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0:00:18 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome - to Thursday's edition of Heno.
0:00:22 > 0:00:27- I'm sure many of us have visited - a supermarket at some point today.
0:00:27 > 0:00:30- They've become part - of everyday life.
0:00:31 > 0:00:35- But how much Welsh did you hear - or see whilst shopping?
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- This question was raised - at the Senedd earlier today...
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- ..as our guest, Meri Huws, - the Welsh Language Commissioner...
0:00:43 > 0:00:46- ..published a report called - Y Gymraeg Yn Y Fasged Siopa...
0:00:46 > 0:00:48- ..or Welsh in the Shopping Basket.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51- Welcome to Heno, Meri.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57- It was a busy day for me.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04- We asked the same question on our - Facebook and Twitter pages today.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- We will share your comments - during the next 30 minutes.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- And it isn't too late for you - at home to get in touch.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- The details are on the screen.
0:01:14 > 0:01:17- Tonight, Yvonne is joined - by the Treorchy Male Choir.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- Good evening from Treorchy to...
0:01:20 > 0:01:23- ..Sydney, San Francisco, - Monaco, Toronto.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- The Treorchy Male Choir has - performed in all those places.
0:01:27 > 0:01:33- It marks a special milestone - and you can hear all about it later.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- Do you fancy a hyni bun - with your cuppa tonight?
0:01:37 > 0:01:40- You'll only find them in Dolgellau.
0:01:44 > 0:01:49- It's a pity you can't smell the - delicious aromas in this room.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- You can also hear more about - a new musical called Tiger Bay.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- My name is Louise Harvey - and I've won a role!
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- I interviewed Louise yesterday and - she's a little star in the making!
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- It was the end of an era today as - Whitland's postmasters have retired.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- Jean and Ithel Parry-Roberts opened - the local Post Office in the 1960s.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- The Cardi Bach train was running - and The Beatles were in the charts.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28- Daf Wyn witnessed the doors close - for the final time.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- In 1964, - Jean and Ithel Parri-Roberts...
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- ..opened the Post Office - on King Edward Street in Whitland.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- They have enjoyed a happy - and peaceful time...
0:02:48 > 0:02:54- ..but after 53 years of serving the - community, they are going to retire.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04- I think back - to when I started 53 years ago.
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- We had to add up everything - and it was all arithmetic.
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- It was a lot of work at the end - of the day with all the dockets.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- Next, came the adding machine - that had to be used by hand.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- It wasn't electric so you had - to insert the docket to print.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- That was how you did it.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36- Ithel and Jean - have seen a lot of changes.
0:03:36 > 0:03:41- Shillings and pennies expired - and then came the computer.
0:03:41 > 0:03:46- It was an easy transition as working - in a post office is in the blood.
0:03:46 > 0:03:52- Jean's family has worked in a Post - Office for 250 years between them.
0:03:54 > 0:04:00- My father started 90 years ago.
0:04:00 > 0:04:06- We were five children and all of us - have worked for the Post Office.
0:04:07 > 0:04:14- I'm the eldest - but the last one to finish.
0:04:14 > 0:04:19- I look for characters such as - an evacuee who learnt Welsh...
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- ..and loved conversing with us.
0:04:23 > 0:04:29- It's wonderful to feel close - to the people of the community.
0:04:30 > 0:04:36- The whole community is grateful - to Ithel and Jean for their service.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- It won't be the same - without Jean and Ithel.
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- They are very welcoming - and have been a great help to me.
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- The community is going miss them.
0:04:51 > 0:04:56- It's a community place - and they are very sociable people.
0:04:56 > 0:05:00- They do a lot in the village.
0:05:00 > 0:05:06- Dad still lives in Whitland and he's - going to really miss this place.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- Thank you very much.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- Here's a real character for you.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- We're glad to finish but it's - been wonderful to see everyone.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- People have been very kind.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- Are you ready for a lie in - and a holiday?
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- Yes, that would be nice.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- Every day will be a Sunday!
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- We wish Jean and Ithel - a very happy retirement.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- The Welsh Language Commissioner, - Meri Huws joins me this evening.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53- We heard plenty of Welsh being - spoken at that Post Office...
0:05:53 > 0:06:05- ..but unfortunately - this isn't always the case.
0:06:10 > 0:06:16- Today, we launched - a report about supermarkets.
0:06:16 > 0:06:22- We all use supermarkets.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- We can't avoid them.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31- We've been working with supermarkets - on their signs...
0:06:31 > 0:06:36- ..and produce and machines.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39- We asked the public - if it was important...
0:06:39 > 0:06:45- ..for the supermarkets to use Welsh.
0:06:45 > 0:06:51- They all think it's very important - to use the Welsh language...
