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-Hello and welcome to Llanelli

-for the final Heno of the week.

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-I can't believe how quickly

-the time is flying by.

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-Join us for the start

-of another weekend.

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-Time flying by is good news

-for Welsh football supporters.

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-The Euro 2016 championships

-is on the horizon.

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-S4C has started its tour of Wales

-and are in Bangor football club.

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-It's a wonderful evening here.

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-Ash Randall

-is a talent on the pitch.

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-It's busy evening here...

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-..and it's all part of the

-S4C's campaign ahead of Euro 2016.

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-Owain Gwynedd is at a special

-concert in a Rhondda church...

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-..to make the dream of one young

-girl from New York come true.

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-We discover why 500 children

-from Merthyr Tydfil schools...

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-..were dancing in the middle of town

-this afternoon.

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-The world's most famous steam engine

-is starring in a new film...

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-..which will be released tomorrow.

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-We're the Gwynant family

-from Caerphilly.

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-On Sunday,

-we're in the finals of Band Cymru.

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-Alan and I are in the

-City of Cardiff Melingriffith Band.

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-I'm with Tredegar Town Band.

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-And I'm a member of Brass Beaumaris!

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-The musician and Ar Log member,

-Gwyndaf Roberts is our guest.

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-The band is celebrating

-40 years this year.

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-Welcome to the programme.

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-Geraint Hopkins or Geraint the

-Snakeman joins us with his friends.

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-With the Welsh campaign in France

-for the Euro 2016 imminent...

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-..S4C have arranged a tour

-around the clubs across Wales...

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-..to celebrate the excitement

-of the Euros with the supporters.

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-Wales haven't reached a big football

-contest in over 58 years.

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-Supporters and players are excited

-to make the dream come true.

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-Good evening, Gerallt.

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-Good evening to you all.

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-The dream is alive in Bangor.

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-Dylan Ebenezer has joined me.

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-I'll also be chatting

-with Owain Tudor Jones later.

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-The minutes are turning to seconds.

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-Yes, and I can't believe

-that Wales is going to France...

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-..in a matter of weeks.

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-S4C has organized a tour of

-various football clubs in Wales...

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-..to promote their coverage

-of the Euro 2016 championship.

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-These events are incredible.

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-A lot of the former players...

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-..have been here to coach

-some of the youngsters.

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-The tour started yesterday

-in Llandudno.

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-We're in Bangor tonight.

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-The coverage

-will also be in HD on S4C.

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-Lolfa asked be to write a book

-about the event.

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-I hope people enjoy it.

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-Owain is reliving his childhood

-here with the youngsters.

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-These children are very quick.

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-It makes me realize

-why I've retired.

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-We were in Llandudno last night...

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-..and it was great

-to see so many people.

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-Iwan Roberts is also here.

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-You are enjoying with getting

-back to the roots here.

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-I was born in Bangor.

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-It's great to be here.

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-I can't believe how well these lads

-are playing tonight.

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-The players are going to France.

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-How are boys doing?

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-I'm Aled Williams.

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-It's a brilliant night.

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-I'm Sion from Caernarfon.

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-I think Iwan is the best player.

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-I'm Jamie.

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-I'm having a great night.

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-It's fun to play football.

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-Where is Dylan?

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-Dylan's under the umbrella.

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-Codi Gol is a programme on S4C.

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-These lads have been training teams.

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-There's other players too.

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-The teams will play against

-each other.

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-It's great to be in Ffostrasol.

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-They've done everything

-I've asked them to.

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-The team has been great.

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-We've got the semi-finals on Sunday.

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-There's also a match

-with soap stars on S4C.

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-There's going to be Rownd a Rownd

-playing against Pobol y Cwm.

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-It'll be a great game.

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-Every Wales game in the Euro 2016

-will be available on S4C in HD.

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-Gwyndaf Roberts from the group

-Ar Log joins us on the sofa.

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-Welcome to Heno.

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-The legendary group, Ar Log

-celebrate their 40th anniversary.

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-A series of special concerts

-will be held to mark this landmark.

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-I can't believe it's been 40 years.

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-Our fans will be glad to hear

-about our tour...

