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0:00:18 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome - to Thursday night's Heno.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- We start by saying thank you - to the Wales football team...
0:00:26 > 0:00:33- ..for the amazing journey all the - way to the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
0:00:33 > 0:00:37- Despite the score - and losing against Portugal...
0:00:37 > 0:00:43- ..the entire nation is proud of you - as confirmed by the fans last night.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- # Don't take me home, - please don't take me home
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- # I just don't want to go home #
0:00:58 > 0:01:01- Despite losing...
0:01:01 > 0:01:04- Despite losing...- - We're still in good spirits!
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- # Duh-dah-duh-dah-duh-dah
0:01:20 > 0:01:25- # Duh-dah-duh-dah-duh-dah #
0:01:36 > 0:01:38- For loving Wales, thank you.
0:01:39 > 0:01:41- For your patience, thank you.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- For singing the anthem, thank you.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- For your enthusiasm, thank you.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- Thousands of fans watched the game - here in Wales...
0:01:55 > 0:02:04- ..and there were thousands in France - too, including the Rhys family.
0:02:04 > 0:02:16- Alun Williams was meant to be here - but is still travelling home.
0:02:17 > 0:02:23- Marged joins me with her brothers.
0:02:23 > 0:02:28- We've just got home.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- Where did you watch the game?
0:02:32 > 0:02:38- We watched the game - in the stadium in Lyon.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42- It was a fantastic event.
0:02:42 > 0:02:49- Mam, Mam-gu and the four of us - went to the match.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- My brothers are Gruffudd, - Llywelyn and Siencyn.
0:02:53 > 0:03:01- Dad was at home.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- He couldn't get time off to be - there.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- What was the atmosphere like - in the stadium?
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- It was fantastic.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17- What are you holding?
0:03:17 > 0:03:22- We bought this hand before we went - into the stadium.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- I waved it in the air.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- We did a lot of shouting too.
0:03:29 > 0:03:34- What have you got?
0:03:35 > 0:03:43- When the players came over - at the end of the match...
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- ..they had shirts that - read "Diolch" and "Merci!"
0:03:47 > 0:03:52- We were sat in the second row.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- They scrunched up the shirts - and threw them into the crowd.
0:03:56 > 0:04:01- This was Joe Ledley's shirt.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05- I caught it!
0:04:05 > 0:04:09- That's incredible.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- I'm going to keep it forever!
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- I'm sure you can't wait to get home.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- The celebrations continue tomorrow - with a procession..
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- ..and a special concert - at the Cardiff City Stadium.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- I'll report live on Heno - from the party!
0:04:27 > 0:04:32- It's a special moment not only - to welcome back our team...
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- ..but to thank them for putting - our country and language on the map.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- Speaking of which, another event - is promoting the Welsh language.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- Yvonne has the details from day two - of the Race for the Language.
0:04:50 > 0:04:56- The Race for the Language baton - has reached Aberystwyth on day two.
0:04:56 > 0:05:04- The crowd awaits the challenge - and to tackle the first stage.
0:05:06 > 0:05:07- What is the route for today?
0:05:07 > 0:05:12- We head to Ceredigion and start in - Aberystwyth then head to Tregaron...
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- ..Lampeter, Aberaeron, New Quay, - Llandysul and Newcastle Emlyn...
0:05:16 > 0:05:20- ..before calling it a day at a - concert in Cardigan Castle tonight.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- What is the aim of the race?
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- We aim to nurture confidence in the - Welsh language and unite everyone...
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- ..and create grants - with the funding from sponsors.
0:05:32 > 0:05:39- These grants will help fund projects - or events that promote the language.
0:05:39 > 0:05:45- It's vital that we raise our profile - and football has added to it.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- We want to continue to spread the - importance of the Welsh language.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- There's quite a distance - ahead of you.
0:05:53 > 0:05:58- Unfortunately, - I said I'd run the entire county.
0:05:58 > 0:06:03- It's wonderful to see the support - and there's a great atmosphere here.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06- Are you looking forward to the race?
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- Yes, I really like this race.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- Have you been training?
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- No, I haven't.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- Do you speak Welsh every day?
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- I don't speak it every day - but it's very important to me.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- Are you looking forward to the race?
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- Yes, indeed!
0:06:29 > 0:06:36- I hope to make it in one piece - to my home town of Cardigan.
0:06:36 > 0:06:44- We must celebrate the fact that - we're raising the profile of Welsh.
0:06:44 > 0:06:48- Yes, it reinforces - and nurtures confidence.
0:06:48 > 0:06:56- We want to be seen, not unheard - and show that we've got rights.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- What school are you from?
