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-Hello and welcome Bore Da

-on the final weekend in April.

-It's hard to believe

-that tomorrow is May Day.

-Let's take a look at what you can

-expect over the next hour.

-Elin Fflur meets a man who swims

-the lakes of North Wales daily...

-..in all weathers to keep fit.

-We take a sneak peek at the

-Pan Celtic Festival in Ireland.

-Recently, I attended the festival

-for Welsh learners, Gwyl Ar Lafar...

-..which took place at St Fagans.

-We meet the Anglesey chef...

-..who is making a name for himself

-in the kitchens of London.

-Sit back and enjoy Bore Da.

-We start the programme at St Fagans

-National Museum of History.

-Last Saturday, a special new

-festival was held...

-..and I received an invitation

-to attend.

-You may remember that I came to

-St Fagans around three weeks ago...

-..for the launch of the one day

-festival, Gwyl Ar Lafar.

-The big moment has arrived and

-I'm ready to see what's here.

-At the National Centre for Learning

-Welsh we want more Welsh learners.

-But more importantly, we want to see

-more people using their Welsh.

-Today is an opportunity for families

-and friends to feel safe...

-..when practising their Welsh.

-When you feel confident and safe...

-..it is easier to give it a go.

-I'm Goronwy.

-I'm Goronwy.

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-I'm Cath.

-The weather is fine and many Welsh

-learners have come out to join us.

-We've planned tours

-around the site...

-..workshops, crafts and lessons.

-We're going to move on to the

-Rhyd-y-Car Terrace Houses...

-..and then you're free to go.

-I'm originally from Chicago.

-Two years ago,

-my husband and I moved to Wales.

-When we moved to Wales,

-we wanted to meet new people.

-We started learning Welsh...

-..and believe it's important

-to support the language.

-It's a great way to pull people out

-of the classroom...

-..to use the language

-within these wonderful surroundings.

-I'm enjoying the day and

-think it's interesting.

-It has been great to see

-the new buildings.

-I live in Cardiff and

-enjoy seeing the developments.

-There are many things we can do

-with this building.

-I've had a wonderful day and it

-gives Welsh learners the chance...

-..to use the language

-outside of the classroom.

-None of my family speak Welsh.

-Coming here to use the language

-has been fantastic.

-Today has been vital...

-..in encouraging us to use

-the language with Welsh learners.

-We're all in this together.

-The language is alive.

-If people think

-the language is dying...

-..then a festival like this

-proves them wrong.

-It was a wonderful day...

-..and I had the opportunity to meet

-many of the Bore Da viewers.

-Hello to all of you who are watching

-this morning.

-Next, we turn our attention

-to keeping fit...

-..but not by entering the gym.

-Elin has been to meet a man...

-..who has found a different way

-of keeping fit and healthy.

-Some people go walking, running or

-cycling to get the heart pumping...

-..before facing a hard day's work.

-And then there's other people

-who like jumping into a cold lake!

-Meilyr Wyn is a teacher

-at Ysgol Hafod Lon School.

-An important part of his day is

-spent at Llyn Padarn in Llanberis...

-..to go swimming in all weathers

-in a sport called wild swimming.

-I've been swimming in cold water

-without a wetsuit since the summer.

-I tried going twice a week.

-I missed out for a fortnight

-over Christmas due to a cold...

-..so decided to go every day

-from February.

-I've been every day since 1 February

-apart from two days in March...

-..so I had five-minute cold showers

-instead as my punishment!

-It gets the adrenalin and endorphins

-pumping so is quite addictive.

-This is a natural anti-depressant

-and you feel great after going.

-It's physically and spiritually

-awakening and you're in the moment.

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-That's the train telling me

-that it's time to get in!

-Meilyr usually swims alone...

-..but some of his friends heard

-that wild swimming is beneficial...

-..so are giving it a go too!

-How was your first time

-in the water, Bleddyn?

-It was cold and a bit of a shock

-when I jumped in.

-It took a while to acclimatize

-but a great feeling afterwards.

-Meilyr tells me that you

-do feel better afterwards.

-I'm happy and smiling

-so it obviously works!

-Would you do it again?

