Pennod 30 Dal Ati: Bore Da

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-Hello and welcome

-to another edition of Bore Da.

-I hope you're all well

-and enjoying your weekend so far.

-There's plenty of things for you

-to enjoy over the coming hour.

-I hear of the ancient tradition

-of the Mari Lwyd...

-..at Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn y Glowyr

-in Cwmtwrch.

-The Welsh and the Basque people

-met in Machynlleth.

-Gerallt has the story.

-Daf Wyn joins

-a group of brave folk...

-..under a cold waterfall

-in the Brecon Beacons.

-Forget Alfie's Angels as Rhodri

-meets Arwel's Angels in Tregaron.

-Yes, there's something to suit

-everyone's taste over the next hour.

-Welcome, once again, to Bore Da.

-We start the morning in Cwmtwrch.

-Last week, the Neath Port Talbot

-Welsh Language Initiative...

-..visited 15 schools...

-..to teach them about

-the old tradition of the Mari Lwyd.

-I went to learn about the Mari Lwyd

-and join in on the fun.

-# Here we come, dear friends

-# Here we come, dear friends

-# To ask for permission,

-to ask for permission

-# To ask for permission to sing #

-Most of us know about the

-Welsh tradition of the Mari Lwyd.

-How much do the pupils of

-Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn y Glowyr know?

-# To ask for permission,

-to ask for permission to sing #

-A lot of children have

-a Welsh medium education.

-Their knowledge of Welsh culture

-is another question.

-We're working with schools

-to promote these Welsh traditions...

-..and educate people about

-their culture and Welsh identity.

-Happy New Year to you all!

-We wanted as many people as possible

-to see the Mari Lwyd...

-.so we started with the pubs

-before moving to the schools.

-These days, the schools

-take precedence over the pubs.

-I didn't know anything

-about the Mari Lwyd before today.

-But I've learnt loads

-about the Mari Lwyd today.

-She's a symbol of a happy new year.

-They come to the school every year

-to sing and dance.

-They use a horse's skull

-as it's a symbol of strength.

-I really enjoyed today.

-We learnt a lot about her.

-And we did a lot of singing.

-Yeah!

-# Fa, la, la, la, la

-# La, la, la, la #

-This week, we'll visit 15 schools

-and meet over 1,500 children.

-We hope people come to meet

-the Mari Lwyd and learn about her.

-# Happy New Year to you #

-The children will never forget

-seeing the Mari Lwyd.

-This isn't an old tradition

-or something from the past...

-..but it is alive and well today.

-It's important to safeguard

-these traditions for the future.

-# Happy New Year to you #

-I certainly learnt a lot

-about the Mari Lwyd.

-My thanks to Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn

-y Glowyr for the warm welcome.

-We leave Cwmtwrch

-and head to Machynlleth.

-People from Wales and the Basque

-Country celebrated two cultures.

-Gerallt popped over

-to say "Hello!" or "Kaixo!"

-Before we talk about the artwork...

-..what effect did this part of Spain

-have on you?

-I went to the Basque Country

-in Northern Spain in September.

-I stayed in the lovely region

-of San Sebastian...

-..which is a marvellous city.

-One day, I had the opportunity...

-..to travel into the countryside

-and visit the Lecunberri region.

-They speak the Basque language there

-as they do in San Sebastian.

-The language makes it

-a very special place.

-It's a hive of activity

-at Ysgol Bro Hyddgen.

-The pupils are enjoying it.

-What are the Basque influences

-in their artwork?

-There are many farmhouses in the

-rural areas of the Basque Country.

-They have three or four floors.

-On the top level...

-..they hang a frame from the ceiling

-to hold many things...

-..such as chairs, teapots

-and a whole lot more.

-In the art room...

-..the pupils are making bits

-and pieces to hang on their frame.

-Before Christmas, we didn't know

-a lot about the Basque Country.

-I hadn't heard of it.

-It appears that the Basque Country

-and Wales are very similar.

