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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to - Thursday night's Heno from Llanelli.
0:00:23 > 0:00:28- If you were watching last night, - you will have seen the 1,000...
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- ..being won for the third - consecutive week in Fancy A Fortune?
0:00:32 > 0:00:36- Congratulations to - Linda Thomas from Penllech.
0:00:36 > 0:00:40- Don't forget that Wednesday night - is our night for Fancy A Fortune?
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- The success of the past three weeks - means you can't afford to miss out!
0:00:44 > 0:00:50- Our cameras have hit the roads and - we start in North Wales with Daf.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- We must have passed each other - on the A470 today!
0:01:00 > 0:01:05- I'm at the inaugural gala dinner - of the Caernarfon Food Festival.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- I'll explain why I'm in Bangor - later.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- I can't overindulge too much - as I'm training for a special race.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- Rhodri can tell us more about it.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19- Thank you, Daf.
0:01:19 > 0:01:23- I'll look at one of the races - that Daf will be running...
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- ..the World Half Marathon.
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- An entire year of sporting events - lies ahead of us...
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- ..and I'll remind you - of the important closing dates.
0:01:34 > 0:01:39- Adam from Swansea also encourages us - to take part in a very special race.
0:01:39 > 0:01:46- I want everyone - to do the Monster Run.
0:01:46 > 0:01:51- My studio guest was shouting for joy - over the weekend.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- It's the actor, Gareth Bale.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- Grav won the Audience Award - at the Wales Theatre Awards.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- He's touring with the show - at 20 venues across Wales.
0:02:01 > 0:02:06- He joins me with his award and - I can't wait to speak with him.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- There's plenty to enjoy - on tonight's Heno.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- Welcome back to the Coleg Menai - in Llandrillo...
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- ..for the gala dinner - of the Caernarfon Food Festival.
0:02:24 > 0:02:30- We'll hear more about the festival - in a moment.
0:02:30 > 0:02:38- There's champagne, canapes - and a three-course meal.
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- Earlier, I poked around the college - to see how it was coming together.
0:02:45 > 0:02:54- Coleg Llandrillo Menai is a busy - place and we start in the kitchen.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- Why has the Caernarfon Food Festival - joined with Coleg Menai?
0:03:00 > 0:03:06- They contacted us to ask if - we could supply their gala dinner.
0:03:06 > 0:03:11- We agreed as it's an excellent - opportunity for our students.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- Have you cooked so much food before?
0:03:15 > 0:03:22- No, I haven't cooked for this many - but it'll be a great experience.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- Tell us about the special delivery - of parsnips and honey.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30- It has a very unique flavour.
0:03:30 > 0:03:31- Can I try it?
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- Yes, of course.
0:03:35 > 0:03:40- You can taste the parsnip - and the sweetness of the honey.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- I think it's incredible.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48- Yes, it's lovely.
0:03:49 > 0:03:54- It's tough to hold an interview so - tell us about the food you prepared.
0:03:54 > 0:04:00- I've made fudge to be served with - the shortbread to eat on arrival.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05- A special tutor is putting everyone - through their paces today.
0:04:05 > 0:04:10- It's the winner of Chefs on Trial - and a former student, Matt Guy.
0:04:10 > 0:04:16- We've got 110 covers tonight - and I'm cooking with 12 young chefs.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- Is it difficult - to make so much food?
0:04:19 > 0:04:26- It's tough if you haven't done it - before but it's a learning curve.
0:04:26 > 0:04:34- I wouldn't have slept if I was - a student doing today's service.
0:04:35 > 0:04:40- It's an amazing experience - for these students.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- What's it like to share a kitchen - with Matt Guy?
0:04:44 > 0:04:54- It's great, very helpful and checks - that we know what we're doing.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- Both kitchens were busy...
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- ..as the hospitality students - finished setting the tables.
0:05:03 > 0:05:09- Everything needs to be straight and - an inch from the edge of the table.
0:05:10 > 0:05:17- Everything needs to be polished - and shining or people will complain.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- What have you had to do today?
0:05:21 > 0:05:25- We've had to choose the glasses - and polish them one-by-one.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- They have to be taken - into the main hall for the guests.
0:05:30 > 0:05:36- The students worked hard to get it - ready for when the guests arrive.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- Are you looking forward to it?
0:05:39 > 0:05:45- Yes, I can't wait.
0:05:45 > 0:05:51- The students have been very busy.
