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0:00:18 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome to Llanelli - for the final Heno of the week...
0:00:22 > 0:00:24- ..with him, Rhodri Owen.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26- ..with him, Rhodri Owen.- - And her, Llinos Lee!
0:00:27 > 0:00:30- Your weekend officially starts now!
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- From now until 8.00pm...
0:00:33 > 0:00:39- ..we look forward to celebrating - 50 years of Y Lolfa with Yvonne.
0:00:39 > 0:00:44- Gwenlyn Parry's famous drama, Y Twr - has been adapted into an opera.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- Rhodri Davies has the story.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- Gerallt enjoys some 'zomedy' - and a bootcamp for actors...
0:00:53 > 0:00:59- ..with Eirian Cohen who spends time - in New York, Yorkshire and Wales.
0:01:00 > 0:01:06- The Cardigan siblings Richard - and Wyn Jones from Ail Symudiad...
0:01:06 > 0:01:11- ..and the Welsh Children's - Poet Laureate, Anni Llyn join us.
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- But we start with Y Lolfa's - 50th birthday celebrations.
0:01:20 > 0:01:28- There's a party in Aberystwyth - and Yvonne's been busy reminiscing.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40- It was an exciting time - in the mid 1960s.
0:01:40 > 0:01:47- It was a period of protests over - the language but people had fun too.
0:01:47 > 0:01:52- We were a group of friends - at Bangor University...
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- ..and devised Lol magazine - in our final year.
0:01:57 > 0:02:00- It was something anti-institutional - and rebellious.
0:02:01 > 0:02:07- It published the work of Cymdeithas - yr Iaith and an underground thing.
0:02:07 > 0:02:12- We were stuck for a name - for the publishers.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17- We chose Y Lolfa which can mean - a place of fun or a living room.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- Islwyn Ffowc Elis came up - with the idea and it was perfect.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- We didn't need to look any further.
0:02:24 > 0:02:30- It has grown into a respectable, - publishing house and employer...
0:02:30 > 0:02:37- ..but retains that - anti-institutional and edgy image.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- I think that should be welcomed - in Wales.
0:02:43 > 0:02:48- In its early days, Y Lolfa employed - the illustrator, Elwyn Ioan...
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- ..so the books - had a very unique image.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- What are Robat's memories - of that first publication?
0:02:55 > 0:03:01- The first book was Hyfryd Iawn - by Eirwyn Pontshan.
0:03:01 > 0:03:07- There was something special about it - and it was different to other books.
0:03:07 > 0:03:13- We'll republish it in facsimile - format at Saturday's party.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18- Elwyn and I will sign it.
0:03:18 > 0:03:25- It's a symbol of Y Lolfa's values, - humour and independence of opinion.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- I hope we've maintained this - over the years.
0:03:29 > 0:03:34- Y Lolfa has published many books, - magazines and local newspapers...
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- ..from the Y Llewod series - for children by Dafydd Parry...
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- ..to Llyfr Y Ganrif that told - the story of 20th century Wales...
0:03:43 > 0:03:45- ..and a host of autobiographies.
0:03:47 > 0:03:56- Y Lolfa has won many awards in the - industry and the Book of the Year.
0:03:56 > 0:04:04- It's rare to have a shortlist - without books from Y Lolfa.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08- I'm very proud of the books - that we publish.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- We have a strong list - of modern Welsh literature.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- My brother, Heini's book, Welsh - Is Fun has sold 250,000 copies.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- There's also books on sport by the - players and managers of Swansea...
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- ..such as Roberto Martinez.
0:04:26 > 0:04:31- They are important in our output.
0:04:32 > 0:04:41- Y Lolfa is important - to Welsh literature and our culture.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44- I've been very lucky - along my journey.
0:04:50 > 0:04:57- Tomorrow's 50th birthday party is - at The Marine Hotel in Aberystwyth.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- Tonight's guests - are the headlining act.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- It's the Cardigan siblings, - Richard and Wyn from Ail Symudiad.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- Welcome to you both.
0:05:08 > 0:05:14- Geraint Lovgreen is the headliner...
0:05:15 > 0:05:18- ..so we join Geraint Lovgreen - and the impersonator, Himyrs.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- Aled Wyn also has - his retro Welsh disco.
0:05:21 > 0:05:25- You'll be the highlight.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27- You'll be the highlight.- - I like Lovgreen.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- I'm sure he likes you too!
0:05:30 > 0:05:36- It's quite an honour - to be part of the gig.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41- Yes, and we're honoured to be part - of their 50th celebrations.
0:05:41 > 0:05:46- Three years ago, Y Lolfa published - the book about the band's history.
0:05:47 > 0:05:52- It's a real honour to be asked - to play at their special night.
