0:00:00 > 0:00:00- Subtitles
0:00:00 > 0:00:02- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:00:16 > 0:00:21- # By Dee's deep river bank so fair
0:00:21 > 0:00:26- # A fair maid sat lamenting #
0:00:27 > 0:00:31- I'm also privileged - to be on the banks of the Dee...
0:00:31 > 0:00:33- ..on a sunny July afternoon.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38- I'm on my way - to Carrog near Corwen...
0:00:38 > 0:00:42- ..to visit Ty Mawr Farm, - the home of Edwin and Eirian Jones.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44- Eirian hails from here.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- Both have retired from teaching...
0:00:47 > 0:00:50- ..and have come back to Carrog.
0:00:50 > 0:00:55- I'm on my way, and I can't tell you - how much I'm looking forward to it.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- Ty Mawr Farm echoes - to the sound of the railway...
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- ..between the Dee - and Llantysilio Mountain...
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- ..and a stone's throw - from the village of Carrog.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- Although Edwin and Eirian - now farm here at Ty Mawr...
0:01:22 > 0:01:28- ..Eisteddfod-goers know them better - as Edwin Llwyfan and Eirian Carrog.
0:01:29 > 0:01:34- The Carrog area is rich in history, - especially that of Owain Glyndwr.
0:01:34 > 0:01:39- Across the river is Carrog Uchaf, - his former home.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- To learn more about the area...
0:01:42 > 0:01:47- ..my journey started - in an unusual location for me.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- The weekly aerobics class - at Carrog's community centre...
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- ..with Eirian Jones.
0:01:55 > 0:01:56- Are you joining us this morning?
0:01:56 > 0:01:59- Are you joining us this morning?- - Yes, if it's not too complicated.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01- No, Dai, it really isn't.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20- I didn't know she had legs.
0:02:23 > 0:02:25- Warming up? I'm boiling!
0:02:27 > 0:02:29- When do we have a sit-down?
0:02:29 > 0:02:30- Not yet.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- The sit-down comes at the end.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35- Last time.
0:02:35 > 0:02:36- Good morning.
0:02:36 > 0:02:37- Good morning!
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- Well, Eirian, this certainly - impacts on you physically.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- Do you feel better for it?
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- Oh, certainly, yes.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- It also adds to the daily paces - to keep you fit as well.
0:02:52 > 0:02:53- It's great.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58- As a group, I'm sure that we could - carry on for about two hours.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- But this session is an hour.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05- You have retired and come home.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- It's wonderful that the village - where you grew up...
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- ..can offer you - a happy and fulfilling life.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- That's what I missed - after 38 years as a teacher.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18- This community.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- I felt that I no longer knew - this group of people.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- Now, I'm back among them.
0:03:24 > 0:03:25- It's great to be here.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29- They're characters, - many of them having moved here.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- But they've blended into the area, - socially in any case.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42- It's my first visit to Carrog.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45- It's lovely and sunny today.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- It's always like this in Carrog, - Dai, summer and winter.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- No, actually, it isn't.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- Let's explain where we are.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- We're between Corwen and Llangollen.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- Corwen is about three miles away - and it's seven to Llangollen.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- Then it's about ten miles to Ruthin.
0:04:06 > 0:04:07- It's a lovely spot.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- What kept the village alive - in the old days?
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- Work, I'd say. Farming.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- I wouldn't say - it's exceptionally good land...
0:04:19 > 0:04:21- ..apart from the meadows - by the river.
0:04:22 > 0:04:23- But there were quarries.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29- The last quarry closed - in the late '50s, early '60s.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- But if you could turn - and look that way...
0:04:33 > 0:04:34- I'm back in class!
0:04:35 > 0:04:36- That's Penarth quarry.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38- That's Penarth quarry.- - I see.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- But it was a brittle - and dangerous slate.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- Up that way, beyond the tree, - was Craig Susan quarry.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- Who Susan was, I don't know.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- But she must have been - someone special.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- But the best quarry was over - the ridge behind Glyndyfrdwy.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- That was a proper quarry.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- I think about a thousand men - worked there.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- The chapels and the church - must have been packed at that time.
