0:00:00 > 0:00:01- Subtitles
0:00:01 > 0:00:06- I'm Osian Roberts. I'm the Assistant - Manager for the Wales Football Team.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- Last year, we reached - the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14- I've coached - international players for years...
0:00:14 > 0:00:18- ..and know how hard - they have to work to reach the top.
0:00:18 > 0:00:22- I look forward to meeting - other athletes hungry for success.
0:00:22 > 0:00:24- I'm Lowri Morgan.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26- I run ultra marathons.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29- I've run across - the Amazon and the Arctic.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- I understand the hard work required - to reach the top.
0:00:33 > 0:00:38- I look forward to meeting athletes - who are starting their journeys.
0:00:45 > 0:00:47- Welcome to Sgwad Ser Cymru.
0:00:47 > 0:00:48- On today's programme...
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- ..I'll be spending time - with Zak Lee Green.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- He's a Team GB rower.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- We start with the weightlifter, - Christie Williams.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- For help following the programme, - head to the website...
0:01:03 > 0:01:05- ..or search for the Dal Ati app.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- My name is Christie Marie Williams. - I'm 24 years old.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- I live in Aberdare.
0:01:16 > 0:01:21- I started lifting weight - late in my life in 2013.
0:01:23 > 0:01:25- I was taking a break - from athletics...
0:01:26 > 0:01:29- ..and saw weightlifting - at the 2012 Olympics.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31- I was interested in having a go.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35- Lifting weights - makes me feel strong and confident.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- I'm always looking - to improve myself and lift more.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- Football is obviously my game.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- The players have 90 minutes, - 95 sometimes...
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- ..to create chances, - score goals and win the battle.
0:01:50 > 0:01:56- In weightlifting competitions, - Christie has seconds to perform.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59- She has to get the - technique and timing perfect.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- I've come to the Sport Wales - National Centre in Cardiff.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06- This is where Christie trains.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11- I've been coming - to this building for years.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- This is where the Wales - U16 squad trains.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- I only get to use the public gym - that's downstairs.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- You're up here where the elite - athletes train together.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29- I'm sure you do a lot of work here.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- The team I have at Sport Wales...
0:02:33 > 0:02:38- ..I've got a S&C coach - who works on the weaknesses I have.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41- Maybe one side works - more than the other.
0:02:42 > 0:02:48- They'll help me avoid that - and try to make me more balanced.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- Any work like that, - this is where I come to train.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- They watch me and see if I move - in the way that I'm supposed to.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- I hear they film and measure - everything you do.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04- There's a lot of stuff - I still don't understand.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07- Scientific stuff. - I just let them do it.
0:03:15 > 0:03:21- Is there a lot of competition trying - to reach your level in your sport?
0:03:21 > 0:03:25- With weightlifting, - it's not a popular sport.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- It's low down as a priority.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- The funding is really low.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- You need to be - at a very good level...
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- ..to get funding - and get on a programme.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43- At the moment, I'm the only one - on the programme with Sport Wales.
0:03:44 > 0:03:49- I'm hoping to carry on lifting very - well and staying on the programme.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- So far, what have been - your highlights?
0:03:52 > 0:03:57- I competed at the Commonwealth - Games in Glasgow in 2014.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00- They were my first games.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- I'd been training as a weightlifter - for only a year before going.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- To reach that level after only - training for a year...
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- ..it was absolutely amazing.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- After that, in 2015...
0:04:14 > 0:04:19- ..I competed in India - at the Commonwealth Championship.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21- I came in fifth there.
0:04:21 > 0:04:27- After that, - there had been anti-doping testing.
0:04:28 > 0:04:34- So, in 2016, I got my bronze medal - that I'd won the year before.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- That's a definite highlight - for me...
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- ..winning my first medal - from the Commonwealth.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- Obviously, - everyone sees the medals.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50- They see the success - and that kind of stuff.
0:04:51 > 0:04:55- But there's hard background work - involved to reach that point.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- What's your usual daily routine?
0:04:58 > 0:05:00- Coming up to the games...
0:05:00 > 0:05:04- ..I was training twice a day - for five days a week.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07- And then I had one day - when I did one session...
0:05:07 > 0:05:09- ..and one day - when I sat on the sofa!
0:05:09 > 0:05:12- At the moment, - I'm studying at University...
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- ..I work as a development officer - for Weightlifting Wales.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- I train too.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- You mentioned a day - when you do nothing...
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- ..that day is important, isn't it?
0:05:24 > 0:05:25- It's your recovery day.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- That's the time your body has - to recover...
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- ..so you can build - on your work that week.
0:05:32 > 0:05:33- Absolutely.
0:05:33 > 0:05:38- Usually, if I have time, - I like to go to the spa.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- I like to relax in the Jacuzzi - or in the sauna.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- The heat helps the muscles.
0:05:51 > 0:05:52- This is my belt.
0:05:52 > 0:05:53- This is my belt.- - Nice.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56- I like to be colourful and bright...
0:05:57 > 0:05:58- ..and girly!
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- Weightlifting - is quite a manly sport.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- It's nice to be a bit girly.
0:06:09 > 0:06:15- It's nice to show that weightlifting - isn't just about men...
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- ..or women who look - like Miss Trunchbull.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- I want to change - the way people think.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- Have you always enjoyed - pushing your body?
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- When I was six years old, - I started karate.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- I did that until - I was about nine years old.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- I enjoyed it, I had a lot of fun.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- I started athletics after that...
0:06:43 > 0:06:47- ..I excelled through the rankings - and age groups.
0:06:48 > 0:06:54- But, I've now found weightlifting - and I know this is the thing for me.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- In January, I underwent some tests.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- My left side is 20% weaker - than the right.
0:07:08 > 0:07:09- Muscular imbalance.
0:07:09 > 0:07:10- Muscular imbalance.- - 20%!
