0:00:01 > 0:00:03- It's one of my favourites.
0:00:04 > 0:00:06- It's by John Hardy.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- Tell us more about the award.
0:00:09 > 0:00:13- They say that I'm having - Y Selar award.
0:00:13 > 0:00:19- The romance continues as we hear - some of your love stories...
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- ..that include people - who found love online...
0:00:23 > 0:00:28- ..and a couple - who have been married for 70 years!
0:00:28 > 0:00:32- Gerallt tells us about - a special exhibition in Pwllheli.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36- I'm at the gallery - at Plas Glyn-y-Weddw.
0:00:36 > 0:00:43- There's an exhibition to honour the - two who established the gallery.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- It's Gwyneth and Dafydd ap Tomos.
0:00:47 > 0:00:54- I also chat to Catrin Williams who - is exhibiting work in China.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57- We're also joined by Iestyn Wyn - from Stonewall Cymru.
0:00:57 > 0:01:00- The postman, Cefin Vaughan...
0:01:00 > 0:01:06- ..tells us about the challenge - he set himself as he turns 40.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- We also step back - to the Roman era...
0:01:10 > 0:01:15- ..to hear of a new blockbuster - television series called Britannia.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- Stay tuned for all this and more!
0:01:24 > 0:01:32- We start the programme - with Heather Jones.
0:01:32 > 0:01:37- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:37 > 0:01:47- It's quite an honour to receive - this award from Y Selar.
0:01:47 > 0:01:57- It will be a big night in - Aberystwyth and you deserve it.
0:01:58 > 0:02:07- The event happens in Aberystwyth - on Friday night.
0:02:07 > 0:02:16- I've enjoyed singing and - have been several groups.
0:02:16 > 0:02:24- I've enjoyed singing - for the people of Wales.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- There's also a special gig.
0:02:28 > 0:02:35- I have to sing - before I get the award.
0:02:35 > 0:02:40- The gig is in Aberystwyth.
0:02:40 > 0:02:47- I will be staying with my friend, - Hillary.
0:02:47 > 0:02:56- She's my best friend and - we will enjoy some wine!
0:02:56 > 0:03:01- Let's go back to the 1960s.
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- You used to sing with a band.
0:03:06 > 0:03:14- I sung solo and with Bara Menyn - many moons ago.
0:03:14 > 0:03:19- I sang with Meic Stephens too.
0:03:19 > 0:03:28- Bara Menyn was a professional group. - We made records.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33- The group only lasted a year.
0:03:34 > 0:03:43- We were quite different.
0:03:43 > 0:03:55- This was due to Meic's influence.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59- He told me to wear - my hair differently!
0:03:59 > 0:04:05- You were also a fashion icon - at the time.
0:04:06 > 0:04:13- Meic came from London and - had been to Manchester.
0:04:13 > 0:04:20- He pushed our boundaries.
0:04:20 > 0:04:28- We've got a few of your singles.
0:04:28 > 0:04:37- These records are worth - a fortune now.
0:04:37 > 0:04:42- # Losing the language
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- # And losing dignity
0:04:45 > 0:04:47- # Losing inspiration
0:04:48 > 0:04:53- # Losing poetry
0:04:53 > 0:04:58- # Losing the crown of a community
0:04:59 > 0:05:08- # Replacing it - with a slang-ridden patois
0:05:08 > 0:05:15- # Losing the old melodious tunes
0:05:15 > 0:05:23- # Losing the resounding choirs
0:05:24 > 0:05:29- # Losing the delicate strings - of the harp
0:05:29 > 0:05:37- # Replacing it with - meaningless gabble #
0:05:37 > 0:05:46- That was wonderful.
0:05:46 > 0:05:53- That's an anthem.
0:05:53 > 0:05:59- You look emotional.
0:06:00 > 0:06:09- Yes, I feel emotional watching that!
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- No Welsh was spoken in my home.
0:06:13 > 0:06:19- Do you remember seeing the lyrics - for the first time?
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- Ray Smith sent it to me.
