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-We've just enjoyed

-a great Dathlu celebration...

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-..with the wonderful Mel Parry.

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-Did you enjoy it?

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-Did you enjoy it?

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-Yes, it was great.

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-But this was more than a party.

-It was a string of events.

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-It was an unforgettable day.

-Really great!

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-This week, Dathlu brings us

-to Antur Waunfawr, Caernarfon...

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-..to meet Mel Parry,

-who celebrates his 40th birthday.

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-Mel has worked for Antur

-for 20 years.

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-He loves it here.

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-Heulwen, you know Mel very well.

-So, can you describe him to me?

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-Mel is a real character.

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-We call him our PR man!

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-Mel would rather welcome people

-than do his work!

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-He freely admits his biggest talent

-is for skiving!

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-He enjoys skiving!

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-As soon as visitors come through the

-gate, Mel rushes to welcome them.

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-Who else would say

-to Prince Charles...

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-.."How's your mother?

-Remember me to her!"

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-Huw, you also work for Antur

-Waunfawr, and you nominated Mel.

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-Yes, Mel is 40 years old,

-and he deserves a party.

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-I'm sure Mel will have

-more than one party, mind you!

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-I wanted to make a fuss of him.

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-What sort of character is he?

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-He's very likeable.

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-He has great people skills.

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-Getting people to do things for him

-is one of his great gifts!

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-He's a natural delegator.

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-When we set a task, it gets done,

-but Mel is usually drinking tea...

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-..whilst others are working!

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-Mel never, ever, works on Saturdays.

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-No matter what's happening,

-he refuses to work on Saturdays!

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-What does he do on Saturdays?

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-What does he do on Saturdays?

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-He goes into town.

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-He doesn't drink beer.

-He drinks cola.

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-He never spends money because

-everyone he sees buys him a drink.

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-He's interested in motorbikes

-and scooters.

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-Yes, he's really keen on them.

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-He brings in magazines and badges

-to show us.

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-All the bikers know him.

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-He's always in town.

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-How will he react to the party?

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-He'll love it, as long as

-there's plenty of food there!

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-He loves to have fun,

-and he loves music.

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-He's a real people person.

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-He'll love his party.

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-Leah, what sort of party

-have you planned for Mel?

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-Since it's his 40th birthday,

-we'll give him a cake with 40 on it.

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-I also want to feature

-some of his hobbies.

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-I hear he's a proud Welshman.

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-The biker theme leads us to

-a leather jacket, perhaps.

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-Does he have a leather jacket?

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-No, but I can imagine him

-wearing one!

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-He'd love that.

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-So, we're planning a special day,

-full of good experiences.

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-Great! I can't wait.

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-I hope he'll be pleased.

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-I hope he'll be pleased.

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-I'm sure he'll love it.

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-If Mel's in the limelight,

-he'll enjoy himself.

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-I went to see

-Leah's chosen party location.

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-The K2 night club in Caernarfon.

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-Ooh, is this the location?

-This is exciting!

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-When Mel enters the room, he'll see

-a sign wishing him a happy birthday.

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-Let me take you on a little tour.

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-It works really well.

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-The lights help create

-the perfect atmosphere.

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-She's really excited!

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-This is the perfect place

-to hang the leather jacket.

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-So, this is where you'll hang

-the leather jacket he'll be given.

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-Yes, it'll hang from a chain.

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-Maybe we'll create false flames

-and smoke here...

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-..to give it the wow factor.

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-I can tell she's excited because

-she's waving her arms about!

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-I feel as though

-I already know Mel...

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-..from the things

-people have said about him.

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-I can't wait to meet him

-in the flesh.

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-It's Day 2.

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-At Antur Waunfawr, Leah and

-the crew were creating a sign...

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-..to welcome Mel to the party.

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-He's laughing,

-but I've sawn wood in the past.

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-On the line!

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-I'm sorry, Dad!

-You tried to teach me.

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-Are you alright?

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-Are you alright?

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-No, I'm hot!

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-I'll see what the girls are doing.

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-I'll see what the girls are doing.

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-Yes - off you go!

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-Is this the design for the jacket?