0:05:51 > 0:05:59- I had a great morning.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- Thanks to the staff - for all the sweets.
0:06:03 > 0:06:08- I'll hear more about the festival.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- Join me later when I'll have more - from tonight's gala dinner.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14- Back to you in the studio.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- The Six Nations Championship - is around the corner.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- One of the biggest names associated - with the world of rugby in Wales...
0:06:21 > 0:06:26- ..is the Mynyddygarreg legend - and sorely missed, Ray Gravell.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- He won 23 Welsh caps along with - the respect of each generation.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- Recently, Grav's life was portrayed - in a captivating stage production.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- Last Saturday, it won the Audience - Award at the Wales Theatre Awards.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- Let's see why.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44- # A little saucepan - is boiling on the fire #
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- I remember that final whistle - as if like no other.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50- A torrent of ecstatic faces - beamed at me from all directions.
0:06:51 > 0:06:54- Delirious people streaming - onto the pitch.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- CHEERS
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- One touch of his frozen clothing and - I knew the search was over.
0:07:01 > 0:07:06- Thomas John Gravell was no more.
0:07:06 > 0:07:11- # Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, - gwladgarwyr tra mad #
0:07:11 > 0:07:17- I turned and caught a glimpse - of the best centre in Wales...
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- ..standing tall in the mirror.
0:07:21 > 0:07:27- # Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- # Gwlad, gwlad #
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- The star of the show - who brought Grav to the stage...
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- ..is our guest, Gareth Bale.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- Congratulations - on winning the Audience Award...
0:07:43 > 0:07:50- ..at the Wales Theatre Awards.
0:07:50 > 0:08:00- I was delighted with the award.
0:08:04 > 0:08:10- It's best that the audience - gave us this award.
0:08:10 > 0:08:20- Ray loved his home town - of Mynyddygarreg...
0:08:24 > 0:08:30- ..but it's great that it went down - well across Britain.
0:08:30 > 0:08:36- You were very nervous - this time last year.
0:08:36 > 0:08:41- A year ago to this day was the first - time I was performing the show.
0:08:42 > 0:08:51- I was very nervous about it.
0:08:51 > 0:08:57- You couldn't do a show about - anyone other than Grav.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01- Ray was an icon.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- That's right.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09- He was a true icon.
0:09:10 > 0:09:17- People smile when they think - of Ray Gravell.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- I worked with him.
0:09:20 > 0:09:28- He made me feel very special, - but he was the legend.
0:09:29 > 0:09:34- You've toured in Wales and - across the country.
0:09:34 > 0:09:39- Yes, we went to the - Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
0:09:40 > 0:09:48- Many people had met him - and knew of him.
0:09:48 > 0:09:58- Others came to the show but didn't - know about Ray Gravell...
0:10:01 > 0:10:08- ..but they thoroughly enjoyed it.
0:10:08 > 0:10:14- How did you portray him?
0:10:14 > 0:10:19- It was quite a responsibility.
0:10:19 > 0:10:24- I spoke to Phil Bennett, - Roy Bergiers, Alun Wyn Bevan...
0:10:25 > 0:10:35- ..and many other people - who knew Ray.
0:10:37 > 0:10:42- I had to bulk up - so that I looked more like Ray.
0:10:42 > 0:10:48- There's another tour for the show.
0:10:49 > 0:10:56- It starts next week.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00- Yes, but the preparations - started a while ago.
0:11:01 > 0:11:10- It's a one-man show.
0:11:10 > 0:11:20- I feel that I've got to put my all - into the show.
0:11:23 > 0:11:28- The Six Nations is upon us.
0:11:28 > 0:11:35- What would Grav think of the team?
0:11:35 > 0:11:39- I think he'd be happy with some - of the members of the team.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- Thank you.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- The marathon season is almost here.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- Many people are training to raise - money for numerous worthy causes.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- If you want to raise funds - and can't run a marathon...
0:11:54 > 0:12:00- ..why not join this Swansea family - in taking part in the Monster Run?
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- My wife, Lauren and I...
0:12:05 > 0:12:10- ..will run a half marathon - and marathon for the MS Society.
0:12:11 > 0:12:16- As part of the fund-raising, - we organized the MS Monster Run.
0:12:16 > 0:12:23- It's a virtual race - that anyone in the world can do.
0:12:23 > 0:12:31- All you have to do is run or walk - a mile or more anytime in March.
0:12:33 > 0:12:42- Over 100,000 people in Britain - live with MS.