0:05:08 > 0:05:09- Oh, yes.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- I remember three chapels here - during my lifetime.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17- Only one remains, - with about 30 members.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20- From three chapels to 30 people.
0:05:20 > 0:05:21- The times they are a-changing.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- The times they are a-changing.- - A big change, yes.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- Had we lived here - just before 1400...
0:05:29 > 0:05:34- ..you would have heard Owain Glyndwr - and his local army.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36- This is where his fighters were.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- From here, just over the Dee...
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- ..he would set out on raids - against Lord Grey of Ruthin.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- Over the hills, over Bryncoch...
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- Down in the valley over there...
0:05:50 > 0:05:54- ..the community - has erected a memorial to him.
0:05:54 > 0:05:59- His prison was down in that area.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- They say that there was a ford - across the Dee at that time.
0:06:03 > 0:06:08- They used to bring prisoners - across the river over that ford.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- It was a substantial prison.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- Is this your chapel, Eirian?
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- Yes, but I'm not - a denominationalist.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20- But yes, this is where I worship.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- I've been a deacon for some years, - like my father before me...
0:06:25 > 0:06:30- ..while my mother led the singing - and played the organ.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32- I also teach at Sunday school...
0:06:33 > 0:06:37- ..aided by Aerona, - or maybe it's me who helps her.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- Like many others, - you must think the world of it.
0:06:42 > 0:06:48- Yes, Dai, but as I said, - I'm not a denominationalist.
0:06:48 > 0:06:52- I increasingly feel - that we should become more united.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- Unlike his wife, - Edwin has no farming background.
0:06:59 > 0:07:05- But he has settled into farming - back home at Ty Mawr.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- Your wife is the local girl, - but where are you from?
0:07:10 > 0:07:12- Yes, Ty Mawr is the wife's home.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- I'm originally - from Penrhyndeudraeth.
0:07:16 > 0:07:21- I moved to Mold, - to Ysgol Maes Garmon, in 1975...
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- ..and got married here in 1981.
0:07:27 > 0:07:28- I've been here ever since.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32- And you taught - alongside your wife...
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- ..who happened to be - at the same school.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- She did, and we travelled - in the same car every day.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- We did have the odd day...
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- ..when she was putting the world - to rights all the way home...
0:07:46 > 0:07:48- ..while I just drove quietly.
0:07:49 > 0:07:54- But we had a great time - working together, to be honest.
0:07:56 > 0:08:01- When you retired here, - farming was new to you.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04- Completely new. Totally new.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- I remember sitting - in Ty Nant field over there...
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- An ewe was giving birth, - and the lamb was halfway out.
0:08:13 > 0:08:14- I had no idea what to do.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- I sat there - until Eirian's father came...
0:08:19 > 0:08:20- ..and pulled the lamb.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- Yes, I was that ignorant.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- But I must congratulate you.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28- This farm is a pleasure to behold.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30- Things are going pretty well.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- I'm very reliant - on the farmhand, mind you.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- We've harvested the big bales.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- They're done, - and if the weather holds...
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- ..we hope to get some spare bales.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- A couple of miles from Carrog - is the historic town of Corwen.
0:08:59 > 0:09:04- In the centre is a memorial - of great local significance.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08- This is quite a statue.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- Yes, and we're very proud - of it locally.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- Do you remember the small one?
0:09:14 > 0:09:17- I have some memory of it, yes.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- That was the butt of ridicule.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- But once this came, - everyone has delighted in it.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27- With the soldier's face, - and the spurs...
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- ..driving the horse, - it's so realistic.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- He's as alive today as he ever was.
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- Another of Eirian's hobbies - is bowls.
0:09:52 > 0:09:58- As it so happens, the club - is convenient for the town centre.