-One of my items is a frying pan

-with eggs and bacon in it!

-I like this piece

-because it stands out.

-I love food,

-especially fish and chips...

-..so I've made a basket

-with fish, chips and onion rings.

-It has been a good experience...

-..for the children and

-the department to work with Luned.

-The Basque element

-is something completely different.

-I think everyone's

-enjoyed themselves.

-In the Tannery in Machynlleth...

-..you can see work by Juan Gorriti,

-a prominent Basque artist.

-Luned Rhys Parri knows him

-and admires his work.

-He is a wonderful

-and prolific artist.

-He's produced all kinds of art...

-..from paintings to sculptures.

-He likes to paint his pieces

-in a specific shade of blue...

-..which is known as a Gorriti Blue.

-We're very fortunate

-that Gorriti's work...

-..has been brought here from the

-Basque Country in Northern Spain.

-We can see it in all its glory

-in Machynlleth.

-That's what I call a great idea.

-One of the most famous garages

-of the Aeron Valley...

-..is set to close its doors

-for the last time.

-Yvonne went to reminisce...

-..and wish all the best

-to the owner, Tim on his retirement.

-In 1989, Tim Davies opened

-this garage in Ystrad Aeron...

-..but he marks the end of an era and

-closes its doors for the last time.

-He's a real petrolhead...

-..with fond memories

-of being a professional racer.

-I started racing cars in 1977 after

-entering a Western Mail competition.

-The advert read "Drive yourself

-around Brands Hatch!"

-I won the competition...

-..and was named the Brands Hatch

-Racing School Driver of the Year.

-I drove a Formula 1 car and I hadn't

-driven a lot so it was exciting.

-Tim became a tutor at Brands Hatch.

-He trained various celebrities...

-..such as Geoff Capes, Lucinda Green

-and Shakin' Stevens.

-It was very interesting

-to teach them and they enjoyed it.

-They spent the weekend at Brands

-Hatch and it was like a holiday.

-I got to teach them

-and it was a great honour for me.

-He won the British Championships...

-..and was third in the Wales

-Sports Personality of the Year.

-With the correct funding, he could

-have been a Formula 1 driver.

-My best year was 1983.

-I won the Formula 4 2000

-Championship for single seaters...

-..and won about 15 races that year.

-There was also the Formula 3000 with

-the first street race in Birmingham.

-It was a great time of my life.

-I have very fond memories

-of that time.

-He also enjoys restoring

-classic cars and tractors.

-His contribution to this community

-is highly appreciated.

-He built most of the garage

-himself...

-..and restored all the cars

-and tractors.

-His work is excellent.

-Tim's a real perfectionist

-and always has been.

-When I worked in the garage

-in the 1960s...

-..the Lotus Cortina

-was the bee's knees!

-I'm delighted to have two.

-The cars were only fit for scrap

-when I bought them...

-..but I decided

-to repair and restore them.

-That's what gives me pleasure

-in life.

-My first Lotus Cortina took

-two and a half years to restore...

-..but the tractors

-have taken many years.

-I knew I'd eventually finish them

-and they sit in the showroom now.

-You got back into the driver's seat

-five years ago.

-How did it feel?

-I won the Touring Car Championship

-in 2013 and 2014.

-It was great to know

-that I was still able to do it.

-These days,

-it's much more fun to race.

-When the green lights come on

-and the race starts...

-..you forget everything

-and focus on winning.

-Tim will not be in the shop

-and garage in the future...

-..but I'm sure he'll still

-be behind the wheel!

-I've been here for a few years

-but it's time to move on.

-I'm going to enjoy my time off

-and nothing beats racing a car!

-Good luck to Tim.

-Let's see what's coming up

-on the programme after the break.

-We visit Sgwd yr Eira...

-..as something incredible and

-unusual happened there last Sunday.

-Huw Ffash is also here...

-..with some fashion advice for 2017.

-Go and make a quick cuppa and

-I'll see you again in a few minutes.