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- That's the difference between doing - an 80kg squat or 100kg squat.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- That's massive. - I was just like "How?"
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- That's what we're trying to do now.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- Over to the cafeteria - in time for lunch.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- Food, diet and nutrition is an - integral part of Christie's work.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37- The best, most appropriate diet - for her...
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- ..is organised by her training team.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- You've been educated - by the nutritionist.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45- You know what you're supposed - to have...
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- ..how to weigh and cook your food.
0:07:48 > 0:07:49- Do you cook every day?
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- Do you cook every day?- - I usually cook on Sunday.
0:07:52 > 0:07:56- I take three or four hours...
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- ..to cook food - through until the Friday.
0:07:59 > 0:08:04- I'm in the house on Saturday - so I tend to cook the food fresh.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- It'll be quite hot. During the week, - I eat out of Tupperware.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- What kind of meals - do you like to cook?
0:08:13 > 0:08:17- At the moment, - I like to cook Thai Green Curry.
0:08:17 > 0:08:22- Because I'm back on carbohydrates, - I add broccoli...
0:08:22 > 0:08:27- ..green beans and extra vegetables - to fill it out.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- Is it something - you have an interest...
0:08:31 > 0:08:34- ..to follow after your career - as a weightlifter?
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- Is it something - you want to do in the future?
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- I'd like to get some kind - of qualification.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45- I'd like to have some knowledge - behind the nutrition.
0:08:45 > 0:08:49- When the day comes - for me to train athletes...
0:08:49 > 0:08:54- ..I'll be able to give them - the right information...
0:08:54 > 0:08:59- ..on what's best to eat - to fuel their training sessions.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01- How to get them through - their programmes...
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- ..so they can compete - to the best of their abilities.
0:09:06 > 0:09:12- Many athletes take advantage of the - great facilities at the centre.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- A lot of effort - is put in to ensuring...
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- ..these young people - achieve their potential.
0:09:21 > 0:09:22- This is your friend.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- My friend, let's call him Dave.
0:09:25 > 0:09:29- It's nice to have Dave in the room - when I have treatments.
0:09:29 > 0:09:34- The physios use it - to explain what happens.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37- In truth, you don't want - to be in this room.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40- You don't want to pick up an injury.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- Yes, I try to avoid this room - as much as I can.
0:09:43 > 0:09:48- It's nice to come in and get - a massage now and again.
0:09:48 > 0:09:51- Afterwards, when I get home, - I can just relax.
0:09:51 > 0:09:56- I then know that I've left here - in a fit state and ready to train.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- We've got two other rooms here. - One is full of computers.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- The room behind me we use - for testing and other things.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- For weightlifters, they test - your blood for lactate levels.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19- They test to see if you've recovered - for your next session.
0:10:20 > 0:10:26- The room next door with all the - computers is the meeting room.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- After I've competed, - we'll have a review session.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- We look at the training - up to the competition.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- We look at the food - and how my performance was.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42- We then discuss how to improve - or avoid bad things.
0:10:42 > 0:10:46- It's also nice to have everything - in one place.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- Rules are very important - in your sport too.
0:10:50 > 0:10:56- There's a long list of substances - you can't take.
0:10:57 > 0:11:02- You understand and know precisely - what's on that list.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- I do and I don't.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- The list changes all the time.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- They update the list - of banned substances...
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- ..on 1st January every year.
0:11:13 > 0:11:18- There are things on the list that - can then be taken off by February.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- There's a constant change.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24- Things go on and then come off.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- Any time you take something...
0:11:26 > 0:11:29- ..you need to check first - to make sure it's not banned.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- I'm sure that there will be - young girls who watch this...
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- ..and will be inspired - to take part in weightlifting.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- What would your advice be - to those girls?
0:11:49 > 0:11:52- Have a go at this and other sports.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- Find out what you like - and what you're good at.
0:11:57 > 0:11:58- And have fun.
0:11:59 > 0:12:00- I've had fun.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04- I've had fun meeting you - and watching you train.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- Good luck.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09- Brilliant. Thanks for today. - I've had fun.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11- Thank you.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- Good luck to Christie.
0:12:17 > 0:12:18- It's time for a break.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- We'll be back with rower - Zak Lee Green shortly.
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0:12:26 > 0:12:26- Subtitles
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0:12:34 > 0:12:36- I'm Zak Lee Green. - I come from Cardiff.
0:12:37 > 0:12:38- I'm 26 years old.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- I've been rowing for over ten years.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43- I started at Ysgol Plasmawr.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- I moved on to Llandaff Rowing Club.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- I then moved up into the Wales team - and now Team GB.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- I love competing on the - international stage...
0:12:52 > 0:12:54- ..representing Wales and the UK.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- Zak has come very far...
0:12:56 > 0:13:01- ..since stepping into a boat - for the first time at 14 years old.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- But, he's got plenty of hard work - to do before realizing his dream...
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- ..of becoming - one of the sport's big names.
0:13:08 > 0:13:13- I've come to the rowing centre - in Caversham near Reading.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- This is where Zak spends his time - training with other young rowers...
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- ..who are hoping to reach the top.
0:13:20 > 0:13:20- Hello, Zak.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22- Hello, Zak.- - Hi, Lowri. Are you OK?
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- I'm well, - thanks for meeting me today.
0:13:24 > 0:13:25- No problem, come on in.
0:13:25 > 0:13:26- No problem, come on in.- - I'm looking forward.
0:13:29 > 0:13:33- Team GB is known - as one of the best in the world.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- It's an honour just to be here.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- How did you get here?
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- I had a chance to build up - to this level.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- I competed a lot at university.
0:13:42 > 0:13:44- There are a lot of trials - for Team GB.
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- After doing well in a few of them - and in the World Championships...
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- ..I got a chance to come down here - and train with the real team.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- You started at fourteen.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- At Plasmawr, - where I went to school...