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-..throughout Wales.

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-We're also going to Ireland

-and Scotland.

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-We're going to be joined by

-various guests too.

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-We perform at Bethesda on 17 June

-with our special guest, Dewi Pws.

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-Dafydd Iwan joins us at Criccieth,

-Aberystwyth and Newcastle Emlyn.

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-It's great that you can follow in

-your footsteps and go to Germany.

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-We had a great start in Germany.

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-It was wonderful to travel Europe.

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-We had agents in every country.

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-We had to earn a living!

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-Ar Log was the first

-professional band from Wales.

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-We felt that people haven't

-followed in our footsteps.

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-I'm glad that Calan

-are doing something similar.

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-They remind me of Ar Log...

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-..but they are much better looking!

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-We didn't plan to turn professional.

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-We went to L'Orient in the 1970s.

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-We didn't think that

-we could turn professional.

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-It was a great time

-to start a career...

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-..as we were all in the right place.

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-Emyr Griffiths

-was great at giving us work...

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-..with the Visit Wales

-stands at various events.

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-We went to Berlin.

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-There was an Irish stand...

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-..and they had a lot of Guinness!

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-Were there any mishaps

-along the way?

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-When you travel as a band...

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-..there's always

-a story about a van.

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-We broke down in Germany

-and Austria.

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-I remember being in Strasburg.

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-We had to travel to Salzburg.

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-The van broke down.

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-We ran out of water

-for the radiator.

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-The only way to continue...

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-..was to urinate in the radiator!

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-We also perform

-at Tafwyl in Cardiff.

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-We perform at Bethesda on 17 June

-with our special guest, Dewi Pws.

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-There's also a performance with

-a former member, Steven Rees.

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-Ar Log also perform in August's

-National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny.

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-I hope to have further dates

-later in the year.

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-People can contact us to perform.

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-Penderyn Square in Merthyr Tydfil

-was a hive of activity today.

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-Some 500 schoolchildren joined

-the Dance the Lingo project...

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-..as part of the national

-Big Dance Schools Pledge.

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-It's held across Britain...

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-..but the event in Merthyr

-was the biggest of its kind.

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-The aim of the work is to teach

-children Welsh through dance...

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-..and our cameras

-captured all the action.

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-Today, at Penderyn Square

-in Merthyr Tydfil...

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-..500 children gathered to perform

-a dance for the Big Dance Pledge.

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-It's a British program

-that has enjoyed worldwide success.

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-People in Britain

-and 34 other countries...

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-..are taking part

-in the Big Dance Pledge.

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-I've had a real hoot with it.

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-The rehearsals with the schools

-have been brilliant.

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-We started with six schools

-in Merthyr Tydfil...

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-..and five are second language

-Welsh speakers.

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-This pledge has become

-part of the curriculum...

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-..so helps the children and teachers

-to develop their minds.

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-The children enjoyed leaving the

-classroom to dance with Jen and Cet.

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-They have learnt

-that Welsh can be a fun language...

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-..and enjoyed working

-with other schools.

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-The movements

-were devised by the children...

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-..and they feel

-like they own the dance.

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-I love dancing.

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-I enjoy dancing because it's fab!

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-I've enjoyed learning the alphabet.

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-I like dancing.

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-I like dancing.

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-Dancing is great.

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-Dancing is wonderful.

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-Dancing is wonderful.

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-Today is great!

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-The project has been a real success.

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-The children

-have enjoyed every rehearsal.

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-Their confidence has grown.

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-In the first week,

-they were very quiet...

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-..and they now yell the sounds

-and have fun with them...

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-..making it easier

-to form sentences.

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-I'd like to have more

-of these events across Wales...

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-..to encourage children to have fun

-with the Welsh language and dance!

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-I've enjoyed dancing.

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-I like dancing

-because it's very good.

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-It's sunny and great today.

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-It's sunny and great today.

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-Dancing is wonderful.

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-I enjoy learning Welsh and dancing.

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-I enjoy learning Welsh and dancing.

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-I love dancing as it's fun.

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-I've enjoyed learning the alphabet

-with the movements.

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-It's brilliant.

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-Well done to everyone.

