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0:00:17 > 0:00:20- Hello and welcome - to your Thursday edition of Heno.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- My guest is Meinir Wyn Roberts, - The Voice of the Future...
0:00:24 > 0:00:28- ..of the 2015 Llangollen - International Musical Eisteddfod...
0:00:28 > 0:00:30- ..and the Towyn Roberts Scholarship.
0:00:31 > 0:00:35- We'll be calling one of you in - a moment and you could win a prize.
0:00:35 > 0:00:41- If you're phone rings, answer it - by saying "Christmas Cracker!"
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- It's been an amazing year for you, - Meinir.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- What are you singing for us tonight?
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- Tonight's song - is called O Sanctaidd Nos.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- Here's a taster of Meinir's song - from her rehearsal earlier.
0:00:59 > 0:01:07- # Oh, holy night! - The stars are brightly shining
0:01:07 > 0:01:15- # It is the night - of the dear Savior's birth
0:01:15 > 0:01:20- I'm in the festive spirit - at the National Botanic Garden...
0:01:20 > 0:01:27- ..as 14 Welsh schools take part - in a tree decorating competition.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- Are you having fun?
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- Yes!
0:01:32 > 0:01:37- I'm going a magical tour with Hijinx - theatre's latest production...
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- ..The Silent Toy Soldier...
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- ..which opens tonight - at the Millennium Centre.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- Merry Christmas!
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- It's time to call a viewer in - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- We gave away a television - on Tuesday and an iPad last night.
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- Let's see what's hiding - in these crackers.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- Four widescreen televisions, - four iPad Airs...
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- ..a digital camera, - two hampers of Welsh produce...
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- ..a hoverboard, - a selection of Welsh meat...
0:02:20 > 0:02:25- ..two digital radios, a coffee - machine and mugs, a toaster...
0:02:25 > 0:02:30- ..a DVD player and a collection of - DVDs, a Kindle and a table lamp...
0:02:30 > 0:02:35- ..jewellery by Wyn in the Conwy - Valley and Lora Wyn of Groeslon...
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- ..Melin Tregwynt - throws and cushions...
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- ..a sewing machine, kitchen aid, - leather bag and writing equipment...
0:02:44 > 0:02:47- ..a NutriBullet, - Welsh hoodies for the family...
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- ..a hamper of beauty products - for men and women...
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- ..and a cashmere poncho - and socks from Corgi.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- This year, we'll support Ty Hafan, - Ty Gobaith and Christian Aid.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- It promises to be a cracker of a - Christmas on Prynhawn Da and Heno!
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- There's some amazing prizes - to be won this year.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- Meinir is going to help me with - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- Last night, Aled Sam asked you - to name Santa's form of transport.
0:03:19 > 0:03:21- Do you know the answer, Meinir.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23- A sledge.
0:03:23 > 0:03:25- Yes, that's right.
0:03:25 > 0:03:27- Let's get dialling.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- We have a telephone number here.
0:03:30 > 0:03:39- The area code is 01745.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- It's ringing.
0:03:42 > 0:03:48- It's still ringing.
0:03:48 > 0:03:49- Hello?
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- Hello, it's Mari Grug - from S4C's Heno.
0:03:52 > 0:03:53- Do you have something to tell me?
0:03:54 > 0:03:55- Christmas Cracker!
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- Yes, that's right!
0:03:57 > 0:04:03- Who's on the line, please?
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- It's Eluned Williams.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- Where are you calling from?
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- I'm from Abergele.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- You answered the question correctly - in last night's competition.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20- Please choose a cracker - between 1 and 34.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- Crackers 4, 5, 6 and 22 - have already been chosen.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- I'll have number 1.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- Let's pull the cracker - to see what you've won.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33- Congratulations, this is your prize.
0:04:33 > 0:04:38- Congratulations, - you've won a widescreen television.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- Thank you very much.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44- Are you happy with your prize?
0:04:44 > 0:04:49- Yes, that's wonderful.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- For every prize that you win, a - gift will also be given to charity.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- Tonight, we're supporting Christian - Aid by donating school items...
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- ..to help a child in the Third World - have the best start in life.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- Thank you for entering our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:05:06 > 0:05:07- A very Merry Christmas to you!
0:05:08 > 0:05:18- You can enter the competition again - on tomorrow's Prynhawn Da and Heno.
0:05:18 > 0:05:23- There's still plenty of prizes - left to be won.
0:05:23 > 0:05:29- The actress, Hannah Daniel has - tonight's all-important question.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31- Who wanted to kill the baby Jesus?
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- 1) Hari, 2) Herod, or 3) Harold?
0:05:36 > 0:05:42- Merry Christmas.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- Who wanted to kill the baby Jesus?