0:09:58 > 0:10:03- You're lucky not to be playing them - because they're exceptionally good.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05- Then again, maybe you are too.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- Start with the thumb on this side.
0:10:09 > 0:10:10- Is that OK?
0:10:10 > 0:10:11- Is that OK?- - Yes.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13- Well, you know as much as me.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- Well, you know as much as me.- - Is that the jack?
0:10:15 > 0:10:16- Yes.
0:10:16 > 0:10:17- That's going to the other side.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- That's going to the other side.- - Yes, once Glenys moves.
0:10:20 > 0:10:21- We'll drive it that way.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- They're coming this way. Never mind.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- Right, Dai, I'll try to follow it.
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- It probably won't if I want it to.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- Oh, Eirian, it isn't far!
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- No, but it's too far.
0:10:42 > 0:10:43- Was it meant to hit?
0:10:44 > 0:10:46- It should be closer to the jack.
0:10:46 > 0:10:47- It went a bit too far.
0:10:47 > 0:10:48- It went a bit too far.- - What do I do now?
0:10:49 > 0:10:51- Pick up one of those blue bowls.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- There you are.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- Now then, Dai, foot on the mat.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- The other foot - as far forward as you can.
0:11:00 > 0:11:01- Try to hit the jack.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05- It should go along the ground, Dai.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- Having said that, - it's closer than mine!
0:11:11 > 0:11:13- Have another go at hitting it.
0:11:13 > 0:11:14- Have another go at hitting it.- - No, it won't.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19- It has to go along the ground.
0:11:19 > 0:11:20- It has to go along the ground.- - Yes, Dai.
0:11:21 > 0:11:22- I'll have to try this time.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- Yes, closer to the ground.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- Right foot on the mat.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- I don't get on with rules!
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- That's much better, Dai.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38- That's much better, Dai.- - Not enough Geronimo!
0:11:43 > 0:11:45- You have a reading club here.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47- You have a reading club here.- - Yes, that meets once a month.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52- We try to prepare questions - for each other...
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- ..and we have a great time - discussing the books.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- Not just talking about - what's going on in Corwen!
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- We have a lot of fun there too.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- But you need a leader, - and this is true of anywhere...
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- ..someone - who's willing to drive forward.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- Yes, as long as that leader - takes a step back sometimes...
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- ..in order to take people with them.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18- A leading horse - can break the straps.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21- A leading horse - must have some control as well.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- But I enjoyed working - with young people in Mold.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29- Holding activities for them, - organizing plays and so on.
0:12:29 > 0:12:30- Which school was it?
0:12:30 > 0:12:31- Which school was it?- - Maes Garmon.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- While I have my health, - I don't want to be inactive.
0:12:35 > 0:12:40- On the outskirts of town - is the Corwen Farmers Ltd site.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- Eirian's family - has close ties with the society...
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- ..which has just - marked its centenary.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- My father - thought the world of this place.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- He thought the world of it, - as did my grandfather before him...
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- ..because it served a wide area.
0:12:57 > 0:13:02- If I can show you - one of the centenary programmes...
0:13:03 > 0:13:04- ..this is what's said.
0:13:04 > 0:13:09- "In 1991, RD Jones, - Ty Mawr, Carrog...
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- "..referred to his father...
0:13:12 > 0:13:17- "..who was one of the founders - of the cooperative society."
0:13:17 > 0:13:19- RD Jones was my father.
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- It then describes how the society - has expanded over the years.
0:13:25 > 0:13:30- But a little piece of my father - and grandfather belongs here...
0:13:30 > 0:13:33- ..as is true - for many other families.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- It was an extraordinary venture.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39- Look at the goods here today.
0:13:39 > 0:13:44- Every day that the place is open, - these need to be shifted.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- They're doing a fair job of it.
0:13:47 > 0:13:48- Let's be honest...
0:13:49 > 0:13:53- ..you won't buy locally - unless prices are competitive.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- But it's further - to transport goods here...