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- ..my maths teacher - used to row when she was younger.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- A small group of us would go down - to Llandaff Rowing Club.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08- We went down there - and had a lot of fun.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- One of my friends joined the club.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13- After a while, - he needed someone to row with him.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16- I decided to have a go.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- I imagine you enjoyed competing - against your friends!
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- That's the whole reason - I kept on rowing.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- In Llandaff, there's a - particularly close-knit club.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- We raced each other.
0:14:29 > 0:14:33- I enjoyed competing against - people I knew from other clubs.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- You compete often. - You've had some success too.
0:14:37 > 0:14:38- Yes, I've had a few successes.
0:14:38 > 0:14:43- Rowing is hard because there's - always something else to aim for.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- It's easy to win something - and then upgrade your ambitions.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- I still haven't won a World - Championship or at the Olympics.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- The journey to Tokyo starts here.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- I'm sure the battle in the team - has already started.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- The work for Tokyo had started - before Rio finished.
0:15:01 > 0:15:05- They were talking about Tokyo - two years before Rio.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- It takes four years of hard work - to reach that level.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10- There are competitions on the way.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- There's the World Cup, - World Championships and local stuff.
0:15:14 > 0:15:19- Those keep is in our bubble before - we compete at the highest level.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- That bubble is already - at quite a high level.
0:15:23 > 0:15:25- What's it like...
0:15:25 > 0:15:30- ..to both compete against and train - with the best in the World?
0:15:31 > 0:15:34- It's harder here. - You compete against friends.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37- You know how good they are. - You know their tactics.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- You know who's in good form.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43- It's hard to race your friends - when you train with them every day.
0:15:43 > 0:15:49- On the one hand, it's nice to have - the chance to race with friends.
0:15:49 > 0:15:54- It's nice to get one over on someone - who's been beating you for a year.
0:15:54 > 0:15:56- It's really cool.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- Once you finish competing - against your friends here...
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- ..taking on - the rest of the world is easy.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- Is there a close camaraderie here?
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- We're all friends - and we all enjoy what we're doing.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10- We're all aiming for the same thing.
0:16:10 > 0:16:11- Who do you have in your team?
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- There are seven of us in the - lightweight men's team.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- There are forty rowers - in the whole team.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- There are a lot of staff, - physiologists and physios.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- There are kitchen staff. - There's a huge team around us.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- The resources here are world famous.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30- The resources here are world famous.- - This is where we keep the boats.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- There are over 100 boats in here.
0:16:33 > 0:16:34- There are even more outside.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- Almost everyone has - their own single sculls boat.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- These boats are for...
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- ..the World Championships - and other competitions...
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- ..whenever we compete with - more than one person in the boat.
0:16:47 > 0:16:49- What's the value of a boat?
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- On its own, - a single scull is about 10,000.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- The big ones, the 8-berth boats - are 60,000-70,000.
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- Do you have to maintain the boats?
0:16:58 > 0:17:00- We look after our own boats.
0:17:00 > 0:17:05- There are people here who look after - the boats that don't belong to us.
0:17:05 > 0:17:10- We're supposed to wash them down - every time but we don't always!
0:17:10 > 0:17:11- I won't tell anyone!
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- How specialized are these boats?
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- These are the best boats available.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- They're not just what we could buy.
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- A lot of time - went into building them...
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- ..and to ensure the set-up for each - boat suits the person rowing it.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- Everything that goes into these - boats is top of the range.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- When we see these world-famous - competitions...
0:17:34 > 0:17:38- ..would everyone from every country - be using the same boat?
0:17:38 > 0:17:42- Every country has to have the chance - to buy these boats.
0:17:42 > 0:17:46- It's up to the athletes or teams - to buy the boats themselves.
0:17:46 > 0:17:47- You're supported by the Lottery.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- You're supported by the Lottery.- - The National Lottery looks after us.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52- That is where - all the money comes from.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55- They help us buy the boats...
0:17:55 > 0:18:00- ..they fund us, this whole building - and everyone who looks after us.
0:18:00 > 0:18:04- Without the lottery Team GB wouldn't - be in the great shape it is.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- Speaking of this particular - building, can we take a look?
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- Of course. Let's go.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- The centre opened in 2006.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- It cost 13 million.
0:18:23 > 0:18:28- It's great to walk through here - and see all the memories of success.
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- There's a lot of that. - Everyone's on the wall.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- If you've done well, - you've got a place on the wall.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37- What's it like to work - with such people?
0:18:37 > 0:18:39- Are they heroes or just friends?
0:18:40 > 0:18:44- I look up to them. - I also think I'm part of the team.
0:18:44 > 0:18:45- I'm a part of this.
0:18:46 > 0:18:51- They're not heroes, but it's nice - that they're right at the top...
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- ..and that I can compete at - the same level as them, hopefully.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57- You do, don't you?
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- Everyone turns up every morning, - does their job and goes home.
0:19:01 > 0:19:02- That's nice for us.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05- We can just come in, train - and go home.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- Speaking of hard work, - a lot is done in here.
0:19:08 > 0:19:09- Yes.
0:19:10 > 0:19:10- What exactly?
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- What exactly?- - We do a lot of weights in here.
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- We do stuff with the physios. - We use the machines in here.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18- It's physical stuff.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21- The rowing machines are next door.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- We do our aerobic workouts there.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- You need to be more than just fit - to be in a boat here.
0:19:27 > 0:19:32- Technique is important - as is physical and mental strength.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34- Do you have psychologists here too?
0:19:34 > 0:19:35- Do you have psychologists here too?- - Yes, we do.
0:19:36 > 0:19:41- We can choose to speak to them - in a group or as our "boat".
0:19:41 > 0:19:43- We can speak to them - as individuals.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- They help you on a personal level - not just with racing and sport...
