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0:00:17 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome to Llanelli - for the final Heno of the week.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- I can't believe how quickly - the time is flying by.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27- Join us for the start - of another weekend.
0:00:27 > 0:00:32- Time flying by is good news - for Welsh football supporters.
0:00:32 > 0:00:37- The Euro 2016 championships - is on the horizon.
0:00:38 > 0:00:48- S4C has started its tour of Wales - and are in Bangor football club.
0:00:48 > 0:00:53- It's a wonderful evening here.
0:00:53 > 0:01:01- Ash Randall - is a talent on the pitch.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03- It's busy evening here...
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- ..and it's all part of the - S4C's campaign ahead of Euro 2016.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- Owain Gwynedd is at a special - concert in a Rhondda church...
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- ..to make the dream of one young - girl from New York come true.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- We discover why 500 children - from Merthyr Tydfil schools...
0:01:19 > 0:01:23- ..were dancing in the middle of town - this afternoon.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- The world's most famous steam engine - is starring in a new film...
0:01:27 > 0:01:30- ..which will be released tomorrow.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- We're the Gwynant family - from Caerphilly.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- On Sunday, - we're in the finals of Band Cymru.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38- Alan and I are in the - City of Cardiff Melingriffith Band.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- I'm with Tredegar Town Band.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- And I'm a member of Brass Beaumaris!
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- The musician and Ar Log member, - Gwyndaf Roberts is our guest.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51- The band is celebrating - 40 years this year.
0:01:51 > 0:01:58- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- Geraint Hopkins or Geraint the - Snakeman joins us with his friends.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- With the Welsh campaign in France - for the Euro 2016 imminent...
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- ..S4C have arranged a tour - around the clubs across Wales...
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- ..to celebrate the excitement - of the Euros with the supporters.
0:02:18 > 0:02:24- Wales haven't reached a big football - contest in over 58 years.
0:02:24 > 0:02:32- Supporters and players are excited - to make the dream come true.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- Good evening, Gerallt.
0:02:35 > 0:02:41- Good evening to you all.
0:02:41 > 0:02:53- The dream is alive in Bangor.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- Dylan Ebenezer has joined me.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- I'll also be chatting - with Owain Tudor Jones later.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- The minutes are turning to seconds.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- Yes, and I can't believe - that Wales is going to France...
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- ..in a matter of weeks.
0:03:14 > 0:03:19- S4C has organized a tour of - various football clubs in Wales...
0:03:19 > 0:03:25- ..to promote their coverage - of the Euro 2016 championship.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- These events are incredible.
0:03:28 > 0:03:39- A lot of the former players...
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- ..have been here to coach - some of the youngsters.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45- The tour started yesterday - in Llandudno.
0:03:45 > 0:03:56- We're in Bangor tonight.
0:03:56 > 0:04:08- The coverage - will also be in HD on S4C.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- Lolfa asked be to write a book - about the event.
0:04:13 > 0:04:25- I hope people enjoy it.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- Owain is reliving his childhood - here with the youngsters.
0:04:29 > 0:04:34- These children are very quick.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- It makes me realize - why I've retired.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- We were in Llandudno last night...
0:04:42 > 0:04:50- ..and it was great - to see so many people.
0:04:50 > 0:05:02- Iwan Roberts is also here.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- You are enjoying with getting - back to the roots here.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- I was born in Bangor.
0:05:16 > 0:05:21- It's great to be here.
0:05:21 > 0:05:33- I can't believe how well these lads - are playing tonight.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- The players are going to France.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- How are boys doing?
0:05:39 > 0:05:44- I'm Aled Williams.
0:05:44 > 0:05:51- It's a brilliant night.
0:05:51 > 0:05:53- I'm Sion from Caernarfon.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- I think Iwan is the best player.
0:05:56 > 0:06:02- I'm Jamie.
0:06:02 > 0:06:09- I'm having a great night.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- It's fun to play football.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- Where is Dylan?
0:06:13 > 0:06:25- Dylan's under the umbrella.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- Codi Gol is a programme on S4C.
0:06:33 > 0:06:40- These lads have been training teams.
0:06:40 > 0:06:48- There's other players too.
0:06:48 > 0:06:54- The teams will play against - each other.
0:06:55 > 0:07:02- It's great to be in Ffostrasol.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- They've done everything - I've asked them to.
0:07:06 > 0:07:12- The team has been great.