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- ..so it costs more - to get them here.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- But the service you get here - is the thing.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- It's more than a business.
0:14:08 > 0:14:09- Often when I come here...
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- ..I'm not the first here - or the last to leave.
0:14:15 > 0:14:15- .
0:14:19 > 0:14:19- Subtitles
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:14:25 > 0:14:29- Every year since 1991, - Edwin and Eirian...
0:14:29 > 0:14:34- ..have kept Eisteddfod week - clear of work at Ty Mawr.
0:14:35 > 0:14:40- They go there to work, - not just to enjoy the competitions.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- While Edwin is responsible - for the Pavilion stage...
0:14:44 > 0:14:48- ..Eirian helps out - in the office on the field.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- You make sure - that goes to the main entrance.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- Do you remember - what time the Gorsedd goes out?
0:14:57 > 0:14:58- Now, eleven.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- Eleven, so they're on their way.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03- The Gorsedd should be OK then.
0:15:04 > 0:15:05- Well, Dai Jones!
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- # In the mud and mire, - oh, sire, you'll see me #
0:15:09 > 0:15:11- I looked for you in the tunnel.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12- We're in a cosy place.
0:15:12 > 0:15:14- We're in a cosy place.- - Indeed you are.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16- Surrounded by young co-workers.
0:15:16 > 0:15:18- Surrounded by young co-workers.- - Oh, they're great, Dai.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- And there are more next door.
0:15:21 > 0:15:26- The place is full of young people - who work and give of their time.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- All I have to do - is calm them down sometimes!
0:15:31 > 0:15:32- Yes, yes, yes.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- What exactly do you do, - apart from keeping order?
0:15:37 > 0:15:38- I can see a map in your hand.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43- This is one of those places - where I couldn't list my duties.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- It depends - what the next person brings.
0:15:47 > 0:15:52- For example, - it could involve the weather...
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- ..or a problem with parking...
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- ..or someone who's lost something - and isn't sure where to go.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01- We're here every day, all week.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- We're usually here from - between eight and half past...
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- ..until about eight at night.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- A fine place - to serve an apprenticeship.
0:16:11 > 0:16:12- I hope they carry on.
0:16:13 > 0:16:14- Where can I find Edwin?
0:16:14 > 0:16:15- That way, Dai.
0:16:15 > 0:16:16- That way, Dai.- - This way?
0:16:18 > 0:16:24- Can Sophie Jones, Elin Fflur Jones - and Glesni Rhys get ready, please?
0:16:25 > 0:16:27- Edwin, you're very busy here today.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- It's Monday morning - at the Eisteddfod.
0:16:31 > 0:16:37- We're trying to organize - the morning competitions.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- It's very busy...
0:16:41 > 0:16:46- ..with regards to giving information - to everyone who works on the stage.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- I saw you with a stopwatch - at the back.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- We try to run on time - as closely as we can.
0:16:54 > 0:16:58- The weather has caused - a few problems today...
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- ..but on the whole, - we try to run on time...
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- ..especially on Mondays, - Wednesdays and Fridays...
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- ..because the Gorsedd is in.
0:17:08 > 0:17:09- You must have seen some changes.
0:17:09 > 0:17:14- You must have seen some changes.- - It's a lot more technical now.
0:17:14 > 0:17:19- Many more people are involved - with the work than when I started.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23- But it all helps the Eisteddfod - to run fairly smoothly.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27- The Eisteddfod - clearly appreciates...
0:17:27 > 0:17:31- ..Edwin and Eirian's contribution - over the years.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- In 2009, they were both ordained - into the Gorsedd's white robes...
0:17:36 > 0:17:42- ..with the Gorsedd names - Edwin Llwyfan and Eirian Carrog.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- Once the Eisteddfod's over, - there's no time to relax at Ty Mawr.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- It's time to gather the sheep - from the mountain...
0:17:59 > 0:18:03- ..and Edwin is fortunate to be - helped by the farmhand, Ryan Jones.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- Thank goodness for this - or it would be a long walk.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- This is some view.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- What are we seeing, Edwin?