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- Penweddig!
0:07:04 > 0:07:06- Are you looking forward to the race?
0:07:07 > 0:07:09- Yes, we are!
0:07:09 > 0:07:14- Here come the runners - across Trefechan Bridge!
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- How did it go, Steffan?
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- It was fun running through towns - and seeing everyone cheering us on.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- It was a fantastic experience.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- Well done to Penweddig Welsh School.
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- The race continues to Lampeter, - Tregaron and then to Aberaeron.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- Wahey!
0:07:39 > 0:07:45- We couldn't have asked - for a better day.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- There was so much positivity - in Tregaron and Aberystwyth.
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- Hundreds have pounded the streets - and a band are playing at Tregaron.
0:07:54 > 0:07:59- We welcome non-Welsh speakers and - the race will open doors for you.
0:07:59 > 0:08:07- Race for the Language - brings everyone together.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- What are you doing here today?
0:08:13 > 0:08:18- I'm singing not running today - as I think I'm slightly unfit.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- And me, too!
0:08:21 > 0:08:27- We'll sing and show our support - and welcome the runners.
0:08:27 > 0:08:32- I moved to Aberaeron - and started learning Welsh.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- I'm eleven years old now - and speak it every day.
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- I look forward to the singing - and cheering on the runners.
0:08:42 > 0:08:50- # We are the red dragon - flying around the world #
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- Tomorrow, we hit Pembrokeshire - and Carmarthenshire.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- You can join the race - by locating us on our website.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- We also welcome any donations.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- # The green and white flag #
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- We'll have further coverage from - the Race for the Language tomorrow.
0:09:14 > 0:09:19- I've got a studio full of guests.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- The director, Angharad Lee and the - artist, Branwen Davies join me now.
0:09:23 > 0:09:35- Welcome to Heno.
0:09:38 > 0:09:46- You're to talk about - a special project and company.
0:09:46 > 0:09:51- You're here to talk about - a special project and company.
0:09:51 > 0:09:56- I've established a new company...
0:09:57 > 0:10:02- ..that looks at the musicals - in Wales.
0:10:02 > 0:10:07- I want to see how artists develop...
0:10:07 > 0:10:12- ..and want to encourage them - to write for the musical genre.
0:10:12 > 0:10:22- This project will last a week.
0:10:23 > 0:10:30- The discussions have been - taking place this week.
0:10:30 > 0:10:38- We've been to The Other Room, - the Sherman Theatre...
0:10:38 > 0:10:48- ..and various other locations - in Cardiff.
0:10:48 > 0:10:54- I've looked at the elements - of the musical with the cast.
0:10:54 > 0:10:58- What is your role Branwen?
0:10:58 > 0:11:03- I write dramas for the theatre.
0:11:03 > 0:11:07- I've never penned a musical.
0:11:07 > 0:11:14- It's great being thrown together...
0:11:14 > 0:11:19- ..to see all that goes - into the musical.
0:11:19 > 0:11:24- We've got beatboxers...
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- ..and I've worked with Angharad - from the band, Calan.
0:11:28 > 0:11:40- It's been fantastic.
0:11:45 > 0:11:53- What's the situation like for - theatre in Wales at the moment?
0:11:53 > 0:11:59- There's a lot of confidence - in Welsh musical theatre.
0:11:59 > 0:12:05- There's a lot of musicals - in the Millennium Centre...
0:12:05 > 0:12:12- ..and I've spoken to programmers - across Wales...
0:12:12 > 0:12:18- ..to see why we aren't staging - more of the smaller musicals.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- I'm looking at musical monologues...
0:12:22 > 0:12:32- ..with a class in a school - in Swansea.
0:12:32 > 0:12:40- ..with a class in - a school in Swansea.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- Has this inspired you to write, - Branwen?
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- This has really encouraged me - to write a musical.
0:12:50 > 0:12:56- There's so much talent in Wales.
0:12:56 > 0:13:02- I can't wait to work with some - of the talented people in Wales.
0:13:02 > 0:13:07- There's been a lot of things - to discuss.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- We looked at the I Want song.
0:13:12 > 0:13:19- Few people know about that.
0:13:19 > 0:13:23- It's been great to work - with a beatboxer.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- I had a lesson in beatboxing.
0:13:26 > 0:13:30- I got to learn what - we can borrow from each other.
0:13:30 > 0:13:36- No challenge is too big for runner - and Snowdon Race organizer...
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- ..Stephen Edwards.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- Last year, - he ran six marathons in six days.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- Tomorrow at 10.00am he embarks upon - a race with others around Anglesey.