-Yes, I think so.

-Dad jumped in for the first time

-and I did some paddling.

-I think he's brave for jumping in.

-I'm happy after jumping

-into the lake...

-..and want to do it again.

-The pontoon said 25 metres...

-..and it was so cold!

-I do it twice a week.

-It takes a few minutes

-to get used to it...

-..but then you're fine.

-It makes you feel great

-and I'd recommend it to anyone.

-I'm shaking now and it was cold

-but wonderful too.

-What do you think about Dad, Martha?

-He's mad!

-Have you ever swam in the lake?

-Have you ever swam in the lake?

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-No.

-It's only Dad who does that

-but what's he like afterwards?

-Cold!

-We've been in the water for

-over ten minutes.

-They say that you do a minute

-for every degree.

-If it's five degrees, you swim for a

-maximum of five minutes.

-It was nine degrees and I did over

-ten minutes so I need to warm up!

-Everyone's laughing

-so we're all on a high.

-It's great and we can enjoy

-the rest of the day.

-You need a warm cuppa.

-I want to hug you

-as you look so cold!

-Cheers!

-Cheers!

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-Cheers!

-After seeing the team

-do their wild swim...

-..and hearing how great they feel

-after doing so...

-..they have inspired me to go home

-for a hot bath and a cuppa!

-Very wise, Elin.

-I feel cold after watching that.

-It's hard to believe...

-..that the Urdd Eisteddfod

-will reach Bridgend in a month.

-The Maes is in a wonderful location

-and the building work has begun.

-Mari Grug visited the Maes

-on the first day.

-It's exciting to look

-at the fields in front of us.

-They'll be transformed to host this

-youth festival within five weeks.

-On Friday, we held a gig to mark

-38 days until the Eisteddfod.

-Today, we only have 35 days to wait

-so the countdown is truly underway!

-I'm the site coordinator.

-The work is only just starting so

-my work is rather straight-forward.

-I'm placing these blue flags to

-show the location of the buildings.

-I've marked out the Pavilion and

-Further behind is the Mr Urdd Cafe.

-Here's the entrance.

-Here's the entrance.

-

-I hope there won't be any queues.

-The bar will be here

-on the final night.

-The sun will be shining!

-What's happening behind us?

-The Urdd is going through a period

-of modernisation...

-..so we're producing short video

-clips to promote the Eisteddfod.

-They will be on the Urdd website

-and our social network sites.

-These clips will be shared across

-the country in the next five weeks.

-We're from Ysgol Llanhari

-and Garth Olwg schools...

-..we're welcoming the locals

-to the Maes at Pencoed.

-I enjoy competing in the Eisteddfod

-so I'm glad it's being held locally.

-It will offer us

-so many opportunities.

-I'm very excited to be participating

-in the youth show.

-It's great to be here for the first

-day of the Eisteddfod preparations.

-For the past three years,

-the locals have worked very hard...

-..raising money, awareness and

-organising the Eisteddfod.

-We're thrilled with the support

-we've received from of the locals...

-..and the town

-and community councils.

-There's enthusiasm

-and we have some loyal volunteers.

-We're looking forward and there's

-excitement within the community.

-We've managed to pull new people

-into the Urdd which is fantastic.

-The locals have been incredible

-and have hosted many events.

-They've been raising money and

-raising awareness of the Eisteddfod.

-We're looking forward to welcoming

-the whole of Wales during the week.

-I can't wait for the Eisteddfod.

-That's it for part one.

-After the break...

-..we take a look at the

-Pan Celtic Festival competitions.

-I get a lesson in beekeeping.

-One lucky viewer receives a makeover

-from Huw Fash and the team.

-See you in a few minutes.

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-Welcome back.

-The annual Pan Celtic Festival

-is held in Ireland...

-..and celebrates the talents

-of the Celtic nations.

-Hundreds of Welsh competitors

-make the journey...

-..including the winner

-of Can i Gymru.

-Let's take a look at the highlights

-from the 2017 festival.

-There's all sorts of competitions

-at the Pan Celtic Festival...

-..including folk singing,

-harp and choral contests.

-There was representation

-from all Celtic nations...

