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0:00:18 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Llanelli - for your Thursday edition of Heno.
0:00:22 > 0:00:27- These tickets in my hand - are like gold dust!
0:00:27 > 0:00:30- They are for the biggest rugby match - this autumn...
0:00:31 > 0:00:33- ..that sees Wales play New Zealand - a week on Saturday.
0:00:33 > 0:00:39- You can win these very tickets - and I'll set the question later.
0:00:39 > 0:00:45- Our competition to find the - new Gelert of Wales has closed.
0:00:45 > 0:00:50- Tonight, we meet the first - of our finalists.
0:00:50 > 0:00:54- It's Honey from Llangennech.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- We travel from Llangennech to - Llanfyllin to meet a young drummer.
0:00:58 > 0:01:05- Iestyn Huw Jones is one of the - rising stars in the music world.
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- Rhodri Davies hears about the link - between the singer, Paul Robeson...
0:01:09 > 0:01:12- ..and the miners of South Wales.
0:01:13 > 0:01:17- My guests have their sights on - the Young Farmers' Club Eisteddfod.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- I'm joined by the presenter, - Meinir Howells...
0:01:19 > 0:01:21- ..and the performer, - Cennydd Jones...
0:01:21 > 0:01:31- ..who will be on and off the stage - for the whole of Saturday night.
0:01:31 > 0:01:43- It's set to be - a big weekend for you.
0:01:48 > 0:01:57- Yes, it is for anyone involved - with the federation.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- All the federations of Wales - compete in a local Eisteddfod...
0:02:01 > 0:02:08- ..before winning the right - to compete in this national event.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- Our competition to find the new - Gelert of Wales has now closed.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- Thank you to those who sent us - their stories and photographs.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19- The three judges are Llys Nini - Ambassador, Sara Manchipp...
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- ..the vet, Dr Lowri Davies and - Jonathan Rees of Pero Pet Food.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- It was a tough task to choose and - all your stories were heart-warming.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- But they've chosen - a shortlist of ten dogs.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- Over the next fortnight, - we'll get to know each of them.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35- We start tonight with Honey - from Llangennech.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- Honey is five years old.
0:02:43 > 0:02:50- She came to us in March - and she's made such a difference.
0:02:52 > 0:02:58- She's full of life but can sense - when Matthew isn't very well.
0:03:01 > 0:03:07- Matthew has experienced lots - during his lifetime.
0:03:07 > 0:03:14- He's been ill - since he was very young.
0:03:14 > 0:03:22- I never thought that this little dog - would make such a difference to him.
0:03:22 > 0:03:28- Matthew had become depressed - and felt very low.
0:03:28 > 0:03:35- However, - he always mentioned getting a dog.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39- We saw Honey's advert online.
0:03:39 > 0:03:44- I fell in love - as soon as I set my eyes on her.
0:03:44 > 0:03:51- She immediately climbed up to my lap - and licked me all over.
0:03:52 > 0:03:57- Matthew and Honey - have a very special relationship.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03- I never thought I'd see the day when - a dog would put a smile on his face.
0:04:03 > 0:04:08- Before I had Honey, I struggled - to get out of bed in the morning.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- I don't like to imagine what - life would be like without Honey.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- She's drastically improved my life.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- Honey makes me happy too.
0:04:20 > 0:04:26- Matthew struggles to take Honey - on walks due to his wheelchair.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29- I take her on walks and we even - talk to each other sometimes.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- Honey has transformed my life.
0:04:36 > 0:04:41- I now look forward to waking up - to see Honey jumping up.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- to Matthew and this family.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48- I don't know - what I'd do without her.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- She's my very best friend.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- Good luck to Honey.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- We'll meet the remaining nine - finalists in the coming fortnight...
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- ..before the winner - is announced on 30 November.
0:05:02 > 0:05:07- We'll share the photographs of all - your pooches on our Facebook page.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- Keep your eyes peeled - for your very own Gelert.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- On Saturday, the Young - Farmers' Club Eisteddfod...
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- ..descends on Venue Cymru - in Llandudno.
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- We've been receiving your best - wishes to various clubs all day.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- Keep your eyes peeled for - your greetings on the screen.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- My guests will be heading - towards Llandudno tomorrow.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- It's the presenter, - Meinir Howells...
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- ..and regular competitor, - Cennydd Jones from the Pontsian YFC.
