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0:00:00 > 0:00:02- I've come to Anglesey...
0:00:02 > 0:00:07- ..for the first round of the 2017 - Learner of the Year competition.
0:00:07 > 0:00:10- Welcome to the programme.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- If you need help - to follow the programme...
0:00:42 > 0:00:47- ..visit the website and app and - don't forget about the subtitles.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01- We're outside Oriel Ynys Mon - in Llangefni.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03- I was born on Anglesey...
0:01:03 > 0:01:09- ..so I'm delighted that the National - Eisteddfod is coming here this year.
0:01:09 > 0:01:14- It's being held near Bodedern - in the northern part of the island.
0:01:16 > 0:01:21- The Welsh Learner of the Year is - the main competition for learners.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- Eleven learners from all over - the country are competing this year.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- Only four will reach the final.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- There are three new judges - this year.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36- They are TV and radio presenter - Nia Roberts...
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- ..Alun Charles, - an experienced former Welsh tutor...
0:01:40 > 0:01:42- ..who's also written a book - for learners...
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- ..and Jenny Pye, - a Welsh tutor at Bangor University.
0:01:48 > 0:01:53- She's learnt Welsh - and won this competition in 1988.
0:01:54 > 0:01:59- Did you know, - it was here in 1983 in Llangefni...
0:01:59 > 0:02:04- ..that the first Welsh Learner - of the Year competition was held.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06- Interesting, isn't it.
0:02:06 > 0:02:11- Each learner - will have a chat with the judges.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- They're ready to go - so let's see how they get on.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- What about you then, Richard. - Who are you?
0:02:21 > 0:02:23- I live in Llangefni.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- I've been in Llangefni - for seven years now.
0:02:27 > 0:02:33- I come from Mid Wales, from a - small village called Llansanffraid.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- I went to school in England.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- My parents moved just over - the border to Shropshire...
0:02:40 > 0:02:42- ..before I was born.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- So I went to school in England - with my brother.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- None of my family speak Welsh.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- I started in Bangor University - in 2001, years ago.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- I came to an area - where a lot of Welsh is spoken.
0:02:56 > 0:03:02- In 2005 or 2006, - when I started my second degree...
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- ..I got the opportunity - to start learning Welsh.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- I've married someone - who comes from Benllech.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- Well done!
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- I'm lucky that my wife's family...
0:03:15 > 0:03:16- Good choice!
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- They've been a big help to me. - I've been able to speak to them.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- I was the one member of the family - who couldn't speak Welsh.
0:03:26 > 0:03:31- It was important for me to carry on - learning Welsh and to use it...
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- ..and not be the one member - of the family who didn't speak it.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- It's nice that everyone speaks it.
0:03:38 > 0:03:39- You've just been in.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- How were they? Were they nice?
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- How were they? Were they nice?- - They were lovely. Fantastic.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- I understand that three of you - from the same class...
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- ..are competing against each other!
0:03:50 > 0:03:52- I didn't know until this morning!
0:03:52 > 0:03:54- No-one had realized.
0:03:54 > 0:03:55- Who, then?
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- Who, then?- - Me, Daniel and Sian.
0:03:57 > 0:03:59- We're in the same class in Bangor.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- No-one said they had entered.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04- No-one said they had entered.- - No-one. It's fantastic.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- What about you? - What's your background?
0:04:08 > 0:04:14- I live in Deiniolen. - I've lived there for 11 years now.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- Where do you come from?
0:04:17 > 0:04:19- Cambridge, originally.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- I've moved around - London, - Manchester, Warrington, America.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26- What are you doing here?!
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- Is it work that's taken you - to those places?
0:04:31 > 0:04:32- Yes, work.
0:04:32 > 0:04:38- I worked for an airline - as an air hostess for five years.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- That's why I was travelling around.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46- But you now live in Deiniolen. - Do you have family?
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- Yes, I have a partner - and two children.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51- Two boys.
0:04:51 > 0:04:52- What are their names?
0:04:52 > 0:04:54- What are their names?- - Deion and Guto.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56- They're seven and three.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- Do they help Mam to speak Welsh?
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- Do they help Mam to speak Welsh?- - They're really good.
0:05:01 > 0:05:02- They...
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- I think it's easier to talk to them.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- They don't try and correct you.
0:05:09 > 0:05:13- If you talk and you make a mistake, - they don't mind...
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- ..because they're learning too.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- With some people, - if I try to speak Welsh to them...
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- ..because I've known them for a - while, they find it hard to switch.
0:05:24 > 0:05:26- They carry on in English.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- I ask them to speak Welsh to me.
0:05:30 > 0:05:31- Well done.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33- "Talk Welsh to me now!"
0:05:35 > 0:05:36- I'm a bit bossy too.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- That's the way! Great.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- Emma, before you came here - this morning...
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- ..you received a special note - from the children.
0:05:46 > 0:05:47- Show it to them.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- "Come on, Mam. Try your very best."
0:05:52 > 0:05:54- That's so lovely.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56- I know. Flowers too.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- Flowers. What better?
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- I'm now going to talk - to one of the judges, Nia Roberts.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13- You know her as a presenter - on S4C and Radio Cymru.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17- You've had the lovely - but difficult task of being a judge.
0:06:17 > 0:06:18- Are you looking forward?
0:06:18 > 0:06:22- Are you looking forward?- - I am. I've never done it before.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24- It's a big honour.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29- I have experienced company - around the table in Jenny and Alun.
0:06:30 > 0:06:31- They lead.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- I'm enjoying chatting - to the eleven competitors.
0:06:35 > 0:06:36- I've read about them all.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- Everyone's very different.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- They come from all over Wales, - which is very nice.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45- Their experiences are so different.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50- Their stories are interesting - but so different from each other.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- So what do you judge?