-..for the best song contest.

-The Can i Gymru winner was competing

-for the 1,500 euros.

-# I'm starting to lose faith

-# Let me go #

-Tonight's competition is iconic.

-It's a competition

-to determine the best Celtic song.

-Every song is performed

-in the country's native language.

-I look forward to hearing

-Cadi Gwyn's performance.

-There are plenty of Welsh supporters

-here to cheer her on.

-I'm sure Cadi Gwyn Edwards will do

-a fantastic job in representing us.

-She'll be playing with a live band.

-Bethany Celyn, Gwilym Rhys Bowen and

-Gethin Williams will support her.

-I'm feeling very confident.

-# Let me go #

-How did the 17-year-old

-Can i Gymru winner from Conwy feel?

-The set-up is slightly different.

-Can i Gymru was broadcast on S4C

-but it's much more relaxed here.

-There's a fantastic atmosphere and

-there are lots of Welsh supporters.

-# Let me go #

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-As the tension mounted

-and the judges marked the acts...

-..we asked the audience

-about their favourites.

-It's difficult to say

-as they were all good.

-They all did very well.

-All songs were wonderful. It's one

-of the finest contests I've seen.

-The festival has evolved and

-the acts have improved every year.

-I think Wales will win

-as the song was fab.

-Every contestant is a winner and

-the Welsh song was very strong...

-..but in my opinion...

-..I believe that the Irish

-lyrics had more depth.

-Wales did well

-but I think the Irish will win.

-The Irish song was my favourite.

-My favourite was the Irish one

-but it was such a high standard...

-..so we'll have to wait and see.

-It's difficult to choose but the

-results will soon reveal the truth.

-The jazz-inspired song from Ireland

-took the first prize...

-..with Cornwall in second place.

-Scotland, Isle of Man, Brittany

-and Wales were very close behind.

-The festival looks

-like a lot of fun.

-Congratulations to all

-of the competitors.

-Next, we venture to Lampeter

-with Huw Fash and the team...

-..as they prepare to give

-one lucky a viewer a makeover.

-When Gwyneth contacted us in 2016

-to ask us to come this evening...

-..she had no idea

-that she would be our guinea pig.

-However, Gwyneth's name was chosen

-out of a hat.

-What is the plan, Hazel?

-The first thing I'm going to do

-is ask Gwyneth to uncross her legs.

-When you cross your legs, one

-shoulder is higher than the other...

-..which means the hairdresser

-will tend to give an unequal cut.

-When I dry the hair,

-I'm going to give Gwyneth tips...

-..on changing the pattern of the

-hair by bringing it forward.

-You're a picture of beauty and I'm

-sure the ladies will agree with me.

-Please give Gwyneth and Hazel

-a round of applause.

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-Gwyneth, I'll be doing

-your make-up tonight.

-LAUGHTER

-Patricia and I agree that we should

-go for an Avant-garde look.

-Patricia would have a big shock!

-Certainly.

-We're going to do a natural look

-with light make-up for Gwyneth.

-Do you usually wear make-up?

-Yes, I do.

-Do you tend to stick with

-your favourite brands?

-For the past few years, yes.

-We're unsure of what outfit Gwyneth

-will be wearing...

-..I'm going to concentrate

-on these beige colours.

-As Patricia applies the make-up,

-Hazel spoke to the audience.

-We've come from the small

-Llanybydder branch.

-It's been great to have some new

-ideas for the coming season.

-What are you looking forward

-to seeing most tonight?

-The make-up.

-The clothes!

-LAUGHTER

-The make-up looks great.

-It's time for Gwyneth, Patricia

-and Hazel to disappear...

-..to complete the look, while I tell

-you more about the clothes.

-Shortly, the look will be complete.

-I showed the ladies the items we

-used for the evening's special look.

-Everyone seemed pleased

-with the finished look.

-Please put your hands together

-for Gwyneth.

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-We're eager to find out what Gwyneth

-thinks of the look.

-It's great and

-I've had a great time.

-We've enjoyed eating the cakes

-out the back.

-I think Gwyneth looks great and

-I love the make-up.

-She looks very natural

-and I like the outfit.