0:07:12 > 0:07:24- We've got the semi-finals on Sunday.
0:07:29 > 0:07:38- There's also a match - with soap stars on S4C.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42- There's going to be Rownd a Rownd - playing against Pobol y Cwm.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- It'll be a great game.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- Every Wales game in the Euro 2016 - will be available on S4C in HD.
0:07:49 > 0:07:54- Gwyndaf Roberts from the group - Ar Log joins us on the sofa.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- Welcome to Heno.
0:07:57 > 0:08:06- The legendary group, Ar Log - celebrate their 40th anniversary.
0:08:06 > 0:08:11- A series of special concerts - will be held to mark this landmark.
0:08:11 > 0:08:18- I can't believe it's been 40 years.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- Our fans will be glad to hear - about our tour...
0:08:21 > 0:08:29- ..throughout Wales.
0:08:29 > 0:08:36- We're also going to Ireland - and Scotland.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- We're going to be joined by - various guests too.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- We perform at Bethesda on 17 June - with our special guest, Dewi Pws.
0:08:44 > 0:08:50- Dafydd Iwan joins us at Criccieth, - Aberystwyth and Newcastle Emlyn.
0:08:50 > 0:08:55- It's great that you can follow in - your footsteps and go to Germany.
0:08:56 > 0:09:03- We had a great start in Germany.
0:09:04 > 0:09:16- It was wonderful to travel Europe.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23- We had agents in every country.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27- We had to earn a living!
0:09:27 > 0:09:36- Ar Log was the first - professional band from Wales.
0:09:36 > 0:09:44- We felt that people haven't - followed in our footsteps.
0:09:44 > 0:09:50- I'm glad that Calan - are doing something similar.
0:09:50 > 0:09:57- They remind me of Ar Log...
0:09:57 > 0:10:02- ..but they are much better looking!
0:10:02 > 0:10:12- We didn't plan to turn professional.
0:10:12 > 0:10:21- We went to L'Orient in the 1970s.
0:10:21 > 0:10:27- We didn't think that - we could turn professional.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- It was a great time - to start a career...
0:10:31 > 0:10:41- ..as we were all in the right place.
0:10:41 > 0:10:47- Emyr Griffiths - was great at giving us work...
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- ..with the Visit Wales - stands at various events.
0:10:51 > 0:10:57- We went to Berlin.
0:10:57 > 0:11:09- There was an Irish stand...
0:11:13 > 0:11:22- ..and they had a lot of Guinness!
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- Were there any mishaps - along the way?
0:11:25 > 0:11:29- When you travel as a band...
0:11:29 > 0:11:32- ..there's always - a story about a van.
0:11:32 > 0:11:44- We broke down in Germany - and Austria.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- I remember being in Strasburg.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- We had to travel to Salzburg.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55- The van broke down.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- We ran out of water - for the radiator.
0:11:58 > 0:12:01- The only way to continue...
0:12:01 > 0:12:11- ..was to urinate in the radiator!
0:12:12 > 0:12:17- We also perform - at Tafwyl in Cardiff.
0:12:17 > 0:12:29- We perform at Bethesda on 17 June - with our special guest, Dewi Pws.
0:12:31 > 0:12:41- There's also a performance with - a former member, Steven Rees.
0:12:42 > 0:12:47- Ar Log also perform in August's - National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- I hope to have further dates - later in the year.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- People can contact us to perform.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- Penderyn Square in Merthyr Tydfil - was a hive of activity today.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- Some 500 schoolchildren joined - the Dance the Lingo project...
0:12:59 > 0:13:02- ..as part of the national - Big Dance Schools Pledge.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04- It's held across Britain...
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- ..but the event in Merthyr - was the biggest of its kind.
0:13:07 > 0:13:11- The aim of the work is to teach - children Welsh through dance...
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- ..and our cameras - captured all the action.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- Today, at Penderyn Square - in Merthyr Tydfil...
0:13:20 > 0:13:28- ..500 children gathered to perform - a dance for the Big Dance Pledge.
0:13:29 > 0:13:33- It's a British program - that has enjoyed worldwide success.
0:13:33 > 0:13:38- People in Britain - and 34 other countries...
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- ..are taking part - in the Big Dance Pledge.
0:13:42 > 0:13:47- I've had a real hoot with it.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- The rehearsals with the schools - have been brilliant.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56- We started with six schools - in Merthyr Tydfil...