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-Welcome back.

-Do you have an old tradition that

-you do at the start of a new year?

-Do you enjoy a family walk

-on New Year's Day...

-..or meet old friends in the pub?

-What about exercising

-in the Brecon Beacons...

-..under a cold waterfall?

-No?

-Nor me!

-But it's the tradition

-of one group of very brave folk.

-The Brecon Beacons.

-It's one of the three glorious

-national parks of Wales.

-Nestled in the Brecon Beacons,

-near Aberdare...

-..is an area

-known as Waterfall Country.

-The most famous is Sgwd yr Eira.

-It attracts nature experts

-and walkers.

-At the start of every new year,

-it hosts a very unusual event.

-Our journey starts on a cold morning

-in the village of Penderyn...

-..where a group of people

-have gathered to do some karate.

-The karate groups of Wales all meet

-on the first Sunday of the new year.

-We also welcome people

-from all over the world.

-It sets us up

-for a hard year of training.

-No other session will be as tough

-as one under a waterfall in January.

-That's what we're doing today.

-Everyone was raring to start the

-40-minute-journey to Sgwd yr Eira.

-They ran to the half-way-mark...

-..before stopping to do some Kihon,

-which involves strikes and kicks.

-KARATE YELLS

-After 20 minutes of activity,

-we moved on to the waterfall...

-..but we had to deal with

-the slippery uneven path first.

-I do the waterfall karate because

-it's the start of the new year.

-I feel terrible after eating and

-drinking too much over Christmas...

-..so it's great to come here

-and start the new year with a bang!

-It can be difficult to drag yourself

-off the sofa but we come every year.

-There are people here from London,

-Manchester, Germany and Ireland.

-They come to make friends and

-be inspired to return to training.

-Everyone wanted

-to experience Mokuso...

-..where they focus the mind

-and clear the head in silence.

-Those with a black belt

-got to enter the water too.

-And then, the moment arrived.

-Everyone in turn stepped forward to

-stand under the water and strike it.

-We come here and everyone

-gets to practice their punches.

-This is done in a mindful way

-under the waterfall.

-How do you feel after doing that?

-I feel wonderful now.

-At the beginning, it was terrible...

-..but you feel truly wonderful

-after you've done it.

-This is about pushing our bodies

-to the extreme.

-It means that during fights...

-..we know how it feels

-to have pushed the body to the max.

-It nurtures perseverance, is a means

-of inspiration and keeps us fit.

-It's cold, but fantastic too.

-How did it go?

-How did it go?

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-It was great.

-It was very cold but brilliant.

-Was it difficult?

-No, it wasn't difficult for me

-at all.

-It was fantastic

-and a lot of people enjoyed it.

-I've never done this before so

-I was nervous and it was very cold.

-I thought it might be nice

-but that wasn't the case!

-I've come from Germany

-especially for this event...

-..after hearing about the crazy folk

-who train under the waterfall.

-I wanted to be one of them.

-It was a great experience and

-lovely other than being a bit cold!

-I'm ready to start training

-during this new year.

-Are you looking forward to a shower?

-Are you looking forward to a shower?

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-Yes.

-There's no better way to start the

-year than by battling the elements.

-We're here whatever the weather.

-It's a fantastic way

-to start the year.

-This was wonderful

-and I feel fantastic!

-Wow, they are very brave.

-We leave karate

-and head to the fashion world.

-Huw Ffash has some fashion advice

-for the season.

-We start in Debenhams and

-the collection by Julien Macdonald.

-I was at Julien's show in London

-six months ago...

-..and saw the Julien Macdonald

-couture collection.

-This collection is more affordable

-and for every day folk.

-This has been influenced

-by his catwalk show in London...

-..but it was part

-of his menswear collection.

-The men were wearing

-these military jackets.

-Ruby's jacket

-is from his Star collection.

-Military styles

-are going to be very fashionable.

-If you have an item

-that's double-breasted...

-..with large buttons

-and braiding around the edges...

