of time on your hands.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- But you're a very busy person.
0:14:53 > 0:14:54- Yes, I have lots to do...
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- ..and I also work as a librarian - with the county council.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- But for the past six months, I've - been working just four days a week.
0:15:04 > 0:15:09- On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, - I put on my music hat and I compose.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14- Listening to that - there's always - a good melody in your songs.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- Melodies are important, - both for choirs and soloists.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- You must have a good melody.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22- Yes.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26- Personally, I've always enjoyed - a good tune...
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- ..whether it's from a musical - or by a Welsh composer...
0:15:30 > 0:15:32- ..or by a Motown songwriter.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- I loved Motown and the songwriters - knew how to write a tune.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- How did you start composing?
0:15:38 > 0:15:40- You come from the Nantlle Valley.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42- You come from the Nantlle Valley.- - Yes, from Tal-sarn.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46- Mam played the piano in the house.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49- Dad sang around the house.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- Mam was also an organist - at the chapel...
0:15:52 > 0:15:54- ..and there was singing too.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- My influences are the chapel, - singing melodies and Welsh music.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- I like to think I write songs - for ordinary people to sing...
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- ..for choirs - Urdd choirs, - chapel choirs, community choirs.
0:16:08 > 0:16:13- I've always been lucky to be in the - right place at the right time...
0:16:13 > 0:16:17- ..and lucky to have professional - people singing my songs.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- But that wasn't my intention.
0:16:20 > 0:16:25- # Following your light
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- # Following your light #
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- What about eisteddfodau?
0:16:32 > 0:16:37- I know after you came here, three of - you formed a group called Trisgell.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- It was a very successful group.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- We met in Cor Aelwyd Rhuthun, - as it was called then.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- The first thing I did when I moved - to the Vale of Clwyd...
0:16:48 > 0:16:50- ..was to join Cor Rhuthun.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- It was the best dating agency - in North Wales!
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- That's where I met Mari, my wife...
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- ..and that's where I met - Arwyn Vaughan and Llion Wyn...
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- ..who joined me to form Trisgell.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- We competed in the Urdd, - at the Cerdd Dant Festival...
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- ..and at the National Eisteddfod.
0:17:09 > 0:17:12- We released a few cassettes.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14- Competing is in your blood.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18- It's important for any individual - who wants to progress.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- Yes.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24- You have to learn how to lose - and how to win...
0:17:24 > 0:17:29- ..and there's also the discipline - of learning set pieces...
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- ..and working with others, - as in a choir.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- Morfydd Vaughan Evans - took us to eisteddfodau.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- We learned pieces by Elgar, - Mansel Thomas, and Faure.
0:17:41 > 0:17:46- It was good to introduce lots of - young people to all kinds of music.
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- We also learned the importance - of socialising.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54- Morfydd Vaughan Evans - must have been very proud...
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- ..that you carried on working - in this field.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- Throughout the years, - she kept encouraging me.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- I became an accompanist - for Cor Rhuthun.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07- I sang bass when I joined the choir.
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- Some years later, I started - accompanying popular songs.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- Later, I became - a full-time accompanist.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- Morfydd encouraged me - to arrange songs, carols...
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- ..and popular songs - such as Ysbryd Y Nos by Edward H...
0:18:23 > 0:18:25- ..and Bytholwyrdd by Tecwyn Ifan.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- Then she asked me to write - original material for the choir.
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- The choir has been - a fantastic guinea pig for me!
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- If it hadn't been for Morfydd...
0:18:37 > 0:18:41- ..I would never have written - Atgof O'r Ser for Bryn Terfel.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- Morfydd encouraged me - throughout the years.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- There's the matter of getting people - to come to the rehearsals.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02- The music has to attract them - to come.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- I'm sure it's very easy - in your case.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- Attendance is very good - in the choir.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- We have about 53 or 54 members - at each rehearsal.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- We have about 64 members - on the books.
0:19:16 > 0:19:21- People have work and families, - and sometimes they can't attend.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- But attendance is very good.
0:19:24 > 0:19:26- # A stable-place sufficed
0:19:27 > 0:19:32- # The Lord God Almighty...
0:19:32 > 0:19:33- # The Lord God Almighty...- - Now go for it.
