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-We've just had a romantic Dathlu

-celebration...

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-..in a beautiful setting

-with a lovely couple.

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-They've been together

-for over 50 years...

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-..and are celebrating

-their 80th birthdays.

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-What better excuse for a party!

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-We're in Pentrebach,

-near Lampeter...

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-..with a married couple

-who celebrate their 80th birthdays.

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-They've run the local garage

-for years.

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-Like many pillars

-of our communities...

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-..they rarely get the credit

-they deserve for their work.

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-Hazel Thomas nominated them

-for a Dathlu celebration.

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-How do you know Dan and Lilian?

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-How do you know Dan and Lilian?

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-I know them from using their garage.

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-They offer a great service and

-they've always been part of my life.

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-When I filled the car with petrol...

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-..Dan or Lilian

-would always come to ask me...

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-..how I was and where I was going.

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-It's the sort of personal service

-we appreciate...

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-..but is often overlooked

-and undervalued in our community.

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-That's why they mean so much to me.

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-Are they important

-members of the community?

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-Yes, they're the sort of people

-whose service goes the extra mile...

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-..which is more valuable

-than we realize.

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-They're ordinary members

-of the community who go unnoticed.

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-They're unsung heroes...

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-..who don't seek publicity or

-recognition for their contribution.

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-Michael, who works in haulage,

-is one of Dan and Lilian's sons.

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-Tell me about your business.

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-As you can see,

-we have quite a few lorries on site.

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-We export lorries

-all over the world.

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-We export to Africa, Lithuania,

-Russia and Cyprus.

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-My father loves to come up here

-and look at my latest lorries.

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-He really enjoys coming here.

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-He walks around the yard,

-studying the lorries...

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-..and asking to what country

-we'll export them.

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-Heather, Dan and Lilian's daughter,

-is proud of her parents.

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-Tell me a little bit

-about your mother.

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-What sort of person is she?

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-You'd never believe

-she was 80 years old in April.

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-She's full of fun.

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-She wants to be at the heart

-of any family occasion.

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-If I don't see her, I speak to her

-on the phone every day.

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-I've got to talk to Mam every day.

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-She's the heartbeat of this family.

-She's the boss.

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-How long have they been married?

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-How long have they been married?

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-They've been married for 55 years.

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-Never a dull moment!

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-It's often like a boxing match!

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-Yes, it's just like a boxing match

-pretty much every day!

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-I don't mean that in a bad way.

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-That's just the way they are

-and it works for them.

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-They're still going strong.

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-They know each other inside-out.

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-They argue, from time to time,

-but they enjoy each other's company.

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-They love to go out

-into the fields together.

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-They always go for a walk on Sundays

-after they've had their lunch.

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-The party plans get under way

-at Church Hall, Llanwnen.

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-Ifan and Ross, our handymen,

-are in good spirits.

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-What themes have you chosen?

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-What themes have you chosen?

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-Dan and Lilian are home birds.

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-They've lived in the area

-all their lives.

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-Dan had a haulage company

-and he worked for a bus company.

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-He's interested in vehicles,

-so that's one theme.

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-Dan and Lilian enjoy being outdoors.

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-I want to give them a special

-80th birthday present...

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-..so we'll create

-a garden bench for them.

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-They can sit on it

-and relax, together.

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-Oh, that's a lovely idea

-for a birthday present.

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-Have you designed the bench?

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-Yes, Alec Page, a local blacksmith,

-will make the bench.

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-We're going to stick with

-the outdoor theme for the party...

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-..and hold the celebration

-at the Botanic Gardens.

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-It's an unusual location.

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-It will be held on the stage,

-at the gardens.

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-We'll decorate our seven tables

-with photos taken by their friends.

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-Black and white photos.

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-We'll also build an arch so they'll

-walk under it as they arrive.

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-We'll erect two posts

-and hang fans on them.

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-It'll be quite higgledy-piggledy.

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-Lovely!

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-You won't have to create a set...

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-..because the gardens

-make a beautiful backdrop.

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-Yes, it will be very delicate.

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-As part of Dan and Lilian's

-Dathlu celebration...