0:13:56 > 0:14:01- ..and five are second language - Welsh speakers.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- This pledge has become - part of the curriculum...
0:14:04 > 0:14:10- ..so helps the children and teachers - to develop their minds.
0:14:10 > 0:14:16- The children enjoyed leaving the - classroom to dance with Jen and Cet.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- They have learnt - that Welsh can be a fun language...
0:14:21 > 0:14:26- ..and enjoyed working - with other schools.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- The movements - were devised by the children...
0:14:30 > 0:14:35- ..and they feel - like they own the dance.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37- I love dancing.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39- I enjoy dancing because it's fab!
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- I've enjoyed learning the alphabet.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- I like dancing.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- I like dancing.- - Dancing is great.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- Dancing is wonderful.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- Dancing is wonderful.- - Today is great!
0:14:53 > 0:14:58- The project has been a real success.
0:14:58 > 0:15:03- The children - have enjoyed every rehearsal.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- Their confidence has grown.
0:15:06 > 0:15:12- In the first week, - they were very quiet...
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- ..and they now yell the sounds - and have fun with them...
0:15:18 > 0:15:25- ..making it easier - to form sentences.
0:15:25 > 0:15:30- I'd like to have more - of these events across Wales...
0:15:30 > 0:15:38- ..to encourage children to have fun - with the Welsh language and dance!
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- I've enjoyed dancing.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- I like dancing - because it's very good.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50- It's sunny and great today.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53- It's sunny and great today.- - Dancing is wonderful.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- I enjoy learning Welsh and dancing.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- I enjoy learning Welsh and dancing.- - I love dancing as it's fun.
0:15:59 > 0:16:06- I've enjoyed learning the alphabet - with the movements.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09- It's brilliant.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- Well done to everyone.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- It's time for a break.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- Singer Chloe Wilson will study at - a top American performing academy.
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- Before leaving, she performs at a - concert at St Anne's Church tonight.
0:16:28 > 0:16:34- I'll also stay well away from - our guest Geraint the Snakeman...
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- ..if any snake slithers my way!
0:16:38 > 0:16:39- See you in a few minutes.
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0:16:46 > 0:16:48- Subtitles
0:16:51 > 0:16:52- Welcome back.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- Next, we have a heart-warming story.
0:16:54 > 0:16:58- Eight years ago, a ten-year-old - singer from the Rhondda...
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- ..was inspired to perform - in a concert with her school choir.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- The location - was Canterbury Cathedral.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- Chloe Wilson is now 19 - and has won a place to study...
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- ..at one of America's top - performing academies in New York.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- Chloe is Ysgol Y Cymmer's Head Girl - and follows in the footsteps...
0:17:15 > 0:17:19- ..of former students, Grace Kelly, - Danny DeVito and Anne Hathaway.
0:17:19 > 0:17:24- Tonight, Chloe's church will show - its support with a special concert.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26- Owain Gwynedd is there for us.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- Good evening, Owain.
0:17:29 > 0:17:30- Good evening to you.
0:17:31 > 0:17:37- Welcome to St Anne's Church - in Ynyshir.
0:17:37 > 0:17:39- Chloe Wilson, - thank you for joining me.
0:17:39 > 0:17:43- Where and why - are you going to America?
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- I'm going to the American Academy - of Dramatic Arts in New York.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- I fell in love with the school - and never thought I'd get to go...
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- ..and it's amazing - that I've got a place there.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- Who are the celebrities who - have been educated in the school?
0:18:00 > 0:18:04- They have trained people such - as Anne Hathaway and Danny DeVito.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- The training is amazing - and I'm really excited.
0:18:09 > 0:18:15- Are you going to - miss the members of Cor y Cwm?
0:18:15 > 0:18:21- Yes, I'm really going to miss them.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- I'm ready to move on - and go to New York.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28- Why New York?
0:18:29 > 0:18:34- A lot of people go to London.
0:18:34 > 0:18:40- I tried for the college in London...
0:18:41 > 0:18:46- ..but my heart was in New York.
0:18:46 > 0:18:51- When did you start performing?
0:18:51 > 0:19:00- The Urdd Eisteddfod has played - a massive role in my performing.
0:19:00 > 0:19:07- I did a lot of things - since I was in Year 8.
0:19:07 > 0:19:15- Has the Urdd Eisteddfod - and school helped you?