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- How fluent they are when talking.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58- How confident they are.
0:06:58 > 0:07:03- How easily the language - lies with them.
0:07:04 > 0:07:05- Their feelings too.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08- Chatting about that - will be interesting...
0:07:08 > 0:07:13- ..as well as about any difficulties - they had and what worked for them.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- Everyone's gone about it - in different ways.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- They've come to the language - from different places.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- There's so much to talk about!
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- Also, how much Welsh they use - from day to day.
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- They influence other people - beyond this competition.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- There's an element - of perseverance too.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- We're at fault as Welsh speakers...
0:07:37 > 0:07:42- ..by not starting a conversation - in Welsh.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45- As well as that, - when there's a learner...
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- ..but you're used to speaking - to that person in English.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51- Yes, because it isn't easy.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- If we, as Welsh speakers, - aren't prepared to change...
0:07:55 > 0:07:56- ..there's no hope.
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- That's the nice thing about here - - there's hope.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- It's nice being involved - in this competition.
0:08:03 > 0:08:04- I come from Anglesey.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07- I know about the challenge - facing local communities...
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- ..with so many coming here, which is - great - it's a wonderful area.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- People holiday here, decide to stay - and raise a family.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- It's nice to see many of them...
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- ..embracing our language - and culture.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- That's important too - - becoming a part of Welsh life.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- Good luck. Enjoy the day - and enjoy the chats.
0:08:30 > 0:08:35- We should've phoned each other - last night as we're clashing.
0:08:35 > 0:08:36- Sorry.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- Sorry.- - Orange and pink.
0:08:44 > 0:08:45- Hello.
0:08:45 > 0:08:46- Hello.- - Welcome. Take a seat.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- Have you lived in the Dolgellau area - for years?
0:08:51 > 0:08:52- About five years.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- Why did you move - to the Dolgellau area?
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- Um, well...
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- ..it was because of the alpacas.
0:09:02 > 0:09:04- We lived in Somerset for a while.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07- We started farming there.
0:09:07 > 0:09:09- We needed a larger farm.
0:09:10 > 0:09:16- We asked the alpacas - what was best for them.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- They're highland animals.
0:09:19 > 0:09:26- So we decided to bring the family - back to Wales.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- Thanks to the alpacas you're here!
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- Lucky for us.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- You're a member of Merched y Wawr.
0:09:34 > 0:09:35- You're a member of Merched y Wawr.- - I am, yes.
0:09:35 > 0:09:40- Are there any special events taking - place? They're celebrating 50 years.
0:09:40 > 0:09:41- Yes.
0:09:41 > 0:09:42- Yes.- - Are you doing anything?
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- There have been many events - during the year.
0:09:46 > 0:09:51- I've publicized each one - to the membership.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- I've encouraged people to attend - and to take part.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- We've been making panels.
0:09:57 > 0:10:02- Every Merched y Wawr region has - made panels for the celebrations.
0:10:02 > 0:10:07- The panels - will be on tour throughout Wales...
0:10:07 > 0:10:09- ..during the year.
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- I have quite a few stitches - in the panel. I'm happy with that.
0:10:15 > 0:10:16- Well done.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- Karen Goswell, how are you today?
0:10:19 > 0:10:20- Karen Goswell, how are you today?- - Fine, thanks.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- Why have you decided to compete?
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- Good question!
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- I think - it's a way of saying thanks...
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- ..to the people - who've helped me learn.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- They're the ones who've suffered - as I've learnt.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- I don't think they feel like that!
0:10:40 > 0:10:41- Well...
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- They've helped and supported you.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- They've been very supportive.
0:10:47 > 0:10:51- Without them, there's no way - I would've learnt Welsh.
0:10:51 > 0:10:56- So if I'm successful here, - it's their victory.
0:10:57 > 0:10:58- Definitely.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01- What's the family's history?
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- Well, I'm married to Arja.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- She's originally from Finland.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- We have two daughters...
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- ..Kaisu and Helmi.
0:11:17 > 0:11:22- Kaisu lives in Chester too - but Helmi lives in Birmingham.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- For opportunities - to speak the language...
0:11:26 > 0:11:29- ..you have to cross the border - - Saith Seren and so on.
0:11:29 > 0:11:30- Yes.
0:11:30 > 0:11:37- There is a lot of Welsh spoken - on the street in Chester...
0:11:37 > 0:11:38- ..on Saturdays.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- Do you stop everyone for a chat?!
0:11:42 > 0:11:47- Busloads of people - come from over the border to shop.
0:11:47 > 0:11:52- They speak Welsh to each other...
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- ..but they change to English - to speak to shopkeepers.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- So what do you do, - sit in the town centre?
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- I just try to eavesdrop.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- It's important to learn...
0:12:05 > 0:12:10- ..how to understand - how people talk naturally.
0:12:10 > 0:12:16- David, this isn't the first time - you've competed in this competition.
0:12:16 > 0:12:17- You've competed before.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19- I have.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- I competed a couple of years ago...
0:12:22 > 0:12:27- ..when the competition - was near Meifod.
0:12:28 > 0:12:33- I understand that three of you, - three friends, have come here...
0:12:33 > 0:12:35- ..you, Hugh and Sandra.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37- You're in the same class.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40- We are, in Coleg Cambria, Wrexham.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- You've had one go. - Will you reach the final this year?
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- I hope so, but I'm not sure.
0:12:48 > 0:12:53- I'm sure that many in - the competition are better than me.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- I'm just here - to enjoy the experience.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06- The competition is very hot - yet again this year on Anglesey.
0:13:07 > 0:13:08- It's time for a break now.
0:13:09 > 0:13:13- Stay tuned - to meet more inspirational learners.
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0:13:27 > 0:13:29- Welcome back to this lovely gallery.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- We're having a busy day...