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-..we commissioned a local blacksmith

-to create a garden bench for them.

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-He's working on it, with Leah,

-right now.

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-Hello! Are you alright?

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-Hello! Are you alright?

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-Yes, thank you.

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-It looks as if you know

-exactly what you're doing!

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-We certainly have a lot of ideas!

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-Have you started building anything?

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-Yes, I started yesterday.

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-I've already made the legs

-and the base.

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-Which picture should I look at

-to see the finished bench?

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-We're trying to make this

-an organic process.

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-It's important it doesn't

-look like a memorial bench.

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-It should be practical

-and beautiful.

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-We don't want to end up

-with anything like this.

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-It's too ordinary.

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-We want to create

-something more artistic.

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-This is too modern.

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-To add a feminine touch to it,

-we'll add roses...

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-..to contrast with the metal.

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-We're going to use

-this stainless steel, aren't we?

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-Yes, that's right.

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-It's a perforated sheet.

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-If you use that to create the roses,

-it'll look really different.

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-It would create a nice feature.

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-It would create a nice feature.

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-You're having a great time!

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-Yes, I'm excited

-to see how it turns out.

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-Poor Alec had to work all night

-to get the bench finished.

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-The next morning,

-everyone was hard at work...

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-..tackling the mountain of tasks

-which remained to be done.

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-What job have you been given?

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-What job have you been given?

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-We're making hearts.

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-How do you know Dan and Lilian?

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-I ran a pub in Lampeter, years ago.

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-Dan and Lilian came in

-every Saturday night.

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-We had an electric organ

-and they'd sing flat-out!

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-Do they enjoy singing?

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-Do they enjoy singing?

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-Yes.

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-Describe Dan and Lilian for me.

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-Describe Dan and Lilian for me.

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-They're very kind.

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-They've been my neighbours

-since 1970.

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-Whenever we need anything, they're

-willing to lend a hand always.

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-A local skilled tradesman,

-Andrew Jones, is hard at work.

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-Tell me about the art

-of making walking sticks.

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-I've been making sticks

-since I was a boy.

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-I started at a young age.

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-My uncle was an

-exceptionally talented stick maker.

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-You gave one of your sticks to Dan

-on his birthday.

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-Does he use it?

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-Does he use it?

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-No.

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-I've hardly ever seen him use it.

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-It's a positive sign

-that he doesn't need it.

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-That's true.

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-He runs around, like a whippet!

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-He takes his dog for a walk

-every day.

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-The kitchen of chef, Gareth Richards,

-is near the garage.

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-Gareth,

-Leah asked you to prepare a cake.

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-What do you have planned?

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-Leah challenged me to bake a cake

-in the shape of a bus!

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-It sounds impossible!

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-These cakes will turn into a bus!

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-These cakes will turn into a bus!

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-Fingers crossed!

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-Do you know Dan and Lilian?

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-Yes, they live a stone's throw

-from my kitchen in Lampeter.

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-We're good friends

-and I'm a customer of theirs.

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-You buy your petrol from them.

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-You buy your petrol from them.

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-Yes, indeed.

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-I've spread the jam on the sponge,

-so on goes the buttercream.

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-Here we go!

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-What ingredients did you use?

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-Nine pounds of flour.

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-Six pounds of sugar.

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-How many eggs

-do you think I used, Nia?

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-I can see

-lots of eggshells over there.

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-I'll take a guess at 40 eggs.

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-No, I used 83 eggs.

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-Just cracking, splitting

-and mixing the eggs was hard work!

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-The final part

-is to put the top on the bus.

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-Wow! That's a proper cake!

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-Leah was keen

-for the men to get creative.

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-She asked Andrew and Picton Jones

-to create a beautiful archway.

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-Look at that shape!

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-It's pretty.

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-It's pretty.

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-It's not bad.

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-LAUGHTER

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-It's not great, either!

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-Back at the forge,

-we were on tenterhooks.

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-Leah can't wait to see the bench.

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-She's like a child!

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-She's like a child!

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-I'm nervous but I'm excited too.

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-Hello, hello!

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-Are you busy?