-I think Gwyneth will be able

-to reuse pieces of the outfit.

-I'd love to have this

-set in my wardrobe.

-The hair looks thicker

-after the cut.

-Have the committee enjoyed?

-It's great and it has brought a

-good group of people come together.

-It was fantastic to see Gwyneth

-having the makeover.

-Gwyneth looked wonderful before,

-but you've increased the beauty.

-You had a pretty model to work with,

-but she looks even better now.

-APPLAUSE

-Another successful makeover and

-Gwyneth looked great.

-Did you know that bees

-are in danger?

-Recent research suggests that the

-numbers are decreasing every year.

-There are many Welsh beekeepers...

-..and I was eager to find out more

-about the trade.

-Welcome to Cwrt Henri where

-I'm joined by Gruff the beekeeper.

-How are you?

-How are you?

-

-I'm very well, thank you.

-Can you explain what we have here?

-This is a hive

-that I started last year.

-You can see the queen

-that I raised last year.

-They survived the winter...

-..and have been moved

-to a larger hive.

-The queen will lay about 1,000

-to 1,500 eggs...

-..and will need more room.

-We're hoping to have some honey

-in the next four weeks...

-..and I can start collecting honey.

-How many bees have you got here?

-There must be 3,000 bees

-on the frame.

-In mid summer, this hive could have

-about 70,000 bees...

-..but there's currently

-about 20,000 to 30,000.

-How did your interest in beekeeping

-start?

-I've always been interested

-in farming and beekeeping.

-At my parents home in Crwbin...

-..there wasn't room

-to keep sheep or cattle.

-I could only keep bees

-and that's how it all started.

-It isn't very common.

-How many hives have you got?

-At the moment, I've got about

-70 hives across Carmarthenshire.

-You've got plenty to keep you busy.

-Your wife, Angharad is here so

-what are your thoughts on all this?

-It's great that Gruff does this.

-Unfortunately,

-honey bees are under threat...

-..due to changes in the climate

-and chemicals...

-..so bees can no longer survive

-without beekeepers.

-Gruff is helping

-to sustain the bee population.

-I don't help Gruff

-from day to day...

-..as I don't like getting

-too close...

-..but I'm ready to help him collect

-the honey and put it in jars.

-I've got one of your jars of honey.

-Can you tell us how the honey

-reaches the jar, Gruff?

-It's very simple.

-We remove the frame from the hive,

-slice off the wax...

-..place it in the spinner

-and filter it coarsely once...

-Pfft! Sorry!

-We remove any part that isn't edible

-and it goes straight in the pot.

-And it's delicious.

-Thanks to Gruff and Angharad

-for the welcome.

-You taught me a lot.

-It's time for a break.

-When we return...

-..Elin meets a

-young Anglesey chef...

-..who works in one of London's

-top restaurants.

-Our style expert, Lowri Steffan...

-..looks at products made from wood.

-See you in a few minutes.

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-Welcome back.

-The young Anglesey chef,

-Richard Holt...

-..is currently making a name

-for himself in London.

-He's recently become the Head Pastry

-Chef for the famous, Marcus Wareing.

-Elin went to congratulate Richard

-and to wish him the best of luck.

-The Marram Grass Cafe is on the road

-from Dwyran to Newborough...

-..near Llanddwyn Beach on Anglesey.

-Richard Holt is from the island and

-this is where he started as a chef.

-I grew up around food.

-Mam was a school cook

-and Dad owned an ice cream company.

-I constantly had food around me.

-In 2013, I approached

-The Marram Grass and asked for work.

-Ellis took a risk

-and employed me as a trainee.

-He guided me carefully...

-..and I started to enjoy

-what he was doing.

-He encouraged me to move on

-and I really respected that.

-I left here and joined Hefin Roberts

-at the Loft restaurant in Beaumaris.

-I went to Steve Stevens at Sosban...

-..and he is the best chef I've met.

-The next step was to go to London.

-Within a week, I was in a restaurant

-owned by Marcus Wareing.

-I became head pastry chef for Marcus

-and for The Gilbert Scott.

-Marcus has two Michelin stars...

-..and The Gilbert Scott is the

-most British restaurant in London.