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- Right below us is Carrog itself.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- That's Corwen in the distance...
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- ..then over towards Llangwm, - up the valley.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- It's the middle of summer, - so why are you gathering them?
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- We're going to be - weaning the lambs today.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- First, we gather the mountain.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- He's going up - the heather mountain over there...
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- ..just to make sure - that he's got them all down.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- He'll gather the ewes and lambs - into this field...
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- ..then drive them down to the farm.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- It isn't the easiest terrain, is it?
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- It takes a bit of work - to gather the sheep.
0:19:13 > 0:19:14- Yes, it does.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- Fortunately, - it's an enclosed mountain.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21- That's a big help - when we gather the sheep.
0:19:21 > 0:19:26- Ryan will usually do the job - by himself, with two dogs.
0:19:26 > 0:19:28- If Ryan isn't here, I work the dogs.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- They will work for me.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- They will work for me.- - There you are, there you are.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- Once sheep are accustomed to a dog, - it's easier.
0:19:36 > 0:19:37- Yes, that's right.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43- As it's an enclosed flock, - they also know their habitat.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- Once we open the gate, - they know where to go.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48- You bring bales up in winter.
0:19:49 > 0:19:54- Yes, we carry big bales - up here in winter.
0:19:54 > 0:19:56- We also bring up feed as well.
0:19:57 > 0:20:02- Of course, if there's snow, - we gather them down to the valley.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05- You're clearly up here regularly...
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- ..because the quad bike - doesn't scare the sheep.
0:20:09 > 0:20:13- We try to come up once a day - to make sure everything's alright.
0:20:13 > 0:20:15- That they have water and so on.
0:20:16 > 0:20:22- We're fortunate that springs rise - on the heather mountain.
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- They keep the sheep in water - for a long while.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- It's a nice change from teaching.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- You can now enjoy - the pleasures of agriculture.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- If enjoy is the word, Dai!
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- I often worry, - when I buy rams or what have you...
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- ..whether I'm buying well, - but they don't turn out too bad.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- I'd say you're doing - a pretty good job.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13- You're about to separate the lambs.
0:21:13 > 0:21:14- You're about to separate the lambs.- - That's right.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- Ryan has gone up to the pen - and he'll bring about 150 down.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21- Do you separate - the ewe and ram lambs?
0:21:22 > 0:21:24- No, all together.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- We'll keep the lambs inside - for two days or so.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33- When it's cooler, we'll take - the sheep back up the mountain.
0:21:33 > 0:21:34- Good idea.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- Because they'll bleat a great deal - for two days or so.
0:21:39 > 0:21:40- Yes, they will.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44- But I don't want them on the road - looking for the ewes.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- You grew up on this farm, Eirian.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58- I did indeed.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- And were you an only child?
0:22:00 > 0:22:01- I was.
0:22:02 > 0:22:07- You can see the difficulties - that faced me personally...
0:22:07 > 0:22:09- ..and my parents.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12- But if anyone - was ever born to farm...
0:22:13 > 0:22:14- ..it was my father...
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- ..even though he could have done - whatever he wanted to do.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- He loved politics and acting...
0:22:22 > 0:22:27- ..but he was especially keen - on improving this farm's quality.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31- When it was bought in 1953...
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- ..improving it was his objective...
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- ..especially the mountains.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- Were you always teachers in Wales?
0:22:42 > 0:22:43- Were you always teachers in Wales?- - Yes.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- Edwin and I - were both very fortunate...
0:22:47 > 0:22:49- ..not just with the school...
0:22:49 > 0:22:52- ..because 20 miles - is no journey at all.
0:22:53 > 0:22:57- But I could also take an interest - and help on the farm.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- When Edwin came here, - we tried to do a bit of both.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- Luckily, our parents - and ourselves were good friends.
0:23:25 > 0:23:27- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
0:23:27 > 0:23:27- .