0:00:02 > 0:00:05- It's Friday and from tonight...
0:00:05 > 0:00:10- ..Monmouthshire is the home - of the National Eisteddfod.
0:00:10 > 0:00:13- I'm already here!
0:00:13 > 0:00:16- Welcome to Heno.
0:00:33 > 0:00:37- Hello and welcome to Heno.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40- I'm backstage - at the brand-new pavilion.
0:00:40 > 0:00:48- At 8.00pm, it hosts the opening - concert of the National Eisteddfod.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- It's filling up here.
0:00:52 > 0:00:59- Later, I'll chat to some - of tonight's performers.
0:00:59 > 0:01:07- First, let's join Daf Wyn - who's surrounded by sheep!
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- Thank you, Yvonne.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- I'm at the Carmarthen Speed Shear - event in Llanddarog.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- It's in aid - of the 2017 Royal Welsh Show.
0:01:19 > 0:01:23- The Show finished last week - but we're excited about next year.
0:01:23 > 0:01:28- You can hear all about it later.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- A week tonight sees the start of - the world's biggest sporting event.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36- Yes, the Olympic Games - start officially.
0:01:36 > 0:01:41- Rhodri Gomer caught up with - the swimmer, Georgia Davies...
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- ..before she flew to Rio.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- It's a warm welcome to you all - to the studio in Llanelli.
0:01:47 > 0:01:52- I'd like to welcome my co-presenter - for the night, Alun Williams.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- Are you excited - about your first Heno, Alun?
0:01:55 > 0:02:00- Yes, I can't wait to get started!
0:02:00 > 0:02:06- We've never presented together, - so tonight should be interesting.
0:02:06 > 0:02:12- Anything can happen tonight.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- Tonight, we're joined - by Rowland Phillips...
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- ..the new coach - of the Wales Women's rugby team.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- Dyfan Dwyfor stars in the big film, - The Library Suicides or Y Llyfrgell.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- We look forward to chatting - with the pair of them.
0:02:26 > 0:02:31- Aron Elias from Porthmadog has - left Holland to sing for us tonight.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35- # Despite Cameron's economists
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- # Despite old Maggie and her crew
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- # We'll be here - until the end of time
0:02:42 > 0:02:44- # And the Welsh language - will be alive! #
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- Welcome back to the - National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- Tonight sees the opening concert - in the new pavilion...
0:03:06 > 0:03:12- I'm joined by some of the people - who are performing tonight.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17- Huw Euron is with me - and is part of Only Men Aloud.
0:03:17 > 0:03:29- You won the Blue Riband in 2010.
0:03:29 > 0:03:34- What's it like to be back - on the Eisteddfod stage?
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- Yes, and it's odd to be back - on the Eisteddfod stage.
0:03:38 > 0:03:45- I can't wait to be performing.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- I'm singing with Only Men Aloud - and these lovely ladies.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- It'll be great to have these ladies - with us too.
0:03:53 > 0:03:58- We've had a lot of fun today.
0:03:58 > 0:04:08- I'm joined by the soprano, - Gwawr Edwards.
0:04:08 > 0:04:15- Last night, we heard about - the Eisteddfod from you.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- Yes, that's right.
0:04:19 > 0:04:28- The Eisteddfod is important - in nurturing young singers...
0:04:28 > 0:04:33- ..and I wouldn't be here if - it wasn't for the Eisteddfod.
0:04:33 > 0:04:38- What is your repertoire tonight?
0:04:38 > 0:04:44- I'm singing an array of songs - tonight.
0:04:44 > 0:04:49- I hope there's something - for everyone.
0:04:49 > 0:04:54- You're doing something else - this year too.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- I'm judging the - Osborne Roberts Memorial Prize.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- It's great to be able to do that.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- Rebecca Trehearn is making her debut - at an Eisteddfod concert tonight.
0:05:06 > 0:05:18- It's wonderful to be here.
0:05:18 > 0:05:23- I've been transported back - to my childhood.
0:05:23 > 0:05:28- We associate you with musicals.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- I'm going to sing some songs - from the musicals.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33- We might sing and dance later!
0:05:33 > 0:05:38- Good luck to you all.
0:05:39 > 0:05:51- I'm at the Carmarthen - Speed Shear event in Llanddarog.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- They are busy shearing - at the moment.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- There's a lot of people here.
0:05:57 > 0:06:04- There's also a barbecue and a disco.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- I'll have more from Llanddarog later - in the programme.
0:06:07 > 0:06:08- Back to you in Llanelli.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- On Monday, the cinema in Abergavenny - hosts a special premiere...
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- ..of The Library Suicides, - or Y Llyfrgell by Fflur Dafydd.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- It's a sell-out event but - we've got a sneak preview for you.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24- There's a page missing.