0:13:31 > 0:13:36- ..in the first round of the 2017 - Learner of the Year competition.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- The judges are ready - for the next competitor.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- You're smiling from ear to ear!
0:13:42 > 0:13:44- Yes, I'm nervous!
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- Sarah, tell me about yourself.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- I'm from Devon originally.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56- I went to Bangor - to study at the university.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- I chose Bangor...
0:14:02 > 0:14:08- ..because I walked a lot - in the mountains...
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- ..with school.
0:14:11 > 0:14:12- I did...
0:14:14 > 0:14:18- ..the Duke of Edinburgh's Award...
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- ..in the mountains.
0:14:22 > 0:14:28- I got a job - as a community volunteer officer...
0:14:28 > 0:14:33- ..in Penrhyn Castle and Plas Newydd.
0:14:34 > 0:14:35- Very nice.
0:14:35 > 0:14:38- What about the family? - Do you have children?
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- Yes, I have two girls.
0:14:42 > 0:14:46- They're four and six.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- Sarah, you've been in.
0:14:48 > 0:14:50- Was it great?
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- Well, it was OK.
0:14:54 > 0:14:55- What are the girls' names?
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- What are the girls' names?- - Holly Eira and Heidi Enlli.
0:14:58 > 0:14:59- Oh, nice!
0:14:59 > 0:15:05- What do Holly Eira and Heidi Enlli - think of Mam competing today?
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- Well, I think it was a shock - for Holly...
0:15:09 > 0:15:13- ..when I spoke Welsh to her.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- "Mam, you're speaking Welsh!"
0:15:16 > 0:15:17- I am, Holly!
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- You speak Welsh well, - yet, on your form...
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- ..you say you don't - get many opportunities to speak it.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- Where do you go - for those opportunities?
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- If I go to Caernarfon...
0:15:33 > 0:15:39- ..for example, I go into the - bookshop and speak Welsh to people.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- But I've now got to know - other learners...
0:15:44 > 0:15:47- ..and I speak Welsh - to them over the Web.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50- However, I don't speak - to many native Welsh speakers.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- It's far easier to find - other learners who live abroad!
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- There's a tendency - to start in English...
0:16:00 > 0:16:06- ..even if you're talking - with a first-language Welsh speaker.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- There's a tendency...
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- What do you tell them - in such circumstances?
0:16:11 > 0:16:16- I speak Welsh now...
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- ..but it was difficult.
0:16:21 > 0:16:23- You insist now.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25- I insist now, yes.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27- I'm very strict.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30- You need to be.
0:16:31 > 0:16:32- How did it go?
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- Yes, good, I think.
0:16:35 > 0:16:40- I'm not sure - but I hope it went well.
0:16:40 > 0:16:42- What do you love about Welsh?
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- I love the beauty of the language...
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- ..and the culture - connected to the language.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51- Music, of course, and books.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- The land, the Welsh landscape.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- It's all connected to the language.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- I value it so much.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- Let's meet judge Alun Charles next.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- Alun has been a Welsh teacher - and tutor...
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- ..and is the author - of a book for learners.
0:17:18 > 0:17:22- Alun, you're halfway through - the day. How's it going?
0:17:22 > 0:17:25- It's very busy - but extremely interesting.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27- Everyone has a story.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29- It's an excellent start.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- I'll be on my knees by the end!
0:17:32 > 0:17:34- Are you having - enough tea and coffee?
0:17:34 > 0:17:38- It's great. - There's a level of excellence here.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- I've seen a few nice cakes around.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- Wonderful.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- Deciding the criteria is difficult.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- What are you looking for?
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- A combination of things.
0:17:49 > 0:17:54- Of course, you look for the quality - of Welsh, the way they communicate.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56- What's also important...
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- ..is the learners' contribution - to their community.
0:17:59 > 0:18:04- We often see - that Welsh learners contribute...
0:18:04 > 0:18:06- ..wonderfully.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08- They can have such an influence.
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- Not only on their peers but their - families, and the community too.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- It's important - that children learn the language.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- It's just as important - that adults do too.
0:18:20 > 0:18:25- If you are on your knees at the end - of the day, I'll come and get you.
0:18:26 > 0:18:27- Hello, come in.
0:18:28 > 0:18:29- Welcome. Take a seat.
0:18:30 > 0:18:31- Thank you.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35- What about Sandra? - Tell us about yourself.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37- I come from the Wrexham area.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- I was born in Wrexham.
0:18:42 > 0:18:48- I lived in Johnstown near Rhos - when I was growing up.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50- I then moved away.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- I went to university in Aberystwyth.
0:18:56 > 0:19:01- Then, I worked - in southern England...
0:19:01 > 0:19:03- ..as a teacher for a while.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06- I then moved to Cardiff...
0:19:07 > 0:19:10- ..because my husband - comes from South Wales.
0:19:12 > 0:19:15- Then, I moved back to my home patch.
0:19:16 > 0:19:21- My family spoke Welsh but they - didn't pass it on to me, sadly.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- So I grew up with the sound - of the language around me...
0:19:26 > 0:19:32- ..but I didn't have the confidence - to speak it at all...
0:19:32 > 0:19:38- ..until I learnt with Say Something - In Welsh, originally.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- It's been great for me.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- I've gone through the courses - in ten months, I think.
0:19:47 > 0:19:52- I went to a bootcamp in Tresaith, - which was a lot of fun.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54- What was that like?
0:19:54 > 0:19:55- Great.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- No English at all - throughout the week.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- That was difficult, very difficult.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06- But it was fun. I had a great time.
0:20:06 > 0:20:12- At the end of the week, I didn't - want to switch back to English.
0:20:12 > 0:20:13- I was so happy.
0:20:14 > 0:20:15- On the last day...