0:19:33 > 0:19:34- # Jesus Christ... #
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- # Jesus Christ... #- - And again.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- # THE CHOIR HUMS - TO PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT #
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- Up a little.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- # THE CHOIR HUMS TO PIANO - ACCOMPANIMENT #
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- Good gracious, what a lovely spot.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29- This is Tyddyn Chambers, Pwllglas.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- Huw and Ella Williams - and their family live here.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- They're very keen members - of the choir.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- Of course, - singing is in their blood.
0:20:42 > 0:20:48- # What can I give him
0:20:49 > 0:20:54- # Poor as I am?
0:20:55 > 0:21:00- # If I were a shepherd
0:21:00 > 0:21:05- # I would bring a lamb
0:21:05 > 0:21:12- # If I were a wise man
0:21:12 > 0:21:17- # I would do my part
0:21:18 > 0:21:24- # Yet what I can I give him
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- # Give my heart #
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- Have you brought all the cattle in?
0:21:31 > 0:21:33- I've brought the youngest in.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35- These are going to the sale.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- I picked them out this morning.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- I've been deciding what to sell.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44- Do you buy and raise - suckler calves, or what?
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- Yes, I buy all my calves.
0:21:47 > 0:21:48- In Ruthin?
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- You're fortunate - to have Ruthin mart nearby.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54- Yes, three miles down the road.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57- Young calves - aren't exactly cheap nowadays.
0:21:58 > 0:21:59- No, they're not.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01- And then you sell them at this age.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03- And then you sell them at this age.- - When they're 18 to 20 months old.
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- That's when I sell them.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08- If I can get enough calves, - it works well.
0:22:08 > 0:22:13- There are decent calves available - for you to buy, aren't there?
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- Yes, though - they're rather expensive.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- Sales of store cattle - are quite good.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- There's an old saying - - "Good things are never expensive."
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- Though it's hard to believe, - sometimes!
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- Of course, you're a member - of Cor Rhuthun.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- Yes, right from the start.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- It's something I've always enjoyed.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- Thursday evenings, and choir trips.
0:22:38 > 0:22:39- We have lots of fun.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- The entertainment is here - in your own square mile...
0:22:43 > 0:22:45- ..among people you know.
0:22:45 > 0:22:47- It's great fun.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- I consider myself very lucky - to be a member.
0:22:50 > 0:22:51- Is your wife a member too?
0:22:51 > 0:22:53- Is your wife a member too?- - Yes, right from the start.
0:22:53 > 0:22:58- After the girls were born, - she had to give it up for a while.
0:22:58 > 0:22:59- That's nice.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- A little bird told me - that Gwenda is your mother.
0:23:04 > 0:23:05- That's right.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09- I think that's where - the interest in music comes from.
0:23:09 > 0:23:13- She was an accompanist - with Triawd Menlli for many years.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17- She has also won - composition competitions.
0:23:17 > 0:23:18- Is she still around?
0:23:18 > 0:23:19- Is she still around?- - Yes.
0:23:20 > 0:23:21- She still composes.
0:23:21 > 0:23:23- Very good.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26- Shall we take a look at the cattle - over there?
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- You have one - particularly fine animal.
0:23:30 > 0:23:31- Yes, there's one.
0:23:31 > 0:23:33- Where is he?
0:23:33 > 0:23:34- Where is he?- - There he is.
0:23:34 > 0:23:36- This one.
0:23:36 > 0:23:37- This is the one.
0:23:38 > 0:23:39- There he is.
0:23:39 > 0:23:40- He's good, isn't he?
0:23:40 > 0:23:42- He's good, isn't he?- - He's a good one.
0:23:43 > 0:23:44- He's very good.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49- You can feed your cattle on any - pellets or powders you want...
0:23:49 > 0:23:51- ..but milk is best of all.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54- He's been suckling an old dairy cow.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57- Good mothers are what you need.
0:23:57 > 0:23:59- The calves are a decent size.
0:24:00 > 0:24:01- And they need milk.
0:24:01 > 0:24:04- Are these the ones - you've picked out?
0:24:04 > 0:24:08- Eight of these are going - to the sales on Thursday.
0:24:08 > 0:24:11- Eight of these steers - are going on Thursday...
0:24:11 > 0:24:13- ..and 12 the following week.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16- I don't want to hinder you.
0:24:16 > 0:24:18- I expect you want to finish the job.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21- I'll have a word with Ella.