0:06:25 > 0:06:30- I kept the secret - but nobody sees me.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- What have you done?
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- Why did you kill her?
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- It looks incredible.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- Heno is also exclusively giving away - two rare tickets to the premiere.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- All you have to do is pick up the - phone and answer a simple question.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- We'll give you - the all-important question.
0:07:05 > 0:07:10- First, let's meet Dan the porter who - is played by the actor Dyfan Dwyfor.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12- Welcome to the programme.
0:07:12 > 0:07:19- Thank you.
0:07:19 > 0:07:25- What can we expect from this film?
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- I don't want to tell you too much.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- There's a lot of action.
0:07:31 > 0:07:42- It's very quick and tense.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- I hope people laugh too.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- What was it like - to appear in this film?
0:07:49 > 0:07:57- You've done a lot of acting.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- Yes, and this film - has been incredible.
0:08:01 > 0:08:11- It was wonderful to film - in the National Library.
0:08:11 > 0:08:15- Tell us about your character, Dan.
0:08:15 > 0:08:20- I don't want to tell you too much.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- He adds the comedic element - to the film.
0:08:24 > 0:08:33- People don't know a lot about him.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- The audience can make - their decisions...
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- ..about his character.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- Have you watched the film?
0:08:44 > 0:08:53- I haven't seen the whole film.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- I've only seen a few parts.
0:08:58 > 0:09:03- It's strange to watch yourself.
0:09:03 > 0:09:09- What was it like to work - with Fflur Dafydd?
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- I read parts of the novel - by Fflur Dafydd.
0:09:12 > 0:09:19- The film is only based on her novel.
0:09:19 > 0:09:25- She's stream-lined - the novel for this film.
0:09:25 > 0:09:33- I don't want to say too much.
0:09:33 > 0:09:38- It's such a great film...
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- ..with a lot of tension and mystery.
0:09:42 > 0:09:48- I don't want to spoil it - for the audience.
0:09:48 > 0:09:56- You live in the London - at the moment.
0:09:56 > 0:10:05- What's in the pipeline for you?
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- We're doing a lot - of promotional work at the moment.
0:10:09 > 0:10:20- Catrin won the award - for the best performance...
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- ..in the film at an awards event - in Edinburgh.
0:10:24 > 0:10:29- Are you nervous - about the Eisteddfod screening?
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- My parents are going to be there - on Monday.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- If you plan to visit - the Eisteddfod next week...
0:10:36 > 0:10:38- ..you could be at the premiere...
0:10:39 > 0:10:42- ..of the film with the writer, - Fflur Dafydd and the cast.
0:10:42 > 0:10:47- Y Llyfrgell is a new, dark, - mystery film in the Welsh language.
0:10:47 > 0:10:51- Its Welsh premiere is at this year's - National Eisteddfod.
0:10:51 > 0:10:55- The film is based on the - popular novel by Fflur Dafydd.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- It follows two sisters as they try - to find their mother's murderer.
0:11:00 > 0:11:04- The National Library in Aberystwyth - is the perfect backdrop.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- You can be at this premiere - in Abergavenny...
0:11:07 > 0:11:12- ..at the exclusive showing - for a restricted number of people.
0:11:12 > 0:11:17- Simply answer this question to win - two tickets and meet the stars:
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- Where is the - National Library of Wales?
0:11:21 > 0:11:26- 1) Abergele, 2) Aberystwyth - or 3) Aberhosan?
0:11:26 > 0:11:34- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:11:34 > 0:11:40- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- The phone lines close at 3.00pm - on Saturday 30 July.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47- All entrants must be 18 and over.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- Don't call after the lines close - or you will still be charged.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- Full terms and conditions - can be found at www.heno.tv
0:11:54 > 0:11:59- Good luck!
0:12:00 > 0:12:07- Yes, make sure you get dialling - to win that wonderful prize.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10- I can't wait to see the film.
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- Tonight, I'm at the Carmarthen Speed - Shear event in Llanddarog.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18- Later, you can see how I got on - when I tried to shear a sheep!
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- Join us in a few minutes.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26- Subtitles
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- Welcome back to Heno.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38- I'm in Llanddarog tonight for - the Carmarthen Speed Shear event.
0:12:38 > 0:12:48- This event is raising funds - for the 2017 Royal Welsh Show.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- Are you enjoying tonight?
0:12:50 > 0:12:57- It's a great night.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59- Why have you come here?
0:12:59 > 0:13:02- We live nearby.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04- We've come to support the event.
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- I like it.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- I took a quick lesson earlier - in how to shear a sheep!