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-It's time for a break.

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-Singer Chloe Wilson will study at

-a top American performing academy.

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-Before leaving, she performs at a

-concert at St Anne's Church tonight.

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-I'll also stay well away from

-our guest Geraint the Snakeman...

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-..if any snake slithers my way!

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-See you in a few minutes.

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-Welcome back.

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-Next, we have a heart-warming story.

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-Eight years ago, a ten-year-old

-singer from the Rhondda...

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-..was inspired to perform

-in a concert with her school choir.

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-The location

-was Canterbury Cathedral.

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-Chloe Wilson is now 19

-and has won a place to study...

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-..at one of America's top

-performing academies in New York.

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-Chloe is Ysgol Y Cymmer's Head Girl

-and follows in the footsteps...

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-..of former students, Grace Kelly,

-Danny DeVito and Anne Hathaway.

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-Tonight, Chloe's church will show

-its support with a special concert.

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-Owain Gwynedd is there for us.

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-Good evening, Owain.

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-Good evening to you.

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-Welcome to St Anne's Church

-in Ynyshir.

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-Chloe Wilson,

-thank you for joining me.

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-Where and why

-are you going to America?

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-I'm going to the American Academy

-of Dramatic Arts in New York.

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-I fell in love with the school

-and never thought I'd get to go...

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-..and it's amazing

-that I've got a place there.

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-Who are the celebrities who

-have been educated in the school?

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-They have trained people such

-as Anne Hathaway and Danny DeVito.

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-The training is amazing

-and I'm really excited.

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-Are you going to

-miss the members of Cor y Cwm?

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-Yes, I'm really going to miss them.

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-I'm ready to move on

-and go to New York.

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-Why New York?

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-A lot of people go to London.

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-I tried for the college in London...

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-..but my heart was in New York.

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-When did you start performing?

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-The Urdd Eisteddfod has played

-a massive role in my performing.

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-I did a lot of things

-since I was in Year 8.

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-Has the Urdd Eisteddfod

-and school helped you?

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-Yes, the school and Urdd Eisteddfod

-have been a great help.

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-They have encouraged me to go

-further in my career.

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-Nia, tell us more about Chloe.

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-She's lovely!

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-The choir is going to miss her.

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-It's odd to raise money

-to say goodbye to Chloe.

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-Are you surprised by the support?

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-I can't believe how much support...

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-..Chloe has got to go to New York.

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-It's amazing!

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-Elin is the conductor tonight.

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-Her talent is amazing.

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-She's always been talented.

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-She came to us in Year 5.

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-Gavin is the accompanist.

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-Chloe is a talent.

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-She's worked so hard.

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-I taught her in primary school.

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-The church is filling up.

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-We're very proud of her that

-she's got a place in New York.

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-Chloe and the choir

-is singing tonight.

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-Will you miss, Chloe?

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-The choir is going to miss her voice

-and personality.

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-We'll really miss her.

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-Stay tuned as we've got

-a special performance later.

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-Back to you in the studio.

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-We wish Chloe all the best.

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-Geraint the Snakeman

-and his slippery friends are here.

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-Welcome to the programme.

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-Thank you.

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-How many friends have you got here?

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-I've got three snakes.

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-I've got a Royal Python.

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-It's that time of year

-when we're seeing more grass snakes.

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-I think this is the time of year...

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-..that snakes

-are starting to wake up.

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-People are always

-doing stupid things.

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-Grass snakes tend to lay eggs

-in compost heaps.

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-When you're in the countryside...

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-..don't wear flip flops...

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-..but wear heavy boots

-and take a walking stick.

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-Nobody has died from

-an adder bite since the 1970s.

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-A small dog could be killed

-by a snake...

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-..as they are very interested in

-their surroundings.

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-What should you do

-if you see a snake in the garden?

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-They should call

-the council or the police.

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-The police will call me...

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-..and I'll go and help them.

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-If the snake is near a field...

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-..then I tend to put it back

-in the field.

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-You had a call-out this morning.

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-I was called out this morning.

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-A person couldn't look after

-their boa.

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-I had over 300 calls last year.

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-You could get a bad bite

-from some snakes.

