Pennod 30 Dal Ati: Bore Da

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-Hello and welcome to Bore Da

-on the first weekend of December.

-Christmas is officially

-around the corner!

-This afternoon,

-my family will decorate the house...

-..ready to welcome

-Father Christmas is three weeks.

-I can't wait!

-This is what we've got for you on

-Bore Da between now and ten o'clock.

-I meet a group of

-enthusiastic learners in Bala.

-Daf Wyn enjoys a taste of

-the Cwmni Mega pantomime.

-Oh, yes he will!

-Huw Fash shops for Christmas jumpers

-for the family.

-Christmas pudding is on the menu

-in the Prynhawn Da kitchen.

-Stay tuned to us for the next hour.

-We start our morning in Bala.

-Bala is one of the main

-Welsh-speaking towns in Wales.

-The Urdd youth organization

-was established here...

-..as well as Merched y Wawr.

-Many people move to the area

-every year...

-..and there's an enthusiastic group

-who are busy learning Welsh.

-In a predominantly Welsh area

-like Bala...

-..the ability to speak Welsh

-is quite imperative.

-Here, at Canolfan Henblas centre

-on the high street...

-..there's a group of

-hardworking learners.

-Welcome to the lesson.

-How is everyone?

-Great, thank you.

-Have you had a good week?

-We're at Canolfan Henblas in Bala...

-..where the class for Welsh

-adult learners meet weekly.

-It includes young people

-and young mothers...

-..and slightly older people.

-Everyone's moved to the area...

-..and they're interested

-in learning the language.

-My tie, white shirt and black shoes.

-I've been learning Welsh

-for five years...

-..because I like socializing with

-the lads in Bala out in the town.

-I like supporting

-Bala football club...

-..and enjoy a pint in the pub.

-I also like to wind the lads up...

-..because I'm a proud Englishman.

-I think it's important

-to speak Welsh...

-..enjoy a chat

-and have banter with everyone.

-I enjoy learning languages.

-At school, I learnt Spanish,

-French and Russian...

-..and at Pencraig College.

-Therefore, I like conversing

-with people across the world.

-I'm Ellie

-and I'm originally from Leeds.

-I moved to Wales two years ago.

-I live in Llanuwchllyn now.

-It's a strong Welsh-speaking area

-and my children speak it at school.

-I want to understand what people

-are saying on the street...

-..the people in the pub,

-the school and just fit in.

-I'm trying!

-I'm Mark.

-I live in Bontddu

-but I'm originally from Derbyshire.

-I moved to Wales

-about five years ago.

-I want to be able to speak Welsh

-to my neighbours...

-..and to people in the community.

-I enjoy learning Welsh.

-How are you finding learning Welsh?

-It's difficult.

-I had brown hair at the start!

-But I'm enjoying the experience.

-It's great to meet new people.

-Everyone in the class

-is very friendly.

-Ceri, the teacher, is fantastic.

-She's very patient.

-What advice has the group got

-for those struggling with Welsh?

-I try to practice,

-practice, practice.

-I enjoy reading.

-I enjoy the chat club

-at Theatr Clwyd in Mold.

-I've made a lot of new friends

-since starting to speak Welsh.

-If you don't know the word,

-you just say it in English...

-..and then carry on in Welsh.

-Don't worry, just give it a go...

-..because people appreciate it...

-..if you give it a go.

-Thanks to everyone in Bala

-and keep at it!

-The pantomime

-is a Christmas tradition.

-The Cwmni Mega pantomime

-is touring Wales at the moment.

-Daf Wyn went to find out more.

-Yes, it's that time of year again

-- the season of the pantomime.

-Oh, no it isn't!

-Oh, no it isn't!

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-Oh, yes it is.

-Cwmni Mega is currently on tour...

-..with their show

-about Culhwch ac Olwen.

-The cast has been rehearsing hard to

-bring this Mabinogion tale to life.

-I play Culhwch, who was born in a

-pig run and he isn't very bright.

-I'm Olwen, the daughter

-of Ysbaddaden Bencawr...

-..the prettiest girl in the world,

-who falls in love with Culhwch.

-I'm Casandra

-but that isn't her real name.