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- There's two Dafydds and two sheep.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- Dafydd will show me how to shear - a sheep but is it difficult?
0:13:21 > 0:13:26- It's quite tough but easy - for those who do it every day.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- Can you show me how to do it?
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- Yes, I can do that.
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- OK, let's get them out.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- Do you need to be strong - because I'm not very strong?
0:13:39 > 0:13:46- It helps but you hold the sheep - with your legs.
0:13:46 > 0:13:51- First, you get the sheep out - and sitting on her bottom.
0:13:51 > 0:13:58- The stomach and legs have been done - so we'll go into the back leg.
0:13:58 > 0:14:03- We've got her out and sitting so - are ready to start at the back leg.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- Let's see how the pro does it!
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- I don't know about that.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- It's as easy as that.
0:14:15 > 0:14:20- And miss by here is ready to go.
0:14:20 > 0:14:25- I'm not fast but the professionals - will be much quicker!
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- Can I give it a go?
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- Yes.
0:14:29 > 0:14:33- Let's move this out of the way.
0:14:33 > 0:14:38- Who's my sheep - and does she have a name?
0:14:40 > 0:14:44- You need to hold her - between your legs.
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- Put your leg there - and move the other one.
0:14:49 > 0:14:54- Bring the other leg tight against - her and squeeze to hold her there.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56- Is that comfortable?
0:14:56 > 0:15:00- Yes.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04- The first line is along the leg - so go for it.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- Keep it flat - and you can be flatter again.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- Let me show you.
0:15:10 > 0:15:16- Take this and do it that way - so that it's facing down.
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- Keep the comb face down - against the sheep.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- I'm left-handed.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- Oh, that makes a big difference.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- Hang on, don't go there.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- It's hard work!
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- I'll let you finish it.
0:15:48 > 0:15:55- That's how a pro does it.
0:15:56 > 0:16:02- I didn't do a lot - but I'm really sweating.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- And you put it down here - when you're finished.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- How did I do?
0:16:08 > 0:16:12- It wasn't bad for a first-timer!
0:16:12 > 0:16:21- You're a great teacher and thank you - but I'll leave it to the experts.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- I don't think I'll be shearing - any sheep in the future!
0:16:29 > 0:16:34- It was hard work and I don't know - how these lads do it so quickly.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38- I'm joined by Catrin Reed - who is on the event's committee.
0:16:38 > 0:16:43- Tell us more about this event.
0:16:43 > 0:16:50- We're doing this to raise money - for next year's Royal Welsh Show.
0:16:50 > 0:16:58- We want to raise as much money - as possible.
0:16:58 > 0:17:06- They are shearing against the clock.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10- Iestyn, how much money - do you want to raise?
0:17:10 > 0:17:15- We'd like to raise about 3,000!
0:17:15 > 0:17:20- There's a barbecue and a bar.
0:17:20 > 0:17:25- We hope to raise a lot of money.
0:17:25 > 0:17:31- More people are expected to arrive.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- You can win some money tonight.
0:17:34 > 0:17:39- Llion has been competing.
0:17:39 > 0:17:41- How did it go?
0:17:41 > 0:17:43- It was alright.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45- I did it in 39 seconds.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49- I got three lights.
0:17:49 > 0:17:56- You're through to the semis.
0:17:56 > 0:18:07- I won't get into the final.
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- This is my second competition.
0:18:12 > 0:18:20- I hope to do well.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- How long does it take to master?
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- It's taken me three years to get - this far but I'm still learning.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- Back to you in the studio.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- Well done for taking part - in the shearing.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- Our next guest - needs no introduction.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- He's a former rugby international - with ten caps under his belt.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- He was the coach - for the national team...
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- ..and is now coaching - the Wales Women's team.
0:18:47 > 0:18:57- Welcome to the programme, - Rowland Phillips.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00- Thank you.
0:19:00 > 0:19:06- Who are easier to coach - - men or women?
0:19:06 > 0:19:13- I can't answer that!
0:19:13 > 0:19:19- I've coached in Italy - for four years.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- After doing that then - anything is possible.
0:19:23 > 0:19:30- I've never been a coach for women...
0:19:30 > 0:19:41- ..but they want to be treated - the same as the men.
0:19:41 > 0:19:48- What is the current situation - with women's rugby in Wales?
0:19:48 > 0:19:54- There's a lot of talent - in the Wales Women's team.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57- It's got much better - in the last few years.
0:19:57 > 0:20:10- There's a lot of talent - in the under 18s team.
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- More and more people - are interested in the women's team.
0:20:15 > 0:20:23- Does women's rugby get - a lot of press attention?
0:20:23 > 0:20:26- I don't think - there's enough press coverage...
0:20:27 > 0:20:28- ..in women's rugby...