0:06:27 > 0:06:38- It was an unaccompanied piece.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- Geraint told me the tune - would sound great.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- It worked perfectly and has lasted.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- The old county of Dyfed has produced - many long-distance runners...
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- ..such as Dewi Griffiths, - Caryl Jones and Josh Griffiths.
0:06:53 > 0:06:59- Yesterday, hundreds of children - faced challenging conditions...
0:06:59 > 0:07:04- ..at the Dyfed Schools Cross Country - Championships in Dinefwr Park.
0:07:07 > 0:07:13- Rhodri Gomer was there too!
0:07:13 > 0:07:18- Many of the world's best - long-distance runners...
0:07:19 > 0:07:24- ..honed their skill on cross country - courses like this at Dinefwr Park.
0:07:27 > 0:07:34- You need a specific talent - to overcome these conditions!
0:07:38 > 0:07:42- We didn't expect last night's rain - as it was dry yesterday...
0:07:43 > 0:07:50- ..but this is cross country and - everyone seems to have enjoyed it.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- How tough it was out there?
0:07:53 > 0:07:59- It was really tough because - of the mud and rain of recent days.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- It was horrible and not nice at all!
0:08:03 > 0:08:10- The mud was splashing all over you - and it wasn't very nice at all.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14- Why do you enjoy - cross country events?
0:08:14 > 0:08:21- I love the feeling of achievement - you get at crossing the finish line.
0:08:21 > 0:08:25- Why are you so nasty - to these children?
0:08:26 > 0:08:28- That's one way of looking at it.
0:08:28 > 0:08:33- Today's conditions are tough - as the mud is up to their knees.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- It also tests them - and the girls enjoy it too.
0:08:38 > 0:08:43- Yesterday saw seven races for the - secondary school runners in Dyfed.
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- Each had their own reason - for taking part.
0:08:47 > 0:08:51- I like the competition - because I'm quite competitive...
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- ..and the mud can be quite fun too!
0:08:55 > 0:09:02- I do a cross country event every - month to stay fit over the winter.
0:09:02 > 0:09:06- I like track racing in the summer - but this is difficult.
0:09:06 > 0:09:12- I'm a triathlete so this provides me - with training for my summer season.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- Dewi Griffiths and Caryl Jones - have done this event.
0:09:16 > 0:09:21- Dewi won the Welsh Championships - five times but he started here.
0:09:23 > 0:09:30- The course was muddy and slippery - but I'm happy with my win.
0:09:30 > 0:09:36- They struggle at first - but it's a challenge.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39- They can look back on it with pride.
0:09:47 > 0:09:54- Congratulations to everyone - who took part in that heavy rain.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- I hope you're not suffering today!
0:09:58 > 0:10:03- After the break, we chat with - Iestyn Wyn from Stonewall Cymru.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- There's a number of campaigns - at the moment.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- Yes, that's right.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12- There are a few events - on our calendar.
0:10:13 > 0:10:17- We hear of a new exhibition at - the gallery in Plas Glyn-y-Weddw...
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- ..that pays tribute - to those who started the gallery.
0:10:21 > 0:10:27- There's also the autograss drivers - who formed a choir and made a CD.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- It's Valentine's Day so we head - into the break with a love story...
0:10:31 > 0:10:38- ..sent to us by our viewers, - Kate Harwood and Kyle Muir.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- Join us in a few minutes.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43- Hello!
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- We want to thank everyone who sent - a message over the last few days.
0:10:47 > 0:10:53- It feels like months ago when Wales - played Scotland in the Six Nations.
0:10:54 > 0:11:00- The Welsh Anthem stopped and - Kyle was on one knee and proposed.
0:11:00 > 0:11:06- It was a very special moment - that was shared with our friends.
0:11:06 > 0:11:12- It's a bit crazy that the television - cameras caught it...
0:11:12 > 0:11:16- ..but we can watch it back - in the future.
0:11:16 > 0:11:22- Everyone in the stadium was - supportive and celebrated with us.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- Goodbye!
0:11:28 > 0:11:29- .
0:14:28 > 0:14:40- It's great that other organizations - support us too.
0:14:40 > 0:14:52- There are many campaigns - at the moment.