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-Be careful where you're walking.

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-One man was bitten...

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-..when he ran over a snake

-on his bike.

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-Call the council or the police.

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-I try to sort it out...

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-..if there's a snake in the garden.

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-Around 150 people

-were bitten last year.

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-The snakes like the sun.

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-They only see a large hand

-coming for them.

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-They have tunnel vision.

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-They will bite!

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-Thank you for the advice.

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-I don't like the snakes.

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-I've got a new dress.

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-I'll take the three home with me!

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-We always enjoy praising people

-and their ventures.

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-An Anglesey native who now lives

-as a solicitor in Munich...

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-..has cycled from Germany to Wales.

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-The aim was to thanks those

-who saved his daughter's life...

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-..following an accident

-two years ago.

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-Our cameras caught up with him

-during the final leg in Llandudno.

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-Two years ago, I decided to do

-something positive about it all...

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-..and chose to cycle

-from South Germany to North Wales.

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-I started in Munich

-a fortnight ago...

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-..and cycled through Mid Germany,

-through the Rhine Valley...

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-..and crossed into the Netherlands

-five days ago.

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-I cycled to Amsterdam where I caught

-the ferry to Newcastle...

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-..before cycling

-down the coast to Llandudno.

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-I've got 30 miles left

-and hope to arrive home tonight.

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-We will have covered about 1,350km

-in just under a fortnight.

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-The weather has been better than

-it is in North Wales at the moment!

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-We had half a day of rain

-but it's been incredible.

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-There was strong wind in

-the Netherlands but it stayed dry.

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-Well done to Eurig.

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-After the break, we look forward

-to the finale of Band Cymru on S4C.

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-A mother, father and two sisters

-are competing in different bands!

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-We also visit Tregroes

-in Ceredigion.

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-They're preparing to mark 250 years

-since the birth of Christmas Evans.

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-Join us in a few minutes.

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-Welcome back.

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-It's a big weekend

-for Welsh bands...

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-..with the final round of the

-best youth band competition...

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-..held in Treorchy tomorrow night.

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-On Sunday, bands will raise the roof

-in the Band Cymru 2016 final.

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-One family from Caerphilly

-will compete against each other.

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-Dafydd Wyn has the story.

0:28:180:28:20

-It's the final of Band Cymru 2016.

0:28:210:28:24

-On Sunday, four bands compete for

-the title of Band Cymru and 10,000.

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-We won't confuse everyone so tell me

-about your bands and instruments.

0:28:330:28:40

-I play percussion with Melingriffith

-Band and Alan plays the cornet.

0:28:410:28:47

-I play percussion

-with the Tredegar Town Band.

0:28:470:28:51

-We were all members of Melingriffith

-until Heledd joined Tredegar.

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-I played with the band and

-was invited to stay with them...

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-..so I joined Tredegar

-to help me further my career.

0:29:030:29:07

-One other sibling joined

-another band when she flew the nest.

0:29:090:29:17

-Since moving to Bangor in September,

-I've been with the Beaumaris Band.

0:29:170:29:23

-I've always been in a band

-and wanted to continue.

0:29:240:29:27

-The band has had success in the past

-and I hope they win this weekend.

0:29:280:29:35

-In a shock result, Mam and Dad

-were victorious in a semi-final.

0:29:350:29:43

-It was a David

-and Goliath situation.

0:29:430:29:47

-Bands are split into classes,

-similar to football teams.

0:29:480:29:52

-We're in the first division whilst

-Tredegar is in the Premiere League!

0:29:530:29:58

-For a first division band to beat

-a band that's second in the world...

0:29:590:30:04

-..is quite an achievement

-but we deserved it!

0:30:050:30:09

-There's a lot of leg-pulling

-but we all support each other.

0:30:090:30:19

-This musical family must fight

-over finding space to practice.

0:30:200:30:27

-The percussion instruments

-are in the basement...

0:30:280:30:32

-..and Dad practices in the lounge

-so we're all on different floors.

0:30:330:30:38

-It can be very noisy

-with Heledd on her percussion...

0:30:390:30:43

-..and Manon is home on the piano

-or baritone and I'm on the cornet.