-She's actually the most

-powerful witch in Wales.

-People boo when I'm on stage but

-that's all in the spirit of it all.

-There's a balance between good and

-evil and I'm happy to be a baddie!

-I'm a little bit crazy.

-Cas or Casandra forces me to drink a

-magical potion that makes me crazy.

-It suits me down to the ground.

-Is it difficult

-to get into character?

-No, I'm like that anyway!

-It's a fantastic story

-with a lot of new, fun characters.

-The tale of Culhwch ac Olwen

-is part of our Welsh heritage.

-Yes, this is a pantomime but people

-still need to listen to the story.

-The story is more important to the

-cast members, Iwan and Osian Garmon.

-Their father, the actor, Huw Garmon,

-wrote this show.

-When I was the age of the children

-in our audiences...

-..I remember watching these pantos

-when Dad was performing in them.

-Erfyl and Dafydd Hywel were involved

-in the pantomimes too.

-I remember those memories so it's

-very special to be a part of it.

-Iwan is happy with the panto...

-..but did Carmarthenshire's pupils

-enjoy the tale of Culhwch ac Olwen?

-I liked the actors,

-everyone was dancing and it was fun.

-Did you have a favourite part?

-I like the ending with the whole

-cast and the baddie turned good.

-It was brilliant and

-my favourite character was Olwen.

-It was really good

-and I was almost crying at the end.

-Why was that?

-They got married

-and had their brother back.

-What was your favourite part?

-When the boy

-was pretending to scream.

-Did you have a good time?

-Did you have a good time?

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-Yes.

-I thoroughly enjoyed the pantomime.

-It's fun and you feel like you're

-contributing to Welsh culture.

-All ages can come

-and enjoy themselves.

-Come and see the show because it's

-fun and you won't be disappointed.

-You'll go home humming

-all the familiar songs.

-It's the sort of show

-you want to see again.

-It's all in the spirit of Christmas.

-You're not that wicked in real life.

-You're not that wicked in real life.

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-No, I'm not wicked but am very kind.

-I love a good panto

-and that one looked fantastic.

-The party season is upon us.

-Here are a few tips on styling your

-hair from our stylist, Dafydd Rhys.

-Everyone including myself

-has trouble with volumous hair.

-I've got tips to make it easier.

-Start with a foundation

-by spraying root lift on the roots.

-Then move on to blowing drying

-the hair with a brush and hairdryer.

-Many people believe that

-a large brush creates big volume.

-But a small brush will create

-a greater lift from the root.

-After blow drying,

-allow the hair to cool or set.

-To do this, we use velcro rollers.

-Whilst you roll them in, you can

-apply your make-up or get dressed.

-Here's a tip for a natural parting.

-Roll and blow dry away from the face

-and across the parting.

-Finish the look

-with some dry shampoo.

-Baptise Plus will thicken the hair.

-Spray it on the root

-and back-brush from the root.

-And there we go, volumous hair

-that's fit for any red carpet.

-They were some handy tips.

-You can watch our items again

-on S4C Clic or iPlayer.

-That's it for part one,

-but in part two...

-..Huw Fash gives us a taster of the

-festive jumpers on the high street.

-Nerys prepares a Christmas pudding

-in the Prynhawn Da kitchen.

-We also look at a book that will be

-on many people's Christmas lists.

-Don't got far!

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-Welcome back.

-The festive season is here when the

-Christmas jumpers are in the shops.

-This is what's on offer to buy

-for the whole family.

-Every year, more than 20 million

-people wear a Christmas sweater.

-Some opt for traditional styles,

-others prefer humorous ones...

-..and there are a few

-who just look hideous!

-One thing's for certain, there's a

-superb choice online and in-store.

-There's an abundance for children

-on the high street.

-You don't need to spend a fortune

-for a striking jumper.

-Girls tend to be more sophisticated

-with rich textures.

-Sequins are a must

-with plenty of sparkle and shine.

-Boys like less fuss

-with more subtle styles.

-Famous characters

-often appeal to young ones.

-Mothers love to dress in jumpers

-that are slightly more stylish.

-Everyone loves Father Christmas

-and likes eye-catching accessories.

-Buy a size bigger as the garment

-is only worn a couple of times.