0:05:52 > 0:05:57- It's quite an achievement for them - to be in business for 50 years.
0:05:57 > 0:06:02- Yes, and I'm sure it'll be - a great party.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- People will be drinking a lot of tea - and a few shandies!
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- Y Lolfa is 50 years old - but the band isn't far behind.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- Next year marks - our 40th anniversary.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18- We started in 1978 in Cardigan.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- Has the time flown, Wyn?
0:06:21 > 0:06:23- Has the time flown, Wyn?- - It's been nuts!
0:06:24 > 0:06:26- I don't know - where the time has gone.
0:06:27 > 0:06:32- Something important will happen - this August at the Eisteddfod.
0:06:32 > 0:06:37- We're being honoured - with the green robes.
0:06:37 > 0:06:43- I'm wearing my green socks - in honour of the Eisteddfod.
0:06:43 > 0:06:49- It's wonderful and I had a text - from Wyn when I was in York.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54- It wasn't New York but York!
0:06:54 > 0:06:59- He wanted me to text him - but I called him.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- I was in an area of York - called The Shambles.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- It's a fantastic place that looks - like the set of Harry Potter!
0:07:09 > 0:07:15- He told me that we'd had a call - from the Gorsedd.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- No, it was a letter.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- You phoned me to tell me - that we had the letter.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- I thought that they wanted - Ail Symudiad to do a gig...
0:07:26 > 0:07:32- ..but they are actually honouring us - with the green robes.
0:07:32 > 0:07:37- It's great that Ian Gwyn Hughes and - Osian Roberts will be honoured too.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- We're huge football fans - so we're in good company.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- You've got the gig on Saturday - but have you been doing other gigs?
0:07:46 > 0:07:52- Yes, we went to the Aeron Valley - thanks to Islwyn, Dan and Aled.
0:07:52 > 0:07:58- We're also available to do gigs - later in the summer...
0:07:58 > 0:08:02- ..and perform as a duo - in house gigs.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- That's a good idea.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- We play upstairs - and the audience is downstairs!
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- It's great to have you here.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- Enjoy yourselves tomorrow night.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- Bootcamps for actors - and producing 'zomedy' films.
0:08:21 > 0:08:26- Don't worry as we'll reveal - the meaning of a zomedy shortly.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- And sharing her time between - Wales, Yorkshire and America.
0:08:30 > 0:08:35- Yes, Eirian Cohen leads a busy life - and Gerallt visited her at her work.
0:08:39 > 0:08:42- It's easy to speed passed - Siop Newydd in Rhostrehwfa...
0:08:42 > 0:08:47- ..without noticing this house - that is bubbling with creativity...
0:08:47 > 0:08:52- ..as Eirian Cohen hosts her bootcamp - for actors from around the world.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54- Action!
0:08:54 > 0:08:56- Listen, I'm wonderful at that.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- Oh, it was amazing.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- Oh, it was amazing.- - Great, great, great!
0:09:02 > 0:09:06- They deserve a five-minute-break.
0:09:06 > 0:09:11- What's the purpose of the weekend - and what do people hope to learn?
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- After this, these people should be - able to have a career in acting.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19- It's more than just acting.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- Yes, because they have - to learn to run a business.
0:09:23 > 0:09:28- It's one thing to be a good actor - but very different to be successful.
0:09:29 > 0:09:38- They need to be good actors, run a - business and have a strong mindset.
0:09:40 > 0:09:44- Eirian Cohen's bootcamp - obviously hits the mark.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- Mamma Mia!
0:09:49 > 0:09:54- This is my third bootcamp and I love - to be on a bootcamp with Eirian.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- I learn so much and I just improve - with so many skills...
0:09:59 > 0:10:03- ..not only as an actor - but in my personal life as well.
0:10:03 > 0:10:08- I like Eirian's enthusiasm and - how she thinks outside the box...
0:10:08 > 0:10:14- ..and getting you to feel confident - as an actor and as a person.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19- What I really like - is the international element.
0:10:19 > 0:10:24- When I'm doing classes in Yorkshire, - it's not as prominent.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- Meeting people gives an insight - into different cultures and accents.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- ACTORS SPEAK OVER EACH OTHER
0:10:33 > 0:10:40- It's incredible what you achieve as - you train actors and produce films.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44- I've learnt a new term - and it's zomedy.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- What is zomedy?
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- What is zomedy?- - It's zombie comedy!
0:10:50 > 0:10:54- Our film, Talk Of The Dead - is a zombie comedy.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- It can frighten people - whilst making them laugh too.
0:11:00 > 0:11:06- It has won nine awards and stars - the Hollywood actress, Lynn Lowry...
