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0:00:18 > 0:00:23- Hello and welcome - to Thursday's Heno...
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- ..live from Caernarfon's - Apollo Empire Bingo Club.
0:00:28 > 0:00:31- Apparently, - bingo is more popular than ever.
0:00:31 > 0:00:36- It's certainly the case - in the town of the Cofis.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- I look forward to chatting - to some bingo enthusiasts.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- Before all this, - let's catch up with Owain Gwynedd.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- There won't be a full house here - when I play squash...
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- ..at Newcastle Emlyn later on.
0:00:50 > 0:00:59- But it will be when I chat to one - of our best players, Nia Davies.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07- I'm at the home of the - Royal Geographical Society...
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- ..which celebrates a centenary since - the rescue of the Endurance crew...
0:01:12 > 0:01:19- ..from the icy Antarctic conditions.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21- This is the story - of Ernest Shackleton...
0:01:21 > 0:01:24- ..and the Welshman - who joined him on his expedition.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- In Llanelli, - we've got a studio-full of ladies.
0:01:27 > 0:01:32- Members of Five Roads' Clwb Gwawr - are here to watch the broadcast.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- My studio guest tonight - has been a journalist...
0:01:35 > 0:01:38- ..who's challenged the powers - that be for ten years.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- It's Sian Morgan Lloyd.
0:01:40 > 0:01:45- In Cairo, shops and restaurants - have closed and people are leaving.
0:01:45 > 0:01:50- None of the buildings have a roof - and it smells, it really smells.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- Earlier today we heard that Wales - has received an Oscar nomination.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06- Congratulations to Sian Grigg - from Cardiff.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- She's shortlisted for - best make-up and hairstyling...
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- ..for her work on The Revenant - starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
0:02:15 > 0:02:23- He thanked Sian in his acceptance - speech at The Golden Globes.
0:02:23 > 0:02:31- Sian's worked on Titanic, Saving - Private Ryan and Blood Diamond.
0:02:31 > 0:02:36- Sian is a former Glantaf pupil - and thanked her old Art teacher...
0:02:36 > 0:02:42- ..Anthony Evans for inspiring her.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- Sian has been nominated - for the film, The Revenant.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- Leonardo DiCaprio has already won - an award for his performance in it.
0:02:55 > 0:03:00- She inspired his performance - by transforming his appearance.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05- The results of her work - are plain to see in his performance.
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- It's no surprise - that she's been nominated.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- She was a bright and skilful pupil.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18- She excelled in every task - set out in front of her.
0:03:18 > 0:03:23- It was a shock to hear - that I'd inspired her.
0:03:23 > 0:03:30- We tend to think that pupils leave - school and forget their teachers.
0:03:30 > 0:03:36- But she remembered me and revealed - that I'd played a role in her life.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- It's incredible.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43- She's been to the Oscars, Hollywood - and works with the biggest stars...
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- ..so she's at the top of her career.
0:03:47 > 0:03:53- If she wins this award or not, - she's certainly made it.
0:03:55 > 0:04:00- Good luck to Sian!
0:04:01 > 0:04:08- We swap the Oscars for bingo as it's - eyes down in Caernarfon with Elin.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11- Good evening, Mari.
0:04:12 > 0:04:19- Welcome to the Apollo Empire - Bingo Club in Caernarfon.
0:04:19 > 0:04:29- There's a lot of excitement here.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32- On Tuesday, - we came here with our cameras.
0:04:32 > 0:04:37- Bingo is popular all over Wales.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- There aren't many bingo halls in - North Wales that offer big wins.
0:04:41 > 0:04:51- But Caernarfon's Apollo Empire - boasts die-hard bingo players.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- People come from as far Barmouth, - Pwllheli, Anglesey and Amlwch.
0:05:01 > 0:05:07- Bangor. Everywhere.
0:05:07 > 0:05:12- I enjoy playing bingo every night.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- You come here every night?
0:05:14 > 0:05:18- You come here every night?- - Yes. But I only play a few games.
0:05:18 > 0:05:22- Most people come here - during the week nights.
0:05:22 > 0:05:28- Over 100 people come here at night - and about 50 visit in the afternoon.
0:05:28 > 0:05:34- There's big money to win but it - isn't this that attract people.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- Beryl and Jackie, - you look like bingo pros.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- How often do you come here?
0:05:41 > 0:05:48- We're here on Tuesdays and Saturdays - to pass the time and help us relax.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53- It gets her out of the house - and keeps her out of trouble!
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- We come here because we enjoy bingo.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- We come here because we enjoy bingo.- - We love bingo.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- Nothing beats some community bingo - to some raise money.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06- Nothing beats some community bingo - to raise money.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- Our cameras were present - at a bingo night at Llanllwni.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14- The FUW are raising funds for - the British Heart Foundation.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- Four and three, forty-three.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- I've the important role - of being the bingo-caller.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- I've got the important role - of being the bingo-caller.
