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0:00:19 > 0:00:25- Hello and welcome to Thursday's Heno - live from our studio in Llanelli.
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- We travel from Llanelli - to Llanfechell tonight.
0:00:31 > 0:00:36- I'm home on Anglesey for the first - birthday of a cafe in Llanfechell.
0:00:36 > 0:00:43- I also see the work of Anwen Roberts - that's inspired by the countryside.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- We leave Llanfechell for Pontyclun.
0:00:47 > 0:00:50- Owain Gwynedd tries his hand - at American football...
0:00:51 > 0:00:56- ..with the South Wales Warriors.
0:00:56 > 0:01:00- I've been watching these lads train - and I have to give it a go!
0:01:00 > 0:01:09- I've donned my Indianopolis Colts - top, so I hope it brings me luck.
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- Ysgol Gwaun Gwynfi in Deiniolen.
0:01:14 > 0:01:19- The children stepped outside - for a lesson with a difference.
0:01:19 > 0:01:24- The singer, Gwawr Edwards also talks - about the programme, Cofio Sioned.
0:01:24 > 0:01:30- It pays tribute to the Cordydd - founder, conductor and musician.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35- She was also a mentor - and friend to Gwawr.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46- Communities often come together - to save a much-loved building...
0:01:46 > 0:01:52- ..and this is what happened - in Llanfechell on Anglesey.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- Caffi Siop Mechell - has been open for a year.
0:01:57 > 0:02:02- Elin popped into the shop to hear - about its latest developments.
0:02:03 > 0:02:09- Caffi Siop Mechell sits in the old - village post office of Llanfechell.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- It isn't a big village...
0:02:13 > 0:02:20- ..but boasts a strong community - who want this place to succeed.
0:02:20 > 0:02:26- It's a community group who run - this cafe and a flat upstairs.
0:02:26 > 0:02:34- We're currently - redesigning the garden.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38- This place was restored by - the community for the community...
0:02:39 > 0:02:45- ..and we're celebrating - our first, full, successful year.
0:02:45 > 0:02:52- The cafe is run by volunteers with - customers from all over the island.
0:02:52 > 0:03:00- They are also eager to give - a platform to local artists.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05- This time, we've got the artist, - Anwen Roberts.
0:03:05 > 0:03:10- She's a local girl - and is our first female artist.
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- We're delighted that she agreed - to come here to exhibit her work.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- Anwen and her family - farm at Trearddur Bay.
0:03:21 > 0:03:31- Agriculture is their way of life - but it also inspires Anwen's art.
0:03:31 > 0:03:38- This room is worth seeing - as it's full of your paintings.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43- I come here to take a break - from farming and paint for hours.
0:03:44 > 0:03:50- I paint animals such as cattle - and sheep and people in the mart.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- You must be delighted to exhibit - in Caffi Mechell.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- Yes, I'm proud to show my work - in the cafe.
0:04:00 > 0:04:05- It's a new space for me - and I hope people like my work.
0:04:05 > 0:04:11- I'm sure people will love it but - it's a busy lambing season for you.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14- Yes, it's very busy and "all go."
0:04:14 > 0:04:20- Yes, it's very busy and "all go."- - I'd better go!
0:04:20 > 0:04:28- My timing was perfect as I got - to witness the wonders of nature.
0:04:30 > 0:04:36- Her work gives an - excellent portrayal of agriculture.
0:04:36 > 0:04:41- It sheds new light on the subject - for those in urban climbs.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46- I like the unusual ones - that could be a lamb giving birth.
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- It shows people that it isn't - something in a field...
0:04:52 > 0:04:59- ..but behind - the closed doors of the shed.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04- She's always out and does a lot - during the lambing season.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- It's very busy - and I couldn't do without her.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- She takes pictures in here and - when the lambs are in the fields.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- I'm very proud of her and she's had - some great exhibitions this year.
0:05:17 > 0:05:22- It's just another one - to add to her story.
0:05:22 > 0:05:27- I remember growing up as a young lad - in Abergavenny...
0:05:27 > 0:05:31- ..and she started painting - when she was five years old.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- She followed - in my mother's footsteps.
0:05:35 > 0:05:40- Nain and her great-grandfather - were painters too.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44- Her mother would be proud and it's - a shame she isn't here to see it...