0:11:06 > 0:11:13- ..who appeared in The Crazies by - George Romero and she's incredible.
0:11:13 > 0:11:19- Your other film is called - The Night Monica Came Back.
0:11:19 > 0:11:27- Yes, and that film was shot - in this very house...
0:11:27 > 0:11:32- ..starring an actor from The - Human Centipede, Lawrence R Harvey.
0:11:32 > 0:11:41- It was brilliant, had elements - of Harry Potter but is a mystery.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- You obviously have fun making them.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46- You obviously have fun making them.- - Yes, it's a lot of fun.
0:11:47 > 0:11:48- There's more fun to come.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52- There's more fun to come.- - Yes, a lot of fun.
0:11:52 > 0:11:58- Good luck to you and the interesting - group you have here at Rhostrehwfa.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- Freeze!
0:12:06 > 0:12:09- Let's have a zomedy!
0:12:09 > 0:12:11- That's it from us for now.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- After the break...
0:12:14 > 0:12:19- ..we sample the operatic version - of Gwenlyn Parry's classic, Y Twr.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23- The Welsh Children's Poet Laureate - and presenter, Anni Llyn...
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- ..has donned her judging hat as - she announces an exclusive on Heno.
0:12:27 > 0:12:32- Who are the winners of - a Christian Aid schools competition?
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0:12:44 > 0:12:47- Welcome back.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- Y Twr is an iconic - Welsh language drama.
0:12:50 > 0:12:54- Gwenlyn Parry's words graced both - stage and screen back in the 1970s.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- John Ogwen and Maureen Rhys played - a couple on a journey through life.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- And now the composer, Guto Puw - and the author, Gwyneth Glyn...
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- ..have created - a brand-new opera of the work.
0:13:06 > 0:13:11- It opens at The Sherman tonight - and we've got a preview of it.
0:13:15 > 0:13:21- In act one, the drama follows - the story of a teenage couple...
0:13:21 > 0:13:27- ..who fall in love and - experience that first love feeling.
0:13:28 > 0:13:35- In act two, the couple are 40 - and are struggling to live together.
0:13:35 > 0:13:43- She's having another relationship - and he tries to rape her.
0:13:43 > 0:13:50- Finally in act three, we see them - still together 40 years later.
0:13:50 > 0:13:57- The story is very important - and one that everyone goes through.
0:13:57 > 0:14:03- This relevant and important story - is also very challenging.
0:14:03 > 0:14:08- It's physically challenging for the - pair performing the drama on stage.
0:14:09 > 0:14:14- It's difficult enough for actors, - but what about singers?
0:14:14 > 0:14:19- Yes, when you consider John Ogwen - and Maureen Rhys have performed it.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- They are real actors, - but I'm an opera singer.
0:14:24 > 0:14:29- I'm enjoying the acting, - but I find it a big responsibility.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- Is the story an obvious choice - for an opera?
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- How and why - did they choose to do it?
0:14:35 > 0:14:43- I came across Y Twr and was - fascinated by the drama and story.
0:14:44 > 0:14:53- I felt that it was suitable - to change it into an opera.
0:14:53 > 0:15:01- Gwyneth is very creative and there's - a spark in everything she does.
0:15:01 > 0:15:07- She'd constantly think of themes - that I hadn't even considered.
0:15:07 > 0:15:13- Guto Puw has done a fantastic job - and everything is in the music.
0:15:13 > 0:15:18- If we did the drama, the actors - would have to create the tempo...
0:15:18 > 0:15:23- ..but in an opera, you have to - follow the conductor until the end.
0:15:24 > 0:15:29- In the first act, there's something - young and mischievous to the music.
0:15:29 > 0:15:35- I'm a baritone and have a hint of a - young tenor voice in the first act.
0:15:36 > 0:15:41- And as he gets older, - the bass comes out in the voice.
0:15:41 > 0:15:46- # What's happening to us?
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- # Wrinkled
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- # Cracking #
0:15:59 > 0:16:09- It's different as there's an opera - voice and music telling the story.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- It will be very different...
0:16:13 > 0:16:17- ..as people don't consider Y Twr and - opera to be in the same sentence.
0:16:18 > 0:16:23- There is a drama here, - but an every day kitchen sink drama.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- The opera is vocally - and theoretically challenging.
0:16:27 > 0:16:33- To see the opera successfully - performed live on stage is special.
0:16:33 > 0:16:38- It's surprising what you can do - with make-up and wigs.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- I told them I didn't need a wig.
0:16:43 > 0:16:48- You don't get to perform an original - opera without translation often.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- This is new to the Welsh language - and we need more of it.
0:16:52 > 0:16:56- I hope people enjoy it.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- They've done a wonderful job - in getting the story across.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- It's different - and we've made it into our story.