0:19:48 > 0:19:50- ..they help with - day-to-day struggles.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- How do you keep that momentum going? - How do you maintain positivity?
0:19:56 > 0:19:58- You just focus on the task at hand.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- You focus on each day, - a week or perhaps a month ahead.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05- Beyond that, we wait until - it's time to think about it.
0:20:05 > 0:20:09- I noticed that you do - a lot of work together.
0:20:09 > 0:20:11- Teamwork is important, I'm sure.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Do you learn how pairs - work together in a boat?
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- What makes a boat go faster - is doing the same thing together.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- Some understanding on how people - move, putting trust in others...
0:20:23 > 0:20:25- ..and working as a team helps.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- You work on the body, technique, - the mind and your core.
0:20:30 > 0:20:31- Absolutely everything.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- There's nowhere - where we don't look for an edge.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37- On a personal level...
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- ..are you surprised - at how far you can push yourself?
0:20:41 > 0:20:44- I've done too much a few times.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- I've pushed myself so far - that I fell off a rowing machine...
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- ..or I was very ill afterwards.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- It's nice to see how the work - we do on the rowing machine...
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- ..or on the water makes such - a difference when we race.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- The only thing - you don't do here is sleep.
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- There is a chance to sleep here. - There's a cabin outside.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09- There are bunk beds there to sleep - between sessions.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- We can't stay overnight but we can - nap between sessions if we need to.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17- I'm surprised that - there isn't a running machine.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- There are plenty of bikes.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24- Is there a link - between the two sports?
0:21:24 > 0:21:25- Yes, there is a link.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- Rowing is very important...
0:21:28 > 0:21:33- ..but we use the bikes - to improve our aerobic fitness.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- We do a lot on both cycling - and rowing machines.
0:21:36 > 0:21:40- We probably use the rowing machines - more than anything else.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43- There must be a great atmosphere - here when it's full.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47- There's music going and usually, - everyone's moving at the same time.
0:21:48 > 0:21:49- There's a massive noise.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- This massive, purpose-built lake - which is a part of the centre...
0:21:56 > 0:21:59- ..is named after Team GB's - most successful rowers...
0:21:59 > 0:22:01- ..Steve Redgrave - and Matthew Pinsent.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06- Zak, here we are - on the Redgrave-Pinsent Lake.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08- Are they big heroes of yours?
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- I grew up watching their races - at the Olympics.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13- It was a privilege to watch them...
0:22:14 > 0:22:18- ..and think that I'd be following - in their competitive footsteps...
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- ..and hoping - to reach the same level.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- It's really cool to train - on a lake that is named after them.
0:22:25 > 0:22:26- It's so good.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29- It's been created - to help us perform.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31- It's the only reason it was created.
0:22:31 > 0:22:36- What's your motivation during - all those hours spent on the lake?
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- It's a chance to think about - whatever you want.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- Sometimes, we think about technique.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- Sometimes, we think about what - we're doing to our bodies...
0:22:46 > 0:22:47- ..and the work we do.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49- Sometimes, I think about lunch...
0:22:50 > 0:22:52- ..or look forward to a second - breakfast usually.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- I'm sure you sometimes think about - crossing that finish line first.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59- How does that feel?
0:22:59 > 0:23:01- It's a really good feeling.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05- All of that work we do and the time - we put into rowing and rowing well.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- To be able to cross - the finish line and say...
0:23:08 > 0:23:11- ..I've done everything I could - to do as well as I could.
0:23:11 > 0:23:14- That's everything, - that's my performance.
0:23:14 > 0:23:16- Is it good enough? We'll see.
0:23:16 > 0:23:18- It's the best job I'll ever have.
0:23:19 > 0:23:21- Hopefully, after Tokyo...
0:23:21 > 0:23:26- ..you'll be returning to Wales - with your gold medal...
0:23:26 > 0:23:28- ..speaking - to the next generation of rowers.
0:23:29 > 0:23:33- That would be great. - That's a high ambition.
0:23:33 > 0:23:36- That would be amazing. - That's the plan.
0:23:36 > 0:23:40- Zak, hopefully, we'll get a chance - to chat again after the Tokyo games.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44- It's been a pleasure - to spend the day with you.
0:23:44 > 0:23:48- Good luck. - It's been a wonderful day.
0:23:48 > 0:23:50- Thank you very much for coming.
0:23:50 > 0:23:54- It's been a pleasure to show you - where I spend a lot of my time.
0:23:57 > 0:24:02- Zak Lee Green and Christie Williams - are two names to keep an eye on.
0:24:02 > 0:24:06- Next time on Sgwad Ser Cymru, - I meet Rhys Lewis from Machynlleth.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09- He shoots clay pigeons.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12- I meet Manon Lloyd - from Carmarthen...
0:24:12 > 0:24:15- ..at Manchester's National - Cycling Centre.
0:24:15 > 0:24:16- Goodbye.
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0:24:27 > 0:24:30- Around 50,000 properties - are sold in Wales every year.
0:24:31 > 0:24:35- Little wonder then - that we have so many estate agents.
0:24:38 > 0:24:43- Ruth Tottey is one of the most - experienced sales negotiators...
0:24:43 > 0:24:45- ..on the Dafydd Hardy team.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52- Ruth has worked for the company - for over 20 years.
0:24:52 > 0:24:55- How many houses has she valued?
0:24:57 > 0:24:58- In the past 20 years?
0:24:58 > 0:24:59- Dear me! Hundreds.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02- I can't put a figure on it. - Hundreds.
0:25:03 > 0:25:06- It's an aspect of the job - that I really enjoy.
0:25:07 > 0:25:11- I enjoy seeing new properties - and meeting new people.
0:25:12 > 0:25:14- It's brilliant.
0:25:14 > 0:25:16- I love my job, to be honest.