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-Wow!

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-Wow!

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-Fantastic!

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-That's beautiful!

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-Have you had any sleep?

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-Have you had any sleep?

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-Not much!

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-It's fantastic.

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-Talk us through your work, Alec.

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-I started with the base.

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-I got two pieces of wood

-and I wrapped iron around them.

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-They look like the roots of

-the roses at the back of the bench.

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-I then put the wood in place.

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-It's lovely.

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-Yes, and the fact

-it curves invitingly is really nice.

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-This is local oak.

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-The roses are beautiful.

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-It really is stunning.

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-They'll be thrilled to bits.

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-I've got to point out

-the size of Alec's hands.

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-Look at them!

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-He has a blacksmith's hands!

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-Oh, that's fantastic!

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-Sorry, Alec.

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-I can't find gloves to fit them!

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-They created this.

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-As the day ended,

-so did the friends' work.

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-You've done a fantastic job.

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-Ladies, did the men

-create these masterpieces?

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-No, but they helped a bit!

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-No, but they helped a bit!

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-They watched us!

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-Do they often get creative?

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-Do they often get creative?

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-I'm saying nothing!

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-They don't even know what this is!

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-This is the photograph

-Lilian will like best.

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-It's a great photo of them.

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-Will Dan and Lilian like these?

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-Will Dan and Lilian like these?

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-Yes, they'll love them.

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-They'll talk about this for weeks!

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-They're in for a shock.

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-This is the fruit of two days' work

-and everything's ready.

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-Nearly ready!

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-Have you seen

-the state of that arch?

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-You must use it

-because Picton and Andrew made it.

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-It would be rude not to!

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-Let me tell you

-about the party arrangements.

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-You'll welcome them in the morning

-and talk to them.

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-I'll go to their home.

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-If it's sunny, a vintage car

-will take them around the area.

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-Their friends will gather

-in the garage...

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-..and a luxury bus will take them

-from here to the Botanic Gardens.

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-There's a fleet of buggies

-to carry them up a path...

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-..lined by these

-brightly coloured banners.

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-When they reach the stage,

-food will be laid out...

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-..and we'll present them

-with their gift.

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-We'll unveil the bench

-and they'll be delighted.

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-I hope so.

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-Dan and Lilian Jones

-run a petrol station near Lampeter.

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-We're here to celebrate

-their 80th birthdays.

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-Everyone has worked hard,

-especially the blacksmith - Alec.

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-It was time

-for me to meet Dan and Lilian.

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-There's someone at the window!

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-I hope they open the door.

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-Good morning! Hello, Lilian.

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-I'm Nia.

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-Can I come in?

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-I always say how pretty you are.

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-I always say how pretty you are.

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-That's nice! I like Lilian.

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-I can see a gentleman

-standing behind you.

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-Hello, Dan. How are you?

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-Hello, Dan. How are you?

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-I'm very well, thank you.

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-Can we come in?

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-Come with me.

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-A lot of people in this area feel

-that you deserve a celebration.

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-Do you like parties?

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-Do you like parties?

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-Yes, I do.

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-You look like someone

-who likes a party!

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-We're going to take you on a trip

-in a vintage car.

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-We're then taking you

-somewhere special - it's a surprise.

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-You'll have a Dathlu celebration.

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-How do you feel about that?

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-How do you feel about that?

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-It sounds great.

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-Let's go! Are you ready?

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-Get your coat.

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-Everyone will be jealous!

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-Ta-ta!

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-What better way to see the area

-than in a vintage car?

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-We called in to a local hotel

-for a cup of tea.

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-Here we are.

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-Let's have a cup of tea.

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-How did you meet?

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-On the bus.

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-She followed me around everywhere!

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-She followed me around everywhere!

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-Don't say that!

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-Do you remember going on his bus

-and thinking, "Ooh! He's nice?"

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-What attracted you to him?

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-What attracted you to him?

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-My good looks!

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-No, that's not true!

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-Did you just want a free ride

-into town?

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-She thought I was rich

-but she was mistaken!

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-He owned two tatty buses

-but I thought he was a millionaire!