0:20:16 > 0:20:20- ..I remember - waking up and thinking in Welsh.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- I felt great.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- Sandra, you've just come out. - How was it?
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- Quite good.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- I was nervous, - but the judges were lovely.
0:20:35 > 0:20:36- They were lovely.
0:20:36 > 0:20:41- I could see on your face - that you were so glad it was over!
0:20:41 > 0:20:42- I'm sure!
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- Dani, you know Richard and Sian.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53- Will you be nasty to each other - today?
0:20:54 > 0:20:55- Maybe, we'll see!
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- Fisticuffs. We'll sort it outside!
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- Your story - is very, very interesting.
0:21:02 > 0:21:07- You'd never tell from your accent, - which is so Welsh...
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- ..but you come from Germany.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- Tell me how a German girl - came over to Wales.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- She came on holiday to Wales, - years ago. Ten years ago.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- I fell in love with Wales...
0:21:20 > 0:21:24- ..with the country, the mountains, - the people and the language.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- I learnt a little of the language - before coming here.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- I then decided to learn Welsh.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- It's such a beautiful language.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- I then decided to move here - to learn more...
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- ..and see if it would work out.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- Everything has worked out. - It's great.
0:21:43 > 0:21:49- What did the family think - of your move?
0:21:49 > 0:21:51- They weren't happy.
0:21:53 > 0:21:55- But they support me, so it's fine.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- They understand that I'm happy.
0:21:58 > 0:22:02- I'm enjoying everything - that's happening around me.
0:22:04 > 0:22:06- I'm singing in two choirs.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10- A choir for learners, Elwyn's choir, - and the Eisteddfod choir.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12- It's exciting.
0:22:12 > 0:22:16- It's cool to be part of something...
0:22:16 > 0:22:20- ..that's so important - in the Eisteddfod.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24- It's a lot of work, fun - and I'm looking forward to it.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26- Can you say a little more...
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- ..about the opportunities you get - in using Welsh from day to day?
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- I try to speak Welsh every day.
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- I start conversations in Welsh.
0:22:37 > 0:22:41- If I start in English, - people answer in English.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43- So it's important to start in Welsh.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- It shows that I want to speak Welsh.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- When people stick to Welsh, - it's great.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- After a few sentences, - they realize I'm a learner.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58- It doesn't matter. - They still speak Welsh.
0:22:58 > 0:22:59- That's good.
0:22:59 > 0:23:01- I'm proud of that.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04- I speak Welsh - with the lads at work...
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- ..and in the choir.
0:23:06 > 0:23:11- I go to a cuppa and chat session - in Palas Print in Caernarfon.
0:23:12 > 0:23:14- Everyone speaks Welsh.
0:23:14 > 0:23:16- When I'm in Caernarfon, - I just speak Welsh.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19- It's totally natural - to speak Welsh there.
0:23:19 > 0:23:23- I can't speak English - in Caernarfon! It hurts!
0:23:23 > 0:23:24- It doesn't work.
0:23:25 > 0:23:29- So I just use every opportunity - that comes every day.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32- How would you encourage - other people to learn?
0:23:33 > 0:23:37- How would you inspire others - to take an interest in the language?
0:23:37 > 0:23:39- Leading by example.
0:23:40 > 0:23:45- Just being confident enough - to speak and show that it's working.
0:23:46 > 0:23:49- The funny thing - about the cuppa and chat session...
0:23:50 > 0:23:52- ..is it started off quietly.
0:23:52 > 0:23:55- Everyone was shy - and lacked confidence.
0:23:55 > 0:23:59- Now, because people just chat, - everyone enjoys themselves.
0:24:00 > 0:24:04- The conversation flows, - the place is packed every time.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07- We don't stop, and that's cool.
0:24:07 > 0:24:13- I started as someone who just wanted - the opportunity to have a chat.
0:24:13 > 0:24:18- I'm now one of the fairly - fluent ones, who helps other people.
0:24:18 > 0:24:22- It's happening, it's great. - Really cool.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- The standard - is high again this year.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29- It's time for a break now.
0:24:30 > 0:24:35- Stay tuned to meet more learners - and to see who reaches the final.
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0:24:45 > 0:24:45- Subtitles
0:24:45 > 0:24:47- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:24:49 > 0:24:51- Welcome back.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54- There are three people - yet to speak to the judges.
0:24:54 > 0:24:59- First, we're going to look at - the activities taking place here...
0:24:59 > 0:25:03- ..which are an ukulele workshop - and a tour around the gallery.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14- You work here, and you're doing - something interesting...
0:25:14 > 0:25:16- ..with the group this afternoon.
0:25:16 > 0:25:17- Yes.
0:25:17 > 0:25:21- I'm taking them - on a tour around the gallery.
0:25:21 > 0:25:26- There's a Kyffin Williams gallery, - a Charles Tunnicliffe gallery...
0:25:26 > 0:25:32- ..the art gallery and the museum, so - it's going to be quite a long tour.
0:25:32 > 0:25:34- There are many Welsh artists.
0:25:34 > 0:25:36- There are many Welsh artists.- - Yes, many Welsh artists.
0:25:37 > 0:25:41- Some modern ones and some older ones - from our historical art collection.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44- Kyffin Williams - is our main collection.
0:25:44 > 0:25:49- We have some by Welsh artists - from all over Wales too.
0:25:52 > 0:25:56- Hugh Brightwell, very nice - to see you. Welcome to Anglesey.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59- Thank you very much. - Nice to see you again.
0:26:00 > 0:26:04- What's a man from Ellesmere Port - doing learning Welsh?
0:26:04 > 0:26:10- I didn't get the urge - to learn Welsh until I retired.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14- My wife - contemplated moving to Wales.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18- We haven't done it yet, - but we're thinking about it.
0:26:18 > 0:26:22- Since I spend so much time here...
0:26:22 > 0:26:25- ..I have to be able to say...