0:20:28 > 0:20:32- ..but it has got better - in the last three years.
0:20:32 > 0:20:39- When you win more events...
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- ..then you get more press coverage.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47- It's all very positive - at the moment.
0:20:47 > 0:20:58- What kind of coach are you?
0:20:58 > 0:21:04- Do you play around - or are you strict?
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- I think I'm quite strict.
0:21:08 > 0:21:13- You know that I like to have fun.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17- I go to work - as a professional coach...
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- ..and it's important - to be professional.
0:21:21 > 0:21:31- The team has improved - over the years.
0:21:31 > 0:21:42- It's my job to make it more - of a professional team.
0:21:42 > 0:21:48- You have also been working - in Warrington.
0:21:48 > 0:21:54- I've been to a lot of places - such as Italy.
0:21:54 > 0:21:59- I don't know if I've learnt a lot...
0:21:59 > 0:22:04- ..but I can't keep a job - for too long!
0:22:04 > 0:22:10- It isn't about working - with teams but with individuals.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- The Italians were prima-donnas!
0:22:13 > 0:22:20- You learn a lot from the teams.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- The World Cup - is in Ireland next year.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- We'll hear about it later.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28- After the break, - we chat to Aron Elias...
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- ..the musician from Porthmadog - who currently lives in Holland.
0:22:32 > 0:22:38- First, let's see what part of the - Eisteddfod Maes Yvonne has reached.
0:22:38 > 0:22:43- There's plenty to enjoy at the Maes - this weekend and next week...
0:22:43 > 0:22:48- ..but let's see what else is - happening in Wales in the Calendar.
0:22:55 > 0:22:59- On Saturday 30 July, - there's a table top sale...
0:22:59 > 0:23:04- ..at Llys Dafydd - on the high street in Bethesda.
0:23:04 > 0:23:09- It's from 9.30am to 12.30pm and - 5 per table so I'll see you there!
0:23:13 > 0:23:19- Have you got any unwanted items - taking up space in your homes?
0:23:19 > 0:23:24- Bring them to sell at the car boot - sale in Glangwili Hospital.
0:23:24 > 0:23:29- It's on the final Saturday of the - month from now until September.
0:23:29 > 0:23:34- There's plenty of room - and is 5 per car or 10 per van.
0:23:34 > 0:23:39- Proceeds go to the Cardio - Respiratory Unit at the hospital.
0:23:43 > 0:23:48- During the Monmouthshire - and District National Eisteddfod...
0:23:48 > 0:23:53- ..the main ceremonies are shown live - at Y Drwm in the National Library.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56- There's the Crown on Monday, - Prose Medal on Tuesday...
0:23:56 > 0:23:59- ..and Chair on Friday.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03- You're welcome to this free event - and I'll see there!
0:24:04 > 0:24:05- .
0:24:11 > 0:24:13- Subtitles
0:24:18 > 0:24:22- Welcome back to the Maes - at the National Eisteddfod.
0:24:22 > 0:24:27- Abergavenny is one Wales' - most successful market towns.
0:24:27 > 0:24:33- Recently, I followed my nose in the - company of local, Bethan Harrington.
0:24:33 > 0:24:38- We sampled the town's eateries.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44- Hello, Bethan, - it's lovely to meet you.
0:24:44 > 0:24:47- Welcome to Abergavenny, Yvonne.
0:24:47 > 0:24:53- I'm looking forward to my tour - and we start at an historic site.
0:24:53 > 0:24:59- This is the Tithe Barn - so let's go inside.
0:24:59 > 0:25:03- This cafe is next-door - to St Mary's Priory.
0:25:03 > 0:25:07- There's a museum on the first floor.
0:25:07 > 0:25:12- Yes, it has a beautiful tapestry - that shows the history of the area.
0:25:12 > 0:25:18- It's eight-metres-long - and took six years to make.
0:25:18 > 0:25:21- Good morning and welcome.
0:25:21 > 0:25:23- Good morning and welcome.- - Good morning, Father Mark.
0:25:23 > 0:25:25- This looks delicious.
0:25:25 > 0:25:31- Mmm!
0:25:31 > 0:25:37- You've brought me to the large - Nicholls shop and cafe.
0:25:37 > 0:25:41- It's very luxurious and - was founded over 90 years ago...
0:25:41 > 0:25:45- ..by the local farmer, - William Nicholls.
0:25:45 > 0:25:51- You can buy clothes, household items - and an array of things.
0:25:51 > 0:25:58- The menu has cold, light snacks - and warm, traditional meals.
0:25:58 > 0:26:04- I think I'll be healthy this time - and have a salad.