0:12:43 > 0:12:51- ..it's apparent that few people know - about the condition and its affects.
0:12:51 > 0:12:56- I enjoy going running.
0:12:56 > 0:13:03- It's fun - and makes my legs feel good.
0:13:03 > 0:13:09- The fund-raising - goes towards our research...
0:13:09 > 0:13:16- ..and devise medication that helps - to ease the every day symptoms.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- Register by visiting the website on - the screen and you'll get a medal.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- I want everyone - to do the Monster Run.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- How could you say "no" to Adam?
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- Register before 20 February - to join this worthy campaign.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- Good luck to everyone!
0:13:43 > 0:13:48- Let's find out what's in store - in the next part of the programme.
0:13:48 > 0:13:56- I'm looking at some of the numerous - sporting events being held in 2016.
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- What's happening in Bangor, Daf?
0:14:01 > 0:14:09- Tonight, it's the gala dinner - for Caernarfon Food Festival.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13- A bus has arrived from Caernarfon. - You've prepared a challenge for me.
0:14:14 > 0:14:21- Yes, we'll discover how much - you know about food.
0:14:21 > 0:14:28- If you're one of the lucky ones - heading to Dublin this weekend...
0:14:28 > 0:14:38- ..make sure you send us your rugby - photographs for Monday's Heno.
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0:14:47 > 0:14:50- Welcome back.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- Tonight, I'm in Bangor - for the gala dinner...
0:14:53 > 0:15:03- ..for the Caernarfon Food Festival.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- Why have we come to Bangor?
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- We're in Bangor for this festival...
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- ..because we're working - with Coleg Menai.
0:15:22 > 0:15:32- They have an office in Caernarfon.
0:15:34 > 0:15:39- They don't have a venue big enough - for a gala dinner...
0:15:39 > 0:15:44- ..so we've come here tonight.
0:15:45 > 0:15:51- We've got all sorts of elements - in this festival.
0:15:52 > 0:16:01- We want to look at fishing - and a lot more.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- The host for the evening - is John Pierce Jones.
0:16:05 > 0:16:10- I'm here for a quiz.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- Come and join us.
0:16:14 > 0:16:20- I'm too famous to appear - on Pryd o Ser.
0:16:20 > 0:16:26- I've got a quiz for you.
0:16:27 > 0:16:37- What's the skin around a haggis?
0:16:37 > 0:16:47- It's the sheep stomach.
0:16:55 > 0:16:59- What is mascarpone?
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- It's cheese!
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- I don't think I've won.
0:17:05 > 0:17:09- I know nothing about food.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- I'll have to come to the festival - in May.
0:17:12 > 0:17:13- Back to you in Llanelli.
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- Thank you, Daf.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- We live in an age where we push - ourselves to physical limits...
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- ..through running, cycling - and swimming - or all three!
0:17:22 > 0:17:25- There isn't a shortage of - sporting challenges in Wales.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- Therefore, if you want to take part, - here's what 2016 has to offer.
0:17:29 > 0:17:34- Pembrey Country Park has a number - of great walking and cycling trails.
0:17:35 > 0:17:39- They are perfect for the duathlon - that's held later this month.
0:17:40 > 0:17:46- It isn't technically difficult - so is suitable for all abilities.
0:17:47 > 0:17:53- Cardiff has proved itself as a - great venue for an array of races.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- You can follow in the footsteps - of Mo Farah and Dewi Griffiths...
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- ..in the Cardiff - World Half Marathon.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- But time is running out - if you want to enter it.
0:18:05 > 0:18:11- All of the 25,000 places - are expected to be taken.
0:18:12 > 0:18:19- The Tour of Pembrokeshire offers - something for fans of road racing.
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- There are routes of differing length - around the stunning county...
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- ..centred around the historic city - of St Davids.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31- Following the success - of the 2015 Velothon...
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- ..the streets of Cardiff welcome - cyclists again at the end of May.
0:18:36 > 0:18:41- Some 15,000 riders - will follow a 90-mile course...
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- ..that takes in some of - the best views of South-East Wales.
0:18:45 > 0:18:50- Every year since 1980, the iconic - Man versus Horse Marathon...
0:18:50 > 0:18:55- ..has drawn world-class runners - to Llanwrtyd Wells in Mid Wales.
0:18:56 > 0:19:03- Only two men have beaten a horse - but will you be the third?
