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0:00:17 > 0:00:21- Good evening and welcome - to Thursday night's Heno.
0:00:22 > 0:00:27- I'm sure you're looking forward - to the Easter holidays.
0:00:27 > 0:00:32- Your long weekend starts now - so relax with us for 30 minutes.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36- It's been a momentous day - at Aberaeron.
0:00:36 > 0:00:42- The seaside town raised its sails - for the start of the holiday season.
0:00:43 > 0:00:50- Capel Cildwrn in Llangefni re-opens - in time to celebrate Easter.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- We meet the Gwynedd family - who use the lambing season...
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- ..to attract online attention - to their business and lifestyle.
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- The biggest harp you'll ever see - is visiting the studio tonight...
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- ..with its harpist, Ieuan Jones.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- Welcome to the programme, Ieuan.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- That's an incredible sound.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- Thank you but I need to practice - to get the notes in the right order!
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- I'm looking forward - to chatting with you later.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- Aberaeron is officially - the best place in Wales.
0:01:33 > 0:01:38- It won the title in a competition - thanks to a public vote last year.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- It's been a momentous day - in the town.
0:01:41 > 0:01:46- Sails were raised to mark the start - of the holiday season.
0:01:59 > 0:02:04- It's the start of the season - so the boats go back in the water.
0:02:08 > 0:02:13- The weather isn't great - but we're here and so is the crane.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- People ask about when the boats go - back in the water.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- Everyone wants to see the boats
0:02:27 > 0:02:33- It's empty in winter so everyone - is excited to see the new season.
0:02:37 > 0:02:42- Our boat, Sophie Bell has gone - in safely despite the rough water.
0:02:43 > 0:02:49- We go as often as we can - as a family.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- My son-in-law and his family - enjoy fishing.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- This is a little hobby in Aberaeron.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59- My two grandsons love boats too.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04- When the tide is out, - we'll lay the boats on the sand.
0:03:04 > 0:03:10- We'll be back tonight to put them
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- It's an important day.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- It was rough and windy - in the harbour earlier...
0:03:17 > 0:03:22- ..and it was fun to get the boat - into the mooring but it's done now.
0:03:23 > 0:03:28- I go out fishing and take the family - for a trip to chase the dolphins.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- I'm not meant to say that - but there you go!
0:03:35 > 0:03:41- The yacht club is in charge of the - crane and returning the boats...
0:03:41 > 0:03:46- ..but we work together - to make sure it all runs smoothly.
0:03:46 > 0:03:52- Many of the owners aren't here so we - look after them but we'll do it.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- It's one after the other - and we'll get them all in.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- It was a busy day in Aberaeron.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- My studio guest tonight - is the harpist, Ieuan Jones.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- Welcome to Heno.
0:04:18 > 0:04:27- Ieuan will perform for us - at the end of the programme.
0:04:27 > 0:04:37- You've got a wonderful harp.
0:04:47 > 0:04:54- I've been playing the harp for over - 50 years.
0:04:54 > 0:05:04- I started when I was a baby!
0:05:04 > 0:05:14- The sound has changed over the - years.
0:05:14 > 0:05:19- This one is incredible and it should - be my last.
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- I wanted a white gold harp.
0:05:24 > 0:05:32- It's also blue.
0:05:32 > 0:05:41- I got the harp last summer.
0:05:41 > 0:05:46- It took over two years to make.
0:05:46 > 0:05:56- You've got a special concert.
0:06:01 > 0:06:06- Yes, I did a concert for the charity - Rekindle.
0:06:06 > 0:06:16- I didn't have my new harp.
0:06:17 > 0:06:27- I'm going back with my new harp.
0:06:30 > 0:06:36- There's going to be two men playing - the harp at this concert.
0:06:36 > 0:06:42- It's going to be two harps.
0:06:43 > 0:06:52- I like doing something new.
0:06:52 > 0:07:02- I like to have an interesting - repertoire.
0:07:09 > 0:07:18- There's some wonderful pieces for a - pair of harps by Mozart.
0:07:18 > 0:07:26- David Lloyd Williams is performing - with me.
0:07:27 > 0:07:32- I hope we get to rehearse.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- I played the flute.
0:07:37 > 0:07:44- It's easy to carry.
0:07:44 > 0:07:50- How do you manage with the harp?
0:07:50 > 0:07:59- You simply drive!
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- I take my harp with me.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06- After the break...
0:08:07 > 0:08:12- ..we meet the Gwynedd family - who use the lambing season...
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- ..to promote their business - and lifestyle.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- The historical Cildwrn Chapel - at Llangefni...
0:08:23 > 0:08:28- ..has opened its doors for Easter - following some restoration work.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- First, here's our jam-packed - weekend Calendar.
0:08:32 > 0:08:38- Bring your children to the gardens - behind Palas Print in Caernarfon...
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- ..on Saturday from midday to 4.00pm.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45- There's colouring, crafts - and an Easter hunt.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50- It's outside if it's sunny - but indoors if it rains.