0:05:35 > 0:05:43- Welcome to you both.
0:05:43 > 0:05:50- It's a big weekend for you.
0:05:50 > 0:05:58- Is this Eisteddfod different - to others?
0:05:58 > 0:06:05- It's unique in some aspects.
0:06:05 > 0:06:16- Every club in each country compete.
0:06:16 > 0:06:24- The head to Llandudno - to compete against each other.
0:06:24 > 0:06:36- Some members are new to the stage.
0:06:37 > 0:06:49- You can perform a sketch or a mime.
0:06:56 > 0:07:08- Older members perform alongside - younger, new members.
0:07:08 > 0:07:14- We have former winners who have won - the Blue Riband...
0:07:14 > 0:07:26- ..and the Bryn Terfel Scholarship.
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- I won second last year - for a stand-up.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- Here's Cennydd in action on stage.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- I was on the phone to Next Directory - ordering a shirt.
0:07:41 > 0:07:44- Stacey from Essex was on the line.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- Fair play to her she chose - the shirt, colour and size.
0:07:47 > 0:07:51- She even knew my bank details - and was like a girlfriend.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53- She asked for confirmation of my - name and address to send me it.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- I said, "My name is Cennydd Jones".
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- "Right then, Kenneth..."
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- "No, no, Stacey, - it's not Kenneth, it's Cennydd."
0:08:02 > 0:08:04- "Oh, how do you spell that then?"
0:08:12 > 0:08:18- There's plenty of fun at the - Eisteddfod.
0:08:19 > 0:08:28- I'm competing this weekend.
0:08:29 > 0:08:41- I'll do some comedy - and will perform in the choir.
0:08:48 > 0:09:00- Members of several clubs will join - forces and head to Llandudno.
0:09:01 > 0:09:08- Do you have to come from a farming - background to be a member?
0:09:08 > 0:09:16- No, that isn't true.
0:09:17 > 0:09:28- You can do anything - with the movement.
0:09:28 > 0:09:34- You can make your way up - in the club.
0:09:36 > 0:09:44- You can have life-changing - experiences through the YFC.
0:09:49 > 0:09:55- Without it, I wouldn't be sitting - here today.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59- That's great to hear.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02- We'll chat again later.
0:10:02 > 0:10:07- Good luck to the young drummer, - Iestyn Huw Jones from Penybontfawr.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- Iestyn won the main award for his - drumming at the Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- This weekend, he competes against - drummers from across Britain.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- Gerallt went to meet him.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- The music department - at Llanfyllin High School...
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- ..is very important - to Iestyn Huw Jones...
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- ..as he becomes one of the most - promising young drummers in Wales.
0:10:31 > 0:10:34- His career will soar - after this weekend.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- That's what I call an introduction!
0:10:40 > 0:10:44- Tell us about the busy weekend - that lies ahead of you.
0:10:45 > 0:10:50- I'm going to Milton Keynes - for the Yamaha FutureBeat Final.
0:10:50 > 0:10:55- I'll compete against four other - drummers from across the country.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- I sent my application on YouTube.
0:10:58 > 0:11:03- Cardiff's Drum Depot chose me and - someone else for the semi-finals.
0:11:03 > 0:11:11- I won so will be representing Wales - in Milton Keynes.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- You sampled success and were best - drummer on S4C's Pwy Geith y Gig?
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- That's a real feather in your cap!
0:11:19 > 0:11:24- Yes, I enjoyed it and made new - friends such as Lewis and Tom.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27- We still meet and jam - and play music.
0:11:27 > 0:11:31- I learnt to take criticism...
0:11:32 > 0:11:38- ..and use bad feedback - as constructive criticism.
0:11:38 > 0:11:43- I also worked with new people and - musicians out of my comfort zone.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- It was a great experience.
0:11:50 > 0:11:57- Iestyn and I played together at my - forest at home when we were six.
0:11:57 > 0:12:03- He wanted to build a drum kit - out of scraps of wood.
0:12:03 > 0:12:08- We spent a few days tapping things - to get the right sound.
0:12:09 > 0:12:16- He wanted to play the drums all - the time, even at the age of six.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21- We're all very proud of my cousin, - Iestyn.
0:12:22 > 0:12:27- I remember him always wanting - to play the drums as a small boy.
0:12:27 > 0:12:32- The whole family is supporting him - and we hope he wins.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38- Everyone at Llanfyllin High School - is proud of Iestyn's success...