0:30:440:30:49

-I practice in the band but she plays

-individually so does more than me!

0:30:490:30:57

-It's a very noisy house.

0:30:570:30:59

-I wouldn't like

-to be our neighbours.

0:30:590:31:02

-Music certainly flows

-through the veins of this family.

0:31:030:31:08

-Alan and I have always been in

-brass bands and that's where we met!

0:31:080:31:15

-We're delighted that the girls

-are also members of bands.

0:31:150:31:24

-Have there been more rehearsals

-for Sunday's final?

0:31:250:31:30

-We've been in the band room three or

-four times so that we win on Sunday.

0:31:300:31:37

-There's been a lot of concerts

-which have put us in good stead.

0:31:380:31:43

-We're ready for Sunday

-and had a lot of practice too.

0:31:440:31:51

-Who's going to win?

0:31:540:31:55

-Who's going to win?

-

-I hope it's Tredegar!

0:31:550:31:57

-We hope Melingriffith win.

0:31:570:32:01

-There's four excellent bands

-but I hope Melingriffith win.

0:32:020:32:08

-It's got to be the Beaumaris Band!

0:32:080:32:12

-Good luck to everyone in the final.

0:32:150:32:19

-Tregroes in Ceredigion has been home

-to the important figures...

0:32:200:32:25

-..Reverend Jacob Davies and the

-school headmaster, T Llew Jones.

0:32:250:32:30

-Tregroes is also home

-to the famous Tregroes Waffles.

0:32:310:32:36

-But it was also the birthplace

-of Reverend Christmas Evans...

0:32:360:32:41

-..and this year marks

-250 years since his birth.

0:32:410:32:45

-Christmas Evans is very important

-to anyone born in Tregroes.

0:32:520:32:58

-He was born in Tregroes,

-travelled all over Wales...

0:32:580:33:05

-..and was a very famous preacher.

0:33:050:33:09

-We wanted something to remember him

-250 years after his birth.

0:33:090:33:15

-Christmas Evans

-was quite an enigma.

0:33:160:33:19

-His story is even more amazing

-and it makes a great film plot.

0:33:190:33:24

-He lost his father aged nine

-and was still illiterate at 17...

0:33:250:33:31

-..so this makes his achievements

-even more incredible.

0:33:310:33:36

-Christmas Evans was one of the

-leading British Baptist preachers.

0:33:360:33:42

-He attracted audiences of 20,000

-so is well-known across Wales.

0:33:420:33:48

-"Go out all of you..."

0:33:480:33:51

-I'm playing

-the role of Christmas Evans.

0:33:510:33:54

-I'm lucky to be the minister

-of Llwynrhydowen Chapel...

0:33:550:33:59

-..where Christmas Evans

-first heard David Davies preach.

0:34:000:34:05

-Did you say your name was Christmas?

0:34:050:34:08

-I play the farmhand

-of Pen-yr-allt in Pontsian.

0:34:090:34:12

-It's a very interesting story.

0:34:130:34:15

-I'm playing

-the young Christmas Evans.

0:34:160:34:19

-The rehearsals are fun and we're

-learning about the man himself.

0:34:200:34:25

-Christmas and I

-were both born on Christmas Day!

0:34:250:34:31

-His sermons very dramatic

-and he was a celeb of the period.

0:34:310:34:37

-I wish I could have met him.

0:34:380:34:40

-We're all lively so it's a lot

-of fun and it's coming together.

0:34:410:34:47

-The production takes place

-at Tregroes Church...

0:34:470:34:51

-..on Saturday 28 May

-and Sunday 29 May.

0:34:520:34:57

-There's still tickets left

-so it's first-come first-served!

0:34:570:35:03

-I'm excited about the performances

-on Saturday and Sunday...

0:35:030:35:08

-..to learn about this man

-who was from this village...

0:35:090:35:13

-..and is an important figure

-in Welsh history.

0:35:140:35:17

-Before the break,

-we have an event to announce...

0:35:220:35:26

-..for Brynamman and Cwmllynfell

-rugby supporters.

0:35:270:35:31

-We regularly hear of local derbies,

-but this one is historical.