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- 1) Hari, 2) Herod, or 3) Harold?
0:05:48 > 0:05:54- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:05:54 > 0:06:00- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:06:00 > 0:06:05- The phone lines - close at 2.00pm tomorrow.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- Every entrant - needs to be aged 18 and over.
0:06:08 > 0:06:12- Don't call after the lines close - or you will still be charged.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- Full terms and conditions - can be found at www.heno.tv
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- Good luck to you all.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- We could be calling - one of you tomorrow night.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28- Our Christmas Cracker Competition is - a sign that Christmas is on the way.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32- Today, Christmas arrived - at the National Botanic Garden...
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- ..as local school children - decorated some Christmas trees.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- Rhodri Gomer - was in their midst this afternoon.
0:06:38 > 0:06:43- Our house has the perfect setup - when it comes to the Christmas tree.
0:06:43 > 0:06:47- I buy the tree whilst Carys - and the children decorate it...
0:06:47 > 0:06:52- ..as I don't have - a creative bone in my body!
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- However, there's plenty of - creativity and imagination...
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- ..to be seen from South Wales - children at the Botanic Gardens.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07- We've welcomed children - from all over South Wales...
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- ..including Cardiff, Aberporth - and Carmarthenshire.
0:07:11 > 0:07:17- We host the competition to promote - recycling and it's lots of fun.
0:07:17 > 0:07:22- There's also a wonderful - Christmas atmosphere.
0:07:22 > 0:07:28- There are 14 schools competing - and the standard is very high.
0:07:28 > 0:07:32- I'm joined by Olivia and Nathan - but which school do you come from?
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- We're from Ysgol Aberporth school.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- You've travelled a long way - to be here to decorate your tree.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43- We'll be decorating the tree - with robins...
0:07:43 > 0:07:48- ..and used cardboard and red paint - to create them.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- We've used recycled material.
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- Do you think that you've got - a good chance of winning?
0:07:57 > 0:08:02- Their time is up so whilst - the judges do their work...
0:08:02 > 0:08:08- ..let's hear from Llinos who's been - learning about how trees are grown.
0:08:09 > 0:08:15- She also has tips on how to keep - trees looking at their best.
0:08:20 > 0:08:30- I'm not in Lapland, but Cowbridge - to find the perfect Christmas tree.
0:08:30 > 0:08:35- Ty Cerrig Christmas tree farm is at - the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- Its seven acres - is home to 16,000 tree.
0:08:40 > 0:08:45- This family business has run - since the first planting in 2006.
0:08:45 > 0:08:51- We grow eight types of - Christmas trees on the farm.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- They include the Norway spruce, - Nordmann fir...
0:08:55 > 0:09:04- ..two types of pine trees, - grand firs and blue spruces.
0:09:05 > 0:09:10- The Nordmann fir - is the most popular choice...
0:09:10 > 0:09:16- ..because it's a non-drop tree.
0:09:17 > 0:09:22- However, the Norway spruce - is a more traditional option.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- There are 16,000 trees here - so you're spoilt for choice.
0:09:27 > 0:09:32- It takes seven to eight years - for a tree to grow to seven foot.
0:09:32 > 0:09:39- This small tree was planted in March - and won't be fully grown until 2023.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- Whilst at the farm, a delivery - was made to a local village...
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- ..so a large, towering tree - was cut down.
0:09:50 > 0:09:54- Fortunately, - we were available to assist Andrew.
0:09:55 > 0:10:00- Yes, well... as they say, - "Stick to the day job, Llin!"
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- This is an eight-year-old - Nordmann fir tree...
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- ..and it's among - the most popular trees.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12- If you purchase this tree from here - it'll cost you around 50.
0:10:12 > 0:10:17- Customers visit and choose a tree.
0:10:17 > 0:10:25- We cut the tree down - and they can take it home.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- Once at home, - you must take care of the tree...
0:10:33 > 0:10:38- ..so it still looks fresh - on the big day.
0:10:39 > 0:10:49- Water the tree on a daily basis - and keep it away from any heat.
0:10:51 > 0:10:57- Having searched for many hours, - I've discovered my perfect tree.
0:10:57 > 0:11:04- There's one thing left to do and - that's to find my way out of here!
0:11:09 > 0:11:13- If you spot Llinos wandering around - the Vale with a tree...
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- ..please bring her back to Llanelli.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- The judges have finally made - their decision...
0:11:19 > 0:11:22- ..and this is the winning tree.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24- The winner is Ysgol y Felin school - from Llanelli.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- I'm joined by Jayden and Ioan.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- For how long have you - been preparing these decorations?
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- We've been working after school - for three weeks.