0:14:56 > 0:15:08- The LGBT has to work and everyone - has to work with them for rights.
0:15:13 > 0:15:19- This work is incredibly important, - Heather.
0:15:20 > 0:15:27- Their work is incredibly important - in Wales and across the world.
0:15:27 > 0:15:32- We want to send a positive message.
0:15:32 > 0:15:39- Wales is leading the way - in terms of LGBT rights.
0:15:39 > 0:15:40- Thank you.
0:15:41 > 0:15:47- Next, we head to Llanbedrog - near Pwllheli...
0:15:47 > 0:15:57- ..to hear of the latest exhibition - at the gallery in Plas Glyn-y-Weddw.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01- Gerallt will explain it all.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- Welcome to Plas Glyn-y-Weddw Gallery - in Llanbedrog.
0:16:07 > 0:16:10- As a programme, we always receive - a warm welcome here.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14- The current exhibition - celebrates the legacy...
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- ..of Gwyneth and Dafydd ap Tomos, - who founded this gallery.
0:16:19 > 0:16:25- There wouldn't be a gallery in - Llanbedrog were it not for them.
0:16:31 > 0:16:36- It was 1979, when Plas Glyn-y-Weddw - was in danger of being dilapidated.
0:16:37 > 0:16:42- It was then that Gwyneth and Dafydd - ap Tomos started on a venture...
0:16:42 > 0:16:46- ..that is a now a gallery - of national importance.
0:16:46 > 0:16:50- It's the turn of the gallery - to thank the pair.
0:16:50 > 0:16:55- As a gallery, we felt it was time - for us to pay tribute to the couple.
0:16:55 > 0:17:04- Gwyneth passed away in December 2016 - and we wanted to thank them.
0:17:09 > 0:17:15- Portraits of Wales and Snowdon were - the subjects of Gwyneth works.
0:17:15 > 0:17:19- Legacy is an appropriate name - for the exhibition...
0:17:19 > 0:17:23- ..that celebrates the couples - contribution.
0:17:27 > 0:17:35- How many people told you - that you were making a mistake?
0:17:35 > 0:17:39- Many people thought we were insane.
0:17:40 > 0:17:47- We were shocked that my father and - Gwyneth's mother didn't think it...
0:17:47 > 0:17:53- ..and that meant more than what - anyone else said.
0:17:53 > 0:18:01- As you look on the place today, - you must be extremely proud.
0:18:01 > 0:18:13- It took a lot of work, but it has - become a home for Welsh artists.
0:18:13 > 0:18:23- The images of you in this room are - better than anything from Hollywood.
0:18:23 > 0:18:32- The images are the style of the time - in black and white.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- Many modern artists have contributed - images to the exhibition...
0:18:38 > 0:18:43- ..and Rob Piercy from Porthmadog - is one of those.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- It's an honour to be a part - of this important exhibition.
0:18:49 > 0:18:57- Gwyneth ap Tomos was important - in my career.
0:18:57 > 0:19:08- Through knowing Gwyneth, - I exhibited my work in Cardiff...
0:19:08 > 0:19:14- ..which has led me - from one thing to another.
0:19:14 > 0:19:23- I'm so pleased to see that people - are appreciating their work.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- The exhibition is an opportunity for - modern artists to react to the work.
0:19:32 > 0:19:39- These panels behind me will move - to a permanent home upstairs...
0:19:39 > 0:19:46- ..thanks to funding from the Welsh - Government to mark their work.
0:19:54 > 0:20:00- Another artist exhibiting - their work is Catrin Williams.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- How did you react to the work and - life of Gwyneth ap Tomos?
0:20:05 > 0:20:10- I created a landscape portrait - of Pwllheli.
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- You can see my experience of being - in a lovely area...
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- ..with the teapot dance, wonderful - culture and Gwyneth's welcome.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- This is a very exciting time for you - as an artist.
0:20:26 > 0:20:32- Your work is on the way - to Chongqing in China.
0:20:32 > 0:20:37- Yes, Oriel Tegryn - Martin Tinney - Gallery is responsible.