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-Yes, the Welsh dragon's wing

-has a prominent part in this design.

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-I'm experimenting with the shape.

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-I'd like Mel's friends

-to design some graphics.

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-I like these but they may not agree.

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-They know him best.

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-The person who knows Mel best of all

-is his mother.

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-It seems to me he has a natural gift

-for dealing with people.

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-Yes, and he speaks his mind.

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-He knows a lot about everyone.

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-He asks people where they live

-and where they work.

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-It's handy! You don't have to ask.

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-Yes, and I've made

-some great friends through Melfyn.

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-Is it difficult to know

-how much independence he needs...

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-..and to what extent

-you must protect him?

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-Yes, it's a constant worry

-and it gets worse, as I get older.

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-I'm lucky because

-he has a wonderful sister.

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-Sorry.

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-I'm lucky.

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-Alaw has always told me

-not to worry.

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-She'll take care of her brother.

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-It's a cross to bear, but

-I wouldn't change him for the world.

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-He's my life.

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-He's brought us great happiness

-hasn't he, Alaw?

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-He makes a lot of people laugh.

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-Yes, he does.

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-At Antur Waunfawr,

-the ideas were flowing.

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-We want something

-to put on the back of this jacket.

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-We'd like to see your ideas

-for a design to put on here.

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-What can you tell me about Mel?

-What sort of man is he?

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-He likes music.

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-He really likes Bryn Fon

-and Sibrydion.

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-Can he play the guitar or the drums?

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-Yes, he's good at playing drums.

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-Yes, he's good at playing drums.

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-That's great!

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-We're going to have a band

-at the party tomorrow.

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-We'll ask the band

-if Mel can play the drums for them.

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-That would be brilliant!

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-What are you doing, Ann?

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-What are you doing, Ann?

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-This picture.

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-You're drawing a dragon's wing.

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-Can you tell me a funny story

-about Mel?

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-He likes cakes!

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-He likes cakes?

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-Let's get a birthday cake for him.

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-He'll eat too much!

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-What can you say about him, Anwen?

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-What can you say about him, Anwen?

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-He's a good lad.

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-What do you like about him?

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-What do you like about him?

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-I always have a laugh with him.

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-He's always joking around.

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-Does he break wind?

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-Does he break wind?

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-Yes!

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-What else can you say about him?

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-He sings in the bath.

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-Have you seen him in the bath?

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-Have you seen him in the bath?

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-No!

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-No!

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-Thank goodness for that!

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-Do you have any nicknames for Mel?

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-Some people call him

-Melfyn Motorbike.

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-We could use that.

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-Leah and the gang were painting...

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-..and the cafe crew

-made lots of sandwiches.

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-I phoned Wil Owen, a local biker,

-to organize an extra surprise.

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-Hello?

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-Hello?

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-Hiya, Wil. It's Nia here.

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-Hello! How are you?

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-I'm fine, thank you.

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-I'm phoning to ask a favour.

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-Do you know Mel Parry

-from Antur Waunfawr?

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-Yes, I know Mel.

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-Yes, I know Mel.

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-Everyone knows him!

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-As you know, he loves bikes.

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-Are you and some of the lads free

-on Friday afternoon?

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-Could you come down

-to Dinas Dinlle for us...

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-..and give Mel a ride

-on the back of one of your bikes?

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-Yes, I'm sure I can arrange that.

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-Can you phone the lads tonight?

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-No problem. It will all

-be arranged by 8 o'clock.

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-Lovely! I'll speak to you again

-very soon.

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-Yes. Take care.

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-Oh, yes! It'll be great,

-if it works.

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-Tell me what will happen

-during Mel's celebration tomorrow.

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-Rather than just a party,

-Mel will have a special day.

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-Lots of things will happen

-during the day.

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-You'll collect him in a bus

-tomorrow morning.

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-You'll take him to pick up

-his Antur Waunfawr friends...

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-..and he'll come here

-for lunch and a birthday cake.

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-He'll then enjoy a bike ride,

-organized by you.

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-Everyone will then get back into the

-bus and go to K2 to enjoy a party.

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-He's going to be delighted.

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-It's a really full day.

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-I'd love a day like that.