-Boys love technology with jumpers

-that light up and play jingles.

-Following the lighting instructions

-is easier said than done!

-If you prefer some humour, buy

-garments that resemble fancy dress.

-This is cool for Harry

-due to the funny design.

-If the boys are wearing

-Christmas jumpers then so is...

-Huw Fash!

-Has to wear a Christmas jumper too!

-And a hat too.

-Ho, ho, ho!

-Fathers tend to prefer

-the conventional styles.

-Confidence or a glass of Gluhwein

-helps to buy something fancy!

-Pastels are great for girls

-and have a longer shelf life.

-A touch of fur and a pretty penguin

-keeps everyone happy.

-Father Christmas

-is a master of all sports.

-In this example,

-we see him snowboarding!

-A conservative patterned jumper

-will suit all the fun of the season.

-Some great ideas there!

-Our next stop is the kitchen.

-One of my favourite things is on

-the menu - the Christmas pudding!

-I'm preparing a two-pint pudding.

-I've greased the bowl.

-I'm trying something

-different this year.

-I've lined the bowl with

-layers of orange slices.

-You don't have to cook these

-beforehand...

-..as the pudding

-will have plenty of time to boil.

-That one's a little too big.

-Try to fit them around the bowl.

-I'm only using one orange.

-You've sliced them thinly.

-There's a hole in this slice

-so I'll place it on the bottom.

-It doesn't matter if they overlap.

-In front of us

-we can see how it should look.

-The slices absorb

-all of the goodness.

-Let's move on to the fruit.

-There's 125g each of cranberries,

-sultanas and raisins.

-Leave them to steep

-with 100g of sliced prunes...

-..in some brandy and stout.

-The dark stout is from

-Purple Mouse in Porthmadog.

-Use a dark stout or beer for this.

-We're ready to combine everything.

-How long do you leave it?

-How long do you leave it?

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-Overnight.

-If you're in a hurry,

-you can boil the fruit...

-..for about 20 minutes.

-All you want is for the fruit

-to be plump and juicy.

-The other ingredients are 100g

-of dark brown Muscovado sugar...

-..and breadcrumbs.

-This pudding is gluten-free, so the

-breadcrumbs don't contain gluten.

-You need 125g of breadcrumbs.

-I'll use my hands as

-Muscovado sugar can stick together.

-Loosen the sugar

-to avoid any lumps.

-We don't want that.

-That's fine.

-I've also got 75g of almonds.

-Add some mixed spice.

-I also like nutmeg as you don't

-have nutmeg in a lot of things.

-This is fresh nutmeg.

-If you use all of the spices,

-you'll get a stronger flavour.

-You want it to taste lovely

-as it's Christmas.

-I'd rather Christmas pudding

-than cake.

-I'm not sure about that.

-With lashings of brandy sauce.

-With lashings of brandy sauce.

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-Yes, I prefer pudding!

-Add the zest of one orange,

-then pour in the fruit.

-The aroma screams Christmas.

-It's the orange and oh...!

-I'm getting excited now!

-Many people don't make a pudding,

-but a homemade one is lovely.

-It's different and isn't so sweet.

-I'm cutting down on sugar.

-There's plenty of dried fruit

-in the pudding...

-..and they are sweet enough.

-The sugar is concentrated

-and compressed.

-I think it's a lot nicer.

-What's next?

-Add the grated apple

-and the juice of one orange.

-I've swapped suet for melted butter.

-This pudding is suitable

-for vegetarians.

-We're ticking all of the boxes,

-so nobody loses out.

-It isn't low in calories,

-but it is Christmas after all.

-You have to stir the pudding now.

-We stir from east to west.

-You need some elbow grease for this.

-Make a wish too.

-What shall I wish for?

-Don't tell anyone.

-It's done, Nerys.

-Pour the mixture into the bowl

-and steam it for 5 to 6 hours.

-It won't be ready by

-the end of the programme.

-Fortunately,

-I've got one that I made earlier.

-Allow it to cool, remove the foil

-and greaseproof paper.

-Leave it in a cool place and

-on Christmas Day boil it again...

-..for about 90 minutes,

-then it's ready to eat.