0:26:09 > 0:26:16- This is The Codfather, one of the - town's popular fish and chip shops.
0:26:16 > 0:26:20- The smell hits you as you walk in.
0:26:20 > 0:26:22- Do you fancy a chip?
0:26:22 > 0:26:26- Do you fancy a chip?- - Yes, please and a rissole too!
0:26:27 > 0:26:30- Hello.
0:26:35 > 0:26:38- We've reached the heart of the town.
0:26:38 > 0:26:43- Yes, it's the market hall - that has been here for many years.
0:26:43 > 0:26:47- It started as a market selling - the butter of local farmers...
0:26:47 > 0:26:53- ..but it now sells food, clothes, - jewellery and a lot more.
0:26:53 > 0:26:59- Those camping during the Eisteddfod - can buy fresh bread and cheese.
0:26:59 > 0:27:04- They also have vegetables - so there's everything you need.
0:27:04 > 0:27:07- Thank you very much.
0:27:08 > 0:27:13- There's plenty of choice - of international dishes...
0:27:13 > 0:27:18- ..with Italian families - running Luigi's and Pizzorante.
0:27:18 > 0:27:22- The Cinnamon Tree - sells Indian food...
0:27:22 > 0:27:27- ..or you can try Nepalese cuisine - in the Gurkha Corner.
0:27:27 > 0:27:37- On the outskirts of the town, - you can dine at The Hardwick...
0:27:37 > 0:27:42- The Angel Hotel is quite - a prominent building in the town.
0:27:42 > 0:27:47- It's the town's most famous hotel - and important to our Welsh essence.
0:27:47 > 0:27:54- It's the meeting place for - the Abergavenny Welsh Society.
0:27:54 > 0:28:01- Many years ago, they established - the local Eisteddfod of Abergavenny.
0:28:01 > 0:28:08- Our National Eisteddfod developed - from the town's Eisteddfod.
0:28:08 > 0:28:13- I've thoroughly enjoyed my tour - of sampling the food in Abergavenny.
0:28:13 > 0:28:16- I've had a day - that's fit for a queen!
0:28:16 > 0:28:20- It's been a pleasure - and thank you, Yvonne.
0:28:20 > 0:28:23- You're welcome and cheers!
0:28:28 > 0:28:34- From food to the flowers - at the Monmouthshire tent...
0:28:34 > 0:28:38- ..and the author, Jane Blank.
0:28:38 > 0:28:44- You live in Abergavenny - but tell us about these flowers.
0:28:44 > 0:28:50- Local children made these flowers - over the past few weeks.
0:28:50 > 0:28:56- They are beautiful and will attract - people from all over the Maes.
0:28:56 > 0:29:02- Blodeuwedd looks beautiful - hanging from the ceiling.
0:29:02 > 0:29:08- You're originally from Sheffield - so why move to Abergavenny?
0:29:08 > 0:29:14- It's beautiful, I can get - to my home in Sheffield easily...
0:29:14 > 0:29:19- ..reach Cardiff in 50 minutes - and work in London too.
0:29:19 > 0:29:25- There's just so many things to do.
0:29:25 > 0:29:31- It's small enough to know everyone - but there's plenty to do.
0:29:31 > 0:29:36- You're going to be busy - over the coming week.
0:29:36 > 0:29:40- I'll help them run - the two stages in this tent...
0:29:40 > 0:29:49- ..that host an array of activities - between 2.00pm and 4.00pm every day.
0:29:49 > 0:29:54- I'm also going to play the role - of Y Ladi Wen or the White Lady...
0:29:54 > 0:30:02- ..the spirit of Nanteos from - my new novel, The Shadow of Nanteos.
0:30:02 > 0:30:06- I'm looking forward to treading - the boards at the Eisteddfod.
0:30:06 > 0:30:12- You're going - to the town centre tonight.
0:30:12 > 0:30:21- Yes, for an event about the late - Jeff Nuttall who was very famous.
0:30:21 > 0:30:27- We're going to celebrate his life - at our fringe events in Abergavenny.
0:30:27 > 0:30:33- The fringe events are bilingual - and very interesting.
0:30:33 > 0:30:38- There's plenty to do - so I hope you enjoy your week.
0:30:38 > 0:30:42- I'm joined by the chief executive - of the Eisteddfod, Elfed Roberts.
0:30:42 > 0:30:48- The Eisteddfod has reached - Abergavenny after 103 years.
0:30:48 > 0:30:53- Yes, we've had a warm welcome and - a lot of support from the council.
0:30:53 > 0:30:58- The locals are brilliant - and we can't wait to get started.
0:30:58 > 0:31:02- There isn't a pink pavilion - but you've got a pink shirt!