0:17:04 > 0:17:16- It'll be intriguing for those who've - seen the drama to see the opera.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- Good luck to the production.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27- It looks fantastic.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- This week is Christian Aid Week.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- The charity has organized - various events to raise awareness.
0:17:34 > 0:17:39- One of these events is - a Welsh school poetry competition.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- We've got the honour - of announcing the winners.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46- The poet and presenter, Anni Llyn - had the tough task of judging it.
0:17:47 > 0:17:48- How are you?
0:17:49 > 0:17:51- I'm great, thanks.
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- What exactly was your task?
0:17:55 > 0:18:00- Christian Aid - helped establish Fairtrade.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- The aim of the competition - was to promote Fairtrade...
0:18:03 > 0:18:08- ..and promote children's awareness - of Fairtrade.
0:18:09 > 0:18:15- The competition was to write a poem - about Fairtrade Divine chocolate.
0:18:15 > 0:18:25- It's an easy topic but they had to - research the message behind it.
0:18:26 > 0:18:32- I'm sure part of the research was - to sample and eat the chocolate!
0:18:33 > 0:18:37- What was the response like - to this competition?
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- It was a competition for primary - and secondary schools.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- Together, - there were over 100 entries.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- Christian Aid whittled them down - into a shortlist.
0:18:50 > 0:18:55- I read those on the shortlist - and they were fantastic.
0:18:55 > 0:19:01- Everyone sunk their teeth into it, - including the chocolate!
0:19:02 > 0:19:07- It's great that primary children - understand the purpose of Fairtrade.
0:19:07 > 0:19:19- They learnt its importance of - helping cocoa farmers in Ghana.
0:19:19 > 0:19:21- Was there a prize?
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- Yes, guess what it was.
0:19:23 > 0:19:26- Chocolate?
0:19:26 > 0:19:32- Yes, the main prize - was Fairtrade chocolate.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- They also received vouchers - to purchase books.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- Eating chocolate and reading - is one of my favourite pastimes.
0:19:41 > 0:19:49- The moment has arrived for you to - announce the primary school winners.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- The top three - primary school winners are...
0:19:54 > 0:19:58- ..Rhiannon Kennedy from Ysgol Edern - who scoops first place...
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- ..and Jac Rees Davies - from the same school is second.
0:20:02 > 0:20:07- And third place goes to - Gruff Byrne from Ysgol Nantgaredig.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- Here's an excerpt from - the winning poem by Rhiannon.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- 'Chocolate is so nice, but - do cocoa farmers get a fair price?
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- 'Starving children with no clothes, - suffer a life of sorrow.'
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- It's a great opening line - and the rest is brilliant.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- Congratulations to Rhiannon - and the two runner-ups.
0:20:28 > 0:20:35- As the Children's Poet Laureate, - it's great to see budding poets.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- Yes, children have a natural ear - for composing poetry.
0:20:40 > 0:20:44- They like rhyming sounds - and playing around with words.
0:20:44 > 0:20:53- They write free-verse poems - but there's a rhyming pattern.
0:20:53 > 0:21:00- Well done to Rhiannon but who has - topped the secondary competition?
0:21:01 > 0:21:07- The secondary school winner is Niamh - Crauford from Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw.
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- Second place goes to Megan Bryer - from Ysgol Bro Myrddin.
0:21:12 > 0:21:18- Betsan Campbell and Carina Sidhu of - Ysgol Bro Myrddin take third place.
0:21:18 > 0:21:24- Niamh's poem is short and simple - and this is how she concludes it.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- 'There's a smile - on the face of every worker.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31- 'Divine helps make a fair earner.'
0:21:31 > 0:21:36- Niamh and Rhiannon are certainly - worthy winners of the chocolate.
0:21:36 > 0:21:40- They'll be smiling - when they see the chocolate.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44- Thank you, Anni.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47- Still to come tonight...
0:21:47 > 0:21:51- ..we look ahead to the Bedwen Lyfrau - in Aberystwyth with Bethan Mair.
0:21:51 > 0:21:56- Our cameras are also live at Dinas - for the Rail Ale Festival...
0:21:56 > 0:22:02- ..and in Talybont - to celebrate 50 years of Y Lolfa.
0:22:02 > 0:22:07- But before this, we take a look at - your coming events in our Calendar.
0:22:14 > 0:22:15- Soga!
0:22:15 > 0:22:17- I'm Seren.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19- I'm Seren.- - And I'm Lobs.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- We're excited - about coming back to Earth.
0:22:21 > 0:22:25- We're at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre - on 20 May.
0:22:25 > 0:22:30- There's a CAA Cymru session - with Seren and Lob at 10.45am.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- It's free and we're very excited.