0:06:24 > 0:06:30- Heinz Variety, fifty-seven.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- We try to come here every week - as it's a chance to socialize.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36- It's also chance to win - but it doesn't always happen!
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- Two and seven, twenty-seven.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- Two and seven, twenty-seven.- - House!
0:06:41 > 0:06:44- I'm here to support heart research.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- I work for the FUW. - I want to support them and win.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50- The odds of winning are small - but there's a bonus.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- Five and three, fifty-three.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- Five and three, fifty-three.- - House!
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- They take the game seriously - at Caernarfon's Apollo Empire.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- Everyone's so serious here, Menna.
0:07:05 > 0:07:10- Many players can't afford - to spend 1 here.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- How much do you spend?
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- How much do you spend?- - I can't spend 50p let alone 1.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- How much luck do you have here?
0:07:19 > 0:07:23- How much luck do you have here?- - Nothing. I'm hopeless.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27- But you still come here.
0:07:27 > 0:07:32- I've got to come out of the house - at least one night a week.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- One evening I won 3,000 here.
0:07:38 > 0:07:44- It was time for me to play a game - but I needed some advice.
0:07:44 > 0:07:49- This is a double-bubble. - A house could be worth 20.
0:07:49 > 0:07:57- If you call house on one of these - you will double your money.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- You've got stay serious - and concentrate.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- You've got to stay serious - and concentrate.
0:08:03 > 0:08:08- I'm nervous!
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- Three and one, thirty-one.
0:08:11 > 0:08:13- Almost!
0:08:13 > 0:08:18- Almost!- - I only needed one number.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- My best tip is not to shout - or the people here...
0:08:21 > 0:08:28- ..will knock you through the door!
0:08:38 > 0:08:42- I loved playing bingo here.
0:08:42 > 0:08:50- I'm joined by the bingo caller, - Nathan Makin.
0:08:51 > 0:08:54- There's a warm welcome here - and everyone is friendly.
0:08:54 > 0:09:02- There's a great atmosphere here.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- The customers are always - very friendly.
0:09:05 > 0:09:15- There's a lot of money to win here.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- Someone won 20,000 - a few months ago.
0:09:18 > 0:09:27- It went to a woman from Anglesey.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- The game is attracting the - youngsters.
0:09:30 > 0:09:37- We try to keep the prices down - to attract young people.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40- What is the prize money tonight?
0:09:40 > 0:09:49- Tonight, you could win 100 - with every house.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51- I've found some young people here.
0:09:51 > 0:09:56- I've found some young people here.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- Why have you come here?
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- We've come to see friends.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03- It's much cheaper - than a night out in Bangor.
0:10:03 > 0:10:09- There's also a chance to win money.
0:10:09 > 0:10:15- Good luck to you tonight.
0:10:15 > 0:10:20- Let's have another game!
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- Good luck to everyone - in the bingo hall tonight.
0:10:23 > 0:10:31- The journalist, Sian Morgan Lloyd - has joined me this evening.
0:10:31 > 0:10:36- Do you like playing bingo?
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- I don't play bingo - but my nephew loves it!
0:10:40 > 0:10:50- Welcome to Heno, Sian.
0:10:51 > 0:10:56- Following ten years - on Byd ar Bedwar...
0:10:56 > 0:11:03- ..you've taken - a different career path.
0:11:03 > 0:11:08- Since November, - I've been a lecturer at Cardiff.
0:11:08 > 0:11:13- That's where I studied, - twelve years ago.
0:11:13 > 0:11:19- Therefore, it's strange to be back.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- I sometimes meet some - of my former lecturers.
0:11:23 > 0:11:29- I really enjoy my job.
0:11:30 > 0:11:35- It's completely different - but I enjoy a new challenge.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- I loved working for Y Byd Ar Bedwar - but I wanted a new challenge.
0:11:39 > 0:11:44- Here are some of Sian's - highlights on screen.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- In Cairo, a number of shops - and restaurants have closed.
0:11:48 > 0:11:53- There's a feeling that people - are leaving this thriving country...
0:11:53 > 0:11:58- ..that was one of the - tourist capitals of the world.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02- The cancer started in the bowel - and it spread.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- Seven tumours were growing - on his liver...
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- ..so the future looked bleak - for Irfon.
0:12:08 > 0:12:14- The strong winds brought 40-foot - waves that destroyed the city.
0:12:14 > 0:12:24- None of the buildings have a roof - and it smells, it really smells.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39- There were many highlights there.