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- ..in the supermarkets.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- Our cameras attended the launch - at the Senedd building this morning.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- We asked representatives from the - supermarkets and major companies...
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- ..to listen to the report.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- Love them or hate them.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- Supermarkets are a part - of our daily lives.
0:07:26 > 0:07:33- We asked a cross-section - of 1,000 people from across Wales.
0:07:33 > 0:07:38- This was supported by the views - of the public...
0:07:38 > 0:07:43- ..at the Royal Welsh Show, - on our website and via Twitter.
0:07:43 > 0:07:48- This gave the report - a bit more meat!
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- We understand the importance of - the Welsh language in communities.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- This formal research showed - what our customers thought.
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- It was great to be invited today - and I'm really pleased to be here.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- We're a UK retailer but the Co-Op - has over 160 stores in Wales.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- The communities around us - are really important.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09- If those communities are bilingual - or speak Welsh, we need to get that.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- There's been an increasing demand...
0:08:13 > 0:08:17- ..and people are more confident - to ask for legal services in Welsh.
0:08:17 > 0:08:24- It's important for people to get - advice in their mother tongue.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- A surprising finding was the - positive attitude of young people...
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- ..to the supermarkets' use - of the language.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- People aged between 16 and 34...
0:08:35 > 0:08:40- ..were more supportive - than the rest of the population.
0:08:40 > 0:08:46- Boots' staff wear badges showing - their names and if they speak Welsh.
0:08:46 > 0:08:51- Our customers, especially the - elderly who collect prescriptions...
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- ..feel it's important that they can - converse in Welsh.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59- In the Co-Op, we've increased - our product range dramatically.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03- In the last few months, - we've now got 23 Welsh ales.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07- We're looking at all our - own brand milk being Welsh.
0:09:07 > 0:09:11- With those Welsh products, you get - the Welsh language on the packaging.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- Some of the self-service tills - can be used in Welsh.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- They will be easy to use - in the Welsh language.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- This research is very powerful...
0:09:24 > 0:09:29- ..and educates people on the values - of the language and make use of it.
0:09:43 > 0:09:49- Those were some positive comments.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- We asked this question to viewers - on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
0:09:53 > 0:09:59- How much Welsh do you hear - or see in your local supermarket?
0:09:59 > 0:10:06- Viewers have kindly shared - their comments on the matter.
0:10:06 > 0:10:14- I got to read some - of the viewers' comments.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- Thanks to all the Heno viewers for - their comments.
0:10:18 > 0:10:25- It's always interesting to hear - the views of the people of Wales.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- People feel strongly about - seeing the Welsh language...
0:10:28 > 0:10:34- ..at their supermarkets.
0:10:34 > 0:10:38- People think it's important.
0:10:38 > 0:10:46- The supermarkets - need to work on this.
0:10:46 > 0:10:57- They acknowledge that the people - want to see the Welsh.
0:10:58 > 0:11:03- I don't have powers - like the government.
0:11:03 > 0:11:11- The responsibility lies on the - shoulders of the supermarkets.
0:11:11 > 0:11:18- I can only work with these people...
0:11:19 > 0:11:23- ..and offer some advice.
0:11:23 > 0:11:29- It's important for us - all to work together.
0:11:29 > 0:11:34- We can work with them as a sector.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- I live in the Barry.
0:11:37 > 0:11:44- I live in the Barry.
0:11:44 > 0:11:51- The Co-Op is supportive - of the Welsh language.
0:11:51 > 0:12:03- What can you do if the company - has a HQ in England?
0:12:03 > 0:12:10- A lot of people said that - their bosses in London...
0:12:10 > 0:12:16- ..don't understand the importance - of the Welsh language.
0:12:16 > 0:12:23- This was the reason - for our research.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- I've visited people in London.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28- I went to encourage them to use - Welsh.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30- We'll chat again later.
0:12:30 > 0:12:35- The brand-new musical Tiger Bay - will debut in Cardiff in November.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- The three young girls - who will share the main role...
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- ..were announced at the - Wales Millennium Centre yesterday.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- # Every donkey man - needs a porter boy... #
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- Congratulations to you, Louise.
0:12:49 > 0:12:53- Tell us about your role - in this musical.
0:12:53 > 0:12:58- I play the character of Ianto - which is a boy's role.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- I can't tell you any more - or I'll give away the story.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07- How did you get the role?
0:13:07 > 0:13:10- I went to an audition - with 60 other children.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- We had to act and sing a song.
0:13:15 > 0:13:21- You're playing a boy - but have lovely, long hair.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- What's going to happen to your hair?
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- What's going to happen to your hair?- - I'm going to have it cut off.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- All of it?