-..it will really hit the spot!

-Take care

-in how you wear these pieces.

-In the shops, the matching trousers

-are sold next to the jackets.

-It can make you look

-like a pantomime character!

-It might not be clear for the

-viewers but this is navy and black.

-The main body is navy and

-the sleeves are trimmed with velvet.

-It's odd to see these dark tones for

-their spring / summer collections.

-Many designers will only show once

-a year so the clothes will change.

-I like that jacket.

-Next, we've got some denim.

-I always say that denim is ideal

-for bridging the seasons.

-Designers use it for quick sales...

-..but denim is a very strong theme

-this season.

-It's all about the treatment

-of the denim.

-Women will be wearing blazers.

-Men will be wearing tailored jackets

-made from denim.

-Denim shirts are always popular.

-Yes, they are always fashionable.

-This season, you'll find

-unexpected garments made from denim.

-We're familiar with denim dungarees.

-Famous labels

-are now making denim jumpsuits.

-This is from a company called Mih.

-It's 295 and takes us

-to the world of the designers.

-Will there be anything similar

-on the high street?

-The high street will copy it

-in a matter of weeks!

-I have to talk about the price.

-All our models tried it on.

-They are all tall and slim

-but have different sizes.

-The length from the top of the chest

-to the top of the legs is fantastic.

-A lot of women are caught out

-by that area.

-The gusset can be problematic

-in an all-in-one, Alun!

-This has a lovely fit

-and the denim is fabulous...

-..but I decided to avoid the 1970s

-in terms of the accessories.

-The magazines team it with platforms

-or clogs.

-In Llanelli, you look better

-with a good quality bag and brogues.

-Thank you, Angelica.

-Megan is next.

-Before we mention the clothes...

-..I need to give a shout out

-to Steffan Parry.

-He's a pupil at Megan's school

-and had an accident earlier.

-He's fine but Megan promised him

-a shout out on tonight's Heno.

-Get well soon, Steffan!

-Doesn't Miss Mills look lovely,

-Steffan?

-Megan's in a floral print.

-It's reminiscent

-of the 1960s and 1970s.

-Yes, and it's teamed

-with matching accessories.

-This dress is an investment.

-It's 75 and is from one of

-the labels sold within ASOS.

-In the summer, it would look great

-with some white plimsolls.

-I've teamed it

-with a tasteful fringed bag.

-It's Italian leather!

-We've also got very high heels.

-I'm surprised she can walk

-as teachers normally wear flats!

-Thank you, Megan.

-Finally, we move into sport.

-We've had the Olympic Games.

-The Commonwealth Games

-are on the horizon.

-Sport influences fashion but these

-aren't items to wear to the gym.

-These clothes

-are influenced by sport...

-..in terms of the fabrics, patterns

-and construction of the garments.

-Rhiannon can open the coat...

-..to reveal the cropped jumper

-and skirt.

-You can replace the skirt...

-..with black jeans.

-The jacket is lovely

-and it's all teamed with a rucksack.

-These four look so different as some

-of the seasons are all the same.

-I'm back at London Fashion Week

-in six weeks.

-I'll see the winter collections.

-Thank you, Huw. That was great.

-Thanks to Huw

-for all that useful advice.

-I recently received an invitation

-from the RNIB in Wales...

-..to attend the launch

-of a new project.

-The RNIB in Wales helps

-over 100,000 people in Wales...

-..who have lost their vision.

-The launch was for the introduction

-of a new series of audio books.

-It's a wonderful collection.

-Today, I've come to the National

-Museum of Wales in Cardiff...

-..for a very special launch

-by the RNIB in Wales...

-..to mark the centenary of the birth

-of the nation's favourite author.

-It's Roald Dahl!

-We're here today to show people...

-..that we have produced 16

-audio books in Welsh by Roald Dahl.

-We explained the process

-of working with our readers...

-..when recording audio books

-at our Cardiff studios.