0:26:25 > 0:26:28- .."Please. Can I have. - Thank you very much."
0:26:29 > 0:26:31- What about using Welsh?
0:26:31 > 0:26:34- How much opportunity do you have - to speak Welsh?
0:26:35 > 0:26:38- People think - because I live in Ellesmere Port...
0:26:38 > 0:26:41- ..I don't get an opportunity.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44- But Ellesmere Port - is the new capital of North Wales...
0:26:44 > 0:26:47- ..because we have - the biggest Marks and Sparks!
0:26:47 > 0:26:51- Coaches come every weekend - from all over North Wales...
0:26:51 > 0:26:54- ..to Cheshire Oaks and so on...
0:26:54 > 0:26:58- ..and you can hear the language - in unexpected places...
0:26:59 > 0:27:01- ..and have a chat from time to time.
0:27:02 > 0:27:07- Away from Ellesmere Port, - I go to Saith Seren every week.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10- I have a lot of friends there.
0:27:10 > 0:27:15- I've been a member of the group - for almost five years.
0:27:15 > 0:27:19- We've formed a conversation club - to help learners.
0:27:19 > 0:27:23- Sian James is coming next week.
0:27:24 > 0:27:29- I'm a member of an unusual choir - too - Cor DAW.
0:27:29 > 0:27:33- Dysgwyr o Ardal Wrecsam - (learners from the Wrexham area).
0:27:34 > 0:27:36- Every year - for the last five years...
0:27:37 > 0:27:40- ..we've sung - a medley of contemporary songs.
0:27:41 > 0:27:47- They're English songs originally - but we sing Welsh versions.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50- We've got stage twice...
0:27:50 > 0:27:55- ..since it was decided that - the best choirs would go on stage...
0:27:55 > 0:27:58- ..and not just stay in Maes D.
0:27:59 > 0:28:02- In Abergavenny, we were victorious.
0:28:02 > 0:28:04- Are you competing this year?
0:28:04 > 0:28:07- There are clips on YouTube - of Sister Act.
0:28:09 > 0:28:14- It's quite unusual. - It's more unusual than normal.
0:28:15 > 0:28:19- Sian, you're from Llanfairpwll, - so you're from the island.
0:28:19 > 0:28:20- Yes.
0:28:20 > 0:28:23- Do you have a plan today?
0:28:23 > 0:28:26- A strategy on how to win?
0:28:26 > 0:28:30- I'm not sure, - just turn up and do my best.
0:28:31 > 0:28:35- Fantastic. - I think that's a good strategy.
0:28:35 > 0:28:38- I come from Wrexham.
0:28:38 > 0:28:41- I moved to Anglesey three years ago.
0:28:41 > 0:28:46- Immediately after moving here, - I was determined to learn Welsh.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49- I work as a physio at the hospital.
0:28:49 > 0:28:54- I think it's important - to speak Welsh with patients.
0:28:55 > 0:28:59- When you decided to learn, - how did you go about it?
0:29:00 > 0:29:03- There were three reasons.
0:29:04 > 0:29:09- Firstly, I'm a Welsh woman, - so I want to speak Welsh.
0:29:10 > 0:29:15- Secondly, I want to treat the - patients in their mother tongue...
0:29:16 > 0:29:19- ..and I also want - to be part of the community.
0:29:19 > 0:29:23- I'm a member of three Merched y Wawr - and one Clwb Gwawr.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26- Three Merched y Wawr?!
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- Three Merched y Wawr?!- - Yes, to have the opportunity.
0:29:29 > 0:29:33- One in Llanfairpwll, one in Bangor, - one in Penrhosgarnedd...
0:29:34 > 0:29:36- ..and the Grwp Gwawr - in Llanbedr-goch.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38- Which one is the best?
0:29:38 > 0:29:40- I don't want to say!
0:29:41 > 0:29:45- I don't want to say on television.
0:29:45 > 0:29:48- I'm also a member - of Dros y Bont choir...
0:29:48 > 0:29:54- ..which won at the - National Eisteddfod two years ago.
0:29:54 > 0:30:00- I'm on the Welsh learners committee - for this year's National Eisteddfod.
0:30:02 > 0:30:05- I'm a member of two ramblers' clubs.
0:30:06 > 0:30:08- Where do you walk?
0:30:08 > 0:30:10- Everywhere.
0:30:10 > 0:30:14- We walk on Anglesey, - up the mountains.
0:30:14 > 0:30:17- What type of walking? - Do you walk far?
0:30:17 > 0:30:19- Both groups are different.
0:30:20 > 0:30:25- The Llanfairpwll group - walks locally, but not far.
0:30:26 > 0:30:31- The Llangefni club - walks further up the mountains.
0:30:32 > 0:30:33- More daring!
0:30:34 > 0:30:36- They speak Welsh too.
0:30:37 > 0:30:39- Who is this smart man?!
0:30:39 > 0:30:40- Shh!
0:30:40 > 0:30:43- You look very smart, Jonathan.
0:30:43 > 0:30:44- You look very smart, Jonathan.- - Thanks.
0:30:44 > 0:30:48- Welcome to Anglesey.
0:30:48 > 0:30:53- You go on a road trip - to everywhere, every year...
0:30:53 > 0:30:56- ..to come to this competition.
0:30:56 > 0:30:58- How many times have you competed?
0:30:58 > 0:31:01- How many times have you competed?- - Don't ask that, please!
0:31:01 > 0:31:03- Five times.
0:31:03 > 0:31:06- You've been coming to this round - for five years.
0:31:06 > 0:31:11- This year will be the year, - you hope.
0:31:11 > 0:31:12- Hopefully.
0:31:12 > 0:31:14- If not, I'll give up.
0:31:15 > 0:31:16- Really?