0:13:46 > 0:13:50- Before they sprint off, we hear - more about the Anglesey Challenge.
0:13:51 > 0:14:00- The Anglesey Challenge is the second - challenge I've done in eight months.
0:14:00 > 0:14:06- It circumnavigates the island, - along the coast and rural roads.
0:14:06 > 0:14:13- We aim to cover around 110 miles - over 24 hours without any sleep.
0:14:13 > 0:14:19- Stephen asked me six months ago to - join him on a run around Anglesey.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- I happily obliged.
0:14:22 > 0:14:27- He didn't mention the 100 miles, - but we have trained hard for it.
0:14:27 > 0:14:38- Stephen, Alan Owen and myself - have trained for a 100-mile run.
0:14:38 > 0:14:44- This year's challenge - raises funds for Team Irfon.
0:14:44 > 0:14:48- It'll raise awareness of the - children's cancer charity...
0:14:48 > 0:14:54- ..called Gafael Llaw at Gwynedd - and Alder Hey hospitals.
0:14:54 > 0:15:00- The Caernarfon crew are trying to - raise awareness of the challenge.
0:15:00 > 0:15:06- This is why Alun and myself - are sharing it with Team Irfon.
0:15:07 > 0:15:13- It also gives another charity - a chance to get praise and money.
0:15:14 > 0:15:21- We've completed a lot of training, - but it's all about your mentality.
0:15:21 > 0:15:27- If you're in the right headspace, - it'll be an easy run.
0:15:27 > 0:15:33- My legs will certainly ache - but it's all for a good cause.
0:15:33 > 0:15:39- We're doing it mainly for - Gafael Llaw and Team Irfon.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- If you'd like to wish all the best - to Stephen, Phil and the runners...
0:15:47 > 0:15:52- ..you can see them off under the - Menai Bridge at 10.00am tomorrow.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- Good luck to them!
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- In the next part of the programme...
0:15:58 > 0:16:01- ..Gerallt pays his respects - at a garden of remembrance...
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- ..for those who fell - at Mametz in the Great War.
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- There's also our Calendar of events.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- Don't forget about the big party - at Cardiff City Stadium tomorrow...
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- ..to welcome home - the Wales football team.
0:16:17 > 0:16:22- I'll bring you all the action with - a host of interviews and guests...
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- ..as well as thanking the lads for - taking us on this amazing journey.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- Join me between 7.00pm and 8.00pm.
0:16:31 > 0:16:36- We head to the break with messages - from the Wales management team.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- See you in a few minutes.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- For being there, thank you.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43- For loving Wales, thank you.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- For your patience, thank you.
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0:16:58 > 0:17:01- Welcome back.
0:17:01 > 0:17:05- It's exactly a century since the - start of the Battle of Mametz Wood.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08- For Wales, the loss was formidable.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- Nearly 4,000 Welsh soldiers - perished during the attack.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- Today, a memorial garden - opened at Caernarfon Castle...
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- ..to commemorate - the sacrifice of these soldiers.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- Gerallt has the details.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- THE LAST POST
0:17:28 > 0:17:33- Despite the rain - at Caernarfon Castle this morning...
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- ..the trumpets - and North Wales Rugby Choir...
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- ..created an incredible atmosphere - for this event.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- I'm not exaggerating - when I use the word "incredible."
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- Dilwyn Morgan led the ceremony.
0:17:50 > 0:17:56- Yes, and there's been - a really homely atmosphere here...
0:17:56 > 0:18:02- ..as we mark the centenary - of the Battle of Mametz Wood.
0:18:02 > 0:18:09- North Wales and Caernarfon Castle - now has a Great War Memorial Garden.
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- People can come here to think - of the dear ones they have lost...
0:18:14 > 0:18:19- ..as opposed to having to travel - to London or Cardiff.
0:18:19 > 0:18:25- I'm humbled to have played - a part in this historic event.
0:18:29 > 0:18:36- Edmund Bailey, the Lord Lieutenant - for Gwynedd featured in the service.
0:18:36 > 0:18:41- We all have to reflect upon - the relevance of this day...
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- ..to mark the centenary - of the Battle of Mametz Wood.
0:18:45 > 0:18:51- Mametz strikes at the core of - the people of Caernarfon and Wales.
0:18:52 > 0:18:57- Many people from North Wales - joined the army.
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- They were either volunteers - or those who signed up.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- It was important to have something - in North Wales...
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- ..to commemorate and pay tribute to - those who gave their lives for us.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- What will you remember from today?