0:25:18 > 0:25:22- Today, Ruth will draw up a valuation - on a house in Llangefni...
0:25:22 > 0:25:25- ..which holds several surprises.
0:25:25 > 0:25:26- Hiya! I'm Ruth.
0:25:27 > 0:25:28- Hello. How are you?
0:25:28 > 0:25:29- I'm Nia.
0:25:29 > 0:25:31- I'm Nia.- - Here's my card.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33- Thank you very much. Come in.
0:25:33 > 0:25:35- Here we are, in the hall.
0:25:35 > 0:25:37- Very nice.
0:25:37 > 0:25:40- This is the original tiled floor.
0:25:40 > 0:25:42- This is the original tiled floor.- - It's a nice feature as you walk in.
0:25:42 > 0:25:46- It's one of the first things - potential buyers will see.
0:25:47 > 0:25:49- That's what attracted me - to this house.
0:25:50 > 0:25:53- I walked in, saw the tiles - and thought, "Wow!"
0:25:53 > 0:25:57- Nia inherited her parents' house - and moved in herself.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00- She's keen to sell this house.
0:26:00 > 0:26:03- So keen, in fact, - that she hardly needs Ruth.
0:26:05 > 0:26:06- This is the lounge.
0:26:06 > 0:26:08- This is the lounge.- - It's a wonderful room.
0:26:08 > 0:26:11- We had the fireplace fitted. - It's quite new.
0:26:13 > 0:26:17- This pattern was on the old windows, - so we kept that.
0:26:19 > 0:26:24- This is the utility and, as you can - see, there were once servants here.
0:26:25 > 0:26:26- They could ring the bells.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28- They could ring the bells.- - Oh, posh!
0:26:28 > 0:26:31- It's an original feature - but it doesn't work any more.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34- That's a shame. I want a cup of tea!
0:26:36 > 0:26:38- This clothes dryer is also original.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41- Do you use it?
0:26:41 > 0:26:42- Do you use it?- - Yes. It's really handy.
0:26:43 > 0:26:44- That's really nice.
0:26:45 > 0:26:47- It's a spacious landing.
0:26:47 > 0:26:49- You could have a party here!
0:26:50 > 0:26:51- That window is original.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56- It opens upwards and across...
0:26:57 > 0:27:01- ..so I think that's how people - got their furniture in and out.
0:27:02 > 0:27:05- This house - is packed with brilliant features.
0:27:06 > 0:27:08- Ruth has plenty to work with here.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12- What does Nia feel - will sell the property?
0:27:12 > 0:27:15- I hope people love the house, - like I did.
0:27:16 > 0:27:20- It's important - that I take the viewings myself.
0:27:20 > 0:27:24- I've lived here and I can - answer people's questions...
0:27:24 > 0:27:28- ..about the work - that's been done to the house.
0:27:28 > 0:27:33- Fingers crossed someone falls - in love with my house and buys it.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37- Someone has already - fallen in love with it!
0:27:38 > 0:27:42- Once you get someone through the - door, this house will sell itself.
0:27:42 > 0:27:46- It's packed with features - and it's a great size for a semi.
0:27:47 > 0:27:48- I could almost buy it myself.
0:27:48 > 0:27:50- I could almost buy it myself.- - Do it!
0:27:50 > 0:27:53- Nia hopes to sell it - for around 250,000.
0:27:54 > 0:27:58- Can she find a buyer who'll pay - that sort of money for it...
0:27:58 > 0:28:00- ..and love it as much as Ruth?
0:28:02 > 0:28:07- Ruth is optimistic and - she'll market the house at 249,000.
0:28:09 > 0:28:11- The house is great.
0:28:11 > 0:28:13- It's in good condition...
0:28:14 > 0:28:17- ..and houses like that - are very rare in Llangefni.
0:28:18 > 0:28:21- It's a big semi - and it's close to the school...
0:28:21 > 0:28:24- ..and close to the leisure centre.
0:28:24 > 0:28:26- Fingers and toes crossed.
0:28:28 > 0:28:33- In Aberystwyth, Iestyn Leyshon - from Lloyd Herbert & Jones...
0:28:33 > 0:28:36- ..loves his job - as a property seller.
0:28:39 > 0:28:40- Through there.
0:28:41 > 0:28:42- Come with me.
0:28:43 > 0:28:45- That's an adventurous colour.
0:28:46 > 0:28:48- Iestyn is bubbly.
0:28:48 > 0:28:50- What are you doing here?
0:28:50 > 0:28:52- Romantic.
0:28:52 > 0:28:54- He loves to have a laugh.
0:28:56 > 0:28:57- That caught you out!
0:28:59 > 0:29:01- Do you want to do that again?
0:29:04 > 0:29:08- He also relishes - the challenge of selling a house.
0:29:08 > 0:29:10- That didn't sound good!
0:29:12 > 0:29:14- Today is a good day.
0:29:15 > 0:29:18- Iestyn is in Trawscoed, - near Aberystwyth...
0:29:18 > 0:29:24- ..to take a look at a property which - has been on the market for a while.
0:29:25 > 0:29:27- This is no ordinary house.
0:29:27 > 0:29:30- It's not every day - you get to view a house like this.
0:29:31 > 0:29:35- This is part of the residence - of the Vaughan family...
0:29:35 > 0:29:40- ..and it was - part of the Crosswood Park estate.
0:29:40 > 0:29:42- The place is captivating.
0:29:42 > 0:29:48- Crosswood Park was considered to be - among Wales's top stately homes.
0:29:50 > 0:29:52- It's being sold in lots...
0:29:53 > 0:29:55- ..and this one - is valued at 500,000.
0:29:55 > 0:29:57- Shoulders back, lovely boy!
0:29:57 > 0:30:02- This section of the house could - be adapted into a three-storey home.
0:30:02 > 0:30:06- It includes an old library - and ten acres of land.