0:05:44 > 0:05:51- ..but she knew - that she was talented.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- Anwen's exhibition runs - for three months...
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- ..over Easter and into the summer.
0:05:58 > 0:06:07- All are welcome to see her work and - enjoy a tasty cuppa and some cake.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- I had a very warm welcome - at Caffi Siop Mechell...
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- ..and on the farm in Trearddur Bay.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- I'm on another farm - in Pencaenewydd today...
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- ..and you can hear all about on Heno - in the near future.
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0:07:27 > 0:07:32- My guest for the next 30 minutes - is the singer, Gwawr Edwards.
0:07:32 > 0:07:34- Welcome to the programme.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37- On Friday, Gwawr appears on S4C...
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- ..as one of the friends - and fellow musicians...
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- ..who celebrates the life of - someone who was a mentor and friend.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- Sioned Nest James - was the founder of Cordydd...
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- ..and a pioneer - in the choral world in Wales.
0:07:52 > 0:07:57- She died long before her time - but did so much for Welsh culture.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- She was a good friend - to many people...
0:08:01 > 0:08:06- ..and I had the honour - of interviewing her in 2013.
0:08:06 > 0:08:13- Friends can be a rock - and a great basis for your life.
0:08:13 > 0:08:18- Sioned's strength - was definitely in her personality.
0:08:18 > 0:08:25- I'll remember Sioned as the person - who was full of fun and laughter.
0:08:25 > 0:08:30- I can't remember her - in any other way.
0:08:38 > 0:08:44- Thank you for being here.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- This won't be easy for you.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- It wasn't an easy programme to make.
0:08:52 > 0:08:57- She was a very unique person.
0:08:58 > 0:09:02- Yes, in every way.
0:09:02 > 0:09:14- This included the way she worked.
0:09:16 > 0:09:22- She always looked outside the box...
0:09:23 > 0:09:29- ..and pushed the boundaries.
0:09:29 > 0:09:34- She pushed the boundaries as she - changed the face of choirs in Wales.
0:09:34 > 0:09:46- She's left an incredible mark - on the choral world in Wales.
0:09:47 > 0:09:55- Cordydd is one of the best choirs in - Wales.
0:09:55 > 0:10:00- What was your relationship - with Sioned?
0:10:01 > 0:10:06- Sioned was my agent.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- Looking back, I didn't realize - how lucky I had been...
0:10:10 > 0:10:15- ..to get an agent like Sioned.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- She lived life with everything.
0:10:18 > 0:10:30- She always shared my emotions.
0:10:34 > 0:10:41- She gave her all to everything.
0:10:42 > 0:10:46- She was also your friend and - I'm sure you have many memories.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- Sioned was my agent and friend.
0:10:50 > 0:11:02- I have many fond memories of her.
0:11:02 > 0:11:09- I couldn't work with Sioned...
0:11:09 > 0:11:14- Sioned said that friends - are like a rock.
0:11:14 > 0:11:19- She had so many friends.
0:11:19 > 0:11:24- She had a lot of friends.
0:11:25 > 0:11:29- A lot of them appear - in the programme.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- She touched so many lives.
0:11:34 > 0:11:38- I came out of college and stepped - into the big, bad world...
0:11:39 > 0:11:51- ..not knowing where my life - was going to lead...
0:11:51 > 0:12:03- ..but she was there every step of - the way.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- I'm very lucky to have known her...
0:12:06 > 0:12:12- ..and have her in my life.
0:12:12 > 0:12:16- How should people - remember Sioned James?
0:12:16 > 0:12:19- Sioned did so much - for music in Wales.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- Nobody will forget all that she did.
0:12:22 > 0:12:29- She never thought - about this herself.
0:12:29 > 0:12:35- Cofio Sioned James will be shown - tomorrow night on S4C at 9.30pm.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38- Next, we visit Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi - in Deiniolen.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- Today, the pupils had an unusual - lesson without any workbooks...
0:12:43 > 0:12:49- ..as they launched a new scheme - called Act On STEM.
0:12:54 > 0:13:04- It's science, technology, - engineering and mathematics.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- The North Wales - Economic Ambition Board...
0:13:07 > 0:13:11- ..is proud to present a new and - pioneering bilingual resource...
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- ..to the children of Key Stage Two - in North Wales' primary schools.
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- We've worked with partners - across North Wales...