-"Boggis and Bunce and Bean

-knew very well what was going on...

-"..and it made them wild with rage."

-Everyone reads Roald Dahl's work.

-His characters are so memorable.

-Everyone has an idea

-of how each character should sound.

-This is thanks to the way

-that Roald Dahl writes.

-His descriptions of people

-are incredible.

-One of the first problems

-to overcome...

-..is to find the sound

-of the character.

-Will they have a really deep voice

-or be high-pitched and friendly?

-Will I be able to maintain the voice

-throughout the whole book?

-We record from cover to cover.

-"But Mr Fox was too clever for them.

-"He always approached a farm

-with the wind blowing in his face."

-You're given a book.

-You read the book and

-choose voices for the characters.

-It's also important that you don't

-make a noise when turning the pages.

-Sentences don't start at the bottom

-of the page and finish on the next.

-The sound of the page turning

-is cut out...

-..thanks to the marvels

-of digital technology.

-We read about 30 pages in two hours.

-By that point,

-you get a bit cross-eyed...

-..so you have to stop

-and go for a coffee!

-We haven't done this before

-with Roald Dahl's books...

-..but we chose these books

-to celebrate his centenary.

-It's great to include more

-children's books to our collection.

-People can join a library for free.

-It means that they can borrow

-the book without paying for it.

-There's a reason why

-Roald Dahl is still classed...

-..as one of the greatest

-storytellers in the world.

-Everyone should have the chance

-to enjoy his work.

-That's all for now

-but there's plenty more to come.

-We've already heard about

-the Mari Lwyd this morning.

-After the break, Gerallt Pennant

-hears about the Plygain tradition.

-Rhodri Gomer

-also meets Arwel's Angels...

-..a group of women from Tregaron.

-Don't you move a muscle!

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-Welcome back.

-Have you ever heard about Plygain?

-Plygain is a traditional service...

-..where individuals, duos, groups

-and families meet to sing carols.

-Here's a taster of the Plygain

-at Ebenezer Chapel in Dinas Mawddwy.

-# They will sing

-in the fields of heaven

-# They will sing

-in the fields of heaven

-# They sing all their days

-for the Lord #

-# We sing to the Lord, our God

-# To declare the promise

-of our Saviour #

-# We will try to find it

-before the end of our times

-# Our days will come #

-After the singing,

-comes the feasting.

-The supper is just as important as

-the Plygain, Reverend Roland Barnes.

-It isn't the case for me

-because I enjoy the singing!

-Tonight, you sang for the first time

-with a party of Welsh learners...

-..which was quite a challenge.

-Yes, but we all enjoyed ourselves.

-In our final rehearsal...

-..I told them to listen to the

-person standing next to them...

-..so that we could stay in harmony.

-I also told them that we were

-singing in order to praise the Lord.

-The third and most important thing

-was to enjoy it.

-# We will sing joyfully

-# Praise to Mary's child #

-Is that a good sandwich,

-Magwen Pughe?

-It's wonderful!

-Whilst you're munching away

-and as a member of Parti Darowen...

-..what are your thoughts of the

-Plygain service at Dinas Mawddwy?

-It's wonderful

-and we enjoy it every year.

-It was a light-hearted Plygain.

-I love coming here every year...

-..and they will support us

-at Darowen next Monday night.

-# We put our hope in your healing

-# And a full life to all mankind #

-This is thirsty work but

-they deserve their refreshments.

-Yes, and it's a social event.

-It's an evening where

-we can take stock of our lives.

-People also enjoy chatting

-over their supper.

-It's wonderful

-to see children here...

-..singing at the Plygain too.

-After they have grown up, I'm sure

-they will remember the experience...

-..of singing a carol

-in a Plygain service.

-# Therefore, sinner, hurry

-# As thou art

-# As thou art

-# To ask for his Sanctuary

-# As thou art #

-Apart from your voice...

-..this little red book is just

-as important at a Plygain service.

-Yes, it's very important.