0:08:50 > 0:08:55- Come to the Good Friday Eisteddfod
0:08:55 > 0:09:03- ..on Saturday 15 April
0:09:03 > 0:09:09- The meetings start at midday - and 6.00pm.
0:09:12 > 0:09:18- Competitors are welcome at the Pandy - Tudur Eisteddfod on Easter Monday.
0:09:18 > 0:09:23- It's at the Bro Cernyw Centre - with meetings at midday and 7.00pm.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- Come, one and all.
0:09:32 > 0:09:37- On Easter Monday at - the National Library at 11.00am...
0:09:37 > 0:09:42- ..there's a special showing
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- It's open to all ages and free - but you need a ticket.
0:09:48 > 0:09:53- If you're free on 20 April, - join us at Rhosygilwen at 7.30pm...
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- ..for music and laughter - with me, Ilar Rees-Davies...
0:09:59 > 0:10:04- ..the tenor Robert Lewis - and Sarah-Jane Absalom on the piano.
0:10:04 > 0:10:09- It's in aid of Age Cymru - and tickets are 10 on the door.
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0:10:23 > 0:10:25- Welcome back.
0:10:26 > 0:10:31- Social media plays an integral part - in any successful business.
0:10:31 > 0:10:37- How many of your videos or photos on - Facebook or Twitter have gone viral?
0:10:37 > 0:10:43- A Gwynedd family did this by taking - advantage of the lambing season...
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- ..to promote their business - and lifestyle.
0:10:49 > 0:10:56- Agriculture is important and Wales - has farms is every nook and cranny.
0:10:56 > 0:11:02- Six to seven million lambs - are born in Wales every year.
0:11:02 > 0:11:08- It means that there are more sheep - than people in Wales!
0:11:09 > 0:11:13- But the most famous lamb of all - lives here in Pencaenewydd.
0:11:16 > 0:11:22- Dafydd and his family own a farm and - holiday let in this part of Gwynedd.
0:11:22 > 0:11:27- We all know that the Internet - is too slow in the countryside...
0:11:28 > 0:11:33- ..and this was true for Dafydd - and his family until recently.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- After getting the - high speed Internet connection...
0:11:41 > 0:11:46- for the cottage's Facebook page.
0:11:47 > 0:11:52- I was experimenting and spotted the - ducks stealing food from the ram.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57- I made a video, uploaded it - to Facebook and it had 900 views.
0:11:58 > 0:12:04- The second was a sheep cleaning - her lamb that had just been born...
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- ..and 3,000 people - watched that video.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17- As the week progressed, - I wanted to go one better.
0:12:18 > 0:12:23- I captured the real-life birth of a - lamb and 13,000 people watched it.
0:12:24 > 0:12:29- It was great and thought it would - attract more to the holiday let.
0:12:30 > 0:12:32- Dafydd and his wife, Dona...
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- ..have two children - who love helping on the farm.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- They are delighted
0:12:44 > 0:12:49- I'm proud it started small - but is now popular on the Internet.
0:12:50 > 0:12:54- I couldn't believe my eyes - when I saw it had 13,000 views!
0:12:55 > 0:13:00- Our lamb was very famous - and I'm delighted.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03- You had an important job, Carla.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09- Yes, I named the lamb - that had been born.
0:13:09 > 0:13:15- I chose the name Seren - because I like it.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19- It means star - and she's a star of the Internet!
0:13:19 > 0:13:25- You've got a high speed connection - so how has that changed your life?
0:13:25 > 0:13:30- It's helped a lot with my homework - and for playing games.
0:13:31 > 0:13:36- The Internet is an important - resource for any business...
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- ..and is integral for those people - who visit the family.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- Our visitors come - from different places.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- The current guests - are from Derbyshire...
0:13:50 > 0:13:55- ..but we've also welcomed guests - from Liverpool and Cornwall.
0:13:55 > 0:14:00- People play games on the television - or download films.
0:14:00 > 0:14:06- Others avoid the Internet and relax - in the hot tub with some Prosecco!
0:14:09 > 0:14:13- That sounds just up my street.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17- The family uploads the videos - but Dona is the camerawoman!
0:14:19 > 0:14:24- Yes, and I also upload pictures - from when it's been snowing...
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- ..and they are very popular too.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31- What will the next video be?
0:14:32 > 0:14:38- I've got no idea as it depends on - what happens on that day or second.
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- Goodness knows what it will be.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- What would you like, children?
0:14:45 > 0:14:47- Me playing football.
0:14:47 > 0:14:48- Me playing football.- - And me dancing.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- Do you think - it will attract visitors?
0:14:52 > 0:14:54- Yes, I'm sure it would.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02- Good luck to them.
0:15:03 > 0:15:09- Followers of the Heno social media - sites will have seen our archives.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- This week's theme is Welsh comics.
0:15:13 > 0:15:17- Let's see a clip of an item - from Wedi 7 back in June 2007.
0:15:23 > 0:15:28- The first edition of Yr Hebog - was published in April 1968.