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- ..to develop lively resources that - brings employers into the classroom.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- STEM means science, technology, - engineering and maths.
0:13:29 > 0:13:34- It's very lively as the children - enjoy the activities with Horizon.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36- The council faces the challenge...
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- ..of ensuring the area's adults, - children and young people...
0:13:40 > 0:13:46- ..are given the opportunity - to thrive and gain employment.
0:13:46 > 0:13:53- We're trying to create electricity - using fruit and vegetables.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- It's important - to learn about these things...
0:13:57 > 0:14:03- ..as this information could help us - to get jobs in the future.
0:14:03 > 0:14:09- Horizon has helped to develop - the Act On STEM resource.
0:14:09 > 0:14:14- It's an honour to be here - to promote today's activities...
0:14:14 > 0:14:18- ..and highlight the need - for STEM skills locally...
0:14:18 > 0:14:22- ..and help young people - to see that science can be fun.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- The challenge is to generate - electricity with a potato and apple.
0:14:27 > 0:14:31- They are working very hard.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- I like these sorts of things - and electricity.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi is very lucky to - be a part of this fantastic project.
0:14:39 > 0:14:46- The children love being part of a - project about science and maths.
0:14:46 > 0:14:52- It's very interesting - and I'm enjoying it all.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- That's it from us for now.
0:15:01 > 0:15:05- The South Wales Warriors - American football team...
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- ..are appealing for new members.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14- I don't think Owain Gruffydd - will make the team any time soon!
0:15:14 > 0:15:21- We meet two electronica DJs who are - making their mark on the club scene.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:15:35 > 0:15:37- Welcome back.
0:15:37 > 0:15:42- Owain Gwynedd enjoys playing rugby.
0:15:42 > 0:15:48- But we set him a challenge to try - a sport that he's never attempted.
0:15:48 > 0:15:52- That is until now!
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- The rugby and football season - is coming to an end...
0:15:56 > 0:16:01- ..and the season of the traditional - summer sports is on the horizon.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- How do you fill your weekend if you - don't like golf, bowling or cricket?
0:16:05 > 0:16:12- How about trying - some American football?
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- Yes, American football - and there is a team in Wales.
0:16:19 > 0:16:24- The South Wales Warriors from - Pontyclun trains at Y Pant School...
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- ..and is about to start - a new season.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31- The team was relegated from - the premiership last season...
0:16:32 > 0:16:37- ..but the club that was founded in - 2003 has enjoyed a lot of success.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- I played in division two - for a few years...
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- ..and won at the division two - BritBowl in 2011.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- It was a great game - as we beat a team from Glasgow.
0:16:53 > 0:16:59- I moved into division one and - spent four years in the premiership.
0:16:59 > 0:17:04- I started playing rugby but wanted - a sport to play in the summer...
0:17:04 > 0:17:07- ..so that I could keep fit - all season.
0:17:07 > 0:17:15- I'd always watched it on television - so I thought I'd give it a go.
0:17:15 > 0:17:20- These days, - everyone can give it a shot.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- The Cardiff Valkyries women's team - was started this year.
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- There's the men's team - for over 18s...
0:17:28 > 0:17:34- ..and we have youth and junior sides - who play in the league in Bristol.
0:17:34 > 0:17:40- It shares the same skills - as sports such as rugby...
0:17:41 > 0:17:46- ..but you have to be ready - to start from the very beginning.
0:17:46 > 0:17:54- Catching and tackling - are quite simple.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- I've enjoyed the sport...
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- ..since I saw the Indianapolis Colts - beating the Jaguars in 2009...
0:18:02 > 0:18:07- ..but I've never played it - so this was the ideal opportunity.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- I've been watching them in training.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- I've got my kit, done the warm up - so I'm ready to go.
0:18:14 > 0:18:18- I'm hoping my memories of rugby - help me so let's go!
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- "Let's go!" indeed...
0:18:21 > 0:18:23- ..but where was I going?
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- Oh, yes. Some tackling to start.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- Here we go.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- I should remember how to do that.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- Yes, that was a tick in the box - and someone was obviously happy...
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- ..but don't be overly-confident, - Owain.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44- Contact 100% above the waist.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- One, two, three.
0:18:47 > 0:18:54- I'm playing in defence - so have to tackle and get the ball.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- Oh, you idiot!