-I'd never believe you if you'd told

-me I'd be head pastry chef for them!

-Before showing your skills...

-..you've made me something else.

-Yes, this is a bara brith souffle.

-I've never heard of such a thing.

-It's blended with Toffoc so

-the ice cream should melt into it.

-Oh, my life, that's amazing.

-Richard had more for us after

-that delicious bara brith souffle.

-Today, I'm going to make strawberry

-cheesecake with lemon curd.

-It also contains mint

-and white chocolate.

-I'll make a second one

-with peach and blackcurrant.

-You can carry on whilst I watch you

-because I'm no use to you.

-I'm going to pour this

-over the cake...

-..so it's very messy but fun!

-Are you ready?

-Are you ready?

-

-Waw.

-The Marram Grass is owned by

-two brothers called Liam and Ellis.

-Helping young chefs

-is part of their vision.

-We started The Marram Grass in 2009

-as an all-day breakfast place.

-We have a lovely venue, training

-school and butchery shop.

-It is the year for The Marram Grass

-as Rich has come through the system.

-He's representing us in London

-and working for Marcus Wareing.

-I'm proud and that makes it real

-and it's why we're here.

-Ta-da!

-Ta-da!

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-Wow, that's amazing.

-The next one is peach

-and blackcurrant.

-It's called pate de fruit in French.

-I've made birthday and wedding cakes

-for many years.

-I'm also an artist...

-..so I think that's where Richard

-gets his inspiration for his cakes.

-He loves cooking...

-..and we're proud of him

-and his new job in London.

-Those look incredible

-and absolutely perfect.

-Thank you.

-Can I eat them?

-Can I eat them?

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-No!

-Are you serious?

-Have you seen them?

-Next, we turn our attention

-to style.

-Lowri Steffan concentrates

-on products made from wood.

-We have wonderful products

-made from wood in front of us.

-Yes, we're concentrating

-on one thing today.

-You can purchase a wide variety of

-items made from wood for the home.

-Where do we begin?

-We're going to start

-with handmade items.

-This Heaven Scents boat is wonderful

-and costs 28.

-The handmade look is very honest.

-It isn't trying to be anything

-different to what it is.

-We have many craftspeople in Wales

-who create products from wood.

-This rack is made to hold

-wine bottles and glasses.

-These are sold for 28

-from Mae Crafts in Caernarfon.

-You can also purchase a larger one

-for 38.

-This can be put up on the wall and

-you hang the glasses on it.

-It's a wonderful handmade item.

-It would look great in a kitchen.

-We move on to a traditional item

-with the milking stool.

-I love those.

-There's something

-about a milking stool.

-This three legged milking stool

-is 30 from Coffor Bach, Llandeilo.

-When you see an item like this,

-it brings back a lot of memories.

-These items also have

-a wonderful aroma.

-The stools are very old.

-That stool has been used a lot.

-That stool has been used a lot.

-

-If that stool could talk!

-Next, we have the coat racks.

-The largest rack costs 38.

-These have a modern look...

-..but have used the

-traditional techniques.

-There's a selection on this table.

-You can get anything these days.

-We have gifts for special events and

-even jewellery made from wood.

-These days, it's a material that

-is used for any type of occasion.

-There's also birthday bunting.

-The lovespoon is traditional,

-but this one has a modern twist.

-It looks handcrafted,

-but it has been shaped by a laser.

-What are those small little houses?

-We have to remember the birds

-this time of year.

-We have a selection of birdhouses

-from Marks and Spencer.

-They have a large collection

-of items for the garden.

-The prices vary.

-We have one that costs 12.50,

-the small house is 8...

-..and the largest is 15.

-These are handmade,

-using natural materials.

-If you want a quality item,

-you have to pay for it.

-These toys are wonderful,

-but they're not cheap.

-No, they're not cheap and

-I'm happy to see this.

-I love the campervan.

-These are more than just toys.

-The campervan is 32.50.

-You can remove the top and

-there are people inside.

-You will remember these toys

-when you're older.

-These could be passed down

-through the generations.

-It should be highlighted that a lot

-of work has been done to make these.