0:31:02 > 0:31:08- It's in memory of the pink pavilion - but the new pavilion is amazing.
0:31:08 > 0:31:12- I can't wait for people to take - to the stage to compete and perform.
0:31:12 > 0:31:16- Thank you, Elfed and Jane.
0:31:16 > 0:31:20- That's all from the Maes - so it's back to you in the studio.
0:31:21 > 0:31:25- Thank you, Yvonne.
0:31:33 > 0:31:37- I'm looking forward - to the Eisteddfod.
0:31:37 > 0:31:42- One of Wales' most popular bands at - the end of the 1990s was Pep Le Pew.
0:31:42 > 0:31:46- The Porthmadog band launched their - album, Y Da, y Drwg ac yr Hyll...
0:31:46 > 0:31:50- ..under their own label in 2002.
0:31:50 > 0:31:54- Pep Le Pew's music was pioneering - but it came to an end in 2005.
0:31:54 > 0:31:59- Ten years have passed and one of the - members has had a colourful life.
0:31:59 > 0:32:03- Aron Elias, welcome to Heno.
0:32:03 > 0:32:14- Thank you.
0:32:14 > 0:32:18- It's wonderful to be here.
0:32:18 > 0:32:24- I'm so excited to be here.
0:32:24 > 0:32:31- What have you been doing since 2005?
0:32:31 > 0:32:39- I did lose it a bit!
0:32:39 > 0:32:44- I learnt some classical guitar.
0:32:44 > 0:32:48- I followed my heart to Spain.
0:32:48 > 0:32:59- I lived in a cave.
0:32:59 > 0:33:02- I learnt to play flamenco...
0:33:02 > 0:33:09- ..but I still can't play it!
0:33:09 > 0:33:15- You lived in a cave - literally!
0:33:15 > 0:33:21- The cave did have tiles - and a wooden floor.
0:33:21 > 0:33:26- A posh cave!
0:33:26 > 0:33:34- I didn't have any electricity.
0:33:34 > 0:33:41- I had neighbours - from all over the world.
0:33:41 > 0:33:49- There wasn't a radio.
0:33:49 > 0:33:59- I normally sleep with the radio - playing for my tinnitus!
0:33:59 > 0:34:07- I came to Wales to improve my Welsh.
0:34:07 > 0:34:13- You live in Holland now.
0:34:13 > 0:34:20- No, I was in Holland for a month.
0:34:20 > 0:34:27- I was living in Grenada.
0:34:27 > 0:34:33- I was helping a friend - with his Air B&B.
0:34:33 > 0:34:40- I stopped in Holland on my way home.
0:34:40 > 0:34:45- I watched the lads in the football.
0:34:45 > 0:34:57- It was amazing to be in Holland - and learn about the football.
0:34:57 > 0:35:03- I didn't know that Wales - was doing so well.
0:35:03 > 0:35:06- You learnt Spanish, didn't you?
0:35:06 > 0:35:18- I still can't speak Spanish.
0:35:18 > 0:35:26- They say that the more you know - is the more you don't know!
0:35:26 > 0:35:29- Tell us about the song - you are performing for us tonight.
0:35:29 > 0:35:32- I wanted to covey the last ten years - in three minutes.
0:35:32 > 0:35:37- It's quite messy!
0:35:39 > 0:35:46- Before the break, let's catch up - with Daf in Llanddarog.
0:35:46 > 0:35:52- Welcome back to us.
0:35:52 > 0:35:56- It's hotting up - at the shearing event.
0:35:56 > 0:35:59- It's a fund-raiser.
0:35:59 > 0:36:04- The finals are taking place.
0:36:04 > 0:36:06- There's a hog roast too.
0:36:06 > 0:36:07- Join me later.
0:36:09 > 0:36:11- Subtitles
0:36:15 > 0:36:20- Welcome back to Heno in Llanddarog.
0:36:20 > 0:36:26- I'm at the Carmarthen Speed Shear - event.
0:36:26 > 0:36:37- You own this farm.
0:36:37 > 0:36:42- Did they persuade you - to run the event here?
0:36:42 > 0:36:48- They didn't need to twist my arm - to host this event.
0:36:48 > 0:36:52- My son rents the farm from me.
0:36:52 > 0:36:59- My wife dressed me because - there's strangers being here!
0:36:59 > 0:37:01- Huw Bryant is here tonight.
0:37:01 > 0:37:05- Hello, you!
0:37:05 > 0:37:22- I'm playing some music - between the shearing.
0:37:22 > 0:37:25- You have been busy - with Sianel Pump on YouTube.
0:37:25 > 0:37:31- You have been busy - with Sianel Pump on YouTube.
0:37:31 > 0:37:34- The latest video had 30,000 hits!