0:11:34 > 0:11:39- It's been lots of work.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- It's certainly paid off - as the tree looks fantastic.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- What have you used - to decorate the tree?
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- We've used cardboard, - milk cartons...
0:11:49 > 0:11:57- ..and the bottoms - of plastic bottles.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- Have you enjoyed yourselves, today?
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- Have you enjoyed yourselves, today?- - Yes!
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- Congratulations to you all.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07- The winning tree and other entries..
0:12:07 > 0:12:12- ..will be displayed at the National - Botanic Garden until the New Year.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- If you're in the area, - make sure you visit.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- Congratulations to Ysgol y Felin.
0:12:20 > 0:12:25- They can decorate our trees - in the studio next year.
0:12:25 > 0:12:32- After the break, there's a reminder - of tonight's question...
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- ..in our Christmas Cracker - Competition.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42- Where is Daf tonight?
0:12:43 > 0:12:47- I'm on a magical journey with the - cast of the Hijinx Theatre and...
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- ..The Silent Toy Soldier.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- It opens tonight - in the Millennium Centre.
0:12:53 > 0:12:59- First, let's hear of your events - in the Thursday night Calendar.
0:13:06 > 0:13:11- Join us at Galeri, Caernarfon - on Saturday 5 December at 7.30pm...
0:13:11 > 0:13:15- ..for an evening - with The Three Welsh Tenors...
0:13:15 > 0:13:20- ..or Aled Hall, - Aled Wyn Davies and myself.
0:13:20 > 0:13:27- The evening is hosted skilfully - by Hywel Gwynfryn.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- Ysgol Talgarreg School - is performing Y Dewin Dychymyg.
0:13:33 > 0:13:39- It's on Friday 4 December - at 1.30pm and 7.00pm.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- All are welcome - at Talgarreg Memorial Hall.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- Join us in Palas Print at 1.00pm - on Friday.
0:13:52 > 0:13:57- Manon Rhys discusses the poems - of the Crown with Gerwyn Williams.
0:13:57 > 0:14:05- On Sunday at midday, Plu gives live - music whilst you do your shopping.
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0:14:23 > 0:14:24- Welcome back.
0:14:24 > 0:14:28- This week, you could win 1,000 - in S4C's Rhestr...
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- ..and the lucky winner - is Gareth Griffiths from Carno.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- The money is on its way to you - and enjoy spending it.
0:14:36 > 0:14:41- Earlier, Eluned Williams - from Abergele won a television...
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- ..in our Christmas - Cracker Competition.
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- You could win one of these prizes - tomorrow by answering this question.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- Who wanted to kill the baby Jesus?
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- 1) Hari, 2) Herod, or 3) Harold?
0:14:57 > 0:15:07- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10- Good luck to you all!
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- Next, we hear of a cracker of a - different kind - The Nutcracker.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- An adaptation of the story is staged - from tonight until Saturday...
0:15:19 > 0:15:20- ..by the Hijinx Theatre.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- Daf Wyn joined the magic at the - final dress rehearsal last night.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32- The Nutcracker - is a popular story at Christmas...
0:15:32 > 0:15:37- ..about a German toy that - comes to life on Christmas Eve.
0:15:37 > 0:15:44- Most of us are familiar with it - thanks to the Tchaikovsky ballet.
0:15:44 > 0:15:50- E T A Hoffmann created - this magical tale 199 years ago.
0:15:51 > 0:15:57- Adaptations of his story are still - being performed 200 years later...
0:15:57 > 0:16:04- ..just like this one - at the Millennium Centre.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- Tonight at the Weston Studio...
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- ..the Hijinx Theatre performs their - version of The Silent Toy Soldier.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- The Silent Toy Soldier...
0:16:15 > 0:16:20- ..is about a lot of families - trying to find their way home.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- We've got a lot of characters - and it's quite emotional.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- There are moments of elation - and melancholy...
0:16:30 > 0:16:33- ..but it's a show - for the whole family.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- It's performed by Odyssey - - an offshoot of the Hijinx Theatre.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41- This is an inclusive - community group...
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- ..for adults with and without - learning disabilities.
0:16:44 > 0:16:50- Christmas shows are very special - as it's a great time of the year.
0:16:50 > 0:16:57- These shows are filled with the fun - and true Christmas spirit.
0:16:58 > 0:17:03- The show is based on sweets - and as you can see, I'm candy floss.
0:17:04 > 0:17:09- I enjoy it - because it's fun and enjoyable.
0:17:09 > 0:17:16- They'll have a different idea - when they leave the auditorium.
0:17:16 > 0:17:22- My character is spiky, - completely spiky and called Cactus.
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- People will be gobsmacked and will - have the best night of their lives.