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-I'd love a day like that.

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-I hope he enjoys it.

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-Spending the past two days

-at Antur Waunfawr has been a tonic.

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-I can't wait to meet Mel.

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-He sounds a real character.

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-I really hope he likes

-his Dathlu celebration.

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-We'll soon find out.

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-We're at Antur Waunfawr

-organizing a party for Mel Parry...

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-..to celebrate his 40th birthday.

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-This is the big day!

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-I'm nervous because I don't know

-how he'll react.

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-He thinks he has

-a hospital appointment.

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-I'll go and meet him now,

-if he'll answer the door.

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-My stomach's churning.

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-Good morning, Mel!

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-Hiya, Mel!

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-I'm Nia.

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-I'm Nia.

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-Yes, I know.

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-What a kiss! And what a welcome!

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-You don't have to

-go to the hospital today.

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-You're having a party.

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-You're having a party.

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-Oh, wow!

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-Do you like the idea of a party?

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-Oh, lovely!

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-Everyone said you were lovely,

-and it's true!

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-Hello, Mam! Are you alright?

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-Hello, Mam! Are you alright?

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-Yes, thank you.

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-I won't tell you about everything

-that'll happen.

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-We have lots of nice surprises

-for you.

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-We went to collect Mel's friends

-from different Antur Waunfawr sites.

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-I feel like crying!

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-I was shocked to see you.

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-Shocked in a good way

-or in a bad way?

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-No, I was happy to see you.

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-That's nice.

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-THEY LAUGH

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-Go and fetch them.

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-Hello!

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-Hello!

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-How are you, sonny?

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-Are you alright?

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-What's happening today?

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-I had a shock this morning!

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-I had a shock this morning!

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-Did you really?

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-Ask them to come with you.

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-Are you ready, Daf?

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-Yes, I'm ready,

-and I'm looking forward.

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-We'll have food in a minute.

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-How old are you, Mel?

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-How old are you, Mel?

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-I'm 40, Cath.

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-You're getting old!

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-Yes - look at this!

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-Yes - look at this!

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-White hair!

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-No swearing!

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-Don't swear - you're on television!

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-He knew all about this.

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-He knew all about this.

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-There you go!

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-Yes, sonny! I knew about today.

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-You're looking forward to the food.

-That's what you like!

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-You, too!

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-I know you well!

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-Next stop, the recycling centre.

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-Mel thanked Heulwen for nominating

-him and arranging the celebration.

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-Thank you, Heulwen.

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-Oh, Mel!

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-I was afraid you'd be

-annoyed with me for lying to you!

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-Thank you very much.

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-Thank you very much.

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-You're welcome.

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-Was it a shock?

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-I'm not annoyed with you!

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-Was it a shock when they turned up?

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-Was it a shock when they turned up?

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-Yes, a happy shock.

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-It beats going to hospital!

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-Mel, what's your favourite hobby?

-Skiving!

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-Look - we're letting you

-skive today!

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-I've given you a day off.

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-You have permission to skive!

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-Yes, but I want you

-back at work on Monday.

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-Yes, I'll be at work.

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-He's one of

-Antur Waunfawr's best workers.

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-Wow! Thank you very much.

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-You're a star.

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-Is he working on Saturday morning?

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-No, I won't come near this place

-on a Saturday!

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-Who's this man?

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-Who's this man?

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-Gareth Griffiths.

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-Is he a friend of yours?

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-Is he a friend of yours?

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-Yes.

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-We were at school together.

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-I was in school

-with Dafydd Andrew, too.

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-You three have

-known each other for years.

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-Yes.

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-At last, we reached Antur Waunfawr.

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-The first surprise

-was lunch in the cafe.

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-Leah and the crew were there

-waiting for us.

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-Look!

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-Hello, Mel! How are you?

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-I've heard a lot about you.

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-Happy birthday.

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-Happy birthday.

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-Thank you.

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-Are you enjoying yourself?

-Welcome to your party.

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-Thank you very much.

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-You're welcome.

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-You're welcome.

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-Thank you.

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-Forty is a lot, isn't it?

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-There are lots of candles to light.

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-It's a chocolate cake.

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-It's a chocolate cake.