-The clock in the front is wonderful.

-When we think of wood, we tend

-to think of traditional items.

-The clock in the front

-is very modern.

-The wood has been stretched and

-steamed into shape.

-The clock is 48 from Dots.

-This would look great

-in a modern or summer room...

-..and will help bring nature

-indoors.

-This is my favourite.

-These are very clever.

-This handmade electrical lamp is 69

-from Dots.

-It was made by Brocera, Aberaeron.

-A lot of people fancy these and

-think they can make them.

-But you have to remember

-to treat them...

-..if you want to put

-a candle inside...

-..so that they won't go on fire!

-You can purchase a spray

-so they don't catch fire.

-That must be the secret

-as they look simple to make.

-We've also got a floor lamp

-on the end.

-It has a concrete bottom and

-you can use any shade on this.

-You could go for a bright

-or a muted colour.

-A lamp like this would be another

-way of bringing nature inside.

-What a wonderful selection.

-Thank you.

-Thank you, Lowri.

-Those products were great.

-It's time for another break.

-In the final part...

-..you could win a television or iPad

-in our photography competition.

-Elin visits a salon

-in Penrhyn Bay...

-..which is about to close its doors

-for the final time.

-We'll have a song from the Olivier

-Award winner, Rebecca Trehearn.

-Go and make a quick cuppa and

-I'll see you in two minutes.

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-Welcome back.

-Here are the details of how you

-could win an iPad or television.

-Nature springs to life,

-the days are getting longer...

-..flowers are in bloom, leaves fill

-the trees and lambs are frolicking.

-Take a long walk with the family...

-..or enjoy a relaxed afternoon

-in a park.

-There's ample photo opportunities

-for you to enter our competition.

-The winner gets an iPad

-or a television.

-You have until midday on 5 May

-to compete.

-Post your photographs to...

-..Heno, Tinopolis, Park Street,

-Llanelli, SA15 3YE.

-Email them to [email protected]

-You can also contact us

-via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

-Search for HenoS4C

-and good luck.

-It's an important time for schools

-with exams around the corner.

-But the students of Ysgol Gymraeg

-Bryn Tawe, Swansea...

-..have a good reason to smile.

-I wanted the youngsters to celebrate

-their Welshness in a creative way.

-We asked

-the Arts Council of Wales...

-..if we could paint a mural

-to celebrate Welshness in Swansea.

-It was decided to paint the mural

-at Ysgol Bryn Tawe school...

-..as the school does

-incredible work in the community.

-A group of very enthusiastic pupils

-painted the entire mural in a week.

-My initial thought was

-that it was colourful and bright.

-The final piece is very striking and

-it gives a nice feel to the school.

-It's great to see the Swans and

-the Ospreys included in the mural.

-There are also references

-to local poets and Welsh sayings.

-We've been helped by Beth from

-the Welsh Language Initiative.

-Gwenllian Beynon also helped

-to design and paint the mural.

-The pupils have worked very hard

-and painted for six whole days.

-They even came in for a day

-during the Easter holidays.

-Many hours and plenty of patience

-and persistence was involved too.

-I helped with the design process

-with Beth and Gwenllian.

-I also helped to paint the wall.

-It was lots of work...

-..but the work was made easier

-as we were among friends.

-We were never bored

-and we had a good time.

-It was lots of fun...

-..and a good experience

-to work with strangers.

-I love the boombox that states

-that we're still alive and kicking.

-You have to take a moment to

-appreciate the work in its entirety.

-Our services are normally held in

-this room but they aren't much fun.

-However, the colourful walls

-will raise our spirits.

-I feel proud to be Welsh

-when I look at the mural.

-Exams are around the corner...

-..so I hope the mural

-will inspire them.

-It raises their spirits and

-puts a smile on everyone's faces.

-It's a great way

-to celebrate the pupils' Welshness.

-I hope that our pupils will remember

-some of the adages on the mural...

-..and make them feel proud...

-..of their language

-and of our country.

-Fantastic.

-I'm sure the mural will inspire

-students for many years.

-Next, we have a story about

-two friends from Penrhyn Bay...

-..who have worked together

-for many years.