0:20:37 > 0:20:42- Over 100 pieces are going, - four of the pieces are mine.
0:20:42 > 0:20:48- They are celebrating the New Year - and we're celebrating Welsh art.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- Congratulations.
0:20:51 > 0:20:57- On Saturday 3 March at 2.00pm, - Dafydd ap Tomos will hold a tour...
0:20:57 > 0:21:02- ..around the exhibition - at Plas Glyn-y-Weddw.
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- It will be very interesting.
0:21:06 > 0:21:10- From all of us - at Plas Glyn-y-Weddw, goodbye.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- Don't forget about that guided tour - in the gallery.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- Good luck to Catrin - and her work in China.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- Do you know anything - about autograss?
0:21:21 > 0:21:26- It's a sport where drivers - speed around on grass and mud...
0:21:26 > 0:21:31- ..with the "pedal to the metal!"
0:21:31 > 0:21:37- Some drivers and fans meet for - another reason and that's to sing...
0:21:37 > 0:21:44- ..and the Autograss Allstars - have just released their debut CD.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00- Autograss drivers do a lot - of fund-raising for charity.
0:22:02 > 0:22:07- Four years ago when the last - Band Aid single was recorded...
0:22:08 > 0:22:13- ..I posted on Facebook that - autograss group should do the same.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- It started the ball rolling - and the project grew.
0:22:17 > 0:22:21- Last August, - we revealed our plan to the world.
0:22:22 > 0:22:32- # Fly me up to where you are - beyond the distant star #
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- We all met for the first time - in Walsall in October...
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- ..and came to Llangennech - in December to record it.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- We rehearsed in the school...
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- ..before recording the CD with - Tim Hammil at Sonic One Studios.
0:22:47 > 0:22:54- # A breath away's not far - to where you are #
0:22:55 > 0:22:59- Nobody in the choir had sung before - other than in the shower or karaoke.
0:22:59 > 0:23:03- We met in Walsall - and I took the role of conductor...
0:23:03 > 0:23:09- ..and spent time with the sopranos, - altos, tenors and bass singers...
0:23:09 > 0:23:15- ..to fine polish all they had learnt - and incorporate a few things.
0:23:15 > 0:23:21- It's been very odd because I'm - familiar with working with choirs...
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- ..and autograss racing...
0:23:25 > 0:23:28- ..and never expected both worlds - to meet in the middle.
0:23:28 > 0:23:34- Our fund-raising target for Cancer - Research UK has moved many times.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- It's a crucial charity - that is important to many of us.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- # Oh-oh-oh-oh #
0:23:42 > 0:23:45- I'm proud of what we've achieved.
0:23:45 > 0:23:50- Everyone involved can't believe - how successful the songs have been.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52- We hope to raise a lot of money.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56- There's no telling - what our next project will be!
0:23:56 > 0:23:59- # Will I see you again? #
0:24:03 > 0:24:05- All the songs - are available on iTunes...
0:24:05 > 0:24:09- ..and all proceeds - go to Cancer Research UK.
0:24:09 > 0:24:14- We've just received an email about - an event tomorrow.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16- It's RIFIW 2017 by Clwb y Dwrlyn...
0:24:17 > 0:24:20- ..which is the Welsh Society - in Creigiau and Pentyrch.
0:24:20 > 0:24:23- It's at the Pentyrch Rugby Club - from 8.00pm tomorrow.
0:24:24 > 0:24:28- It's a light-hearted look over the - year through sketches and songs.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31- All are welcome to the free event.
0:24:31 > 0:24:35- After the break, we meet - a postman from Pembrokeshire...
0:24:35 > 0:24:39- ..who has set himself a massive - challenge as he turns 40.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43- Cefin Vaughan, - welcome to the programme.
0:24:43 > 0:24:48- There's the Welsh influence on the - latest series on Sky Atlantic...
0:24:48 > 0:24:53- ..called Britannia - which is all about the Romans.
0:24:53 > 0:24:58- We meet the couple from Talgarreg - who have been married for 70 years.
0:24:59 > 0:25:00- Seventy?!