0:37:34 > 0:37:37- There's going to be a video - for the Eisteddfod.
0:37:37 > 0:37:41- In the final part of our series - focusing on Welsh sports stars...
0:37:41 > 0:37:45- ..who will be representing Britain - at the Olympic Games...
0:37:45 > 0:37:50- ..Rhodri Gomer visited his old - university of Loughborough...
0:37:50 > 0:37:54- ..to meet young Swansea swimmer, - Georgia Davies.
0:37:54 > 0:37:58- The first choice for any British - athlete who wants to be the best...
0:37:58 > 0:38:02- ..is Loughborough University - in the Midlands.
0:38:02 > 0:38:08- The facilities for an array of sport - are amongst the best in the world.
0:38:08 > 0:38:14- It's perfect for the current needs - of Georgia Davies.
0:38:14 > 0:38:19- In terms of swimming, - the facilities are excellent...
0:38:19 > 0:38:23- ..and it's the best gym - I've trained at.
0:38:23 > 0:38:30- There's a great 50m pool - and wonderful coaches.
0:38:30 > 0:38:36- Where I train specializes in - sprinting which is perfect for me.
0:38:36 > 0:38:41- The Rio Olympic Games - is on the horizon.
0:38:41 > 0:38:50- You've known for a few months that - you're representing Great Britain.
0:38:50 > 0:38:55- The trails were a few months ago - and it was very stressful.
0:38:55 > 0:39:01- I finished the race and had to wait - to see if I was in the team.
0:39:01 > 0:39:05- After having the good news, - I can concentrate on my training.
0:39:05 > 0:39:09- You specialize in the 50m backstroke - which is a sprint...
0:39:09 > 0:39:14- ..but that race isn't part - of the program in Rio.
0:39:14 > 0:39:19- This year, I'm competing - in the 100m race in Rio.
0:39:19 > 0:39:25- I'll do the 100m in backstroke - and 4 x 100m relay.
0:39:25 > 0:39:32- They've picked a strong team - of swimmers to go to South America.
0:39:32 > 0:39:39- Yes, the team is about half the size - that it was before London.
0:39:39 > 0:39:46- They did this so that everyone - could be in a final or win a medal.
0:39:46 > 0:39:51- It would be difficult - to train everyone.
0:39:51 > 0:39:53- It's a small but strong team.
0:39:53 > 0:39:57- There's a great representation - from Wales.
0:39:57 > 0:40:01- Yes, there's myself, Ieuan Lloyd, - Chloe Tutton and Jazz Carlin.
0:40:01 > 0:40:05- We last spoke two years ago before - the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow...
0:40:05 > 0:40:10- ..and you had - quite a bit of success.
0:40:10 > 0:40:17- Yes, and I didn't expect to win - a gold and silver medal.
0:40:17 > 0:40:24- Time has flown and I can't believe - it was two years ago!
0:40:24 > 0:40:28- There's less than a month - before you fly to Rio.
0:40:28 > 0:40:35- How are the preparations - and what is your training schedule?
0:40:35 > 0:40:38- I'm doing my typical training - that I'd do in a week.
0:40:38 > 0:40:42- It's 90 minutes to two hours - in the pool nine times a week...
0:40:42 > 0:40:49- ..three weightlifting sessions, two - sessions of pilates and machines...
0:40:49 > 0:41:02- ..and there's physio and massage and - sports psychology so it's very busy!
0:41:02 > 0:41:06- What's your target for Rio?
0:41:06 > 0:41:12- I've got a lot more experience - than when I raced in London.
0:41:12 > 0:41:17- I was nervous - and let that get the better of me...
0:41:17 > 0:41:23- ..and missed the final despite - knowing that I was good enough.
0:41:23 > 0:41:33- I was really disappointed so want to - do better than I did four years ago.
0:41:40 > 0:41:48- Good luck to Georgia in Rio.
0:41:48 > 0:41:55- Rowland Phillips and Dyfan Dwyfor - are our guests.
0:41:55 > 0:42:00- Roland is the coach - of the Wales Women's rugby team.
0:42:00 > 0:42:07- The Women's Rugby World Cup - is in Ireland next year.
0:42:07 > 0:42:12- Do you have high hopes for the team?
0:42:12 > 0:42:16- We have a difficult year - before that.
0:42:16 > 0:42:19- There's games in the autumn - and the Six Nations.
0:42:19 > 0:42:22- We plan to win the World Cup.
0:42:22 > 0:42:24- That's what we've got to do.
0:42:24 > 0:42:28- We've got to have the mindset - to win.
0:42:28 > 0:42:34- Dyfan appears in Y Llyfrgell - that premieres at the Eisteddfod.