-They've decided to close the shop

-doors for the final time.

-Elin went to wish them luck

-for the future.

-For the last 40 years,

-the people of Penrhyn Bay...

-..have come to Something Special for

-Joy and Muriel to cut their hair.

-Both have decided to

-hang up their scissors.

-Hello, Something Special?

-Joy was working with me

-at the greengrocers nearby.

-She saw this shop for sale...

-..so I told her to buy it

-and I'd be a partner.

-That was on 24 April 1977...

-..so we've been here two days

-over 40 years!

-Muriel and Joy opened their salon

-together many years ago.

-Muriel owns the salon and is

-in charge of the administration...

-..whilst Joy did the hair cutting.

-We've never argued with each other

-or any of our staff.

-The girls have only left

-if they've been pregnant!

-Joy's the hairdresser

-whilst I look after the money.

-We've had a wonderful partnership

-and worked well for 40 years.

-She's got a good brain for figures

-and I haven't!

-She works everything out

-and I just listen.

-It's been the perfect partnership.

-Muriel is 86 and looks incredible...

-..and Joy is 71.

-It's only now you've chosen to close

-the shop so why leave it so long?

-Old age has taken over

-so it's time to have a rest.

-There's always little things to do

-and things going wrong.

-As you get older, you don't have

-anyone to rely on for those jobs...

-..so we've decided to call it a day.

-How are you feeling?

-How are you feeling?

-

-It's heartbreaking.

-I won't have any money

-to count every week.

-It'll be emotional locking

-that door for the last time, Joy.

-I know but there comes a time

-when you've got to finish.

-I've done 54 years and my shoulders,

-arms and legs are going.

-I'll pack it in

-and have a bit of a rest.

-Joy is originally from Widnes

-near Liverpool.

-She has fond memories

-of working in the salon...

-..and has an incredible story

-about The Beatles!

-It must be 1959 or 1960 when my

-friend went out with Paul McCartney.

-We were at this place in Warrington

-and George Harrison had my scarf.

-He was cold, so I said he could

-borrow it and I never got it back.

-I don't know whether

-he's still got it in his family.

-The shop is closing but we'll

-still come here to do our hair...

-..and we're friends for life.

-I'd like to wish you both

-a very happy retirement.

-Thank you.

-Cheers to you.

-You've drunk all yours, Joy!

-Congratulations to Joy and Murial.

-We wish them every happiness

-in their retirement.

-That's all we have time for today.

-Thank you for joining us and we'll

-be back at the same time next week.

-We leave you this morning

-with a song...

-..from the Rhyl actress and singer,

-Rebecca Trehearn.

-Rebecca recently won

-an Olivier Award...

-..one of the highest recognitions

-in the theatre world.

-Congratulations to Rebecca.

-Here she is to sing Bill

-from the musical, Show Boat.

-Good morning to you.

-# I used to dream

-that I would discover

-# The perfect lover someday

-# I knew I'd recognize him if ever

-he came 'round my way

-# I always used to fancy then

-# He'd be one of the god-like

-kind of men

-# With a giant brain and

-a noble head

-# Like the heroes bold

-in the books I've read

-# But along came Bill

-# Who's not the type at all

-# You'd meet him on the street

-and never notice him

-# His form and face

-# His manly grace

-# Are not the kind that you

-would find in a statue

-# And I can't explain

-# It's surely not his brain

-# That makes me thrill

-# I love him

-because he's wonderful

-# Because he's just my Bill

-# He can't play golf or tennis

-or polo

-# Or sing a solo or row

-# He isn't half as handsome

-# As dozens of men that I know

-# He isn't tall or straight or slim

-# And he dresses far worse

-than Ted or Jim

-# And I can't explain

-why he should be

-# Just the one,

-one man in the world for me

-# He's just my Bill an ordinary man

-# He hasn't got a thing

-that I can brag about

-# And yet to be upon his knee

-# So comfy and roomy

-seems natural to me

-# Oh, I can't explain

-# It's surely not his brain

-# That makes me thrill

-# I love him

-# Because he's, I don't know

-# Because he's just

-# My Bill #

-S4C Subtitles by Tinopolis

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