0:24:21 > 0:24:22- Good luck!
0:24:23 > 0:24:24- I hope you make a fortune!
0:24:25 > 0:24:26- Thanks!
0:24:37 > 0:24:41- Ella, the gardening season - is coming to an end.
0:24:41 > 0:24:43- Yes, it is.
0:24:43 > 0:24:46- I'm cutting things back - before winter.
0:24:46 > 0:24:47- Everything's very neat.
0:24:47 > 0:24:48- Everything's very neat.- - I love gardening.
0:24:49 > 0:24:51- It's nice to have a break from work.
0:24:52 > 0:24:55- The farm has an unusual name - - Tyddyn Chambers.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59- Yes, and I still don't know - its true meaning.
0:24:59 > 0:25:00- It's a very nice name.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02- It's a very nice name.- - It's different.
0:25:02 > 0:25:05- I can see - why you cater for tourists.
0:25:06 > 0:25:07- Look at these views.
0:25:07 > 0:25:09- They love the views.
0:25:09 > 0:25:12- How long have you been doing this?
0:25:12 > 0:25:13- About 18 years.
0:25:13 > 0:25:14- About 18 years.- - Really?
0:25:15 > 0:25:21- This year has been an exceptionally - busy year for the choir.
0:25:22 > 0:25:23- Yes.
0:25:23 > 0:25:27- We had an excellent concert - where we sang Arwyn's songs...
0:25:28 > 0:25:29- ..at the Eisteddfod.
0:25:29 > 0:25:31- It was a great Eisteddfod.
0:25:31 > 0:25:34- There's a lot of talent - in this area.
0:25:35 > 0:25:37- We've had lots of successes.
0:25:37 > 0:25:39- # I send an angel
0:25:40 > 0:25:42- # To comfort you
0:25:43 > 0:25:45- # The sound of your voice
0:25:46 > 0:25:47- # Is enough
0:25:47 > 0:25:51- # To dispel all doubt
0:25:52 > 0:25:57- # I send an angel to you
0:26:00 > 0:26:05- # I send an angel
0:26:06 > 0:26:17- # To you #
0:26:18 > 0:26:20- APPLAUSE
0:26:20 > 0:26:21- .
0:26:28 > 0:26:28- Subtitles
0:26:28 > 0:26:30- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:26:30 > 0:26:34- # In the bleak mid-winter
0:26:35 > 0:26:40- # Frosty wind made moan
0:26:41 > 0:26:47- # Earth stood hard as iron
0:26:47 > 0:26:53- # Water like a stone
0:26:54 > 0:26:59- # Snow had fallen, snow on snow
0:27:00 > 0:27:04- # Snow on snow
0:27:06 > 0:27:11- # In the bleak mid-winter
0:27:13 > 0:27:16- # Long ago #
0:27:16 > 0:27:23- I've come to a clay pigeon - shooting facility in Llandegla.
0:27:23 > 0:27:29- A young member of the choir - comes here regularly to practise.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31- His name is Elis Jones.
0:27:31 > 0:27:33- Let's go and find him.
0:27:48 > 0:27:49- Fore.
0:27:49 > 0:27:50- Fore.- - GUNSHOT
0:27:56 > 0:27:58- Elis, I could hear you've stopped.
0:27:58 > 0:27:59- Is it safe for me to come in?
0:27:59 > 0:28:01- Is it safe for me to come in?- - Yes, it is!
0:28:01 > 0:28:02- How's things?
0:28:02 > 0:28:06- You're one of the youngest members - of the choir.
0:28:06 > 0:28:10- That's right, I'm the youngest - - I'm 17 years old.
0:28:10 > 0:28:13- How long have you been a member?
0:28:13 > 0:28:17- I joined to take part in the concert - at the National Eisteddfod.
0:28:17 > 0:28:19- And you enjoy it?
0:28:19 > 0:28:22- For me, the Thursday evening - rehearsal...
0:28:22 > 0:28:25- ..is one of the week's highlights.
0:28:25 > 0:28:28- That's great, for such a young lad!
0:28:28 > 0:28:31- Are there others - almost the same age as you?
0:28:31 > 0:28:33- Yes, there are three of us.
0:28:33 > 0:28:34- That's good.
0:28:34 > 0:28:36- That's good.- - Yes, it is.
0:28:36 > 0:28:38- That's good.