0:15:29 > 0:15:34- It was edited by Gerallt Lloyd Owen - and 4,000 copies were distributed.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- The cowboy Jess Malone, - Sarjant Bebb the soldier...
0:15:40 > 0:15:45- ..and Detective Dai Prydderch became - the heroes to the lads of Wales.
0:15:46 > 0:15:51- Gerallt Lloyd Owen also published - Llinos for girls in 1972.
0:15:51 > 0:15:57- The back cover always featured - sketches of Welsh 1970s pin-ups.
0:15:58 > 0:16:03- Sboncyn was published in May 1980 - and 6,500 copies were distributed.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09- Syr-Preis, Wini Wirion and Capten - Penwaig were its main characters.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- The first edition of Penbwl - came in 1988...
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- ..and had international characters - of The Smurfs and Fireman Sam.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- Today, the Welsh monthly comic - is Wcw.
0:16:24 > 0:16:30- You can view the entire item on the - Heno S4C Facebook and YouTube pages.
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- The Easter weekend - is a busy time for us all...
0:16:35 > 0:16:40- ..but it's important to remember - the true meaning of the celebration.
0:16:41 > 0:16:46- Llangefni's Cildwrn Chapel - is holding an Easter service...
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- ..and opens its doors - following a transformation.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- an incredibly interesting chapel.
0:16:56 > 0:17:01- It dates from the late 1800s and - was the first Baptist chapel here.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- It's an example of a simple - meeting house.
0:17:06 > 0:17:11- Unlike churches, Nonconformists - prefer to keep things simple.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- doesn't suggest that it's a chapel.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21- The house is to the left, - the chapel is on the right...
0:17:21 > 0:17:26- ..and we're sitting in the gallery - that holds 200 people.
0:17:26 > 0:17:31- This chapel is famous for its ties - with Christmas Evans...
0:17:32 > 0:17:34- ..who was a legendary - Baptist minister.
0:17:35 > 0:17:40- Christmas was from South-West Wales - but moved to the Lleyn Peninsula.
0:17:41 > 0:17:46- He was born on Christmas Day and - moved here on Christmas Day too.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51- His expertise was in the way - he could communicate.
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- Llangefni was home - to two amazing ministers.
0:17:55 > 0:18:01- John Elias was more of a philosopher - and Christmas Evans was lively.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- He established many Baptist chapels - across the island.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- He was an incredible character.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- Old buildings - take a lot of maintenance.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- Many chapels - are closing across Wales.
0:18:18 > 0:18:23- It's thanks to the generosity - of the HLF, CADW and Pantyfedwen...
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- ..that we were able - to employ architectural experts.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- It's taken six months...
0:18:36 > 0:18:42- ..and we had the use of Lon-y-Felin - and Smyrna chapels for our services.
0:18:43 > 0:18:48- This weekend sees us celebrate - new life in the resurrection...
0:18:48 > 0:18:54- ..so we return to this chapel for a - service at 10.00am on Good Friday.
0:18:54 > 0:19:00- On Saturday, we have an open day - so that everyone can see our chapel.
0:19:00 > 0:19:06- On Sunday, Reverend Meirion Morris - is preaching at 10.00am...
0:19:06 > 0:19:10- ..and I'll be back at the helm - of Cildwrn at 6.00pm.
0:19:15 > 0:19:20- Pop over and enjoy - the weekend activities.
0:19:24 > 0:19:29- outside with a camera or phone...
0:19:30 > 0:19:34- ..and enter our spring - photography competition.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- Nature springs to life, - the days are getting longer...
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- ..the flowers are in bloom, - leaves fill the trees...
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- ..and the lambing season - is in full swing!
0:19:52 > 0:19:57- Take a long walk with the family or - enjoy a relaxed afternoon in a park.
0:19:58 > 0:20:04- There's ample photo opportunities - for you to enter our competition.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- The winner gets an iPad - or a television.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- You have until midday on 5 May - to compete.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- You can post your photographs to...
0:20:15 > 0:20:19- ..Heno, Tinopolis, - Park Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YE.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- Email them to heno@tinopolis.com
0:20:23 > 0:20:28- You can also contact us - via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- Get snapping - and send us your photographs.
0:20:34 > 0:20:40- The harpist, Ieuan Jones - has been my studio guest tonight.
0:20:41 > 0:20:51- You've got a concert next week.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55- It's on Friday 21 April - near Welshpool.
0:20:57 > 0:21:06- It's at 7.00pm.
0:21:06 > 0:21:11- On Prynhawn Da tomorrow, Dan and - Dylan serve some food and wine...
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- ..and there's toe-tapping jazz.
0:21:15 > 0:21:21- On Heno tomorrow, Rhodri Davies - learns why we eat hot cross buns.
0:21:21 > 0:21:27- Steffan Rhys Hughes chats about - Only Men Aloud in Bollywood...
0:21:27 > 0:21:33- ..and performs his personal - arrangement of Mi Glywaf Dyner Lais.
0:21:33 > 0:21:38- Ieuan Jones plays us out now - with Tchaikovsky's Autumn Song.
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