0:12:39 > 0:12:49- I faced many challenges - but have so many highlights.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- How much of this can you share - with your work in the college?
0:13:00 > 0:13:05- I have lots of opportunities - to share my experiences.
0:13:05 > 0:13:10- Whilst watching that clip, - it brought back many fond memories.
0:13:10 > 0:13:18- I had some great experiences and - worked with some special people.
0:13:18 > 0:13:28- I'll always look back at my time - with the programme with pride.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38- I hope I'll transfer my reporting - skills to new reporters.
0:13:39 > 0:13:49- I loved working for ITV - and worked on the programme, Hacio.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- I knew elements of my old job would - suit me within my new role.
0:13:59 > 0:14:08- You're working with the - Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol now.
0:14:08 > 0:14:17- You're able to give - something back too.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- I've worked - through the medium of Welsh.
0:14:21 > 0:14:26- It's a challenging time - for the Welsh language.
0:14:26 > 0:14:33- I have lots of projects on the go.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- I'm currently writing a module - that will be used in 2017.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- We must raise awareness of the Welsh - provisions in our universities.
0:14:41 > 0:14:46- We have a lack of Welsh reporters.
0:14:46 > 0:14:47- It's time for a break.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- This is what else we've got for you - before 7.30pm tonight.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- We hear about Ernest Shackleton's - heroic journey through the ice...
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- ..and the contribution - of a Welshman from Pill, Newport.
0:14:58 > 0:15:05- I chat to Wales' best squash player, - Nia Davies in a few minutes.
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0:15:18 > 0:15:20- Welcome back.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- Have you stuck to your new year's - resolution of getting fit?
0:15:25 > 0:15:30- Last Friday, Owain Gwynedd was at - a gym picking up a few handy tips.
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- Tonight, he's in Newcastle Emlyn.
0:15:34 > 0:15:39- Newcastle Emlyn is currently famed - for its rugby players...
0:15:39 > 0:15:43- ..Gareth Davies, Scott Williams - and Josh Turnbull, to name a few.
0:15:44 > 0:15:48- But I haven't come here - to meet them.
0:15:49 > 0:15:55- I've come to the leisure centre - to meet a world-class squash player.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- It's Nia Teifi Davies from Beulah.
0:15:58 > 0:16:04- I started playing squash at the age - of six and competed when I was nine.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09- The reason why I took an interest is - because my mother played for Wales.
0:16:09 > 0:16:16- It was something that I wanted to do - as I wanted to follow her footsteps.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- It's been an incredibly busy year.
0:16:19 > 0:16:24- At the Welsh National Championships, - I came sixth in Wales.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- I trained a lot with - the Welsh senior squad.
0:16:29 > 0:16:36- I joined the world tour, turned - semi-professional and travelled.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- I've worked up the rankings.
0:16:38 > 0:16:43- It was a lovely New Year's present - to reach the 177th spot this month.
0:16:43 > 0:16:51- Before the season ends in May, - I'd like to break into the top 150.
0:16:51 > 0:16:57- How can beginners start playing - or join a club?
0:16:57 > 0:17:03- Click on clubs and coaching on the - Wales Squash and Racket Ball site.
0:17:03 > 0:17:08- There's a list of clubs and coaches - or visit your local leisure centre.
0:17:08 > 0:17:15- Squash is suitable for all ages - from young children to seniors.
0:17:15 > 0:17:19- It's something that everyone can do.
0:17:19 > 0:17:27- I'm new to squash, so we'll have a - game and you can give me some tips.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- Are you ready to be defeated?
0:17:30 > 0:17:33- Are you ready to be defeated?- - You can try your best!
0:17:39 > 0:17:40- Come on!
0:17:45 > 0:17:46- Aaargh!
0:17:50 > 0:17:53- Well done. Congratulations.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- As expected, I've been defeated - and I'm hopeless at squash...
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- ..but I've lost to one of - the best players in Wales.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- If you can do any better, - find your nearest club...
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- ..and maybe you'll be - a champion one day.
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- Thank you, Nia. I need to rest!
0:18:16 > 0:18:18- We're familiar with - the story of Captain Scott...
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- ..who set sail on his final voyage - from Cardiff Bay...
0:18:22 > 0:18:26- ..with Edgar Evans from Rhossili - who also perished in the Antarctic.
0:18:26 > 0:18:31- But Ernest Shackleton's - story is just as heroic...
0:18:31 > 0:18:38- ..as he ensured the survival of - 27 crewmen for 17 months on ice.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- He was also joined by a Welshman.
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- Rhodri went to Newport and London - to follow the story.
0:18:49 > 0:18:53- There's an incredible - photography exhibition...
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- ..at the Royal Geographical - Society's home in London.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00- The photographer, Frank Hurley...