0:17:27 > 0:17:32- I cannot wait for Christmas - - it's here!
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- This isn't just a show for adults.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- It also stars pupils from - Woodlands School in Ely, Cardiff.
0:17:40 > 0:17:48- I thought it was something really - special to do for my parents.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51- Do you have a favourite part - of the show?
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- No, because I'm asleep on the floor.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57- Does it make you feel Christmassy?
0:17:57 > 0:18:02- Does it make you feel Christmassy?- - Yes, very!
0:18:02 > 0:18:02- Are you looking forward to it?
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- Are you looking forward to it?- - Yes.
0:18:05 > 0:18:10- The Odyssey shows are unique - and a lot of fun.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- People feel that Christmas - has really started...
0:18:14 > 0:18:18- ..after seeing the Odyssey show - at the Millennium Centre.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- Good luck to the cast.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- The soprano, Meinir Wyn Roberts - is my studio guest this evening.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- Thank you for your help in our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:18:42 > 0:18:52- It's been an amazing year for you, - Meinir.
0:18:55 > 0:19:01- I won at the Llangollen - International Eisteddfod.
0:19:01 > 0:19:06- I went to enjoy the atmosphere...
0:19:07 > 0:19:15- ..but I won a competition.
0:19:15 > 0:19:25- I couldn't believe it.
0:19:28 > 0:19:38- I won the International Voice - of the Year contest.
0:19:40 > 0:19:47- You also won another competition - at the Meifod Eisteddfod.
0:19:48 > 0:19:53- I've competed in the Eisteddfod for - many years.
0:19:53 > 0:20:01- I was desperate to win.
0:20:01 > 0:20:07- I had an incredible buzz - on the stage.
0:20:07 > 0:20:17- You also performed in Ohio.
0:20:18 > 0:20:26- Yes, we performed at the North - American Festival of Wales.
0:20:26 > 0:20:36- We also attended a gala dinner - there.
0:20:38 > 0:20:47- I'm studying in my final year - in London.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- I'll be performing with Llanelli - Male Voice Choir soon.
0:20:52 > 0:20:53- Thank you, Meinir.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- We look forward - to hearing you perform in a moment.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- Last week, we received an invitation - to Llanelli's Felinfoel Brewery...
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- ..to celebrate - a very special birthday.
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- We had to accept the invitation and - sent our cameras there this morning.
0:21:10 > 0:21:19- We're here to celebrate 80 years - since the beer was first canned.
0:21:19 > 0:21:25- This special invention - was the vision of Sidney John.
0:21:26 > 0:21:31- Sidney was passionate - about the future of the beer can.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- He was right.
0:21:35 > 0:21:40- We're proud that Felinfoel is still - going from strength to strength.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43- It's a source of local pride - here in Llanelli.
0:21:53 > 0:21:55- Happy birthday to Felinfoel Brewery!
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- That's it from us tonight.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59- Join us tomorrow night - at the same time.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- If you're phone rings, answer it - by saying, "Christmas Cracker!"
0:22:04 > 0:22:09- We leave you with Meinir Wyn Roberts - performing O Sanctaidd Nos.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11- Until tomorrow, goodnight.
0:22:19 > 0:22:27- # Oh, holy night! - The stars are brightly shining
0:22:28 > 0:22:36- # It is the night - of the dear Savior's birth
0:22:36 > 0:22:44- # Long lay the world - in sin and error pining
0:22:44 > 0:22:52- # Till he appear'd - and the soul felt its worth
0:22:52 > 0:22:59- # A thrill of hope - the weary world rejoices
0:22:59 > 0:23:06- # For yonder breaks - a new and glorious morn
0:23:06 > 0:23:12- # Fall on your knees
0:23:13 > 0:23:19- # Oh, hear the angel voices
0:23:19 > 0:23:26- # Oh, night divine
0:23:26 > 0:23:34- # Oh, night when Christ was born
0:23:34 > 0:23:42- # Oh, night divine
0:23:43 > 0:23:46- # Oh, night
0:23:46 > 0:23:51- # Oh, night divine
0:23:51 > 0:23:58- # The King of Kings - lay thus in lowly manger
0:23:58 > 0:24:05- # In all our trials - born to be our friend
0:24:05 > 0:24:10- # Fall on your knees
0:24:11 > 0:24:17- # Oh, hear the angel voices
0:24:17 > 0:24:24- # Oh, night divine
0:24:24 > 0:24:31- # Oh, night when Christ was born
0:24:31 > 0:24:37- # Oh, night divine
0:24:37 > 0:24:41- # Oh, night
0:24:41 > 0:24:51- # Oh, night divine #
0:24:55 > 0:24:57- APPLAUSE
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