-And it'll look like this pudding.

-Mmm! That looked delicious.

-Next, we're in Ruthin to celebrate

-the release of a poetry collection.

-They're not just ordinary poems,

-but poems by the stars.

-Pieces of poetry were chosen

-by some of Wales' biggest names.

-Elin Fflur has the story.

-I've chosen Menna Elfyn's

-A Wnaeth Y Gwragedd Aros Ar Ol?

-I'm very fond of the poem.

-It was written a while ago

-when feminism didn't exist.

-It refers to a woman's role

-in the chapel of making tea.

-It's a lovely, simple poem

-with a touch of humour.

-"Could the women stay behind?

-"The service

-"All of us facing a row

-of bald, contemplative deacons

-"A man from the pulpit said...

-"Thanks to the ladies

-for serving us!"

-"Yes, we served at the grave

-and wept at the cross

-"And will the ladies stay behind?"

-I don't read much...

-..as I don't have the patience

-to sit still.

-Music seems to bring words to life.

-That's why I chose a song

-as opposed to just a poem.

-It's Dau Gariad Ail Law

-by Steve Eaves.

-The lyrics are very simple

-and so is the music.

-He's managed to capture

-an incredible emotion.

-"I kissed the butterfly tattoo

-on her shoulder

-"Held her close

-before opening my big mouth

-"Come and dance with someone

-who came through the dirt

-"Let's leave together,

-two second-hand lovers

-"I don't have the words

-to heal any wound

-"I'm not a hero, nor a poet."

-Dangosaf Iti Lendid by the

-former Archdruid, Dafydd Rowlands...

-..is about a father showing his

-son his home and its landscape...

-..to remind him of the

-valuable acres beneath his feet.

-At the end, the mother is involved

-to create a very emotional poem.

-Whilst reading the poem...

-..you imagine your own father...

-..showing you

-the area of your childhood.

-My mother had blue eyes...

-..so I can see

-the beauty of my mother's eyes...

-..in the eyes of the mother

-in the poem.

-"I'll show you some beauty

-"Come my son, to see the reasons

-why you were conceived

-"And understand why it happened

-"I'll show you the beauty

-of the breath that's within in

-"I'll show you the land,

-the valuable acres beneath your feet

-"Come my son,

-take your father's hand

-"And I'll show you the beauty

-in your mother's blue eyes."

-That would make

-a great Christmas present.

-That's all from part two,

-but in part three...

-..we visit the children of

-Dolbadarn Primary School, Llanberis.

-We also take a trip to London

-with Merched y Wawr.

-Elen Van Bodegom is here...

-..to tells us where to buy

-bargain Christmas decorations.

-See you in two minutes.

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-Welcome back.

-It's the first weekend

-of December...

-..and time to think about

-putting up the decorations.

-Don't worry

-if you haven't started yet...

-..as Elen Van Bodegom has some

-tips that don't cost a fortune.

-Take a look at the stars

-- which one costs the most?

-The silver one costs the most.

-Rhodri?

-The white star has more bulbs

-and is bigger.

-The white one is the most expensive.

-Mari is correct.

-Mari is correct.

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-Yes, great!

-Can you guess the price?

-Is the silver star worth 20?

-Well done! You've seen the labels.

-Yes, the silver star costs 20

-and the white star is 5.

-It's a big price difference.

-The glittery star is from Next and

-the white star is from Poundland.

-There's a difference in size too.

-I prefer the white star

-which is the cheaper one.

-Me too. Next, we have tree toppers.

-I think the silver one

-is the most expensive.

-And me.

-You're both correct.

-The white one is 7.99 from TK Maxx

-and the other is 1 from Poundland.

-There's a difference

-and the cheaper one sheds glitter.

-The large reindeer costs more.

-I think it's the small one.

-The large reindeer is 16 from Next

-and the other is 1 from Poundland.

-We move to two Father Christmases

-that look identical.

-The one with the specs

-looks more expensive.

-The one without specs

-and holding the wreath.

-Rhodri is correct.

-It's the one with the specs.

-The one with specs is 29.99

-from Homesense...

-..and the cheaper one

-is 12 from Matalan.

-But they're identical.

-And there's a big difference

-in price.