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- All of it?- - It's going to be shortened to here.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- How do you feel?
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- I'm excited about seeing myself - with a bob!
0:13:41 > 0:13:43- You share the role - with another girl.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- Yes, her name is Ruby Llewelyn - and she's a lovely girl.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- We haven't started rehearsals yet - but I'm looking forward to them.
0:13:51 > 0:13:56- The world premiere is in November - and me and Louise are excited.
0:13:56 > 0:14:02- How do you feel about performing - at the famous Millennium Centre?
0:14:02 > 0:14:07- I'm very, very, very excited.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- # It's an easy life, - it's an easy life... #
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- We wish all the best to the cast.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- After the break...
0:14:23 > 0:14:26- ..Yvonne marks a milestone - with the Treorchy Male Choir.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- They're celebrating 70 years - since reforming.
0:14:30 > 0:14:35- Elin is also in Dolgellau - and hears more about hyni buns.
0:14:35 > 0:14:38- See you in a couple of minutes.
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0:14:45 > 0:14:47- Subtitles
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- Welcome back.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- Let's head over to Yvonne - in the Valleys.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- She's joined by a famous male voice - choir in Wales, if not the world.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- They've got a reason to celebrate.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- Good evening from Treorchy - in the Rhondda Valley.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- It's rehearsal night - for the Treorchy Male Choir.
0:15:12 > 0:15:18- This year, marks 70 years since the - choir reformed so let's hear more.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- # Great providence of heaven - so wonderful it is
0:15:26 > 0:15:36- # This plenteous exposition - of God's purpose #
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- It's believed that a local pub - had a choir in 1883.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- It sang Myfanwy in an Eisteddfod - and won the prize of 1.
0:15:45 > 0:15:53- This marked the start - of the first Treorchy Male Choir.
0:15:53 > 0:15:57- In October 1946, the choir reformed - marking a new direction...
0:15:57 > 0:16:06- ..under the baton of a local - conductor called John Haydn Davies.
0:16:06 > 0:16:12- I've been conducting the choir - for three years.
0:16:12 > 0:16:18- The choir has enjoyed much success - in recent years.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21- The Treorchy Male Choir - was the first Welsh choir...
0:16:22 > 0:16:24- ..to sing at the Sydney Opera House.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- We've returned four times - and filled it each time.
0:16:27 > 0:16:33- The choir sang at the Hotel De Paris - in Monaco to Prince Albert...
0:16:33 > 0:16:42- ..and at the Centenary Commemoration - Services at Mametz Wood.
0:16:43 > 0:16:49- Islwyn, congratulations as you've - been a member for 70 years.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51- Thank you very much for that.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- What makes the choir - so special for you?
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- I've always enjoyed singing.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- Without coming here, - my life would have been empty.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04- We were four brothers in this choir - but I'm the only one left.
0:17:05 > 0:17:10- The others have passed - as I'm the baby of the family.
0:17:13 > 0:17:17- If we weren't members - of the Treorchy Male Choir...
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- ..we wouldn't have met - Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey...
0:17:20 > 0:17:25- ..or sung with Ella Fitzgerald - and Julie Andrews.
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- We shared the stage with - Cliff Richard and Ozzy Osbourne...
0:17:29 > 0:17:34- ..and sung for the Royal Family - many times.
0:17:35 > 0:17:39- I was walking on the streets in 1947 - on the main road all by myself...
0:17:40 > 0:17:44- ..and I heard this glorious sound - coming from the school.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- I thought it sounded alright - so I walked in...
0:17:48 > 0:17:53- ..and haven't walked out since!
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- # Amen, Amen
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- # Amen, Amen
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- We're just amateurs - but we sing and rehearse a lot...
0:18:05 > 0:18:10- ..and are a great success - as a male voice choir.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- # A-a-a-men #
0:18:22 > 0:18:26- We wish a happy birthday - to Treorchy Male Choir.
0:18:26 > 0:18:31- The choir has a special concert - at St David's Hall on 9 July.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- We'll hear more from the choir - in the build up to the concert.
0:18:36 > 0:18:41- I hope you've made a cuppa for our
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- They claim this sweet bun is unique - to the town of Dolgellau.
0:18:45 > 0:18:52- A competition is held on Saturday - to discover the best hyni bun maker.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07- What can you tell us about - the hyni bun?
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- I was at the Popty'r Dref bakery - and made hyni buns.
0:19:12 > 0:19:17- The previous owner, Glyn Davies, - made them at the Criterion Bakery.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- We upheld the tradition - for 20 years.
0:19:21 > 0:19:27- The current owner, Meinir, - chose to retain that tradition.