-I'm sure I've had it

-for at least 40 years.

-I first used it when Robert Ifans

-was at Maesmor.

-He told me to sing as a tenor

-with the Mawddwy party.

-# We should worship him

-# And remain to do so #

-How was the singing tonight?

-It's been great

-and it was an excellent Plygain.

-It was just the thing

-to finish the season.

-I remember going to a Plygain

-at Llanymawddwy...

-..and there was 15

-before the first half was over.

-They went to smoke in the cemetery

-during the break.

-It wasn't like that tonight.

-It wasn't like that tonight.

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-No, not at all.

-It's been a memorable Plygain.

-It's been a memorable Plygain.

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-Yes, it's one I'll remember.

-It's important

-to retain these old traditions.

-# As thou art

-# As thou art

-# For that, come promptly

-# As thou art #

-Thank you, Gerallt.

-If you enjoyed that item

-as much as me...

-..then I'm sure

-you'd love to hear more.

-Let's return to Dinas Mawddwy...

-..to hear a song that is performed

-at the end of every Plygain.

-This is Carol y Swper.

-Keep an eye out for Plygain services

-in your area.

-# Let humanity sing together

-# On the day of salvation

-# The plan of Providence

-# Has come to light

-# A song of Hallelujah

-# Of praise to the most High

-# The Messiah of Judah

-# Without ceasing

-# Let us praise for joy

-# The truth is

-that there is a Redeemer

-# A Saviour is born to us

-# That is Christ, King Jesus

-# Before day, before day

-# In Bethlehem without being hidden

-# There is a Redeemer

-at the dawning of the day

-# O Happy Day!

-# Let us make use of our privileges

-# There is danger behind them

-# Before the day of death

-# Let us escape

-# Today is a day of reconciliation

-# And supper is ready

-# The table is set

-# O let us hurry

-# The hands that bore nails

-# Receives prodigal children

-# To the land of heavenly Canaan

-# To feast eternally

-# Amen

-# Amen

-# Let there be praise forever, Amen

-# Hallelujah to the Messiah

-# Who forgives forever

-# Amen #

-That was lovely.

-It's that time of year...

-..when we all do our best

-to keep our New Year's Resolutions.

-Keeping fit is one

-of the most popular resolutions.

-Let's meet some ladies who take

-their resolution very seriously.

-Forget Alfie's Angels

-and let's meet Arwel's Angels!

-Arwel Jones, a fitness instructor

-from Tregaron...

-..has been training a group of women

-to run the Cors Caron 10K Race.

-They get together to train

-at least once a week...

-..either here at the leisure centre

-or on the streets of Tregaron.

-They are known as Arwel's Angels.

-Arwel was inspired by the former

-rugby international, Gareth Thomas.

-After watching Alfie's Angels

-from Cardiff...

-..we wanted to do something similar

-in Tregaron for local causes.

-We got a group together

-and they are Arwel's Angels.

-Everybody has a dream,

-a wish and a goal.

-With a lot of people,

-that goal is to be fit and healthy.

-These women had that dream,

-wish and goal.

-They were inspired to do something

-about it and are inspiring others.

-I remember watching

-Alfie's Angels on the television.

-It was a really good series

-and I thought it would work here.

-I thought it was great for Tregaron

-and would bring people together.

-There's 22 of us who meet

-once a week to run as a group...

-..and we have some sessions

-at the leisure centre.

-They also do a buggy-fit session

-on a Monday.

-A group of new mothers bring our

-babies for some circuit training.

-Is it fun?

-Is it fun?

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-Yes.

-It's great and motivates you

-to keep fit and go out to run.

-Some of them have run half marathons

-whilst others have done nothing.

-Our target is for everyone to finish

-the 5K and 10K without stopping.

-They can fulfil

-a personal challenge.

-The idea of Arwel's Angels is that

-anyone of any ability can do it.

-We have a whole spectrum of ages.

-The ones at the front

-have done a lot of running...

-..but those at the back

-are complete novices.