0:28:38 > 0:28:40- Let's move on from the singing.
0:28:40 > 0:28:42- How long have you been shooting?
0:28:43 > 0:28:47- I started - about two and a half years ago.
0:28:48 > 0:28:51- I joined the Welsh team last year.
0:28:51 > 0:28:53- This is my second year.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55- This year, I'm the captain.
0:28:55 > 0:28:58- How often do you shoot?
0:28:58 > 0:29:01- Almost every weekend, in the summer.
0:29:02 > 0:29:06- I practise on Wednesdays afternoons - if I have the opportunity.
0:29:07 > 0:29:10- Sometimes I practise - three times a week.
0:29:11 > 0:29:12- GUNSHOT
0:29:15 > 0:29:18- This is a fairly modern thing.
0:29:18 > 0:29:21- I was watching you start off - at the far end.
0:29:21 > 0:29:25- You shout "Fore" and microphone - picks up your voice.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29- Other people talking around you - don't interfere with it.
0:29:29 > 0:29:30- Fore.
0:29:30 > 0:29:32- Fore.- - GUNSHOT
0:29:32 > 0:29:37- Do you think you could become - another Mei Plas?
0:29:37 > 0:29:39- I don't know about that!
0:29:39 > 0:29:41- I competed in the solo, this year.
0:29:41 > 0:29:44- It's the first time I've tried it.
0:29:44 > 0:29:47- I'm having lessons - with Ann Atkinson in Corwen.
0:29:47 > 0:29:49- I wish you all the best.
0:29:49 > 0:29:51- Thank you.
0:29:51 > 0:29:53- You're still young and fit!
0:29:53 > 0:29:55- I hope my belly doesn't spread!
0:29:55 > 0:29:56- I hope my belly doesn't spread!- - It can help, you know!
0:29:56 > 0:29:58- You'd be amazed!
0:29:58 > 0:30:01- It's a good place to put your hands!
0:30:01 > 0:30:02- I wish you all the best.
0:30:04 > 0:30:07- # Lux aeterna
0:30:07 > 0:30:12- # Lux aeterna...
0:30:13 > 0:30:14- Fore.
0:30:15 > 0:30:22- # Luceat eis, Domine
0:30:23 > 0:30:28- # Cum sanctis tuis
0:30:28 > 0:30:32- # In aeternam
0:30:33 > 0:30:37- # Quia pius
0:30:38 > 0:30:45- # Pius est
0:30:46 > 0:30:52- # Requiem aeternam
0:30:52 > 0:31:00- # Dona eis, Domine
0:31:02 > 0:31:05- # Et lux perpetua
0:31:06 > 0:31:12- # Luceat eis
0:31:13 > 0:31:23- # Luceat eis #
0:31:25 > 0:31:27- I'm now in Saron, near Denbigh.
0:31:27 > 0:31:31- Iwan Jones's son now lives - in the old home, Rhiwlas Uchaf.
0:31:31 > 0:31:36- Iwan himself lives further down - the valley, in Pen y Gerddi.
0:31:38 > 0:31:41- Are they all Beulah sheep?
0:31:41 > 0:31:46- No, I also have 300 cross-bred sheep - - Texels and mules.
0:31:46 > 0:31:48- You have very good land.
0:31:48 > 0:31:51- I saw some fine Texel lambs - on my way here.
0:31:51 > 0:31:53- You keep Texels too?
0:31:53 > 0:31:55- My son breeds Texels.
0:31:57 > 0:32:01- He has about 60 pure-bred Texels.
0:32:02 > 0:32:03- What about the cattle?
0:32:04 > 0:32:06- Are they suckler cattle?
0:32:06 > 0:32:08- Yes. We have 60 cows.
0:32:09 > 0:32:12- You used to keep dairy cattle, - didn't you?
0:32:13 > 0:32:17- Yes, but we stopped milking in 2009.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20- We started keeping sucklers.
0:32:21 > 0:32:23- It was quite a big change.
0:32:23 > 0:32:26- You use Lim and Charolais bulls, - do you?
0:32:27 > 0:32:28- Yes.
0:32:29 > 0:32:33- I must say, those Texel sheep - are very nice indeed.
0:32:33 > 0:32:34- They're pure Texel, are they?
0:32:34 > 0:32:36- They're pure Texel, are they?- - Yes, they're pure.