0:31:16 > 0:31:17- Really?- - Definitely.
0:31:17 > 0:31:18- No, you have to come back!
0:31:18 > 0:31:22- No, you have to come back!- - No, no. Enough is enough!
0:31:23 > 0:31:28- Seriously, why does - this competition appeal to you?
0:31:28 > 0:31:31- Why do you want to take part - time after time?
0:31:31 > 0:31:36- One answer - to meet you and - the lovely crew behind the camera.
0:31:37 > 0:31:39- An excellent answer.
0:31:40 > 0:31:45- Jonathan, I've got you - a special prize. Look.
0:31:45 > 0:31:47- 'Keep going, Jonathan'.
0:31:47 > 0:31:49- 'Keep going, Jonathan'.- - Thank you.
0:31:50 > 0:31:54- Do you know the meaning - of the word 'dyfalbarhau'?
0:31:54 > 0:31:55- Yes.
0:31:55 > 0:32:00- Persevere - just carrying on. - Dyfalbarhau.
0:32:00 > 0:32:01- Thank you.
0:32:01 > 0:32:05- That's what you do, - so congratulations.
0:32:05 > 0:32:08- We're proud of you, - you're part of our small family.
0:32:08 > 0:32:10- Keep going, Jonathan.
0:32:10 > 0:32:13- I have a Welsh bucket list.
0:32:13 > 0:32:15- Is it on the Web?
0:32:15 > 0:32:16- Is it on the Web?- - No, no, no.
0:32:16 > 0:32:17- A personal one?
0:32:18 > 0:32:22- Pass an exam, have a Welsh tattoo, - meet you...
0:32:24 > 0:32:24- Have you had the tattoo yet?
0:32:24 > 0:32:26- Have you had the tattoo yet?- - Yes, in Welsh.
0:32:27 > 0:32:29- Eifion Wyn's words.
0:32:29 > 0:32:31- I have to see this.
0:32:31 > 0:32:37- "Wear the leek in your cap, - and wear it in your heart."
0:32:37 > 0:32:39- A Porthmadog lad.
0:32:39 > 0:32:39- Was it painful?
0:32:39 > 0:32:40- Was it painful?- - No.
0:32:41 > 0:32:44- It's quite a sensitive spot.
0:32:44 > 0:32:48- Yes, but at the time, - the girl was speaking to me...
0:32:48 > 0:32:51- ..so I wasn't thinking about it.
0:32:51 > 0:32:53- Is it a long list then?
0:32:53 > 0:32:57- Are there things you'd like to do?
0:32:58 > 0:33:01- I'm too old to change jobs...
0:33:01 > 0:33:04- ..but if the opportunity comes, - great.
0:33:04 > 0:33:07- So you're able to use - more of your Welsh?
0:33:07 > 0:33:09- If possible.
0:33:10 > 0:33:12- I'm happy where I am at the moment.
0:33:13 > 0:33:17- Are you trying - to persuade your colleagues?
0:33:17 > 0:33:19- There's one girl in the office...
0:33:19 > 0:33:22- ..who started learning Welsh - two years ago.
0:33:22 > 0:33:26- The two of us chat together.
0:33:28 > 0:33:32- I give her a little support.
0:33:32 > 0:33:37- What do you think of people's - attitude towards Welsh in general?
0:33:37 > 0:33:39- It's changing a lot.
0:33:39 > 0:33:44- When I was growing up, there - wasn't much Welsh in Caerphilly...
0:33:44 > 0:33:46- ..but everything's changed now.
0:33:47 > 0:33:48- Thank you very much.
0:33:48 > 0:33:49- Thank you very much.- - Thanks.
0:33:49 > 0:33:52- The bucket list is less, then.
0:33:52 > 0:33:53- The bucket list is less, then.- - Sort of.
0:33:58 > 0:34:01- After a long day of competing...
0:34:01 > 0:34:05- ..the time has come - to reveal who'll be taking part...
0:34:05 > 0:34:08- ..at the National Eisteddfod - this year.
0:34:09 > 0:34:14- We're very impressed - by the excellent standard.
0:34:14 > 0:34:18- We've very much enjoyed - talking to you.
0:34:18 > 0:34:20- Here are the four we've chosen.
0:34:21 > 0:34:24- Richard Furniss, congratulations.
0:34:24 > 0:34:26- Daniela Schlick.
0:34:28 > 0:34:30- Emma Chappell.
0:34:30 > 0:34:33- And Hugh Brightwell.
0:34:36 > 0:34:40- The big question is - do we have three happy judges?
0:34:40 > 0:34:42- Definitely.
0:34:42 > 0:34:43- Definitely.- - Yes? Yay!
0:34:44 > 0:34:46- Have you argued?
0:34:46 > 0:34:48- No, not at all.
0:34:48 > 0:34:50- So you were in agreement.
0:34:50 > 0:34:55- Alun, how difficult a task was it?
0:34:55 > 0:34:59- It was difficult - because everyone spoke Welsh well.
0:34:59 > 0:35:02- They communicated effectively...
0:35:03 > 0:35:06- ..and each one's made a contribution - to the world of learners.
0:35:07 > 0:35:08- But we had to get it down to four.
0:35:08 > 0:35:09- But we had to get it down to four.- - Yes.
0:35:09 > 0:35:12- And how did you choose those four?
0:35:13 > 0:35:18- We considered a lot of things - - how fluent they were.
0:35:18 > 0:35:22- How confident they were when - chatting was an important factor.
0:35:22 > 0:35:27- We also considered how much - of an inspiration they've been...
0:35:27 > 0:35:30- ..or are planning to be - to other people.
0:35:30 > 0:35:33- That's important...
0:35:33 > 0:35:37- ..that the baton is passed - to the next person.
0:35:37 > 0:35:41- Jenny, - you've won this competition...