-It's great

-to get everyone out together.

-We meet every Sunday morning

-and it's a good reason to get up!

-It's also an excuse

-to do some exercise.

-You're all smiling and laughing.

-You're all smiling and laughing.

-

-Yes, we're good friends.

-I've always been active and played

-sport but was never one for running.

-This opportunity

-provided the motivation.

-I'm so glad that I started!

-Everyone is improving.

-We're doing it together

-so helping one another.

-People are developing

-as the weeks go by.

-My body shape has changed!

-Nobody judges anyone

-for walking at the back.

-We all encourage each other.

-Looking beyond the Cors Caron Race

-in a couple of weeks...

-..what is the long-term aim?

-We hope they become

-hooked on a sport...

-..and continue to use the

-leisure centre after Arwel's Angles.

-Some of them might go on

-to run a half marathon.

-At least they tell me

-that they're enjoying it!

-Good luck to the ladies

-in their race.

-In the final part

-of today's programme...

-..Marion has some beauty advice.

-We also meet one of the stars

-of Aladdin in the West End.

-I'll see you back here

-in a few minutes.

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-Welcome back.

-It's time for some beauty advice.

-Marion has some secrets

-to share with us.

-We start with a product

-that is now known as Olay...

-..but back in 1953...

-..or 1952 to be exact...

-..it was called Oil of Olay.

-It's a thin, pink milk...

-..that can be used on the face

-and your whole body.

-These days, there's a number

-of products to be had...

-..in the Oil of Ulay or Olay brand.

-Every mother and grandmother

-had a pot.

-It will last forever

-as it is still being sold today!

-Next, we have Creme Puff

-from Max Factor.

-It takes us back

-to the golden age of Hollywood...

-..and the likes of Ava Gardner,

-Vivien Leigh and Jean Harlow.

-Under the bright, studio lights...

-..it made their skin

-look totally clear and flawless.

-Max Factor was a leading brand

-in Hollywood for many years.

-My mother used Tempting Touch.

-My mother used Tempting Touch.

-

-Yes, of course.

-You could buy a refill for it.

-People bought gold Stratton compacts

-and placed the refill inside.

-It was very stylish!

-Pond's has also stood

-the tests of time.

-The company dates back to 1914.

-It's over 100 years old!

-I remember using it

-many years ago...

-..when I was did pantomimes and

-stage shows with Cwmni Theatr Cymru.

-It was very thick.

-You apply it to the face.

-The heavy make-up almost melts away

-and can be wiped off.

-It's a much lighter formula now

-but is still just as effective.

-Let's move on.

-Where do we start with this podium?

-My favourite is the Nivea

-because I am a Nivea girl!

-It's as white and as pure

-as it's always been.

-It's over 100 years old.

-The name of Nivea

-comes from the Latin word for snow.

-It's another product

-that can be used all over your body.

-This was the first

-oil-and-water-based cream.

-It's very popular

-and can be used all over the body.

-Anne French is a cleanser

-that dates back to about 1838.

-It's very light on the skin

-and full of moisture.

-It removes the make-up

-from your face and eyes.

-It also makes the skin

-look healthy...

-..and gives it a wonderful glow!

-Pears is next

-and I always remember the adverts.

-They featured a beautiful woman

-with curly hair called Miss Pears.

-Before that,

-it was a picture of bubbles.

-The first was a little boy

-sitting down.

-Pears dates back to 1789.

-They had a factory on Oxford Street

-in London.

-At that time, women bleached

-their skin with arsenic and lead.

-Pears, himself,

-realized that this was wrong...

-..and that we should use glycerine

-to stay healthy.

-These women

-were poisoning themselves!

-People held it up to the light

-as it was see through and pure.

-It's also great for any stray hairs

-around the eyebrow area.

-It will keep it in place.

-We move to a favourite

-with the lads.

-The RAF from World War II

-were known as the Brylcreem Boys.

-They liked that parting

-in their hair.