-The baubles next.

-They look very similar.

-The single bauble costs more.

-Your earrings look cheaper!

-The pair are 1 from Poundland

-and it's 4 for one from M&S.

-The single one weighs more

-than the pair of baubles.

-You wouldn't notice at a glance.

-I mix the cheap with the expensive

-and no-one is any wiser.

-What about these

-small light-up houses?

-I think the white one

-is more expensive.

-The white one.

-No, it's cheaper at 10 from Wilkos

-and the other 28 from Next.

-We can't see from here!

-It proves that you don't have

-to spend a lot.

-You need to shop around.

-There you go.

-If you want to save a few pennies

-you know where to shop now.

-It's the Year of Legends in Wales.

-Gwynedd Council has commissioned

-a sword that's six metres tall...

-..to sit on the banks of Llyn Padarn

-lake to remember the Welsh Princes.

-But the sword needed a name.

-The pupils of Dolbadarn

-Primary School are perplexed...

-..as they need a name for the giant

-sword on the banks of Llyn Padarn.

-They worked with Radio Cymru

-to try and reach a decision.

-I'll wait for your decision.

-Good luck to you.

-The eight pupils in the

-school council will name the sword.

-We ran the campaign on Aled's

-morning show on BBC Radio Cymru.

-The public has been asked

-to devise some names...

-..and the children

-will choose the name today.

-At the moment,

-we're trying to name the sword...

-..that will sit next to Dolbadarn

-Castle and attract tourists.

-We had a lot of names

-and whittled it down to 18 names.

-I enjoy the tension and it's fun

-to choose this important name.

-Some of the names

-include Gwenllian...

-..as well as the Blade of the Welsh

-and Swordy McSwordface and Alwyn!

-We've had a great response

-and didn't know what to expect.

-How on earth do you name a sword?

-We had names from across Wales

-to celebrate our Welsh Princes.

-I wouldn't want to be in the school

-council as it's a difficult choice.

-It was also very difficult

-to make the sword.

-A blacksmith from Pandy Tudur

-was given that important task.

-The sword will stand twelve foot

-out of the ground.

-It's just like

-a giant ancient sword.

-It looks as if it's rusted

-so will sit well in the landscape.

-The iron is suitable

-for being outdoors.

-The pupils of Dolbadarn Primary

-School are trying to find a name.

-Do you have any preferences?

-I'd like a traditional and Celtic

-name to suit the period it conveys.

-I'm sure the children of Dolbadarn

-will make the right decision.

-Back in the school and after hours

-of discussion, they made a decision.

-We spent a few hours

-scratching our heads...

-..but the seven of us did finally

-reach a decision and it is...

-Wait a moment, Charlie as we need a

-proper ceremony to reveal the name.

-Three, two, one.

-Llafn y Cewri or the Legends' Blade.

-We had 40 different names...

-..but chose Llafn y Cewri as it came

-from a person from Dolwyddelan.

-Llafn means blade and we have

-a lot of legends in the area.

-Llywelyn, our Last Leader and Owain

-Glyndwr are legendary figures too.

-People don't think of the castle

-in Dolbadarn but think of Snowdon.

-They know about Caernarfon Castle

-but don't know about our history.

-We're delighted that our school

-got to choose the name.

-Congratulations to Myfanwy Roberts

-for coming up with a fantastic name.

-This year, Merched y Wawr

-has been celebrating to 50 years.

-The group was invited by

-the Secretary State of Wales...

-..Alun Cairns, to celebrate with him

-at Gwydyr House in London.

-It's an incredible at Gwydyr House

-with its gold walls and carpet.

-It's decorated for the golden

-anniversary of Merched y Wawr.

-Merched y Wawr has done so much for

-our language, various charities...

-..and in terms of supporting

-policies about the language.

-Merched y Wawr has done so much

-in the last 50 years.

-I'm delighted that Merched y Wawr

-is here to celebrate with us.

-You're no stranger to Gwydyr House

-because you're Alun Cairns' mother!

-How long have you been a member?

-I joined in 1967 when it started.

-Why did you join?

-My mother was a member of Merched

-y Wawr and I had to go with her.

-Alun invited me...