0:22:34 > 0:22:39- Sogi!
0:22:40 > 0:22:45- Tomorrow, the Morlan Centre - in Aberystwyth has a book fair.
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- It's between 10.00am and 4.00pm - with lots of Welsh books on sale.
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- Join us to bag a bargain!
0:22:55 > 0:22:58- On Saturday 20 May...
0:22:59 > 0:23:04- ..the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra - performs A King, A Prince, A Church.
0:23:04 > 0:23:08- It's at the Bryn Terfel Theatre - from 7.30pm.
0:23:11 > 0:23:18- Join us at Wrexham's Saith Seren - on Monday 22 May at 7.30pm.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21- Stop moving!
0:23:21 > 0:23:25- You can see Sian James for free - and all are welcome!
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0:23:41 > 0:23:43- Welcome back.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46- Let's head straight - to Yvonne in Talybont.
0:23:46 > 0:23:49- Preparations are underway - to mark 50 years of Y Lolfa.
0:23:50 > 0:23:55- Good evening, Yvonne.
0:23:55 > 0:23:59- Good evening to you both.
0:23:59 > 0:24:07- Welcome to Talybont.
0:24:07 > 0:24:14- I'm joined by an array of children.
0:24:14 > 0:24:21- They are from the school - at Talybont.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24- What books have you got?
0:24:25 > 0:24:27- I'm reading Na Nel!
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- I've got Cyw.
0:24:31 > 0:24:37- I've got Rala Rwdins.
0:24:38 > 0:24:41- I've got Alun yr Arth.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44- I'm glad that you love reading.
0:24:44 > 0:24:56- We'll chat again later.
0:24:57 > 0:25:00- These brothers - are part of the business.
0:25:01 > 0:25:13- Happy birthday to you!
0:25:15 > 0:25:21- You've got a reprint - of your first book.
0:25:21 > 0:25:25- Yes, we're republishing - the first book...
0:25:25 > 0:25:30- ..that was published by Y Lolfa.
0:25:30 > 0:25:32- It's something great - to celebrate 50 years.
0:25:33 > 0:25:40- Eirwyn Pontshan's book is great.
0:25:40 > 0:25:45- It's full of humour.
0:25:45 > 0:25:51- You've had so much - success over the years.
0:25:51 > 0:25:55- Our books are often - on the shortlist...
0:25:55 > 0:26:00- ..of the Book of the Year.
0:26:00 > 0:26:06- This year, the autobiography - of Terry Davies...
0:26:06 > 0:26:14- ..has been shortlisted - for a British award.
0:26:15 > 0:26:24- We're also launching new books - tomorrow...
0:26:24 > 0:26:28- ..at the Bedwen Lyfrau event.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32- The future looks promising!
0:26:33 > 0:26:37- You have commissioned Ruth Jen - to create something special.
0:26:37 > 0:26:41- Ruth Jen is an artist from Talybont.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44- She has a new painting - for the 50th anniversary.
0:26:44 > 0:26:48- It's very colourful.
0:26:48 > 0:26:57- Dad is in the corner.
0:26:57 > 0:27:02- There's all sorts of characters - from the Y Lolfa's history.
0:27:02 > 0:27:06- It's wonderful!
0:27:06 > 0:27:15- We'll have a glass of milk.
0:27:15 > 0:27:19- Ponshan said that - he preferred Welsh milk!
0:27:19 > 0:27:23- The celebrations are about - to get underway in Talybont.
0:27:23 > 0:27:26- But Dinas in Caernarfon - also celebrates this weekend.
0:27:27 > 0:27:30- It's the Rail Ale Festival - and Elin is on the tracks for us.
0:27:31 > 0:27:33- Good evening to you both.
0:27:33 > 0:27:43- Welcome to the Rail Ale Festival.
0:27:43 > 0:27:46- It's got live music and real ale.
0:27:46 > 0:27:48- There's also steam trains.
0:27:48 > 0:27:53- The sun is shining here!
0:27:54 > 0:28:03- This is the 13th event of its kind.
0:28:03 > 0:28:07- We should get about 2,000 people - and even more.
0:28:07 > 0:28:09- It attracts so many.
0:28:10 > 0:28:13- It's great to have local support.
0:28:13 > 0:28:16- It's for people near and far.
0:28:16 > 0:28:25- There's some steam trains here.
0:28:25 > 0:28:32- They transport people - around the area.
0:28:32 > 0:28:35- Yes, they carry people - along our tracks.
0:28:35 > 0:28:45- We should have a ride on Sunday.
0:28:45 > 0:28:49- I've had a few drinks tonight.
0:28:49 > 0:28:52- There are 2,000 people - coming here this weekend.