0:42:35 > 0:42:41- For the final time this evening, - we head back to Abergavenny.
0:42:41 > 0:42:45- Where are you on the Maes, Yvonne?
0:42:45 > 0:42:49- We're at the S4C stand - at the National Eisteddfod.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- It's next door to the BBC - and Mudiad Meithrin stands.
0:42:52 > 0:42:56- It's a stone's throw from - the Farmers' Union of Wales.
0:42:56 > 0:43:00- This will be our home for the week.
0:43:00 > 0:43:03- We'll be live from this location - at 7.00pm on Monday.
0:43:04 > 0:43:06- Make sure you call in to see us.
0:43:06 > 0:43:09- That's it from us tonight.
0:43:09 > 0:43:12- Don't forget to join us - on the Eisteddfod Maes next week.
0:43:12 > 0:43:18- Keep your eyes peeled for our us - and of course the Huw Fash Sash!
0:43:18 > 0:43:23- We leave you tonight with Aron Elias - performing the song, Fel Y Dwr.
0:43:23 > 0:43:27- Enjoy the weekend.
0:43:27 > 0:43:28- Goodnight.
0:43:32 > 0:43:36- # Mmm-mmm-mmm
0:43:40 > 0:43:43- # Mmm-mmm-mmm
0:43:59 > 0:44:03- # Mmm-la-la-la-la-la
0:44:23 > 0:44:26- # We remember Macsen the Emperor
0:44:26 > 0:44:30- # Left our country in whole
0:44:30 > 0:44:33- # And we shout before the nations
0:44:33 > 0:44:36- # "We'll be here - until Judgement Day!"
0:44:36 > 0:44:39- # Despite Cameron's economists
0:44:39 > 0:44:43- # Despite old Maggie and her crew
0:44:43 > 0:44:46- # We'll be here - until the end of time
0:44:46 > 0:44:49- # And the Welsh language - will be alive!
0:44:49 > 0:44:53- # Whatever life throws at me, - good, bad or ugly
0:44:53 > 0:44:56- # It's part of the life - prepared for us and who I am
0:44:56 > 0:44:59- # Embrace life's skills - without the fear of death
0:44:59 > 0:45:03- # It happens to us all, - only in the past do flowers die
0:45:03 > 0:45:06- # Pure love, pure love
0:45:06 > 0:45:09- # Because pure love is infinite
0:45:09 > 0:45:12- # It's eternal - and stems from old tears
0:45:12 > 0:45:15- # We remember Macsen the Emperor
0:45:15 > 0:45:18- # Left our country in whole
0:45:18 > 0:45:21- # And we shout before the nations
0:45:21 > 0:45:24- # "We'll be here - until Judgement Day!"
0:45:24 > 0:45:27- # Despite the greedy economists
0:45:27 > 0:45:30- # Despite old Maggie and her crew
0:45:30 > 0:45:33- # We'll be here - until the end of time
0:45:33 > 0:45:37- # And the Welsh language - will be alive!
0:45:37 > 0:45:40- # Whatever life throws at me, - good, bad or ugly
0:45:40 > 0:45:43- # It's part of the life - prepared for us and who I am
0:45:43 > 0:45:46- # Embrace life's skills - without the fear of death
0:45:46 > 0:45:49- # It happens to us all, - only in the past do flowers die
0:45:49 > 0:45:53- # Because pure love is infinite
0:45:53 > 0:45:56- # It's eternal - and stems from old tears
0:45:56 > 0:45:59- # We remember Macsen the Emperor
0:45:59 > 0:46:01- # Left our country in whole
0:46:01 > 0:46:04- # And we shout before the nations
0:46:04 > 0:46:07- # "We'll be here - until Judgement Day!"
0:46:07 > 0:46:10- # Despite the greedy economists
0:46:10 > 0:46:14- # Despite old Maggie and her crew
0:46:14 > 0:46:17- # We'll be here - until the end of time
0:46:17 > 0:46:19- # And the Welsh language - will be alive!
0:46:19 > 0:46:22- # We are still here
0:46:22 > 0:46:25- # We are still here
0:46:25 > 0:46:28- # In spite of everyone - and everything
0:46:28 > 0:46:31- # In spite of everyone - and everything
0:46:31 > 0:46:36- # In spite of everyone - and everything
0:46:36 > 0:46:39- # We are still here
0:46:39 > 0:46:42- # We are still here
0:46:42 > 0:46:48- # We are still here
0:46:48 > 0:46:50- # Mmm-mmm
0:46:50 > 0:46:53- # Like the water
0:46:53 > 0:46:57- # Like the water
0:46:57 > 0:47:02- # Like the water #
0:47:14 > 0:47:15- .