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- Looking at it again - doesn't make it any better.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04- Is there any chance - of joining the team?
0:19:04 > 0:19:08- You're doing well so would you - like to sign with up with us?
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- I should learn to catch first!
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- My first training session with - the South Wales Warriors is over.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- I enjoyed it but I'm aching - so I'm going home for a warm bath.
0:19:19 > 0:19:27- Good luck to the team and come and - join as you'll get a warm welcome.
0:19:32 > 0:19:37- Good luck to the Warriors for their - first game of the season on Sunday.
0:19:37 > 0:19:41- They play against - the Ouse Valley Eagles.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44- We swap American football - for electronica music.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- Two DJs are set to launch a series - of electronica nights in Cardiff.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50- Here's a taster for you.
0:19:57 > 0:20:04- We started creating music as a duo - when we were in school at Penweddig.
0:20:04 > 0:20:10- Steff would send me his songs - before going to university...
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- ..and I'd make a few adjustments.
0:20:15 > 0:20:22- We've been making music under the - name of Roughion for three years...
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- ..and we aim - to create Welsh dance music.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31- Sometimes, we start with a lick - or a drum pattern.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- Nothing is set in stone.
0:20:35 > 0:20:40- It's just how we feel at the time.
0:20:40 > 0:20:45- We've had a lot of support from - different people over the years.
0:20:45 > 0:20:52- Huw Stephens played our song, Ti - & Me on Radio 1 for the first time.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- That was quite mental.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- We had a party and listened to it - being played on Radio 1.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- He was also the first to play our EP - on Radio Cymru.
0:21:01 > 0:21:08- We've had a lot of support - from the Welsh scene.
0:21:09 > 0:21:16- It was very challenging - to break into the Welsh scene.
0:21:17 > 0:21:23- When we started, there was a lot - of folk, indie and rock bands.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27- People associate the Welsh scene - with rock music...
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- ..so we wanted it to be - a Welsh music scene...
0:21:31 > 0:21:39- ..to show the Welsh that - there are other genres of music.
0:21:39 > 0:21:46- We just want a music scene in Wales.
0:21:46 > 0:21:57- Check our social media pages and - you can get all the news on those.
0:22:01 > 0:22:08- You can find out more about Roughion - via Twitter, Facebook, Soundcloud...
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- ..or via their website.
0:22:13 > 0:22:18- The singer, Gwawr Edwards - has been my studio guest tonight.
0:22:18 > 0:22:22- Gwawr has spoken about - a special programme...
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- ..in tribute to the late musician - and choral conductor, Sioned James.
0:22:26 > 0:22:35- She was your mentor - and close friend.
0:22:35 > 0:22:41- It's a programme of thanks - and celebration.
0:22:41 > 0:22:46- Cofio Sioned James will be shown - tomorrow night on S4C at 9.30pm.
0:22:47 > 0:22:54- We want to show - all that she gave to Wales.
0:22:54 > 0:23:06- People will remember her work - and her personality.
0:23:07 > 0:23:10- I hope that will never be forgotten.
0:23:10 > 0:23:18- She helped start your career.
0:23:18 > 0:23:24- You are very busy.
0:23:25 > 0:23:29- Tomorrow, I've got a concert - in St David's Hall in Cardiff.
0:23:29 > 0:23:33- St David's Hall is incredible.
0:23:33 > 0:23:42- I love going back there.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45- It makes me feel - like I've come home.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49- There's also some radio work.
0:23:49 > 0:23:52- I'm recording - my third series for radio.
0:23:52 > 0:23:55- I also present for - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58- It's a great job!
0:23:59 > 0:24:03- On tomorrow's Heno, Elin marks - 25 years of Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau.
0:24:03 > 0:24:09- We also mark the 75th birthday - of one of our legendary singers.
0:24:10 > 0:24:15- # Hurry, it's time to leave
0:24:15 > 0:24:19- # There's a longing in my heart
0:24:19 > 0:24:25- # Let's ride away on the Tarpan
0:24:25 > 0:24:31- # Beneath the waves #
0:24:31 > 0:24:35- Tomorrow, Meic Stevens - performs Victor Parker...
0:24:35 > 0:24:39- ..which features wine, - smoke and bad women!
0:24:39 > 0:24:44- Until tomorrow, a very goodnight - to you all from Gwawr and me.
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