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- ..over the last few years.
0:12:42 > 0:12:49- He's developed into a drummer - that faces a very bright future.
0:12:50 > 0:12:54- Good luck to you at Milton Keynes - and I hope you win.
0:12:55 > 0:13:00- I wish you every success and - you can finish with a little demo.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- Wehey, well done and thank you!
0:13:07 > 0:13:09- Good luck to Iestyn!
0:13:10 > 0:13:15- Last night, Elin Fflur was live - at the Eagles Hotel in Llanrwst...
0:13:16 > 0:13:21- ..where Radio Cymru's Aled Hughes - had reached the half way point...
0:13:21 > 0:13:27- ..in his charity bike ride around - Welsh schools for Children in Need.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- Yesterday, he visited - Ysgol Glanrafon in Mold.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- We couldn't show you - these images last night...
0:13:34 > 0:13:38- ..so am delighted to share them - with you tonight.
0:13:38 > 0:13:43- Hello to Ysgol Glanrafon - and thanks for the warm welcome.
0:13:53 > 0:13:59- After the break, you can win tickets - to see Wales play New Zealand...
0:13:59 > 0:14:03- ..at the Principality Stadium - a week on Saturday.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- There's the link between the singer, - Paul Robeson...
0:14:09 > 0:14:14- ..and the Miners' Eisteddfod - that was held 60 years ago.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17- Many have locked their - garden sheds for the winter...
0:14:18 > 0:14:20- ..but we have an appeal - for your old gardening tools.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:14:32 > 0:14:34- Subtitles
0:14:38 > 0:14:39- Welcome back.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- Hundreds of you competed in - last night's Fancy A Fortune?
0:14:43 > 0:14:47- The phone lines were so busy that - many callers failed to get through.
0:14:47 > 0:14:51- Don't worry if it happened to you as - you won't be charged for the call.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54- But thanks to everyone who entered.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58- If you hear the engaged tone again, - keep on calling!
0:14:58 > 0:15:03- The good news is that we've got - another competition for you now.
0:15:03 > 0:15:07- You can get your hands on a pair - of tickets that are like gold dust.
0:15:07 > 0:15:11- It's two tickets to one - of the autumn's biggest clashes...
0:15:11 > 0:15:14- ..Wales against New Zealand - at the Principality Stadium.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- All you have to do is answer - this simple question:
0:15:18 > 0:15:22- In what city is the Wales rugby - team playing their home games?
0:15:22 > 0:15:27- 1) Swansea, 2) Cardiff, - or 3) St Asaph?
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- The number to call - is 08443 35 12 44.
0:15:35 > 0:15:41- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- Our phones lines close at - 3.00pm on Monday 20 November.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- Entrants must be 18 and over.
0:15:48 > 0:15:52- Don't call after the lines close - as you may still be charged.
0:15:53 > 0:15:59- Email us at heno@tinopolis.com, - or visit the S4C website for terms.
0:16:01 > 0:16:06- In October 1957, when US authorities - refused to give him a passport...
0:16:06 > 0:16:12- ..the singer Paul Robeson joined the - Miners' Eisteddfod in Porthcawl...
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- ..in an unforgettable broadcast - from across the Atlantic Ocean.
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- Sixty years later, It's My Shout - and Bridgend Youth Theatre...
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- ..join forces to recreate - this historic event.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- Robeson Remembered is staged at the - Maesteg Town Hall on Saturday night.
0:16:29 > 0:16:35- Rhodri watched the rehearsals - at the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl.
0:16:41 > 0:16:46- Magic and history was made here - at the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.
0:16:46 > 0:16:50- Generosity was exchanged between - one community and one gentleman.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- Robeson sung to the Welsh - live from the United States.
0:16:55 > 0:16:57- But who exactly was this hero?
0:16:59 > 0:17:03- He was an incredibly important man - because he was black...
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- ..and a very successful - American football player.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- He became a talented lawyer...
0:17:09 > 0:17:15- ..before becoming a successful - singer and played Othello on stage.
0:17:15 > 0:17:20- He refused to perform in front - of a segregated audience.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- He was one of the first to stand up - against racism in America.
0:17:24 > 0:17:29- Workers' and civil rights - were important to him...
0:17:30 > 0:17:36- ..as he noticed that they were - fighting a common enemy.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42- They also shared a love for music.