0:19:15 > 0:19:27- Yes, the school and Urdd Eisteddfod - have been a great help.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30- They have encouraged me to go - further in my career.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- Nia, tell us more about Chloe.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- She's lovely!
0:19:36 > 0:19:44- The choir is going to miss her.
0:19:44 > 0:19:56- It's odd to raise money - to say goodbye to Chloe.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- Are you surprised by the support?
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- I can't believe how much support...
0:20:02 > 0:20:10- ..Chloe has got to go to New York.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- It's amazing!
0:20:13 > 0:20:21- Elin is the conductor tonight.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- Her talent is amazing.
0:20:24 > 0:20:32- She's always been talented.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- She came to us in Year 5.
0:20:35 > 0:20:42- Gavin is the accompanist.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- Chloe is a talent.
0:20:45 > 0:20:47- She's worked so hard.
0:20:47 > 0:20:55- I taught her in primary school.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- The church is filling up.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- We're very proud of her that - she's got a place in New York.
0:21:04 > 0:21:11- Chloe and the choir - is singing tonight.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- Will you miss, Chloe?
0:21:14 > 0:21:17- The choir is going to miss her voice - and personality.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- We'll really miss her.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- Stay tuned as we've got - a special performance later.
0:21:23 > 0:21:25- Back to you in the studio.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- We wish Chloe all the best.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33- Geraint the Snakeman - and his slippery friends are here.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35- Welcome to the programme.
0:21:35 > 0:21:42- Thank you.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- How many friends have you got here?
0:21:44 > 0:21:49- I've got three snakes.
0:21:49 > 0:21:55- I've got a Royal Python.
0:21:56 > 0:22:00- It's that time of year - when we're seeing more grass snakes.
0:22:01 > 0:22:07- I think this is the time of year...
0:22:07 > 0:22:15- ..that snakes - are starting to wake up.
0:22:16 > 0:22:28- People are always - doing stupid things.
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- Grass snakes tend to lay eggs - in compost heaps.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- When you're in the countryside...
0:22:37 > 0:22:48- ..don't wear flip flops...
0:22:48 > 0:23:00- ..but wear heavy boots - and take a walking stick.
0:23:02 > 0:23:09- Nobody has died from - an adder bite since the 1970s.
0:23:09 > 0:23:21- A small dog could be killed - by a snake...
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- ..as they are very interested in - their surroundings.
0:23:28 > 0:23:34- What should you do - if you see a snake in the garden?
0:23:35 > 0:23:42- They should call - the council or the police.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44- The police will call me...
0:23:44 > 0:23:51- ..and I'll go and help them.
0:23:52 > 0:23:55- If the snake is near a field...
0:23:56 > 0:23:59- ..then I tend to put it back - in the field.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03- You had a call-out this morning.
0:24:03 > 0:24:14- I was called out this morning.
0:24:14 > 0:24:21- A person couldn't look after - their boa.
0:24:21 > 0:24:33- I had over 300 calls last year.
0:24:33 > 0:24:37- You could get a bad bite - from some snakes.
0:24:37 > 0:24:41- Be careful where you're walking.
0:24:42 > 0:24:51- One man was bitten...
0:24:52 > 0:24:58- ..when he ran over a snake - on his bike.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01- Call the council or the police.
0:25:01 > 0:25:13- I try to sort it out...
0:25:13 > 0:25:20- ..if there's a snake in the garden.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23- Around 150 people - were bitten last year.
0:25:23 > 0:25:27- The snakes like the sun.
0:25:27 > 0:25:30- They only see a large hand - coming for them.
0:25:30 > 0:25:32- They have tunnel vision.
0:25:32 > 0:25:35- They will bite!
0:25:35 > 0:25:36- Thank you for the advice.
0:25:37 > 0:25:41- I don't like the snakes.
0:25:41 > 0:25:42- I've got a new dress.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45- I'll take the three home with me!
0:25:45 > 0:25:49- We always enjoy praising people - and their ventures.
0:25:49 > 0:25:53- An Anglesey native who now lives - as a solicitor in Munich...
0:25:53 > 0:25:56- ..has cycled from Germany to Wales.
0:25:56 > 0:26:00- The aim was to thanks those - who saved his daughter's life...
0:26:01 > 0:26:03- ..following an accident - two years ago.
0:26:03 > 0:26:07- Our cameras caught up with him - during the final leg in Llandudno.