0:30:06 > 0:30:10- Ten acres of land - which Iestyn is about to wreck!
0:30:46 > 0:30:48- That was alright!
0:30:49 > 0:30:53- The average house price in Wales - is around 140,000...
0:30:54 > 0:30:57- ..but prices can vary at auction.
0:31:01 > 0:31:04- One property seller and auctioneer - who understands this...
0:31:05 > 0:31:07- ..is Glyn Owens - from Clough & Co, Ruthin.
0:31:08 > 0:31:12- Glyn specializes in selling farms - and smallholdings...
0:31:12 > 0:31:15- ..mainly at auctions - held at Ruthin Livestock Market.
0:31:18 > 0:31:21- Glyn is carrying out a valuation - on a unique property...
0:31:21 > 0:31:25- ..which goes under the hammer - in a few weeks.
0:31:26 > 0:31:28- I'm now in the school building.
0:31:28 > 0:31:32- There are - some interesting features here.
0:31:33 > 0:31:35- This is an old wood and coal burner.
0:31:36 > 0:31:39- Imagine how dangerous - it must have been years ago.
0:31:44 > 0:31:49- This school wouldn't pass a - health and safety inspection today.
0:31:49 > 0:31:53- Let's go through to the extension - which was added to the rear.
0:31:54 > 0:31:56- Unfortunately, it's in disrepair.
0:31:57 > 0:31:59- The roof has been leaking.
0:32:00 > 0:32:02- This part of the building - has a flat roof.
0:32:02 > 0:32:04- It needs extensive repair work.
0:32:07 > 0:32:11- Here you can see the girls' toilets - and the boys' toilets.
0:32:13 > 0:32:18- What sort of money does Glyn expect - the old school to fetch at auction?
0:32:18 > 0:32:20- We'll set an estimate of 60,000.
0:32:21 > 0:32:23- With this sort of building...
0:32:23 > 0:32:27- ..it depends how much you'll spend - on the finishing touches...
0:32:28 > 0:32:32- ..but the renovations - are bound to cost around 100,000.
0:32:32 > 0:32:36- Once the work has been done, - it'll be a unique building...
0:32:37 > 0:32:39- ..and a wonderful home for someone.
0:32:40 > 0:32:45- It will take hard work and at least - 100,000 to renovate the old school.
0:32:47 > 0:32:50- Who will be the successful bidder - at the auction?
0:32:53 > 0:32:58- Back in Aberystwyth, selling - Crosswood is a massive challenge...
0:32:58 > 0:33:02- ..but Iestyn doesn't seem to be - too worried about it.
0:33:04 > 0:33:06- Does he have more to show us?
0:33:07 > 0:33:11- I wanted to show you this vista, - looking out over the garden...
0:33:12 > 0:33:13- ..plus this floor.
0:33:14 > 0:33:17- The ceiling joists - support nothing but the ceiling.
0:33:18 > 0:33:20- There are floor joists above it.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- If you bounced up and down upstairs, - in the bedroom...
0:33:24 > 0:33:26- ..like a trampoline...
0:33:26 > 0:33:29- ..it wouldn't affect - the ceiling below.
0:33:30 > 0:33:32- The plaster wouldn't be damaged.
0:33:33 > 0:33:36- I'm not sure what you mean, Iestyn!
0:33:36 > 0:33:40- You'd easily spend over 200,000 - on the renovations.
0:33:40 > 0:33:44- It depends on the standard - of the finish you want.
0:33:44 > 0:33:48- The first fix of electrics - and plumbing has been done.
0:33:48 > 0:33:52- It's just a matter - of putting everything back together.
0:33:55 > 0:34:00- To be fair, there's a lot of - 'putting back together' to be done.
0:34:02 > 0:34:04- That ceiling needs a bit of work.
0:34:05 > 0:34:08- Water has penetrated in over time.
0:34:10 > 0:34:12- The loose plaster - has been removed...
0:34:13 > 0:34:17- ..and now, the coving - needs to be remoulded and replaced.
0:34:18 > 0:34:20- A lot of work.
0:34:24 > 0:34:28- There are thousands of houses - on the market in Wales.
0:34:28 > 0:34:32- What sort of properties - do our agents prefer to sell?
0:34:32 > 0:34:35- I love selling mansions - and seeing how the other half lives.
0:34:36 > 0:34:40- I enjoy every sale, - whether it's 50,000 or 500,000.
0:34:40 > 0:34:41- I still get that buzz.
0:34:42 > 0:34:47- I like selling expensive houses - because our fees are then higher!
0:34:48 > 0:34:53- But, at the end of the day, we must - put a 100% effort into every house.
0:34:57 > 0:35:01- Back at Crosswood, the old library - is an excellent example...
0:35:02 > 0:35:05- ..of this great house's potential.
0:35:05 > 0:35:07- But Iestyn wouldn't read in here.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10- You could do anything in here.
0:35:10 > 0:35:14- I'd love to put - a full-size snooker table in here.
0:35:14 > 0:35:19- You can imagine yourself living - here, although the room is so huge.
0:35:19 > 0:35:23- You'd fill it with furniture - and it would be a great room.
0:35:25 > 0:35:27- Lord Iestyn. Follow me.
0:35:30 > 0:35:35- This very special room was created - for the Prince Of Wales in 1923.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38- A house's history - always helps sell it.
0:35:39 > 0:35:42- We all love to tell a good story - over dinner.
0:35:42 > 0:35:47- Few people can say that the Prince - Of Wales has stayed in their house.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49- It's worth something.
0:35:49 > 0:35:50- Buy it!
0:35:52 > 0:35:55- Thank goodness - Iestyn is an optimist.
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0:36:10 > 0:36:12- The housing market is evolving...
0:36:12 > 0:36:17- ..and estate agents need - to be creative to attract buyers.