0:32:36 > 0:32:38- That's a big ram.
0:32:38 > 0:32:40- Yes.
0:32:40 > 0:32:41- So it's your son...
0:32:41 > 0:32:43- So it's your son...- - He owns these.
0:32:43 > 0:32:46- I'd started buying - pure-bred Texels...
0:32:48 > 0:32:50- ..and I gave them to him.
0:32:50 > 0:32:53- How long have you been in the choir?
0:32:54 > 0:32:56- Morfydd Vaughan Evans phoned me.
0:32:57 > 0:32:59- She invited me to come along...
0:32:59 > 0:33:01- ..to join.
0:33:01 > 0:33:03- That was in '83, I think.
0:33:04 > 0:33:05- That's right.
0:33:07 > 0:33:11- I remained a member - until about '91 or '92.
0:33:11 > 0:33:13- Then I gave up for a while.
0:33:14 > 0:33:19- I joined again in 2000 when the - Eisteddfod was held in Denbigh.
0:33:19 > 0:33:26- # Requiem aeternam
0:33:26 > 0:33:33- # Dona eis, Domine
0:33:36 > 0:33:42- # Et lux perpetua luceat eis
0:33:42 > 0:33:49- # Luceat eis
0:33:50 > 0:33:59- # Luceat eis
0:34:00 > 0:34:15- # Requiem #
0:34:17 > 0:34:20- I'm having a cookery lesson next...
0:34:20 > 0:34:24- ..with Helen Pritchard, who is - a midwife in the Pwllglas area.
0:34:27 > 0:34:30- Did you pick these from the trees?
0:34:30 > 0:34:32- Yes, me and my sister's children.
0:34:33 > 0:34:35- We picked them the other day.
0:34:35 > 0:34:39- Our picking method isn't quite - the same as other people's.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41- We wore cycling helmets...
0:34:41 > 0:34:45- ..and I shook the branches - with a shepherd's crook.
0:34:46 > 0:34:50- I'm cutting them up - so I can freeze them for winter.
0:34:51 > 0:34:55- This is quite useful, Dei - - would you like to try it?
0:34:55 > 0:34:57- This one's bruised.
0:34:57 > 0:35:00- I'll cut the bruised parts off.
0:35:00 > 0:35:01- Yes.
0:35:02 > 0:35:04- Try that.
0:35:04 > 0:35:07- You've got all the equipment.
0:35:07 > 0:35:08- You've got all the equipment.- - Yes.
0:35:08 > 0:35:13- Of course, you're a midwife - at a local hospital.
0:35:13 > 0:35:14- I work in Glan Clwyd.
0:35:15 > 0:35:18- I've been trying to count - how long I've been there.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21- I've been there just over 18 years.
0:35:21 > 0:35:23- It'll be 20 years next year.
0:35:23 > 0:35:27- It must be cautious - and painstaking work...
0:35:27 > 0:35:29- ..bringing babies into the world.
0:35:29 > 0:35:32- When I watch such scenes - on television...
0:35:32 > 0:35:36- ..the midwives seem equally - as thrilled as the mothers.
0:35:37 > 0:35:38- It's certainly joyful...
0:35:39 > 0:35:43- ..when you bring a little boy - or a little girl into the world.
0:35:43 > 0:35:47- It's thrilling to be - with the families at this time.
0:35:48 > 0:35:49- I'm sure.
0:35:49 > 0:35:53- It's good to see everyone - so happy.
0:35:53 > 0:35:55- A choir is not just about singing.
0:35:56 > 0:35:59- It's a particular pleasure - to be a member of a choir.
0:36:00 > 0:36:01- It's a way of life.
0:36:01 > 0:36:03- That's right.
0:36:03 > 0:36:07- When I joined, I didn't know - many people in the area.
0:36:08 > 0:36:12- When I moved here, it was a very - good way of getting to know people.
0:36:12 > 0:36:16- I got to know lots of people, - thanks to the choir.
0:36:16 > 0:36:21- I've had experiences I wouldn't have - had if it wasn't for the choir.
0:36:21 > 0:36:24- We've been to eisteddfodau, - to Llangollen...
0:36:25 > 0:36:28- ..we've been to Briec, - we've been to Ireland.
0:36:28 > 0:36:33- There are lots of things I wouldn't - have done without the choir.