0:26:09 > 0:26:13- Two years ago, I decided to do - something positive about it all...
0:26:13 > 0:26:16- ..and chose to cycle - from South Germany to North Wales.
0:26:17 > 0:26:19- I started in Munich - a fortnight ago...
0:26:19 > 0:26:24- ..and cycled through Mid Germany, - through the Rhine Valley...
0:26:24 > 0:26:28- ..and crossed into the Netherlands - five days ago.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32- I cycled to Amsterdam where I caught - the ferry to Newcastle...
0:26:32 > 0:26:37- ..before cycling - down the coast to Llandudno.
0:26:37 > 0:26:42- I've got 30 miles left - and hope to arrive home tonight.
0:26:42 > 0:26:47- We will have covered about 1,350km - in just under a fortnight.
0:26:47 > 0:26:52- The weather has been better than - it is in North Wales at the moment!
0:26:52 > 0:26:58- We had half a day of rain - but it's been incredible.
0:26:58 > 0:27:03- There was strong wind in - the Netherlands but it stayed dry.
0:27:10 > 0:27:13- Well done to Eurig.
0:27:13 > 0:27:21- After the break, we look forward - to the finale of Band Cymru on S4C.
0:27:21 > 0:27:27- A mother, father and two sisters - are competing in different bands!
0:27:27 > 0:27:30- We also visit Tregroes - in Ceredigion.
0:27:31 > 0:27:35- They're preparing to mark 250 years - since the birth of Christmas Evans.
0:27:35 > 0:27:38- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:27:45 > 0:27:47- Subtitles
0:27:51 > 0:27:53- Welcome back.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56- It's a big weekend - for Welsh bands...
0:27:57 > 0:28:02- ..with the final round of the - best youth band competition...
0:28:02 > 0:28:05- ..held in Treorchy tomorrow night.
0:28:06 > 0:28:11- On Sunday, bands will raise the roof - in the Band Cymru 2016 final.
0:28:11 > 0:28:16- One family from Caerphilly - will compete against each other.
0:28:18 > 0:28:20- Dafydd Wyn has the story.
0:28:21 > 0:28:24- It's the final of Band Cymru 2016.
0:28:25 > 0:28:33- On Sunday, four bands compete for - the title of Band Cymru and 10,000.
0:28:33 > 0:28:40- We won't confuse everyone so tell me - about your bands and instruments.
0:28:41 > 0:28:47- I play percussion with Melingriffith - Band and Alan plays the cornet.
0:28:47 > 0:28:51- I play percussion - with the Tredegar Town Band.
0:28:52 > 0:28:57- We were all members of Melingriffith - until Heledd joined Tredegar.
0:28:58 > 0:29:02- I played with the band and - was invited to stay with them...
0:29:03 > 0:29:07- ..so I joined Tredegar - to help me further my career.
0:29:09 > 0:29:17- One other sibling joined - another band when she flew the nest.
0:29:17 > 0:29:23- Since moving to Bangor in September, - I've been with the Beaumaris Band.
0:29:24 > 0:29:27- I've always been in a band - and wanted to continue.
0:29:28 > 0:29:35- The band has had success in the past - and I hope they win this weekend.
0:29:35 > 0:29:43- In a shock result, Mam and Dad - were victorious in a semi-final.
0:29:43 > 0:29:47- It was a David - and Goliath situation.
0:29:48 > 0:29:52- Bands are split into classes, - similar to football teams.
0:29:53 > 0:29:58- We're in the first division whilst - Tredegar is in the Premiere League!
0:29:59 > 0:30:04- For a first division band to beat - a band that's second in the world...
0:30:05 > 0:30:09- ..is quite an achievement - but we deserved it!
0:30:09 > 0:30:19- There's a lot of leg-pulling - but we all support each other.
0:30:20 > 0:30:27- This musical family must fight - over finding space to practice.
0:30:28 > 0:30:32- The percussion instruments - are in the basement...
0:30:33 > 0:30:38- ..and Dad practices in the lounge - so we're all on different floors.
0:30:39 > 0:30:43- It can be very noisy - with Heledd on her percussion...
0:30:44 > 0:30:49- ..and Manon is home on the piano - or baritone and I'm on the cornet.
0:30:49 > 0:30:57- I practice in the band but she plays - individually so does more than me!
0:30:57 > 0:30:59- It's a very noisy house.
0:30:59 > 0:31:02- I wouldn't like - to be our neighbours.