-..and said I could bring

-a friend but I brought four!

-We've had so many highlights.

-We have 3,000 events every year

-but they are exceptional this year.

-It started with our

-fun quiz a year ago...

-..followed by the Winter Fair,

-Eisteddfod and Royal Welsh Show.

-We had something special

-at each of those large events...

-..including the presenting of the

-Crown at the National Eisteddfod...

-..where former presidents

-told us their story.

-We had panels touring Wales and some

-of them have reached Gwydyr House.

-I was president of Merched y Wawr

-and now lead its heritage project.

-It's been a busy and pleasurable

-year that has been full of pride.

-We've shown the world our pride

-in being part of Merched y Wawr.

-It's a bitter-sweet event for us...

-..as Sandra, our current president,

-has been taken ill during the year.

-All the members who are in London

-and across Wales...

-..wish her a speedy recovery.

-Everybody in our community such as

-Merched y Wawr needs new blood...

-..and that's the challenge

-for the future.

-I can say my mother

-and mother-in-law are members...

-..but want to say my wife

-and daughters will be members too.

-Merched y Wawr needs to attract

-new members to succeed.

-I hope this 50th anniversary has

-helped them to spread their message.

-As a Londoner, what are your hopes

-for Merched y Wawr in the city?

-I live here and don't get the chance

-to return to my branch in Cilcennin.

-I'd love to have a branch in London.

-People have been talking

-about it today.

-Let's hope we can put that into

-practice in the coming weeks.

-# Happy birthday to us #

-Everyone enjoyed themselves.

-It's time for a break.

-In the final part, we visit the

-old Soar Chapel in Merthyr Tydfil.

-We also return to the kitchen

-with Nerys.

-Don't go far!

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-Welcome back.

-Let's return to Nerys

-in the kitchen now...

-..who's busy preparing

-a savoury dish for us.

-This is great if you like cheese

-and something more fresh.

-I'll start by slicing

-and cooking apples.

-These are three eating apples.

-Quarter them, remove the core

-and thinly slice the apples.

-Place them in a pan

-of boiled water.

-Boiled water and nothing else?

-Boiled water and nothing else?

-

-Yes, that's all.

-We want to soften them

-in order to roll them up.

-Leave them in the water

-for about 2 to 3 minutes.

-They're thin and will cook quickly.

-They should turn out

-to look like these here.

-They've changed colour, but

-keep the peel on the slices.

-We're almost ready

-to do the rolling.

-I'm using ready-made puff pastry.

-Roll out 30cm-long strips of pastry.

-This pastry is shop-bought

-so it saves a lot of time.

-Cut them into long strips like this.

-Then brush the strips with

-some beaten egg...

-..along one side of each

-and on the end...

-..so it will all stick together.

-Next, we take some cranberry sauce.

-Spread the sauce along the strips.

-The sauce has discoloured

-as I made this pot last year.

-It was sitting on the top shelf of

-my pantry and it saved buying one.

-If you haven't opened it,

-then it should be fine to eat.

-It was fine and hadn't gone off.

-This sauce is nicer as it isn't so

-sweet and I used fresh cranberries.

-Can you use any pickle?

-Can you use any pickle?

-

-Yes, you can.

-You can use any pickle and we are

-using cranberry as it's Christmas.

-They're red as well,

-but you can use anything.

-Spread the sauce,

-then place the apple slices on top.

-How long do they take to cook

-in the saucepan?

-We can turn off the hob now

-- thanks for reminding me, Daf!

-Turn off the heat once they start

-to soften - about 2 to 3 minutes.

-But you can also bring them to boil,

-leave them to soak...

-..to avoid over-cooking them.

-The next step is to line

-the apple slices in a row...

-..along the pastry...

-..until you reach

-the end of the strip.

-Then, we take some cheese.

-You can use cheddar cheese

-or this French cheese called comte.

-You can also use Teifi cheese.

-It needs to be a hard cheese

-with a strong flavour.

-The best way to create thin slices

-is to use a potato peeler.

-You want to create layers of cheese.

-Cheese and apple

-compliment each other.

-We spoke about this earlier.

-We spoke about this earlier.

-

-Yes, during the break.

-It's sweet and savoury.