0:35:42 > 0:35:47- ..and that's exactly what - you've done - passed the baton on.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49- That's what needs to be done.
0:35:49 > 0:35:53- What about the next round?
0:35:54 > 0:35:57- Do we have exciting things - planned for them?
0:35:58 > 0:36:02- We're going to take them - to a nice place on Anglesey...
0:36:02 > 0:36:07- ..called Llynnon Mill, the only - working mill left on Anglesey.
0:36:07 > 0:36:10- In this location, - I hope they'll be able to relax.
0:36:10 > 0:36:12- More so than here.
0:36:13 > 0:36:14- And have a chat.
0:36:14 > 0:36:16- And have a chat.- - And have a longer chat.
0:36:16 > 0:36:20- We had about ten minutes each here.
0:36:20 > 0:36:24- To get a better idea, - because everyone has a story.
0:36:24 > 0:36:26- We'll then have more time to listen.
0:36:27 > 0:36:31- It'll be hard for us to relax. - The competition is so tight.
0:36:31 > 0:36:35- Thank you very much. The three - of you are a balm to the soul.
0:36:35 > 0:36:38- The sun is out too - as it always is on Anglesey!
0:36:39 > 0:36:40- Yeah!
0:36:42 > 0:36:43- You're happy.
0:36:43 > 0:36:44- You're happy.- - Very happy.
0:36:44 > 0:36:50- Your face was a picture - it looked - like you were a little shocked.
0:36:51 > 0:36:53- A little shocked?
0:36:53 > 0:36:55- Very shocked!
0:36:56 > 0:36:58- Really?
0:36:58 > 0:37:02- I heard the names and thought, - "One, two, three - me?!"
0:37:04 > 0:37:06- That's what I saw.
0:37:06 > 0:37:09- I didn't expect it at all.
0:37:09 > 0:37:14- What about you? The message - from the children worked.
0:37:14 > 0:37:15- You tried your very best.
0:37:15 > 0:37:17- You tried your very best.- - I did.
0:37:17 > 0:37:20- What do the kids think?
0:37:20 > 0:37:24- They were so excited. "Ah, Mam!"
0:37:25 > 0:37:27- Cuddles and kisses and everything.
0:37:27 > 0:37:29- How do you feel, Rich?
0:37:30 > 0:37:32- I'm very proud.
0:37:32 > 0:37:35- It's quite a shock to go through, - quite a shock...
0:37:35 > 0:37:38- ..but I'm looking forward.
0:37:38 > 0:37:41- Are you going to the Eisteddfod?
0:37:41 > 0:37:42- Yes.
0:37:42 > 0:37:45- You're not going to Germany?
0:37:45 > 0:37:46- I've booked the week off.
0:37:46 > 0:37:48- I've booked the week off.- - Great, just in case.
0:37:48 > 0:37:50- Well done.
0:37:50 > 0:37:54- It's a shock, but I'm happy - and I'm looking forward.
0:37:54 > 0:37:57- It'll be a very exciting time.
0:37:57 > 0:38:01- What's great - is you're in the same class!
0:38:01 > 0:38:07- I'm sure your tutor - feels like a very proud father.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09- Probably.
0:38:09 > 0:38:13- That's it, four excellent, - enthusiastic learners...
0:38:13 > 0:38:17- ..have reached the final of the 2017 - Learner of the Year competition.
0:38:18 > 0:38:22- We'll see you next time - to see who wins the title.
0:38:22 > 0:38:24- For now, goodbye.
0:38:24 > 0:38:24- .
0:38:33 > 0:38:33- Subtitles
0:38:33 > 0:38:35- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:38:41 > 0:38:45- The first dish using tomatoes - requires no cooking.
0:38:45 > 0:38:47- Tomato gazpacho.
0:38:48 > 0:38:53- Prepare the vegetables, starting - by cutting the tomatoes in half.
0:38:56 > 0:38:58- Squeeze out all the seeds.
0:38:58 > 0:39:00- We don't need any of those.
0:39:01 > 0:39:02- Add half a banana shallot.
0:39:04 > 0:39:09- Banana shallots aren't as strong as - onions and they're slightly sweet.
0:39:11 > 0:39:12- Add it to the tomatoes.
0:39:13 > 0:39:16- Next, some garlic.
0:39:16 > 0:39:18- Peel a red pepper.
0:39:18 > 0:39:21- We don't need the skin.
0:39:21 > 0:39:25- It's important - to peel the red pepper.
0:39:33 > 0:39:36- This is a good way - to get rid of the seeds.
0:39:36 > 0:39:41- Cut one side, then roll the pepper - and slide the knife along.
0:39:43 > 0:39:46- The seeds come out in one go.
0:39:49 > 0:39:51- Add the pepper to the tomatoes.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56- Next, add half a cucumber.
0:39:56 > 0:40:00- It's important - to peel the cucumber too.
0:40:02 > 0:40:04- The skin doesn't taste great.
0:40:06 > 0:40:09- Cut it in half, - then into quarters.
0:40:09 > 0:40:12- This is an easy way - to remove the seeds.
0:40:13 > 0:40:14- Run the knife under them.
0:40:15 > 0:40:19- Cut the cucumber pieces - the same size as the pepper.
0:40:21 > 0:40:26- The vegetables are ready, - so now I need some coriander seeds.
0:40:27 > 0:40:29- Toast them in a dry pan.
0:40:29 > 0:40:33- It takes about a minute, - so while they toast...
0:40:34 > 0:40:39- ..I'll add some celery salt - to the tomatoes.
0:40:42 > 0:40:44- This is tomato passata...
0:40:44 > 0:40:48- ..which is between tomato puree - and tomato juice.
0:40:48 > 0:40:50- The coriander seeds are ready.
0:40:51 > 0:40:54- Once you can smell coriander, - they're ready.