0:31:03 > 0:31:08- Music certainly flows - through the veins of this family.
0:31:08 > 0:31:15- Alan and I have always been in - brass bands and that's where we met!
0:31:15 > 0:31:24- We're delighted that the girls - are also members of bands.
0:31:25 > 0:31:30- Have there been more rehearsals - for Sunday's final?
0:31:30 > 0:31:37- We've been in the band room three or - four times so that we win on Sunday.
0:31:38 > 0:31:43- There's been a lot of concerts - which have put us in good stead.
0:31:44 > 0:31:51- We're ready for Sunday - and had a lot of practice too.
0:31:54 > 0:31:55- Who's going to win?
0:31:55 > 0:31:57- Who's going to win?- - I hope it's Tredegar!
0:31:57 > 0:32:01- We hope Melingriffith win.
0:32:02 > 0:32:08- There's four excellent bands - but I hope Melingriffith win.
0:32:08 > 0:32:12- It's got to be the Beaumaris Band!
0:32:15 > 0:32:19- Good luck to everyone in the final.
0:32:20 > 0:32:25- Tregroes in Ceredigion has been home - to the important figures...
0:32:25 > 0:32:30- ..Reverend Jacob Davies and the - school headmaster, T Llew Jones.
0:32:31 > 0:32:36- Tregroes is also home - to the famous Tregroes Waffles.
0:32:36 > 0:32:41- But it was also the birthplace - of Reverend Christmas Evans...
0:32:41 > 0:32:45- ..and this year marks - 250 years since his birth.
0:32:52 > 0:32:58- Christmas Evans is very important - to anyone born in Tregroes.
0:32:58 > 0:33:05- He was born in Tregroes, - travelled all over Wales...
0:33:05 > 0:33:09- ..and was a very famous preacher.
0:33:09 > 0:33:15- We wanted something to remember him - 250 years after his birth.
0:33:16 > 0:33:19- Christmas Evans - was quite an enigma.
0:33:19 > 0:33:24- His story is even more amazing - and it makes a great film plot.
0:33:25 > 0:33:31- He lost his father aged nine - and was still illiterate at 17...
0:33:31 > 0:33:36- ..so this makes his achievements - even more incredible.
0:33:36 > 0:33:42- Christmas Evans was one of the - leading British Baptist preachers.
0:33:42 > 0:33:48- He attracted audiences of 20,000 - so is well-known across Wales.
0:33:48 > 0:33:51- "Go out all of you..."
0:33:51 > 0:33:54- I'm playing - the role of Christmas Evans.
0:33:55 > 0:33:59- I'm lucky to be the minister - of Llwynrhydowen Chapel...
0:34:00 > 0:34:05- ..where Christmas Evans - first heard David Davies preach.
0:34:05 > 0:34:08- Did you say your name was Christmas?
0:34:09 > 0:34:12- I play the farmhand - of Pen-yr-allt in Pontsian.
0:34:13 > 0:34:15- It's a very interesting story.
0:34:16 > 0:34:19- I'm playing - the young Christmas Evans.
0:34:20 > 0:34:25- The rehearsals are fun and we're - learning about the man himself.
0:34:25 > 0:34:31- Christmas and I - were both born on Christmas Day!
0:34:31 > 0:34:37- His sermons very dramatic - and he was a celeb of the period.
0:34:38 > 0:34:40- I wish I could have met him.
0:34:41 > 0:34:47- We're all lively so it's a lot - of fun and it's coming together.
0:34:47 > 0:34:51- The production takes place - at Tregroes Church...
0:34:52 > 0:34:57- ..on Saturday 28 May - and Sunday 29 May.
0:34:57 > 0:35:03- There's still tickets left - so it's first-come first-served!
0:35:03 > 0:35:08- I'm excited about the performances - on Saturday and Sunday...
0:35:09 > 0:35:13- ..to learn about this man - who was from this village...
0:35:14 > 0:35:17- ..and is an important figure - in Welsh history.
0:35:22 > 0:35:26- Before the break, - we have an event to announce...
0:35:27 > 0:35:31- ..for Brynamman and Cwmllynfell - rugby supporters.
0:35:31 > 0:35:36- We regularly hear of local derbies, - but this one is historical.
0:35:37 > 0:35:40- Tomorrow, - the winners will get promoted...
0:35:41 > 0:35:45- ..and the losing side - will remain in Division 2.