-You can add as much cheese

-as you want.

-I put more on the ones I made

-earlier...

-..but it tends to melt everywhere.

-It becomes a little shapeless then.

-We just roll it up.

-That's why those slices

-need to be soft.

-Yes, or they wouldn't roll up.

-Press the sides

-and press the base together.

-You can help it stick

-by egg washing it.

-Hopefully,

-it resembles a rose flower head.

-It does, wow!

-Place them in a muffin tin.

-I'll put it here to show you.

-Grease the tin with some spray oil.

-Then place them in the oven

-and that's it.

-Can you use any soft fruit

-such as pears...

-..or maybe plums?

-I haven't tried it with a pear

-because pears are slightly softer.

-I don't know if they would overcook.

-I won't make any more

-as I'm ready to serve.

-Place them in the oven at 200C

-or gas mark 6.

-Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

-Do you eat them immediately?

-Do you eat them immediately?

-

-No, they can be kept.

-These ones here are cold,

-but they are nicer when warmed.

-I'll place a few of them

-on the plate.

-If your apples are going crisp

-and brown...

-..just cover them with foil.

-Serve with a salad and there's one

-for each person - we've got three.

-I've got some sweet walnuts here.

-Fry them in butter and sugar

-and leave them to harden.

-Then sprinkle them over the top.

-That would make a lovely supper.

-We eat a lot of meat at Christmas.

-Sometimes, it's nice to have

-something with cheese in it.

-Yes, it's more savoury,

-or serve it as a starter.

-That would work well.

-Serve up a plate for one

-with a sprinkling of nuts.

-I can't wait to try it!

-I can't wait to try it!

-

-Here they come.

-Shall I go first?

-Shall I go first?

-

-You first.

-Oh, lovely. Is it nice?

-The nut make it crunchy.

-It's like an apple tart with cheese.

-It's like an apple tart with cheese.

-

-Oh, I like it!

-These nuts are tasty too.

-You can make them beforehand,

-leave them in a tin...

-..and eat them as a snack.

-Lovely, thank you, Nerys.

-Mmm! That was mouth-watering!

-Thanks, Nerys.

-Next, we visit Merthyr Tydfil.

-For those who aren't familiar

-with Canolfan Soar...

-..it's a centre that promotes

-the Welsh language in the area.

-The building was originally a chapel

-and home to a grand organ.

-The organ has been refurbished

-and it's worth paying a visit.

-We opened our doors in 2011.

-Prior to that,

-the building was in bad shape...

-..and we raised 1.8 million

-to refurbish the buildings...

-..namely the vestry

-and the Soar chapel itself.

-Today, we have

-a comprehensive Welsh centre..

-..and community theatre.

-There's one important element

-left to restore...

-..the organ.

-The next step is to launch a project

-to refurbish the historical organ.

-We want to focus on the project

-to restore the organ...

-..which is a part of a scheme that

-focuses on music in Merthyr Tydfil.

-Two years ago, we looked at the

-Merthyr Tydfil organist, E T Davies.

-People should realize

-that Merthyr Tydfil...

-..was an important place for music

-for decades and even centuries.

-This is a language

-and community development project.

-We'll discuss this

-with the community...

-..and they can play

-and use the organ at Theatr Soar.

-People want to remember

-Merthyr Tydfil's musical history...

-..that featured the Welsh language.

-During the first half

-of the 19th century...

-..Merthyr Tydfil was Wales' largest

-town due to the iron industry.

-It was a bustling town and

-the world's largest industrial town.

-When the organ was installed...

-..the chapels were very important to

-the musical life of Merthyr Tydfil.

-As the chapels closed...

-..many of the organs

-have been sold and lost.

-The organ sits at the heart

-of Theatr Soar.

-We're going to guarantee a future

-for the organ and building.

-Refurbishing the organ

-means we can host many recitals...

-..that will enrich the town

-and country's culture.

-We hope people will come and listen

-to some of the organ recitals.

-That's all for another week.

-The hour has flown by.

-I'm going to put up

-my decorations...

-..ready for Christmas

-and Father Christmas.

-Until 9.00am next Sunday,

-enjoy the rest of your weekend.

-A very good morning to you all.

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