0:19:27 > 0:19:32- It looks like a ball of snow - as it's dusted with icing sugar.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- The filling gives them the name - of hyni buns.
0:19:36 > 0:19:39- But they aren't made from honey.
0:19:40 > 0:19:44- No, and I think it got the name - because after it's cooked...
0:19:44 > 0:19:50- ..the filling melts and runs out - like honey and it's very sweet.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- At Ysgol y Gader in Dolgellau...
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- ..pupils are preparing - for Saturday's competition...
0:20:01 > 0:20:07- ..whilst learning about one - of the town's traditions.
0:20:07 > 0:20:13- We're using Elliw Gwawr's recipe and - she's a local lady from Dolgellau.
0:20:13 > 0:20:20- Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 will compete - along with two members of staff.
0:20:20 > 0:20:25- We're very confident!
0:20:26 > 0:20:30- We face stiff competition - from the pupils.
0:20:30 > 0:20:35- I'm not confident - but am glad to hear Miss Hughes is!
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- You're as cool as a cucumber - so did it go well, Llio?
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- Yes, I'm just waiting - for them to rise.
0:20:41 > 0:20:45- What is a hyni bun?
0:20:45 > 0:20:50- It contains sugar, - milk, butter and flour.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- I can't say too much because - it's a secret recipe of Dolgellau.
0:20:54 > 0:20:59- The filling is like honey - but it isn't honey.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03- I'm making the filling - and will cover it to be cooked.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- Have you eaten a hyni bun?
0:21:05 > 0:21:06- Have you eaten a hyni bun?- - Yes, plenty.
0:21:07 > 0:21:08- Are they nice?
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- Are they nice?- - Yes.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- Do you like hyni buns?
0:21:13 > 0:21:17- Do you like hyni buns?- - Yes, I've eaten too many!
0:21:18 > 0:21:22- You've worked hard but - are you happy with your hyni buns?
0:21:22 > 0:21:24- Yes.
0:21:24 > 0:21:30- You'll be great on Saturday - and all that's left is to eat them!
0:21:31 > 0:21:33- CHEERING
0:21:39 > 0:21:45- Take your hyni buns to the Sospan - in Dolgellau on Saturday by 9.30am.
0:21:45 > 0:21:50- Judging commences at 10.00am - and public tasting is at 11.00am.
0:21:51 > 0:21:57- Good luck to everyone.
0:21:57 > 0:22:07- The Welsh Language Commissioner, - Meri Huws has been my guest tonight.
0:22:07 > 0:22:11- Today saw the launch of a report...
0:22:11 > 0:22:18- ..about the use of the - Welsh language in our supermarkets.
0:22:18 > 0:22:23- We asked 1,000 people in Wales...
0:22:24 > 0:22:27- ..to see if they wanted to see the - Welsh language in our supermarkets.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- The message is that they wanted to - see the Welsh language...
0:22:31 > 0:22:38- ..in our supermarkets.
0:22:38 > 0:22:47- We've had some messages - from our viewers...
0:22:47 > 0:22:52- ..on the question of the use of - the Welsh language in supermarkets.
0:22:52 > 0:23:01- It's also great that young people - want to see the Welsh language...
0:23:01 > 0:23:08- ..in these supermarkets.
0:23:08 > 0:23:14- These people are speaking - to their shops.
0:23:14 > 0:23:21- We hope to see more signage - in the Welsh language in our shops.
0:23:21 > 0:23:32- I'll work with the companies - on this.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36- I'd also like people to tell - share thoughts with the shops.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41- Did you know that Prynhawn Da and - Heno has a king as part of its team?
0:23:41 > 0:23:46- Search online for Owain Gwynedd - and this is what you'll find.
0:23:46 > 0:23:50- Wikipedia claims our Owain Gwynedd - was the first Welsh prince...
0:23:51 > 0:23:55- ..in the 12th century - and that he died in 1170.
0:23:55 > 0:23:59- I saw him yesterday - and he looked fighting fit to me!
0:23:59 > 0:24:04- I'm sure he'll use this - new-found status over the weekend.
0:24:05 > 0:24:10- Happy birthday to Gwen Cole from - Briton Ferry who is 95 on Saturday.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- Gwen from Port Talbot - is quite a character...
0:24:14 > 0:24:16- ..and enjoys bingo and fancy dress.
0:24:16 > 0:24:21- Gwen dressed as Batwoman - when she met Yvonne last year.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23- That's all we have time for tonight.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- Tomorrow's Heno is replaced by - the Wales v Italy Under 20s match.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31- I'll be back on Monday night with - Rhodri Owen for Heno at 7.00pm.
0:24:32 > 0:24:34- Thank you for joining me - and goodnight.
0:24:35 > 0:24:35- .