0:35:45 > 0:35:48- In the final part - of the programme...
0:35:49 > 0:35:54- ..stream train enthusiast, Gerallt - enjoys the new Thomas The Tank film.
0:35:55 > 0:35:59- Cor y Cwm choir are also in Porth - and perform the song, Un Ydym Ni.
0:35:59 > 0:36:04- But first, let's take a look - at your events in our Calendar.
0:36:09 > 0:36:14- There's a fund-raiser for the - Bridgend Taff-Ely Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:36:14 > 0:36:21- Join me for afternoon tea on 21 May - at the Pontyclun Community Centre.
0:36:21 > 0:36:28- It's 3 a head from 2.30pm to 4.30pm - and there's an array of activities.
0:36:33 > 0:36:41- This weekend, Tregaron hosts - the third Tregaroc music festival.
0:36:42 > 0:36:45- It starts at 2.00pm - in the Talbot Inn...
0:36:45 > 0:36:53- ..moves to the bowling club and ends - with Candelas at the rugby club.
0:36:57 > 0:37:03- We're recording a poetry event at - the Trinity Chapel in Pwllheli...
0:37:03 > 0:37:06- ..on Tuesday 24 May at 7.00pm.
0:37:07 > 0:37:11- Tir Mawr face Y Cwps - and Hiraethog battle with Talybont.
0:37:12 > 0:37:15- There's a warm welcome for everyone.
0:37:16 > 0:37:16- .
0:37:22 > 0:37:25- Subtitles
0:37:28 > 0:37:30- Welcome back.
0:37:31 > 0:37:36- A new film, character and story that - fans of Thomas The Tank will love.
0:37:37 > 0:37:46- The most famous steam engine in the - world is starring in a new film.
0:37:49 > 0:37:55- People have been waiting a long time - to hear about the Flying Scotsman...
0:37:55 > 0:37:59- ..when this icon joins - Thomas The Tank Engine's family.
0:37:59 > 0:38:04- John Ogwen is the voice of - Thomas The Tank Engine in Wales.
0:38:04 > 0:38:07- Both John and I love a steam train!
0:38:08 > 0:38:11- I fell in love with trains - when I was a boy...
0:38:12 > 0:38:16- ..and was a member - of the Ian Allan Locospotters' Club.
0:38:17 > 0:38:22- I couldn't refuse the opportunity - to voice Thomas The Tank Engine.
0:38:23 > 0:38:28- Every trainspotter knows that - the Talyllyn Railway in Towyn...
0:38:29 > 0:38:33- ..was the birthplace - of Thomas The Tank Engine...
0:38:33 > 0:38:36- ..and I'm taking a ride today.
0:38:43 > 0:38:48- Thomas The Tank Engine was penned - by Reverend Wilbert Awdry.
0:38:49 > 0:38:53- His study forms part - of the Talyllyn Railway Museum.
0:38:53 > 0:38:58- The desk and typewriter - remind us of the railway's role...
0:38:59 > 0:39:04- ..in the stories of one of the most - popular steam engines of all time.
0:39:05 > 0:39:10- Reverend Wilbert Awdry was a - volunteer guard on this railway.
0:39:11 > 0:39:18- He started a train at Abergynolwyn - and left the tea lady behind!
0:39:18 > 0:39:24- It's part of the mythology that - surrounds Thomas The Tank Engine.
0:39:24 > 0:39:29- I'm off to meet the station master - of Abergynolwyn, Noel Williams.
0:39:31 > 0:39:33- Welcome to Abergynolwyn Station.
0:39:38 > 0:39:43- What are the duties of the - station master at Abergynolwyn?
0:39:43 > 0:39:47- You've already heard me - welcoming the visitors.
0:39:48 > 0:39:54- The Talyllyn Railway is important in - the Thomas The Tank Engine stories.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56- Do people ask you about him?
0:39:57 > 0:40:03- Yes, and people want to see - the engines from the stories.
0:40:03 > 0:40:11- This is where the Thomas The Tank - Engine stories began in the 1950s.
0:40:14 > 0:40:19- Douglas is a favourite in the - Thomas The Tank Engine stories.
0:40:20 > 0:40:23- What does John Ogwen - think of this engine?
0:40:25 > 0:40:30- I didn't have to create - a lot of voices for the engines...
0:40:30 > 0:40:41- ..but Douglas had to pull tired, - weary wagons who always argued.