0:36:33 > 0:36:34- # Without your flame
0:36:35 > 0:36:40- # I make my way towards it
0:36:41 > 0:36:45- # Following your light to the north
0:36:45 > 0:36:46- # To the south
0:36:47 > 0:36:51- # Following your light, - it doesn't matter where
0:36:52 > 0:36:56- # To where your candle has reached
0:36:56 > 0:36:59- # A room of light
0:36:59 > 0:37:04- # As I follow your light
0:37:06 > 0:37:09- # Following your light to the north
0:37:09 > 0:37:11- # To the south
0:37:11 > 0:37:14- # Following your light
0:37:14 > 0:37:16- # It doesn't matter where
0:37:16 > 0:37:18- # A candle has been lit... #
0:37:18 > 0:37:24- Over the years, Cor Rhuthun - has nurtured top-quality singers.
0:37:25 > 0:37:31- One of them, Kate Griffiths, - has competed for the Blue Ribbon.
0:37:31 > 0:37:33- # Your light
0:37:34 > 0:37:38- # As I follow your light
0:37:39 > 0:37:41- # Your light
0:37:42 > 0:37:49- # Your light #
0:37:50 > 0:37:51- APPLAUSE
0:37:53 > 0:37:56- Are you going to sing - with Auntie Kate?
0:37:57 > 0:37:58- Are you ready?
0:37:58 > 0:38:00- All together.
0:38:00 > 0:38:03- # I saw a jackdaw
0:38:03 > 0:38:06- # Sitting on a roof
0:38:06 > 0:38:08- # A white hat on its head
0:38:08 > 0:38:09- # And two wooden legs
0:38:10 > 0:38:12- # Ho ho ho ho ho ho
0:38:12 > 0:38:15- # Singing ho ho ho
0:38:15 > 0:38:18- # Singing ho ho ho
0:38:18 > 0:38:20- # A white hat on its head
0:38:20 > 0:38:22- # And two wooden legs
0:38:22 > 0:38:25- # Ho ho ho ho ho ho #
0:38:26 > 0:38:28- Well done!
0:38:28 > 0:38:30- I think you deserve a clap.
0:38:30 > 0:38:32- A clap for the children.
0:38:32 > 0:38:35- Well done!
0:38:36 > 0:38:39- We can go back to playing, now.
0:38:41 > 0:38:43- Away we go!
0:38:50 > 0:38:54- Kate, the last time - I heard that voice...
0:38:55 > 0:38:59- ..was at the Denbigh Eisteddfod - in the Blue Riband competition.
0:39:00 > 0:39:02- Is this what you do every day?
0:39:02 > 0:39:04- Yes, this is what I do every day.
0:39:04 > 0:39:06- It's the best job in the world.
0:39:06 > 0:39:07- It's the best job in the world.- - I'm sure.
0:39:07 > 0:39:13- It's not everyone who can say that - they work with angels each day!
0:39:13 > 0:39:14- That's true!
0:39:15 > 0:39:20- # A seraph whose melody thrills #
0:39:20 > 0:39:22- Are you from here originally?
0:39:22 > 0:39:23- Are you from here originally?- - No.
0:39:24 > 0:39:26- I come from Betws Gwerful Goch.
0:39:26 > 0:39:28- I'm a real country lass.
0:39:28 > 0:39:32- I was a member - of Aelwyd Bro Gwerful.
0:39:32 > 0:39:37- And of course, I've been a member - of Cor Rhuthun for many years.
0:39:38 > 0:39:42- You've been singing at eisteddfodau - for many years, too.
0:39:43 > 0:39:44- That's right.
0:39:44 > 0:39:48- I've been singing - since I was a small child...
0:39:48 > 0:39:50- ..at Sunday school and at school.
0:39:50 > 0:39:55- I competed at Urdd eisteddfodau, - like many children in Wales.
0:39:55 > 0:39:58- That increased my confidence - and enjoyment.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01- A world without music - would be a very sad world.
0:40:02 > 0:40:08- # In sweet song
0:40:08 > 0:40:15- # To gladden our land #
0:40:21 > 0:40:23- APPLAUSE
0:40:23 > 0:40:23- .
0:40:28 > 0:40:28- Subtitles
0:40:28 > 0:40:30- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:40:33 > 0:40:35- AN AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:40:36 > 0:40:37- I'm in my element.