0:35:310:35:36

-Tomorrow,

-the winners will get promoted...

0:35:370:35:40

-..and the losing side

-will remain in Division 2.

0:35:410:35:45

-In the final part

-of the programme...

0:35:450:35:48

-..stream train enthusiast, Gerallt

-enjoys the new Thomas The Tank film.

0:35:490:35:54

-Cor y Cwm choir are also in Porth

-and perform the song, Un Ydym Ni.

0:35:550:35:59

-But first, let's take a look

-at your events in our Calendar.

0:35:590:36:04

-There's a fund-raiser for the

-Bridgend Taff-Ely Urdd Eisteddfod.

0:36:090:36:14

-Join me for afternoon tea on 21 May

-at the Pontyclun Community Centre.

0:36:140:36:21

-It's 3 a head from 2.30pm to 4.30pm

-and there's an array of activities.

0:36:210:36:28

-This weekend, Tregaron hosts

-the third Tregaroc music festival.

0:36:330:36:41

-It starts at 2.00pm

-in the Talbot Inn...

0:36:420:36:45

-..moves to the bowling club and ends

-with Candelas at the rugby club.

0:36:450:36:53

-We're recording a poetry event at

-the Trinity Chapel in Pwllheli...

0:36:570:37:03

-..on Tuesday 24 May at 7.00pm.

0:37:030:37:06

-Tir Mawr face Y Cwps

-and Hiraethog battle with Talybont.

0:37:070:37:11

-There's a warm welcome for everyone.

0:37:120:37:15

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-Subtitles

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-Welcome back.

0:37:280:37:30

-A new film, character and story that

-fans of Thomas The Tank will love.

0:37:310:37:36

-The most famous steam engine in the

-world is starring in a new film.

0:37:370:37:46

-People have been waiting a long time

-to hear about the Flying Scotsman...

0:37:490:37:55

-..when this icon joins

-Thomas The Tank Engine's family.

0:37:550:37:59

-John Ogwen is the voice of

-Thomas The Tank Engine in Wales.

0:37:590:38:04

-Both John and I love a steam train!

0:38:040:38:07

-I fell in love with trains

-when I was a boy...

0:38:080:38:11

-..and was a member

-of the Ian Allan Locospotters' Club.

0:38:120:38:16

-I couldn't refuse the opportunity

-to voice Thomas The Tank Engine.

0:38:170:38:22

-Every trainspotter knows that

-the Talyllyn Railway in Towyn...

0:38:230:38:28

-..was the birthplace

-of Thomas The Tank Engine...

0:38:290:38:33

-..and I'm taking a ride today.

0:38:330:38:36

-Thomas The Tank Engine was penned

-by Reverend Wilbert Awdry.

0:38:430:38:48

-His study forms part

-of the Talyllyn Railway Museum.

0:38:490:38:53

-The desk and typewriter

-remind us of the railway's role...

0:38:530:38:58

-..in the stories of one of the most

-popular steam engines of all time.

0:38:590:39:04

-Reverend Wilbert Awdry was a

-volunteer guard on this railway.

0:39:050:39:10

-He started a train at Abergynolwyn

-and left the tea lady behind!

0:39:110:39:18

-It's part of the mythology that

-surrounds Thomas The Tank Engine.

0:39:180:39:24

-I'm off to meet the station master

-of Abergynolwyn, Noel Williams.

0:39:240:39:29

-Welcome to Abergynolwyn Station.

0:39:310:39:33

-What are the duties of the

-station master at Abergynolwyn?

0:39:380:39:43

-You've already heard me

-welcoming the visitors.

0:39:430:39:47

-The Talyllyn Railway is important in

-the Thomas The Tank Engine stories.

0:39:480:39:54

-Do people ask you about him?

0:39:540:39:56

-Yes, and people want to see

-the engines from the stories.

0:39:570:40:03

-This is where the Thomas The Tank

-Engine stories began in the 1950s.

0:40:030:40:11

-Douglas is a favourite in the

-Thomas The Tank Engine stories.

0:40:140:40:19

-What does John Ogwen

-think of this engine?