0:40:41 > 0:40:53- Douglas was quite shy and retiring - so I gave him a quiet voice.
0:40:53 > 0:41:00- I pitied Douglas with these unwieldy - carriages pushing behind him.
0:41:03 > 0:41:08- Will you be going to see the new - film when it's released, Noel?
0:41:08 > 0:41:13- Yes, and we're proud of our local - cinema and it needs our support.
0:41:14 > 0:41:19- You're excited to see the new - chapter in the history of Thomas.
0:41:20 > 0:41:24- Yes, and this engine features - in the most recent stories.
0:41:25 > 0:41:29- There's a new film - and I'd love it to be made in Welsh.
0:41:29 > 0:41:34- I suspect the Flying Scotsman - would be a flighty Welsh woman!
0:41:35 > 0:41:39- I read these stories - as a six-year-old boy...
0:41:39 > 0:41:43- ..and it's inspirational - that Thomas still exists.
0:41:44 > 0:41:46- I can't stop now!
0:41:52 > 0:41:57- Gwyndaf Roberts from Ar Log - has been our guest tonight.
0:41:57 > 0:42:07- Good luck with the rest - of the Ar Log tour.
0:42:07 > 0:42:14- Dafydd Iwan is going to be with us - on the tour.
0:42:15 > 0:42:20- Dafydd wants to sing an array of - songs.
0:42:20 > 0:42:26- We love spending time together.
0:42:26 > 0:42:32- We can relax on this tour.
0:42:34 > 0:42:37- The tour starts in Bethesda.
0:42:45 > 0:42:49- We'll also be in Newcastle Emlyn and - Aberystwyth and a lot more.
0:42:49 > 0:42:51- I hope to see you!
0:42:55 > 0:43:03- Tune into Prynhawn Da at 2.00pm - and Heno at 7.00pm on Monday.
0:43:03 > 0:43:09- There's a chance for you to win - a barbecue set to mark the occasion.
0:43:09 > 0:43:16- We leave you at St Anne's Church - in the Rhondda...
0:43:16 > 0:43:24- ..with Cor y Cwm performing - Un Ydym Ni.
0:43:24 > 0:43:29- # Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo
0:43:29 > 0:43:34- # The people have been one - in their tears
0:43:35 > 0:43:41- # The people have been one - in their bonds
0:43:41 > 0:43:48- # Were one under the weight - that bent their shoulders
0:43:48 > 0:43:57- # Were one under the oppression - that created their scars
0:43:58 > 0:44:04- # On the rock and slopes - of the quarry
0:44:04 > 0:44:10- # Their work was cheap - on a heap of rubble
0:44:11 > 0:44:16- # Scraping a living - from the pasture was their fate
0:44:17 > 0:44:24- # And working in the colliery - to pay their debts
0:44:26 > 0:44:32- # We were one
0:44:32 > 0:44:38- # We were one
0:44:38 > 0:44:41- # One in our pains
0:44:42 > 0:44:45- # One in our fears
0:44:45 > 0:44:51- # One in our work - despite the burden of regulations
0:44:51 > 0:44:57- # We were one
0:45:01 > 0:45:07- # But the harshness - gave rise to communality
0:45:07 > 0:45:13- # Fellow suffering - bound our friendship
0:45:14 > 0:45:20- # One under the weight - that bent their shoulders
0:45:20 > 0:45:27- # Were one under the oppression - that created their scars
0:45:29 > 0:45:34- # We are one
0:45:34 > 0:45:40- # We are one
0:45:40 > 0:45:43- # One in our pains
0:45:44 > 0:45:46- # One in our chains
0:45:46 > 0:45:52- # One in the work - which warms our hearts
0:45:52 > 0:45:56- # We are one
0:45:58 > 0:46:02- # We are one in history
0:46:02 > 0:46:04- # We are one under oppression
0:46:05 > 0:46:09- # And when our day comes, - we will be the people
0:46:09 > 0:46:13- # The ordinary people, - united in our freedom
0:46:14 > 0:46:19- # We are one
0:46:19 > 0:46:25- # We are one
0:46:25 > 0:46:27- # One in our pains
0:46:28 > 0:46:31- # One in our chains
0:46:32 > 0:46:37- # One in the work - which warms our hearts
0:46:37 > 0:46:43- # We are one
0:46:44 > 0:46:56- # We are one #