0:19:03 > 0:19:10- The Snowdon Race has a rich history - and it isn't for the faint-hearted.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- It's five miles from Llanberis - to the summit...
0:19:14 > 0:19:19- ..before starting the descent - which should be handled with care...
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- ..as a lack of concentration - can lead to a nasty fall.
0:19:23 > 0:19:28- There's been a lot of investment - in mountain biking in South Wales.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- It's a Mecca for the sport and hosts - the five stages of the Epic Cymru...
0:19:32 > 0:19:40- ..in Margam Park, the Afan Forest - and Bike Park Wales near Merthyr.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44- The five days - are challenging but fun!
0:19:45 > 0:19:51- Those with spare time can train for - Ironman Wales in September in Tenby.
0:19:51 > 0:19:58- It's a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile - cycle followed by a full marathon.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- Finishing the course - is a feat in itself!
0:20:02 > 0:20:07- The Snowdonia Marathon - has grown to be very popular.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- It's been named Britain's - best marathon on two occasions.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- The challenging course - takes you through the national park.
0:20:17 > 0:20:23- Campau Caron from Tregaron organizes - sporting events throughout the year.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27- The mountain bike enduro in November - is sure to be popular...
0:20:28 > 0:20:33- ..with stages of varying length - for all abilities.
0:20:33 > 0:20:38- A date is yet to be set for the - Merthyr Mawr Christmas Pudding 10K.
0:20:38 > 0:20:44- I've run it twice so can tell you - it's challenging but fun...
0:20:44 > 0:20:49- ..that closes a busy year - of sporting events in Wales.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- What are you waiting for?
0:20:52 > 0:21:01- Get up, register and do it!
0:21:01 > 0:21:07- The actor, Gareth Bale - joins me on the sofa tonight.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- I quite like that Ironman race.
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- Good luck to you!
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- Last year, you took part - in the Paris Marathon.
0:21:16 > 0:21:26- I've done the marathon in Paris.
0:21:29 > 0:21:39- I ran it for the Ray Gravell Trust.
0:21:40 > 0:21:42- I ran it for the Ray Gravell - Trust...
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- ..and the charity organized by Ray's - daughters.
0:21:46 > 0:21:48- The atmosphere was incredible.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52- Tomorrow, staff at the Farmers' - Union of Wales will wear red...
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- ..to support Wear It Beat It - by the British Heart Foundation.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58- They urge you to follow suit!
0:21:58 > 0:22:02- The Farmers' Union of Wales is proud - to support the wear red campaign...
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- ..to raise money - for the British Heart Foundation.
0:22:07 > 0:22:11- It's the chosen charity of the - current FUW president, Glyn Roberts.
0:22:11 > 0:22:15- We're delighted to have raised - over 8,000 last week...
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- ..by hosting big breakfast events - across Wales.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- In Caernarfon, we raised 6,000 - in six big breakfasts last week.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- Wales starts their campaign - in the Six Nations over the weekend.
0:22:27 > 0:22:34- Wear red to support the boys who can - thrash our Celtic neighbours.
0:22:37 > 0:22:42- Send us your Wear It Beat It photos - and we'll show them tomorrow night.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- Email or tag us on Facebook - or post your photos on Twitter.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- We look forward to seeing them!
0:22:48 > 0:22:53- The actor, Gareth Bale - has been my studio guest.
0:22:53 > 0:23:03- The drama, Grav is going on tour.
0:23:10 > 0:23:20- We're about to go on tour again.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32- We start next Tuesday in the - Torch Theatre in Milford Haven.
0:23:33 > 0:23:40- We'll be touring the whole of Wales.
0:23:40 > 0:23:49- Some people will be coming to see - the show again.
0:23:49 > 0:23:56- That's great to hear.
0:23:56 > 0:24:01- Who do you think will win on Sunday?
0:24:01 > 0:24:08- I think Wales will win - by at least seven points!
0:24:08 > 0:24:12- Wales has a lot of experience in - the Six Nations. They could win it!
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- Earlier, we received photographs - from Gareth Pritchard of Llandudno.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20- The photographs are from the - opening of the Derwen Deg nursery.
0:24:20 > 0:24:24- The First Minister, Carwyn Jones - opened the doors for the first time.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- Good luck to all involved. - That's it from us tonight.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- Enjoy the rest of your evening and - we'll see you tomorrow at 7.00pm.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- Until then, it's goodnight - from everyone in Llanelli.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39- .