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-Do you remember

-seeing Lilian for the first time?

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-Yes, she was quite pretty.

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-She ignored me for a while.

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-What was she wearing?

-Where was she going?

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-She was wearing a red coat, with a

-strap going across the back of it.

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-Yes, I remember.

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-She was mad about me.

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-She was mad about me.

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-Don't listen to him!

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-The time has flown.

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-Time has flown?

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-I'm sure you don't feel as though

-you're 80 years old.

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-Not at all.

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-We were driven back to the garage

-to meet the bus.

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-It was time for the next surprise.

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-A bus has come to get some petrol!

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-A bus has come to get some petrol!

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-Oh, good!

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-Do you recognize anyone on the bus?

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-Do you recognize anyone on the bus?

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-Yes, I recognize this lady!

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-Who is she?

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-Who is she?

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-She's my best friend.

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-After you.

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-A bus journey with friends

-is sure to lift the spirits.

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-The rain came down but there was a

-warm welcome at the Botanic Garden.

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-I'm not drunk!

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-What a surprise!

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-Have you enjoyed your day?

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-Have you enjoyed your day?

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-Yes.

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-Dan and Lilian,

-come over here and meet Leah.

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-Leah has organized it all for you.

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-You look smart.

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-Have you enjoyed it so far?

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-Have you enjoyed it so far?

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-Yes, thank you.

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-There's more to come.

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-This buggy is here to transport you.

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-Climb in, then let's find out

-what lies ahead of you.

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-In the buggy you get.

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-Sit next to the driver.

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-I'll have to walk!

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-Look at the banners!

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-Well, well! Isn't that lovely?

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-On you go, you two.

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-We've organized a party for you.

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-We've organized a party for you.

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-This is pretty.

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-Everyone's been busy

-making table decorations.

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-There's a photograph of you

-on every table.

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-Yes, and your friends made them.

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-Come and see what's at the far end.

-Gather around, everyone!

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-Every party needs a cake.

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-Gareth created a masterpiece.

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-Very good.

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-Well done, Gareth.

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-Wow!

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-The plates are too small!

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-APPLAUSE

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-Thank you very much.

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-It's really lovely here, but did

-your plan work out, as expected?

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-Yes, it's just as I'd imagined it.

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-It was tricky,

-as we worked on it in the hall.

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-I was worried about

-the way it would all turn out.

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-We managed to hang everything

-and it worked well.

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-It doesn't compete too much

-with the garden.

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-Hazel, you nominated Dan and Lilian.

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-Are you happy

-with the way the day went?

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-Yes, and I can't thank

-you and your team enough.

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-Seeing Dan and Lilian's faces when

-they saw their son was wonderful.

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-They've enjoyed their surprises.

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-Do you think they've enjoyed it?

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-Do you think they've enjoyed it?

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-Yes, well and truly.

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-Lilian has been telling me

-about today's huge surprise...

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-..and Dan said the whole day

-has been fantastic for them.

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-I'm not sure if Picton has seen

-what I've done to the arch.

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-I ran out of fabric

-when I decorated the car.

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-Excuses, excuses!

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-You should apologize to Picton.

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-It was rude of me

-but I had no choice!

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-I needed that fabric!

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-Go and tell him.

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-Go and tell him.

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-I'll speak to him.

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-Would you like a chair,

-or will you sit on my knee?

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-I have something to tell you.

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-Have you noticed what I've done...

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-..to the arch you worked so hard

-to decorate yesterday?

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-Yes, we noticed it when we came in

-and it looks much better!

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-Someone made it look even better

-than we managed yesterday!

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-Dan and Lilian, no birthday party

-would be complete...

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-..without a birthday present.

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-We didn't know what to get you

-but Leah came up with a good idea.

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-As you enjoy being in the garden,

-we commissioned Alec Page...

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-..to create this for you.

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-I hope you like it.

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-Very, very nice.

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-Go and sit on it.

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-Try it out.

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-That's lovely.

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-Dan, what do you think of the party

-and of the whole day?

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-It couldn't be better.

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-Impossible.

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-I couldn't wish for better.

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-Congratulations to you both.

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