0:40:37 > 0:40:39- This is Ruthin mart.
0:40:39 > 0:40:44- I'm here to meet another tenor - - Rich Pwllcallog.
0:40:44 > 0:40:47- THE CHOIR SINGS SOFTLY - IN THE BACKGROUND
0:40:50 > 0:40:52- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:40:57 > 0:41:02- Richard, I hadn't had a chance - to catch up with you previously.
0:41:02 > 0:41:04- I'm a busy man.
0:41:04 > 0:41:07- You're a member of the choir, - a tenor.
0:41:07 > 0:41:08- Yes, a tenor.
0:41:09 > 0:41:10- You're big for a tenor!
0:41:10 > 0:41:12- Tenors are usually small!
0:41:13 > 0:41:15- You're a big man.
0:41:15 > 0:41:17- How long have you been in the choir?
0:41:19 > 0:41:21- Since '88, I think.
0:41:21 > 0:41:24- It's not so easy - for dairy farmers to take part.
0:41:24 > 0:41:27- It can be difficult, sometimes.
0:41:28 > 0:41:33- If you can't be there, - you're missing out.
0:41:33 > 0:41:36- You don't want - to miss rehearsals, do you?
0:41:36 > 0:41:38- No. It's nice to be able to chat.
0:41:39 > 0:41:42- # By the light of the stars
0:41:42 > 0:41:45- # I return
0:41:45 > 0:41:47- # Back to my home
0:41:48 > 0:41:51- # My land
0:41:52 > 0:41:57- # And tonight I shall be back home #
0:41:58 > 0:42:02- You're lucky to have this mart - at the centre of the valley.
0:42:02 > 0:42:04- Yes, it's very convenient.
0:42:04 > 0:42:08- You followed in your father's - footsteps on the farm.
0:42:09 > 0:42:11- You're familiar with the work.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14- Yes - I've never done anything else.
0:42:14 > 0:42:17- I'll probably see you - at a rehearsal later on.
0:42:17 > 0:42:19- Possibly.
0:42:19 > 0:42:23- # Back home
0:42:24 > 0:42:28- # Back home
0:42:28 > 0:42:31- # To your arms
0:42:31 > 0:42:34- # By the light of the stars
0:42:34 > 0:42:36- # I return
0:42:36 > 0:42:39- # Back to my home... #
0:42:39 > 0:42:42- This is Ysgol Pentrecelyn, - near Ruthin.
0:42:43 > 0:42:46- Jan Wilson Jones is a teacher here.
0:42:46 > 0:42:48- She's the choir's president.
0:42:49 > 0:42:51- I'll be on my best behaviour!
0:42:51 > 0:42:55- # Back home #
0:42:59 > 0:43:00- APPLAUSE
0:43:04 > 0:43:07- Jan, you have - a very special school here.
0:43:07 > 0:43:09- This room has character.
0:43:10 > 0:43:13- This used to be - the old school house.
0:43:13 > 0:43:16- It's where the older children - are taught.
0:43:17 > 0:43:20- How long have you been - a teacher here?
0:43:20 > 0:43:22- This is my fourth year here.
0:43:22 > 0:43:24- I'm delighted to be here.
0:43:24 > 0:43:25- Are you from the area?
0:43:25 > 0:43:26- Are you from the area?- - No, I come from Llanberis.
0:43:27 > 0:43:30- But I've settled in very well - in Ruthin.
0:43:30 > 0:43:31- I'm sure.
0:43:32 > 0:43:35- Winter isn't as tough here - as it is in the mountains.
0:43:35 > 0:43:39- The weather here is a lot milder.
0:43:39 > 0:43:41- We get a lot less snow.
0:43:41 > 0:43:45- Tell me, - what is the president's role?
0:43:46 > 0:43:50- I think it's just to make sure - that the choir's happy.
0:43:50 > 0:43:54- I organise the occasional party, - the occasional trip.
0:43:54 > 0:43:58- We've been given an opportunity - to go to Canada.
0:43:58 > 0:44:00- The choir has accepted.
0:44:00 > 0:44:03- The trip takes place at Easter 2015.
0:44:03 > 0:44:05- Everyone's looking forward to it.
0:44:06 > 0:44:08- Any particular part of Canada?