0:40:54 > 0:40:58- Next, add some white wine vinegar.
0:41:00 > 0:41:02- Finally, some olive oil.
0:41:03 > 0:41:07- You need a good oil for this - because we're not cooking it.
0:41:09 > 0:41:13- Mix it thoroughly - to bring everything together.
0:41:16 > 0:41:20- Cover the bowl with cling film...
0:41:21 > 0:41:24- ..and refrigerate it overnight.
0:41:47 > 0:41:49- The gazpacho is ready.
0:41:49 > 0:41:51- I chilled it overnight.
0:41:53 > 0:41:55- Now for the final step.
0:42:07 > 0:42:12- It's important to pass it through - a sieve to make sure it's smooth.
0:42:17 > 0:42:18- Push it through.
0:42:21 > 0:42:24- Get all that liquid out of it.
0:42:29 > 0:42:31- Add a little bit of salt.
0:42:31 > 0:42:36- I remember the first time - I tried gazpacho.
0:42:36 > 0:42:39- I was on holiday in Ibiza - with my mates.
0:42:40 > 0:42:42- When I ordered gazpacho...
0:42:42 > 0:42:48- ..my friends all laughed at me - for ordering cold tomato soup!
0:42:49 > 0:42:54- But I still remember - that fresh taste and that coldness.
0:42:54 > 0:42:58- If the gazpacho isn't really cold, - put it back in the fridge.
0:42:59 > 0:43:01- It's got to be very cold.
0:43:01 > 0:43:05- Serve the gazpacho - garnished with black olives...
0:43:07 > 0:43:08- ..basil leaves...
0:43:09 > 0:43:12- ..and add a little bit of olive oil.
0:43:15 > 0:43:20- There we are - tomato gazpacho. - A very simple but very tasty recipe.
0:43:42 > 0:43:45- Green Tomato Chutney And Cheese
0:43:45 > 0:43:48- The final course of a meal - needn't be sweet.
0:43:48 > 0:43:53- I'm on the allotment - to make a green tomato chutney.
0:43:53 > 0:43:56- First, I'll finely chop an onion.
0:43:56 > 0:44:02- It's important to chop it - finer than the tomatoes.
0:44:02 > 0:44:05- This is a tomato chutney, - not an onion chutney.
0:44:08 > 0:44:11- In the pan it goes.
0:44:11 > 0:44:14- Next, I'll prepare - some fresh ginger root.
0:44:15 > 0:44:17- I only need a small piece.
0:44:20 > 0:44:22- I'm peeling it.
0:44:26 > 0:44:29- I'll grate the ginger - rather than chop it.
0:44:35 > 0:44:39- The ginger is ready, - so I'll add it to the onions.
0:44:42 > 0:44:44- Next, I'm adding a courgette...
0:44:47 > 0:44:48- ..to the mixture.
0:44:49 > 0:44:51- I'm adding a courgette...
0:44:51 > 0:44:55- ..because you need something - to bind the chutney together.
0:44:55 > 0:44:57- The courgette...
0:44:57 > 0:45:03- ..will bind - the onions, tomatoes and ginger.
0:45:03 > 0:45:07- Without the courgette, - you wouldn't have a chutney.
0:45:08 > 0:45:13- You always need something soft - to hold a chutney together.
0:45:14 > 0:45:17- Courgettes contain a lot of water...
0:45:17 > 0:45:21- ..so they cook down to nothing.
0:45:22 > 0:45:25- This chutney needs some spice...
0:45:25 > 0:45:30- ..so I'll add some ground - Jamaican allspice to the mixture.
0:45:30 > 0:45:32- That's enough.
0:45:35 > 0:45:37- Next, the sugar.
0:45:37 > 0:45:40- You always add sugar to chutney.
0:45:43 > 0:45:48- The final ingredient - is cider vinegar.
0:45:50 > 0:45:54- It's important to use an - equal amount of sugar and vinegar.
0:46:00 > 0:46:03- Everything's in the saucepan - apart from the tomatoes.
0:46:04 > 0:46:05- The pan goes on the heat.
0:46:12 > 0:46:16- While the mixture - simmers and reduces...
0:46:16 > 0:46:19- ..I'll prepare the green tomatoes.
0:46:19 > 0:46:24- If you grow tomatoes and you have - some green, hard, unripe ones...
0:46:24 > 0:46:27- ..this is the perfect recipe - for you.
0:46:27 > 0:46:30- Hard tomatoes - are ideal for this chutney.
0:46:30 > 0:46:35- We add them to a hot pan, so they - break down and taste wonderful.
0:46:37 > 0:46:41- I'm cutting the tomatoes into - quarters and removing the seeds.
0:46:42 > 0:46:45- The seeds contain a lot of water...
0:46:45 > 0:46:48- ..and I need a pretty dry mixture.
0:46:49 > 0:46:51- The tomatoes go in the pan.
0:46:52 > 0:46:58- They should be simmered not boiled, - otherwise the texture will be lost.
0:47:02 > 0:47:06- The liquid has almost all gone, - which is what we need.
0:47:06 > 0:47:11- The courgette has cooked down - and lost all its water.
0:47:11 > 0:47:13- It's simmered and reduced.
0:47:15 > 0:47:18- Now, I'll add the tomatoes - to the pan.
0:47:19 > 0:47:23- I'll cook the tomatoes - for five to ten minutes.
0:47:24 > 0:47:27- When everything comes together, - the chutney is ready.
0:47:27 > 0:47:30- It should be left to cool - before it's served.
0:47:40 > 0:47:46- The chutney has cooled and I like to - serve it with Caerphilly cheese.
0:47:47 > 0:47:51- I serve this combination - in my London restaurant.
0:47:52 > 0:47:57- The combination of a good cheese - and a good chutney is hard to beat.
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