0:28:52 > 0:28:55- It's going to be a busy festival.
0:28:55 > 0:28:57- They will need a lot of real ale.
0:28:58 > 0:29:03- This is the bar manager.
0:29:04 > 0:29:10- Will there be plenty of beer?
0:29:10 > 0:29:12- I hope we've got enough ale!
0:29:12 > 0:29:14- I hope we don't run out.
0:29:15 > 0:29:23- We've got lager, real ale and cider.
0:29:23 > 0:29:25- We've got brands - from all over Wales.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29- Let's chat to the bar staff.
0:29:29 > 0:29:37- You've got ale and music.
0:29:37 > 0:29:45- Yes, Patrobas is on the stage now.
0:29:45 > 0:29:51- We've got music all night tonight.
0:29:51 > 0:29:56- You are being the bar at all times.
0:29:57 > 0:30:00- No, I'm singing with - Y Moniars tomorrow night.
0:30:01 > 0:30:05- This is an incredible event.
0:30:05 > 0:30:11- Thank you, Elin.
0:30:11 > 0:30:16- Before you go, Elin, we have to - congratulate you on your new song.
0:30:16 > 0:30:21- The song, Hiraeth Sy'n Gwmni i Mi, - is the track of the week...
0:30:21 > 0:30:24- ..on Radio Cymru from Monday.
0:30:24 > 0:30:30- The song, Hiraeth Sy'n Gwmni i Mi is - available to download from 26 May.
0:30:30 > 0:30:33- It's released on Sain.
0:30:34 > 0:30:36- Buy the song if you like it!
0:30:37 > 0:30:38- Thank you, Elin.
0:30:40 > 0:30:43- Y Lolfa's birthday bash - is in Aberystwyth tomorrow.
0:30:43 > 0:30:46- If you're in Aberystwyth - during the day...
0:30:47 > 0:30:50- ..you could visit the Bedwen Lyfrau - at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
0:30:51 > 0:30:54- Our guest and book editor, - Bethan Mair will be there.
0:30:54 > 0:30:56- Welcome to the programme, Bethan.
0:30:57 > 0:31:07- Thank you.
0:31:07 > 0:31:12- This festival is important - in the book world.
0:31:12 > 0:31:17- Yes, this is an important festival.
0:31:17 > 0:31:22- It's the only festival - for Welsh language books.
0:31:22 > 0:31:25- It's for people of all ages.
0:31:25 > 0:31:30- This event travels around Wales.
0:31:30 > 0:31:34- The Bedwen Lyfrau is held - at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
0:31:34 > 0:31:40- It's free entry - to the Bedwen Lyfrau.
0:31:40 > 0:31:48- It runs from 10.00am to 4.30pm.
0:31:48 > 0:31:54- What will you be doing - at the Bedwen Lyfrau?
0:31:55 > 0:31:59- I'm chairing a session...
0:32:00 > 0:32:09- ..about an array of new novels.
0:32:10 > 0:32:14- I'll chat with Heiddwen Tomos - and other authors.
0:32:14 > 0:32:25- The last event of the day...
0:32:25 > 0:32:36- of the Book of the Year event.
0:32:37 > 0:32:47- Whilst Literature Wales - make the decision...
0:32:48 > 0:32:56- ..I have to choose the best book - of the Bedwen Lyfrau event.
0:32:56 > 0:33:02- Join me tomorrow to hear about it.
0:33:02 > 0:33:06- I'll be on Prynhawn Da on Wednesday - to chat about the book.
0:33:06 > 0:33:13- It's quite a lot of pressure on you.
0:33:13 > 0:33:17- This is only my opinion.
0:33:18 > 0:33:27- Anni or yourselves - could have chosen something else.
0:33:27 > 0:33:32- I've chosen a book that - I've read over and over again.
0:33:32 > 0:33:35- Are there any worthy winners?
0:33:35 > 0:33:38- There's enough books - that could be worthy winners.
0:33:38 > 0:33:41- I can't give you a shortlist.
0:33:41 > 0:33:48- You'd want to put a bet - on that winning!
0:33:48 > 0:33:56- There are events for all ages.
0:33:56 > 0:34:05- Yes, there's all sorts - of activities.
0:34:05 > 0:34:12- There's a Welsh language - treasure hunt with the Secret Seven.
0:34:12 > 0:34:17- You can find all - the information online.
0:34:17 > 0:34:28- Mererid Hopwood - chats about her new book.
0:34:29 > 0:34:39- Myrddin ap Dafydd and Haf Llewelyn - will also be there.
0:34:40 > 0:34:48- Alun Jones is also having - a special award.
0:34:48 > 0:34:53- He's a creative editor.