0:36:20 > 0:36:25- Someone who's keen for his business - to stay ahead of the game...
0:36:25 > 0:36:27- ..is Dafydd Hardy.
0:36:30 > 0:36:35- Today, it looks like Dafydd has - ventured into the removals business.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39- What needs to be moved in here?
0:36:40 > 0:36:44- Along with Claire, his wife, - Dafydd is offering a new service.
0:36:46 > 0:36:48- We normally - employ porters to do this.
0:36:50 > 0:36:54- What you're seeing here - is our home-staging service.
0:36:54 > 0:36:59- There's a lot of work to do before - you put a house on the market.
0:37:00 > 0:37:04- It's important that the property - looks at its best...
0:37:04 > 0:37:09- ..so that we maximize its impact - when it goes on the market.
0:37:09 > 0:37:13- The company employs - two professional photographers...
0:37:15 > 0:37:18- ..to produce the best possible - marketing material.
0:37:18 > 0:37:23- We do before-and-after shots to - show the client how effective it is.
0:37:25 > 0:37:28- We hope the photographs - attract more buyers...
0:37:28 > 0:37:30- ..and we make a quicker sale.
0:37:36 > 0:37:39- Teamwork - is essential in this business...
0:37:39 > 0:37:43- ..and Dafydd is happy - to roll up his sleeves.
0:37:43 > 0:37:45- I don't tidy up like this at home!
0:37:47 > 0:37:50- Claire and the photographer - keep working...
0:37:51 > 0:37:55- ..while the boss has a sit-down - and a chat with the client.
0:37:57 > 0:37:58- He does a fabulous job.
0:37:59 > 0:38:02- I'd hate for her - to be following us around, bless.
0:38:02 > 0:38:05- She'd be horrified - at us moving her stuff.
0:38:05 > 0:38:07- The less she sees the better.
0:38:08 > 0:38:12- Ideally, we'd pack everything - in boxes and take it out...
0:38:12 > 0:38:17- ..so that when people view it, it - looks as it does in the photographs.
0:38:17 > 0:38:20- Sadly, that's not the case - with this.
0:38:21 > 0:38:24- Once the photographs are done...
0:38:24 > 0:38:27- ..they put everything back again.
0:38:27 > 0:38:31- Will the staging pay off - when it comes to selling the house?
0:38:34 > 0:38:36- Everything's back where it belongs.
0:38:40 > 0:38:45- In Crosswood, Iestyn is still - seeking the perfect purchaser.
0:38:46 > 0:38:51- An ancient property worth 500,000 - in need of 250,000 of repairs...
0:38:51 > 0:38:54- ..should sell quickly, - but not in this case.
0:38:56 > 0:39:00- One of the reasons it hasn't sold - is the huge renovation cost.
0:39:01 > 0:39:05- You'd probably pay the - purchase price again on the repairs.
0:39:05 > 0:39:09- Few people are willing - to go through that process.
0:39:09 > 0:39:13- You'd be dealing with builders - and the planning department.
0:39:14 > 0:39:15- That can put people off.
0:39:15 > 0:39:19- I've got to find someone - who's happy to do it.
0:39:20 > 0:39:22- Iestyn must come up with - a clever plan...
0:39:23 > 0:39:26- ..if he's going to find - a brave, rich buyer...
0:39:27 > 0:39:31- ..but, as usual, - he's up for the challenge.
0:39:31 > 0:39:35- The challenge goes on - until the day we sell it.
0:39:41 > 0:39:43- It's auction day in Ruthin...
0:39:44 > 0:39:47- ..and the old school in Nebo - is about to be sold.
0:39:47 > 0:39:51- With three other lots to sell, - a crowd has gathered.
0:39:52 > 0:39:55- Come in quickly - or there'll be no seats left.
0:39:58 > 0:40:02- I feel slightly nervous - before every auction I take.
0:40:03 > 0:40:08- I want to do my best for the people - who asked us to sell their property.
0:40:09 > 0:40:13- The community and the local council - own the old school...
0:40:14 > 0:40:17- ..so we must do our best for them.
0:40:19 > 0:40:20- Welcome, everyone.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24- This is a big crowd, - so make sure I can see you.
0:40:25 > 0:40:27- This is your opportunity...
0:40:27 > 0:40:31- ..to buy the former school, - or community centre in Nebo.
0:40:32 > 0:40:35- Any reasonable bids - to start, please.
0:40:37 > 0:40:39- 20. Who said 20?
0:40:39 > 0:40:43- Glyn hopes to sell the old school - for 60,000.
0:40:45 > 0:40:48- Bidding opened at 20,000 - but that figure soon climbs.
0:40:49 > 0:40:51- 60,000 by the door.
0:40:51 > 0:40:53- Do I hear 61?
0:40:56 > 0:41:01- With bids standing at over 60,000 - what will the selling price be?
0:41:03 > 0:41:06- 72, 73, 74, 75, 76.
0:41:07 > 0:41:09- 77,000.
0:41:09 > 0:41:10- 78,000.
0:41:11 > 0:41:12- 79,000.
0:41:13 > 0:41:14- 80,000.
0:41:15 > 0:41:19- The price is higher than expected - but how high will the bids go?
0:41:19 > 0:41:21- 82.
0:41:21 > 0:41:22- 83, 84.
0:41:23 > 0:41:26- 85,000.
0:41:27 > 0:41:32- 85,000 for the first time. - 85,000 for the second time.
0:41:32 > 0:41:35- 85,000 for the third and last time.
0:41:38 > 0:41:42- The old school sold - for an unexpectedly high 85,000.
0:41:44 > 0:41:47- Who are the new owners - and what are their plans?
0:41:51 > 0:41:54- Hiya, Nia. - This is Ruth from Dafydd Hardy.
0:41:54 > 0:42:00- A few weeks have passed since Ruth - valued Nia's house in Llangefni...