0:40:200:40:23

-I didn't have to create

-a lot of voices for the engines...

0:40:250:40:30

-..but Douglas had to pull tired,

-weary wagons who always argued.

0:40:300:40:41

-Douglas was quite shy and retiring

-so I gave him a quiet voice.

0:40:410:40:53

-I pitied Douglas with these unwieldy

-carriages pushing behind him.

0:40:530:41:00

-Will you be going to see the new

-film when it's released, Noel?

0:41:030:41:08

-Yes, and we're proud of our local

-cinema and it needs our support.

0:41:080:41:13

-You're excited to see the new

-chapter in the history of Thomas.

0:41:140:41:19

-Yes, and this engine features

-in the most recent stories.

0:41:200:41:24

-There's a new film

-and I'd love it to be made in Welsh.

0:41:250:41:29

-I suspect the Flying Scotsman

-would be a flighty Welsh woman!

0:41:290:41:34

-I read these stories

-as a six-year-old boy...

0:41:350:41:39

-..and it's inspirational

-that Thomas still exists.

0:41:390:41:43

-I can't stop now!

0:41:440:41:46

-Gwyndaf Roberts from Ar Log

-has been our guest tonight.

0:41:520:41:57

-Good luck with the rest

-of the Ar Log tour.

0:41:570:42:07

-Dafydd Iwan is going to be with us

-on the tour.

0:42:070:42:14

-Dafydd wants to sing an array of

-songs.

0:42:150:42:20

-We love spending time together.

0:42:200:42:26

-We can relax on this tour.

0:42:260:42:32

-The tour starts in Bethesda.

0:42:340:42:37

-We'll also be in Newcastle Emlyn and

-Aberystwyth and a lot more.

0:42:450:42:49

-I hope to see you!

0:42:490:42:51

-Tune into Prynhawn Da at 2.00pm

-and Heno at 7.00pm on Monday.

0:42:550:43:03

-There's a chance for you to win

-a barbecue set to mark the occasion.

0:43:030:43:09

-We leave you at St Anne's Church

-in the Rhondda...

0:43:090:43:16

-..with Cor y Cwm performing

-Un Ydym Ni.

0:43:160:43:24

-# Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo

0:43:240:43:29

-# The people have been one

-in their tears

0:43:290:43:34

-# The people have been one

-in their bonds

0:43:350:43:41

-# Were one under the weight

-that bent their shoulders

0:43:410:43:48

-# Were one under the oppression

-that created their scars

0:43:480:43:57

-# On the rock and slopes

-of the quarry

0:43:580:44:04

-# Their work was cheap

-on a heap of rubble

0:44:040:44:10

-# Scraping a living

-from the pasture was their fate

0:44:110:44:16

-# And working in the colliery

-to pay their debts

0:44:170:44:24

-# We were one

0:44:260:44:32

-# We were one

0:44:320:44:38

-# One in our pains

0:44:380:44:41

-# One in our fears

0:44:420:44:45

-# One in our work

-despite the burden of regulations

0:44:450:44:51

-# We were one

0:44:510:44:57

-# But the harshness

-gave rise to communality

0:45:010:45:07

-# Fellow suffering

-bound our friendship

0:45:070:45:13

-# One under the weight

-that bent their shoulders

0:45:140:45:20

-# Were one under the oppression

-that created their scars

0:45:200:45:27

-# We are one

0:45:290:45:34

-# We are one

0:45:340:45:40

-# One in our pains

0:45:400:45:43

-# One in our chains

0:45:440:45:46

-# One in the work

-which warms our hearts

0:45:460:45:52

-# We are one

0:45:520:45:56

-# We are one in history

0:45:580:46:02

-# We are one under oppression

0:46:020:46:04

-# And when our day comes,

-we will be the people

0:46:050:46:09

-# The ordinary people,

-united in our freedom

0:46:090:46:13

-# We are one

0:46:140:46:19

-# We are one

0:46:190:46:25

-# One in our pains

0:46:250:46:27

-# One in our chains

0:46:280:46:31

-# One in the work

-which warms our hearts

0:46:320:46:37

-# We are one

0:46:370:46:43

-# We are one #

0:46:440:46:56

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