0:19:00 > 0:19:07- ..was part of the Endurance crew - who were rescued a century ago.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- The leader of the voyage, - Ernest Shackleton...
0:19:12 > 0:19:19- ..was experienced - and he had something to prove.
0:19:19 > 0:19:25- He joined Captain Scott's first - voyage in 1901 to the South Pole.
0:19:25 > 0:19:31- During the voyage, Shackleton - fell ill and had to go home.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35- When Scott returned to Britain, - he wrote a book.
0:19:35 > 0:19:42- He described Shackleton as an - invalid and he was enraged by this.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- It inspired him to organize - his own expedition...
0:19:45 > 0:19:51- ..to cross Antarctica - from west to east.
0:19:51 > 0:19:54- It was an incredible expedition - of 2,000 miles.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- This continent - is twice the size of Australia!
0:19:58 > 0:20:03- The expedition started a few days - before the outbreak of World War I.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- He went to Buenos Aires and - met Perce Blackborow from Newport...
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- ..who was only 19 years old.
0:20:09 > 0:20:13- Perce Blackborow was born in Pill - in the Newport Docks.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17- He spent his life at sea, - just like many of his neighbours.
0:20:17 > 0:20:25- In Buenos Aires, he asked to join - Shackleton on his adventure.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- "No, you're too young," - said the captain.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- What did Blackborow do?
0:20:32 > 0:20:37- He was a stowaway - aboard the Endurance.
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- The boy was discovered - hiding on the boat.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- Shackleton was furious.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- He was so angry with Blackborow - that he said...
0:20:49 > 0:20:55- .."if we run out of food, then - you're the first one we'll eat!"
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- By then, - it was too late to turn back...
0:20:58 > 0:21:03- ..and Blackborow became - an important part of the crew.
0:21:03 > 0:21:09- The Endurance got stuck in ice - in January 1915.
0:21:09 > 0:21:14- In November, the ship sank...
0:21:14 > 0:21:17- ..with the 26-strong crew - having to survive on the ice.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- In April 1916, when the ice broke, - lifeboats were launched.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- When they arrived Elephant Island...
0:21:24 > 0:21:27- ..Perce Blackborow - suffered from frostbite.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- My grandfather was - the first man on Elephant Island.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- He was given the privilege - by Shackleton.
0:21:34 > 0:21:38- He was in a state with his feet - and they had to cut his toes off.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- It was done with the last drop - of chlorophorm they had...
0:21:43 > 0:21:48- ..and luckily for him, - it saved his life.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52- From Elephant Island, - Shackleton and five others...
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- ..carried on in a single boat - to the South Georgia Island...
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- ..before returning to rescue - the remaining crew members.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03- They faced low temperatures, - high waves and rough seas.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- They had 700 miles to cover but - he was determined to get to the end.
0:22:07 > 0:22:11- They reached South Georgia - on the wrong side of the island...
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- ..so spent two days - walking over the island...
0:22:15 > 0:22:21- ..to a centre - that housed Norwegian whale hunters.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- He arranged to return to Elephant - Island with them to find his men.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- They were rescued in August, 1916.
0:22:30 > 0:22:36- Eventually, my grandfather made it - home after a stay in hospital.
0:22:36 > 0:22:38- He thought very highly of Shakleton.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- If it wasn't for Shakleton, that was - the one man who saved them all.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45- Nobody died.
0:22:45 > 0:22:48- He was a great man.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- Shakleton returned to the Antarctic.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- It's quite apt that it was - his final resting place...
0:22:55 > 0:22:58- ..after he suffered a heart attack - on South Georgia in 1922.
0:22:58 > 0:23:00- What about Perce Blackborow?
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- He's buried in the cemetery - at St Gwynllyw's Church in Newport.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- He died in 1949 - as a happy, family man...
0:23:07 > 0:23:15- ..who was proud to call Newport - and Wales as his home.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- A remarkable story.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34- Sian Morgan Lloyd - has been my studio guest tonight.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- You've taken up a new role - as a lecturer in journalism...
0:23:38 > 0:23:40- ..at the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
0:23:40 > 0:23:50- Journalism has witnessed - a lot of change over the years.
0:24:03 > 0:24:13- I've been writing about a topic - for my lecture for students.
0:24:15 > 0:24:19- It discusses the role - of social media in journalism.
0:24:19 > 0:24:29- That's it from us tonight.
0:24:32 > 0:24:41- Gwyneth Davies is part of our team.
0:24:42 > 0:24:46- She celebrates 25 years working - on Heno.
0:24:47 > 0:24:51- Congratulations to her!
0:24:51 > 0:24:54- Enjoy the remainder of your evening.
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