0:42:00 > 0:42:03- ..but there's been - little interest in it.
0:42:03 > 0:42:06- Ruth wants to discuss - the way forward.
0:42:06 > 0:42:09- Just a quick call about the house.
0:42:09 > 0:42:11- We've touched on this before.
0:42:11 > 0:42:16- Unfortunately, we've had a - disappointing response to the house.
0:42:18 > 0:42:22- I think we must look at - lowering the asking price.
0:42:24 > 0:42:28- Ruth was hopeful - someone would make an offer...
0:42:29 > 0:42:31- ..at the asking price of 249,000.
0:42:32 > 0:42:35- Lowering the asking price - makes a difference...
0:42:35 > 0:42:39- ..to the people who search - within a certain price bracket.
0:42:40 > 0:42:43- When we have - a substantial price drop...
0:42:43 > 0:42:47- ..the phones start to ring again - and it attracts viewings.
0:42:50 > 0:42:51- I really hope so.
0:42:53 > 0:42:57- How do estate agents encourage - clients to lower their asking price?
0:42:58 > 0:43:03- We persuade them by showing them - what else is on the market.
0:43:03 > 0:43:06- We also try to work out - what their motivation is.
0:43:06 > 0:43:10- Do they really - want to sell their property?
0:43:11 > 0:43:14- Vendors are often willing - to lower the asking price.
0:43:15 > 0:43:18- With today's - sophisticated computers...
0:43:18 > 0:43:21- ..if you don't change something, - it gets stale.
0:43:21 > 0:43:25- Changing prices and photos - keeps it fresh online.
0:43:26 > 0:43:27- At the end of the day...
0:43:28 > 0:43:32- ..the vendor owns the property, - so it's up to them.
0:43:34 > 0:43:39- I'd suggest you lower the - asking price by at least 10,000...
0:43:39 > 0:43:42- ..if you want it - to have the right impact.
0:43:43 > 0:43:48- I don't think 5,000 would make much - of a difference in that bracket.
0:43:48 > 0:43:52- You must explain - why you're asking the question...
0:43:52 > 0:43:54- ..and show them what works.
0:43:54 > 0:43:59- I would then show the vendor what - has sold after lowering the price...
0:43:59 > 0:44:01- ..and be honest with them.
0:44:01 > 0:44:06- We tested the price and it didn't - attract the interest we'd hoped...
0:44:07 > 0:44:09- ..so we must - try to move things forward.
0:44:11 > 0:44:16- Think about it, - discuss it and get back to me.
0:44:20 > 0:44:23- I hope to hear from you by the - middle of next week at the latest.
0:44:27 > 0:44:29- Alright? Lovely. - Thank you. Bye.
0:44:32 > 0:44:36- In Nebo, Glyn Owens - is here to hand over the keys...
0:44:36 > 0:44:38- ..to the new owner - of the old school.
0:44:41 > 0:44:45- Here we are on a very exciting day - for you, Meinir.
0:44:46 > 0:44:48- Yes. I'm really excited.
0:44:48 > 0:44:50- I can't stop smiling!
0:44:51 > 0:44:56- The tension was clear to see - on Meinir's face at the auction.
0:44:56 > 0:44:58- She's much more excited now.
0:45:01 > 0:45:04- She has some fond memories - of this place.
0:45:05 > 0:45:07- My father - went to this junior school.
0:45:08 > 0:45:11- Uncle Eurwyn was the final child - to be registered here.
0:45:14 > 0:45:18- When I was young, my mother - was the community centre secretary.
0:45:18 > 0:45:21- We went to Nebo Show every year...
0:45:21 > 0:45:24- ..and Santa Claus has been here - many times.
0:45:25 > 0:45:27- It's part of the family.
0:45:28 > 0:45:32- How does Meinir feel about - the mountain of work she faces?
0:45:33 > 0:45:36- The walls are really damp, - so the place needs to dry out.
0:45:38 > 0:45:40- I hope to take down these walls.
0:45:41 > 0:45:42- I want to get rid of it all.
0:45:43 > 0:45:49- Everything depends on - planning permission and a mortgage.
0:45:51 > 0:45:55- We may end up doing it bit by bit, - as the money comes in.
0:45:55 > 0:45:57- I want to enjoy it.
0:45:57 > 0:46:01- I've always wanted to do a project - like this, so it's perfect.
0:46:02 > 0:46:06- Before he leaves, Glyn is keen - to hear about Meinir's plans.
0:46:08 > 0:46:10- I want it to be as open as possible.
0:46:10 > 0:46:15- I also want to keep as many of the - original features as I possibly can.
0:46:17 > 0:46:20- I'd like - a lounge and kitchen here...
0:46:20 > 0:46:23- ..and possibly a galleried bedroom.
0:46:23 > 0:46:24- Brilliant.
0:46:25 > 0:46:27- What about the rear?
0:46:27 > 0:46:30- Bedrooms - and a workshop, within the house.
0:46:30 > 0:46:32- Brilliant.
0:46:34 > 0:46:38- I've definitely got - lots of weeding to do outside.
0:46:39 > 0:46:40- What will you call it?
0:46:40 > 0:46:42- What will you call it?- - Yr Hen Ysgol.
0:46:42 > 0:46:44- That's the plan anyway.
0:46:44 > 0:46:47- I wish you every success - in Yr Hen Ysgol, Nebo.
0:46:48 > 0:46:49- Thank you very much.
0:46:50 > 0:46:51- It's a new beginning...
0:46:51 > 0:46:55- ..which sees the old school - opening it's doors to a new family.
0:46:57 > 0:47:00- Nia lowered the asking price - for her house to 239,000...
0:47:01 > 0:47:04- ..and she hopes - a family will buy it soon.
0:47:06 > 0:47:10- Iestyn is typically upbeat about - his hopes of selling Crosswood.
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