-It's back in fashion thanks

-to the resurgence of the quiff.

-It's thanks to the footballers.

-It's thanks to the footballers.

-

-Yes, it's all about looking stylish.

-Next, we have Yardley from 1770.

-It was very popular

-during World War II.

-It was a time of rationing.

-People didn't have the money

-to spend on perfume.

-Yardley gave you

-that element of style.

-Mam-gu smelt of Yardley

-and Dat-cu stank of moth balls!

-But he wore his Brylcreem!

-But he wore his Brylcreem!

-

-Yes, exactly.

-We have Chanel No 5.

-It was the only thing that

-Marilyn Monroe would wear to bed.

-Coco Chanel wanted a perfume

-that lasted all day...

-..as opposed to

-the weak citrus scents.

-Her perfumer, Ernest Beaux,

-made ten versions.

-They went from No 1 to No 5

-and No 20 to No 24.

-She chose No 5 as it was her lucky

-number and it was very successful.

-My mother's favourite

-is the Youth Dew by Estee Lauder.

-Yes, it's from 1953.

-She was about 40 years old

-at the time.

-She went to Sachs

-with about four bottles of cream...

-..but nobody was interested in it.

-It fell on the floor and filled the

-beauty department with this aroma...

-..and it sold!

-We finish with "splash it all over"

-and Henry Cooper and Brut 33.

-These have changed a bit

-but are still quality products.

-It's great to know that Brut

-and Old Spice are still available.

-I can smell the Estee Lauder on you.

-Yes, I'm wearing it now

-and I wear it every day.

-Thank you, Marion.

-Next, we venture

-to the West End in London...

-..to meet a Pembrokeshire girl...

-..who is part of the orchestra

-in the musical of Aladdin.

-This is the story of Nerys Richards

-in the West End.

-How does it feel to be playing in

-such a big show at the West End?

-We are right in the centre,

-in Soho on Old Compton Street.

-I sometimes think I'd like

-to work somewhere a bit quieter.

-Every night, I travel in on the Tube

-with my cello.

-It doesn't feel like coming to work

-because I love it so much.

-The music is great

-and my part on the cello is good.

-I play it almost every night

-so I have to like it!

-I also have a couple of solos.

-It's very interesting.

-The film is very magical.

-Does that come across on stage?

-Does that come across on stage?

-

-Definitely.

-We feel it in the pit because

-the music is quite magical too.

-On this side of the pit,

-we have violin 1 and violin 2...

-..and I'm over here on my cello.

-There's a grand piano over here...

-..a double bass and a keyboard.

-How many are in the orchestra?

-How many are in the orchestra?

-

-There are 15 of us.

-You are busy at the theatre

-but what else are you up to?

-I work with the English National

-Opera and did Tosca last Saturday.

-Last week, I did Ibiza Classics

-with Pete Tong!

-That's a bit different to Disney

-but I enjoy the variety.

-You also work with Radio 1.

-I have to get up early on Monday

-to go to Maida Vale...

-..to record with Olly Murs

-for the Radio 1 Live Lounge...

-..and then I'm with Graham Norton

-in the evening.

-You are quite busy.

-You are quite busy.

-

-That's the spice of life!

-You also have a baby.

-Yes, my daughter is 18 months old

-and called Seren Haf.

-She's already had

-one harp lesson from me!

-What's coming up in 2017?

-I'll be here for at least a year.

-They're even saying five years

-because it is so sold out.

-It's quite tiring looking after

-the little one.

-That's how I spend my day

-and come to work when she's in bed.

-It's a good balance.

-This place will be packed within the

-hour so thanks for chatting with me.

-Thank you.

-# Never had a friend like me #

-Good luck to Nerys.

-That's all we've got time for today.

-The last hour has flown by!

-I'll be back next week.

-Until then,

-keep practicing your Welsh.

-It's important to try

-and have a lot of fun too.

-Enjoy the remainder of the weekend

-and a very good morning to you all.

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