0:44:08 > 0:44:12- Toronto, not far - from the Niagara Falls.
0:44:13 > 0:44:17- It's a privilege to be able - to take your members with you.
0:44:17 > 0:44:24- Choirs travel to places like Toronto - and sing the old favourites...
0:44:24 > 0:44:26- ..Myfanwy and so on.
0:44:26 > 0:44:30- It'll be lovely for people to hear - Robat Arwyn's music.
0:44:30 > 0:44:33- It's a privilege for us - to go with him.
0:44:33 > 0:44:36- I'm so glad he has the opportunity - to go there.
0:44:37 > 0:44:39- # We'll roll up our sleeves
0:44:39 > 0:44:40- # We'll raise a song
0:44:40 > 0:44:42- # On a bright morning
0:44:42 > 0:44:44- # We shall get to work
0:44:45 > 0:44:46- # We'll dry tears
0:44:46 > 0:44:48- # We'll plough a furrow
0:44:48 > 0:44:52- # And we'll sow seeds #
0:44:52 > 0:44:55- I wish you all the best - with the trip.
0:44:56 > 0:44:59- And thanks for welcoming me - to the school.
0:44:59 > 0:45:01- It's nice to have you here.
0:45:02 > 0:45:07- There's something about a schoolroom - that looks out over fields.
0:45:07 > 0:45:11- It's great - we have sheep - to look at, and cattle and buzzards.
0:45:12 > 0:45:13- All kinds of things.
0:45:13 > 0:45:17- Do the children ask Miss - what breeds they are?
0:45:17 > 0:45:20- No - the children tell Miss - what breeds they are!
0:45:20 > 0:45:23- I don't have a rural background.
0:45:23 > 0:45:25- They can teach me these things.
0:45:27 > 0:45:31- Robat Arwyn and Cor Rhuthun - are a close-knit group...
0:45:32 > 0:45:37- ..a great treasure for the Ruthin - area, and for the whole of Wales.
0:45:38 > 0:45:41- The choir has been very successful.
0:45:41 > 0:45:45- The songs that Robat Arwyn - has composed for us are still sung.
0:45:46 > 0:45:50- And we're lucky to have the - opportunity to sing Arwyn's songs.
0:45:50 > 0:45:54- And also that Morfydd - gave Arwyn the opportunity...
0:45:54 > 0:45:57- ..which enabled us - to sing these songs.
0:45:57 > 0:45:59- Sadly, Morfydd died in 2007.
0:46:00 > 0:46:03- We were with her - during her final days and weeks.
0:46:04 > 0:46:08- I remember Arwyn visiting - Morfydd at the hospital.
0:46:08 > 0:46:13- That's where the choir's leadership - was transferred to Arwyn.
0:46:14 > 0:46:19- It was a very emotional time, - and they were able to be together.
0:46:20 > 0:46:23- The leadership was transferred.
0:46:23 > 0:46:25- # We'll dry tears
0:46:26 > 0:46:29- # We'll plough a furrow
0:46:30 > 0:46:38- # And we'll sow seeds #
0:46:39 > 0:46:41- APPLAUSE
0:46:42 > 0:46:46- This is Tabernacle chapel, Ruthin, - in the Vale of Clwyd...
0:46:46 > 0:46:49- ..and Cor Rhuthun's annual concert.
0:46:49 > 0:46:53- I wish you all a happy new year, - and carry on singing!
0:46:54 > 0:46:59- # The Nativity has brought a smile - back to the world
0:46:59 > 0:47:04- # Come, sing and give praise
0:47:04 > 0:47:08- # Come together and shout as one
0:47:09 > 0:47:13- # As one, hallelujah
0:47:14 > 0:47:19- # A night of darkness - in Bethlehem town
0:47:19 > 0:47:24- # Two thousand years ago
0:47:25 > 0:47:30- # Today, we celebrate together
0:47:30 > 0:47:37- # The love that baby left behind
0:47:38 > 0:47:44- # The Nativity has brought a smile - back to the world
0:47:45 > 0:47:49- # Come, sing and give praise
0:47:50 > 0:47:54- # Come together and shout as one
0:47:54 > 0:47:59- # As one, hallelujah
0:48:00 > 0:48:05- # Come together and shout as one
0:48:05 > 0:48:16- # As one, hallelujah #
0:48:17 > 0:48:18- APPLAUSE
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