0:34:53 > 0:35:02- He joined us on our sofa - on Wednesday.
0:35:02 > 0:35:07- You have been to the festival, Anni.
0:35:07 > 0:35:09- It's a great event.
0:35:09 > 0:35:15- I've been to it a few times.
0:35:16 > 0:35:21- There's various stands selling - all sorts of books.
0:35:21 > 0:35:24- It's time for quick break - but join us in the final part.
0:35:24 > 0:35:28- Ail Symudiad warm up their vocals - ahead of Y Lolfa's birthday bash.
0:35:28 > 0:35:35- # All they ask for is peace #
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0:35:46 > 0:35:48- Subtitles
0:35:53 > 0:35:57- Welcome back to Heno - and to Dinas near Caernarfon.
0:35:57 > 0:36:05- I'm at the Rail Ale Festival.
0:36:06 > 0:36:09- The children are having fun.
0:36:09 > 0:36:16- We love the pizza!
0:36:16 > 0:36:21- Enjoy the music.
0:36:21 > 0:36:23- Some 2,000 people - will be coming here.
0:36:24 > 0:36:31- Where are you from?
0:36:31 > 0:36:33- You've come from somewhere far.
0:36:34 > 0:36:38- We came from Minnesota.
0:36:38 > 0:36:42- It has some Welsh settlers.
0:36:42 > 0:36:50- My grandparents are from Anglesey.
0:36:51 > 0:36:55- We come back to pour beer.
0:36:55 > 0:37:00- Llanfairpwll Community Council - has unveiled a memorial plaque...
0:37:00 > 0:37:05- ..at the home of its famous native, - Sir Kyffin Williams.
0:37:05 > 0:37:11- The artist died back in 2006, - but locals cherish his contribution.
0:37:16 > 0:37:22- It's wonderful to be at Pwllfanogl, - the home of John Kyffin Williams.
0:37:22 > 0:37:27- The memories are flooding back - on the banks of the Menai Straits.
0:37:27 > 0:37:32- I remember him in the rooms, - in his studio and on the riverbank.
0:37:32 > 0:37:37- Kyffin was the giant - of the artistic world in Wales.
0:37:37 > 0:37:44- It's apt to be here in May - as he was born on 9 May 1918.
0:37:44 > 0:37:51- This month is as sweet as honey - with music in the flowers.
0:37:51 > 0:37:57- It's also wonderful to hear the - children of Llanfairpwll singing.
0:37:57 > 0:38:03- Sir John Kyffin Williams - would have loved it!
0:38:03 > 0:38:06- I delighted to be here - with Ysgol Llanfairpwll...
0:38:06 > 0:38:09- ..to see the unveiling of the slate.
0:38:10 > 0:38:14- Kyffin Williams painted landscapes - and the coast of Anglesey.
0:38:14 > 0:38:16- He lived in the house behind us.
0:38:17 > 0:38:22- The unveiling is my first visit to - Pwllfanogl since Kyffin's death...
0:38:22 > 0:38:27- ..but visited often when he was - alive and always had a warm welcome.
0:38:27 > 0:38:32- Kyffin not only welcomed friends - and family but strangers too.
0:38:33 > 0:38:37- A couple knocked his door - and the mother was holding a baby...
0:38:38 > 0:38:44- ..and they wanted his permission - so they could call the baby, Kyffin!
0:38:45 > 0:38:50- As chairman - of the Sir Kyffin Williams Trust...
0:38:50 > 0:38:55- ..today has been wonderful - to be here and reminisce...
0:38:55 > 0:38:59- ..and start planning for 2018...
0:39:00 > 0:39:05- ..when we mark the centenary - of the birth of Sir Kyffin in 1918.
0:39:09 > 0:39:13- Visit the memorial plaque - if you're in the vicinity.
0:39:14 > 0:39:22- Let's return to Yvonne and the crew - from Y Lolfa who are ready to party!
0:39:23 > 0:39:26- Welcome back to Talybont.
0:39:26 > 0:39:38- Tomorrow, there's a big birthday - bash to mark 50 years of Y Lolfa.
0:39:41 > 0:39:46- I'm joined Paul Williams - and Fflur Arwel.
0:39:47 > 0:39:50- They were here.
0:39:51 > 0:39:53- Tell us what happens here.
0:39:53 > 0:40:01- We've got the production line here.
0:40:01 > 0:40:04- The machine puts the pages together.
0:40:04 > 0:40:16- This is the finished article.
0:40:20 > 0:40:24- You work upstairs with the - designing.
0:40:24 > 0:40:27- We do some of the design work.
0:40:28 > 0:40:31- I chat with the customers...
0:40:31 > 0:40:34- ..about their various needs.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37- You strike a bargain!