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-That's what we like!

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-That's what we like!

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-Jonsi would love this!

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-Yes, he likes chocolate cake.

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-Yes, he likes chocolate cake.

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-Yes, like me!

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-# Happy birthday to you

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-# Happy birthday to you

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-# Happy birthday, dear Mel

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-# Happy birthday to you #

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-Hip-hip!

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-Hip-hip!

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-Hooray!

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-Hip-hip!

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-Hip-hip!

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-Hooray!

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-Hip-hip!

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-Hip-hip!

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-Hooray!

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-Mel's dream of riding a motorbike

-was about to come true.

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-Wil and the bikers

-had come up trumps.

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-You look the part now!

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-All you need now is a beard, mate!

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-Rock 'n' roll!

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-Mel, how do you feel?

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-Mel, how do you feel?

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-Great.

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-Are you excited or are you scared?

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-No, I'm not scared!

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-Wil, was he a good pillion rider?

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-Yes, but he squeezed me

-really tightly!

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-You couldn't breathe!

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-What did you think of that, Mam?

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-What did you think of that, Mam?

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-He really enjoyed himself.

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-It's not your fault.

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-I don't want you to get upset.

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-I just saw how happy you were.

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-I don't want you to cry.

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-I don't want you to cry.

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-I won't.

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-Give me a kiss, then!

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-Give me a kiss, then!

-

-Come here!

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-That was fantastic.

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-You don't like to see Mam

-getting upset.

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-No, and I didn't fall.

-That was lucky.

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-No, or you'd be crying, too!

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-She cried happy tears.

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-We haven't finished with you yet.

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-We haven't finished with you yet.

-

-Really?

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-There's one more surprise.

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-Well, two or three!

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-Well, two or three!

-

-Oh, good!

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-We got back on the bus

-and drove to our final destination.

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-Yes, the big party in Caernarfon.

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-Do you know what's happening?

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-Do you know what's happening?

-

-No.

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-Where do you think we're going?

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-Where do you think we're going?

-

-I don't know.

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-I can't wait to see your face!

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-One, two, three, surprise!

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-This special leather jacket

-is a birthday present for you.

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-Thank you very much.

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-Will you wear it?

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-Will you wear it?

-

-Yes.

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-Try it on.

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-You have lots of friends, and some

-of them want to say a few words.

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-Are you ready?

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-Are you ready?

-

-Yes.

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-I'd like to wish you a happy

-birthday, on behalf of Sibrydion.

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-Everyone thinks the world of you.

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-Happy birthday.

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-This is a big day, Mel.

-Congratulations and happy birthday.

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-Mel, Elinor and I

-wish you a very happy birthday.

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-I've enjoyed your company,

-over the years.

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-You're a great character.

-Have a wonderful day.

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-Hiya, Mel! How are you, mate?

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-Hiya, Mel! How are you, mate?

-

-I'm alright, mate!

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-Happy birthday.

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-You deserve this celebration

-because you work really hard!

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-A big party? Nice one!

0:21:300:21:32

-Thank you.

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-Excuse me! Be quiet for a minute!

0:21:380:21:40

-Thank you for coming.

0:21:400:21:42

-Thank you to the camera people

-for filming me since 11 o'clock!

0:21:430:21:47

-Thank you for taking me out.

0:21:480:21:50

-Thank you for everything.

0:21:520:21:54

-This is Y Bandana.

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-Y Bandana played

-and everyone danced and had fun.

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-Y Bandana, will you let Mel

-have a go on the drums?

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-Yes, of course.

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-Come up!

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-He's taken off his jacket.

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-Mel, we've reached the end

-of your Dathlu celebration.

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-Yes. It's been brilliant!

0:22:500:22:52

-Fantastic! I enjoyed myself.

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-Will you remember today forever?

0:22:550:22:58

-Will you remember today forever?

-

-Yes.

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-Mam, what has today meant for you?

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-Mam, what has today meant for you?

-

-I'm glad he enjoyed himself.

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-Neither of us

-will ever forget today.

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-You deserve it. I'm proud of you.

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-I'm proud of you, too.

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-I'm proud of you, too.

-

-Thank you.

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