0:19:14 > 0:19:19- I think it has to be the presence - of so many young people.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- It's important to have those - with memories of the event...
0:19:24 > 0:19:30- ..but we should educate the young so - we can uphold this commemoration...
0:19:31 > 0:19:37- ..and I hope they learn a lesson - for the future too.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- Lying under the surface of today's - event are the personal stories.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- Your family is no exception, Gareth.
0:19:46 > 0:19:53- My grandfather, Major Robert Mills - died in the Battle of Mametz Wood...
0:19:53 > 0:19:58- ..some 100 years to tomorrow - which is 10 July.
0:19:58 > 0:20:05- I'm here with my brothers - and our partners to remember him.
0:20:07 > 0:20:12- The North Wales Rugby Choir - often performs in memorial events...
0:20:12 > 0:20:19- ..and dubbed the choir to remember - the atrocities of World War I.
0:20:19 > 0:20:26- I don't know how it happened but - we've done a lot in recent years...
0:20:26 > 0:20:32- ..that cover the four years - of horrors in the First World War.
0:20:32 > 0:20:37- It's an honour to be here to - remember all the Welsh soldiers...
0:20:37 > 0:20:42- ..who died in - the Battle of Mametz Wood.
0:20:42 > 0:20:47- It started on this very day - and lasted for four or five days.
0:20:48 > 0:20:54- I'll remember today because it - has been quite emotional at times...
0:20:54 > 0:21:00- ..when you think of what happened - to our young men and women.
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- As a symbol of this, - we will release two pigeons...
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- ..which are also - an international symbol of peace.
0:21:12 > 0:21:19- The battle and fatalities - are recorded in Alun Cob's novel.
0:21:19 > 0:21:24- The novel is called Mametz - and is available from Gomer Press.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- Angharad Lee and Branwen Davies - have been my studio guests tonight.
0:21:31 > 0:21:36- They've been here to talk - about a special scheme...
0:21:36 > 0:21:48- ..to promote the musical genre - in Wales.
0:21:51 > 0:22:00- There's an exhibition at - The Other Room tomorrow at 2.00pm.
0:22:00 > 0:22:07- Thanks to everyone who has supported - us in this project.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10- I hope it has inspired people - to write musicals!
0:22:11 > 0:22:15- It's set to be a busy weekend - so here's your Calendar of events.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- The Vale of Tywi Male Voice Choir - hold their annual concert...
0:22:28 > 0:22:33- ..on Saturday 9 July at the - Princess Gwenllian Centre, Kidwelly.
0:22:34 > 0:22:39- Guest performers include Trio, - Joy Cornock, Dawnswyr Talog...
0:22:39 > 0:22:45- ..Annette Bryn Parri - and Ioan Hefin.
0:22:48 > 0:22:56- The 2017 Anglesey Eisteddfod Appeal - at Llangristiolus and Rhostrehwfa...
0:22:56 > 0:23:04- ..has a treasure hunt - on Sunday 10 July at 2.00pm.
0:23:04 > 0:23:11- It starts from Ysgol Henblas, - Llangristiolus.
0:23:13 > 0:23:20- A tractor run in memory of Tad-cu, - Wyn Jones is on Sunday 10 July.
0:23:21 > 0:23:26- It departs at the Ffostrasol Arms - at 1.30pm, so come in your droves!
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- That's it from us tonight.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34- Tomorrow, we broadcast live - from the Cardiff City Stadium...
0:23:35 > 0:23:39- ..to celebrate the success of our - national football team in a concert.
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- Come and join the party - between 7.00pm and 8.00pm!
0:23:43 > 0:23:48- We've already thanked the lads, - but now they'd like to thank us.
0:23:48 > 0:23:50- Until tomorrow, goodnight.
0:23:51 > 0:23:54- For loving Wales, thank you.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56- For your patience, thank you.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59- For singing the anthem, thank you.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- For your enthusiasm, thank you.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05- For being there, thank you.
0:24:05 > 0:24:07- For loving Wales, thank you.
0:24:08 > 0:24:10- For your patience, thank you.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- For singing the anthem, thank you.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15- For your commitment, thank you.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18- For loving Wales, thank you.
0:24:18 > 0:24:20- For your passion, thank you.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22- For being there, thank you.
0:24:22 > 0:24:24- For your support, thank you.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- For your passion, thank you.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30- For your belief, thank you.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32- For your support, thank you.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- For loving Wales, thank you.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37- For being there, thank you.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39- For your commitment, thank you.
0:24:40 > 0:24:42- For your belief, thank you.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44- For your belief, thank you.
0:24:44 > 0:24:47- For being there, thank you.
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