0:40:37 > 0:40:41- Y Lolfa has remained in Ceredigion.
0:40:41 > 0:40:45- All of the 20 workers - are from the area.
0:40:45 > 0:40:57- It's great to work here.
0:40:58 > 0:41:01- Tomorrow sees the 50th birthday bash - for Y Lolfa...
0:41:01 > 0:41:04- ..at The Marine Hotel - in Aberystwyth.
0:41:04 > 0:41:07- There's a host of performers - at the party.
0:41:07 > 0:41:11- The band, Ail Symudiad is one - of the performers at the party.
0:41:12 > 0:41:20- Geraint Lovgreen will be there too.
0:41:20 > 0:41:23- The children are eating cakes.
0:41:24 > 0:41:31- What are you reading?
0:41:31 > 0:41:39- It's an Alun yr Arth book.
0:41:40 > 0:41:43- I enjoy reading too.
0:41:43 > 0:41:45- What are you reading, Hopkin?
0:41:45 > 0:41:47- I've got a joke book.
0:41:48 > 0:41:53- It's from Y Lolfa.
0:41:54 > 0:42:01- These are the readers of the future.
0:42:01 > 0:42:04- We wish Happy birthday to Y Lolfa!
0:42:04 > 0:42:09- Let's hear Ail Symudiad - with their song, Arwr Addfwyn.
0:42:21 > 0:42:28- # The ocean is wide, - but there's no peace
0:42:29 > 0:42:36- # Oh, when will they have justice?
0:42:36 > 0:42:42- # They were amongst - the first to arrive
0:42:43 > 0:42:48- # Don't put them last
0:42:50 > 0:42:58- # Forget
0:42:58 > 0:43:02- # Destroying their world
0:43:02 > 0:43:06- # And way of life
0:43:06 > 0:43:09- # Forget
0:43:09 > 0:43:12- # The gentle heroes
0:43:13 > 0:43:15- # All they ask for is peace
0:43:16 > 0:43:20- # All they ask for is peace
0:43:20 > 0:43:26- # All they ask for is peace
0:43:37 > 0:43:40- # Seasons change - but the landscape is the same
0:43:44 > 0:43:47- # The wheels of their freedom - turn slowly
0:43:52 > 0:43:59- # The gentlemen of the wind - are calling
0:43:59 > 0:44:04- # Let's hope they make it - through the rough weather
0:44:10 > 0:44:14- # The gentle heroes
0:44:14 > 0:44:18- # Destroying their world
0:44:18 > 0:44:21- # And their way of life
0:44:22 > 0:44:25- # Forget
0:44:25 > 0:44:29- # The gentle heroes
0:44:30 > 0:44:32- # All they ask for is peace
0:44:32 > 0:44:34- # All they ask for is peace
0:44:35 > 0:44:37- # All they ask for is peace #
0:44:40 > 0:44:43- APPLAUSE
0:44:45 > 0:44:49- Thanks to Ail Symudiad.
0:44:49 > 0:44:56- Bethan Mair and Anni Llyn - have been our guests tonight.
0:44:56 > 0:45:00- You're time as the Welsh - Children's Poet Laureate...
0:45:00 > 0:45:05- ..comes to an end - at the Urdd Eisteddfod this year.
0:45:05 > 0:45:10- When are you passing - over the reins of the role?
0:45:10 > 0:45:14- My successor will take on the role - at the Urdd Eisteddfod...
0:45:14 > 0:45:18- ..on the Tuesday.
0:45:18 > 0:45:24- I'll help that person - for a few months.
0:45:24 > 0:45:34- I can't reveal the name - of my successor.
0:45:34 > 0:45:37- I'm going to be doing the - presenting for S4C too.
0:45:37 > 0:45:41- Will you be visiting the Urdd, - Bethan?
0:45:42 > 0:45:47- I'm going on the Thursday.
0:45:48 > 0:45:50- I'll be chatting about - the Tir na n-Og Awards.
0:45:51 > 0:45:56- Anni's book has been nominated.
0:45:56 > 0:46:00- The Bedwen Lyfrau is held - at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
0:46:00 > 0:46:05- It runs from 10.00am to 4.30pm.
0:46:05 > 0:46:11- It's all for free.
0:46:11 > 0:46:17- I'm going to be revealing - by Book of the Bedwen Lyfrau.
0:46:17 > 0:46:19- That's all from Llanelli.
0:46:20 > 0:46:24- Our thanks to everyone - in Dinas and Talybont.
0:46:24 > 0:46:28- Enjoy if you're going to the Real - Ale Festival or Y Lolfa's party.
0:46:29 > 0:46:35- Until Monday, from all of us - in the studio, goodnight.
0:46:41 > 0:46:41- .