0:17:42 > 0:17:48- Apparently, Robeson contacted the - miners after they sung in London.
0:17:48 > 0:17:56- Their bond was built on a love - for music and social fairness.
0:17:56 > 0:18:02- He starred in the film, The Proud - Valley and supported Welsh causes.
0:18:02 > 0:18:07- His native country reprimanded him - for being a Communist in the 1950s.
0:18:07 > 0:18:11- This was a period of McCarthyism - which was almost an inquisition...
0:18:11 > 0:18:15- ..that looked into personal - and political stances.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- He was called a Communist - but didn't deny nor confirm this...
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- ..and was angry when people - asked him.
0:18:22 > 0:18:29- He invoked the Fifth Amendment when - it came to answering such questions.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- By 1958, Robeson was available to - attend the Eisteddfod at Ebbw Vale.
0:18:33 > 0:18:38- Roger Price was performing there - and won with the Treorchy Choir.
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- But the Miners' Eisteddfod in 1957 - is the focus of Robeson Remembered.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49- "My warmest greetings to the - people of my beloved Wales...
0:18:49 > 0:18:54- "..and a special hello - to the miners of South Wales."
0:18:54 > 0:19:00- We celebrate that first broadcast - across the Atlantic Ocean...
0:19:00 > 0:19:05- ..to the Miners' Eisteddfod - in Porthcawl.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- It's a symbol - of his close relationship...
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- ..with the miners and South Wales.
0:19:14 > 0:19:19- It was pioneering to have this cable - laid under the Atlantic Ocean.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- Uncle Jack, my mother's brother, - led the Treorchy Male Voice Choir.
0:19:23 > 0:19:26- It was the best choir in Wales - if not Britain at the time.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- My brother - had just joined the choir...
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- ..and he still remembers that - occasion as if it was yesterday.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- They waited for this voice - and it came through clearly.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- He said, "Thank you very much.
0:19:39 > 0:19:44- "I'm so proud to be with you - and the people of my beloved Wales."
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- The former footballer, Nathan Blake - plays the ghost of Robeson...
0:19:52 > 0:19:58- ..in a film for this new show - that has already made an impact.
0:19:59 > 0:20:06- # On the seashore, - red roses are growing #
0:20:06 > 0:20:09- We have three acts.
0:20:09 > 0:20:13- At the start, we talk about - the history of Paul Robeson.
0:20:14 > 0:20:18- I hope people enjoy it, - that it's a huge success...
0:20:18 > 0:20:26- ..and they learn and remember - the important message of this play.
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- Did you know his name and story - before you started this?
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- I didn't know anything - about him and his story.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- I've learnt a lot - from this experience...
0:20:37 > 0:20:42- ..and the way he changed - today's society.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- It brought me to tears.
0:20:45 > 0:20:49- There was a young generation - who knew nothing about Robeson...
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- ..but had heard about Bryan Robson.
0:20:52 > 0:20:57- I've heard people say, "He's my hero - and I'd never heard of him!"
0:20:57 > 0:21:00- When I left my job...
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- ..I was adamant that I would retain - my link with Paul Robeson.
0:21:05 > 0:21:08- He preceded Martin Luther King, - Malcolm X and many others...
0:21:08 > 0:21:13- ..but he started it all and his - spark should not be extinguished.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16- # Every man #
0:21:23 > 0:21:26- The show is at the town hall - in Maesteg on Saturday night.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- Good luck to the cast - with the performance.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33- Next, we've got an appeal on behalf - of the National Botanic Garden...
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- ..and a charity that transforms - the lives of families in Africa.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- Tools For Self Reliance does a lot - for the communities in Africa.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- The Garden is helping the charity - and is a collection point...
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- ..for old gardening tools - that will be sent to Africa.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- People are locking their sheds - for the winter.
0:22:01 > 0:22:07- We want people to bring us - their unused or damaged equipment...
0:22:07 > 0:22:14- ..so that we can send it to the - charity and support the project.
0:22:15 > 0:22:20- It's a great idea and these tools - were only going to waste.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24- It's lovely to give them - to someone who can use them.
0:22:24 > 0:22:31- These are old but there's - a hedge cutter, rake and spade.
0:22:31 > 0:22:35- They are falling into rack and ruin - in our garage...
0:22:36 > 0:22:40- ..so it's better - that they are put to good use.
0:22:41 > 0:22:45- The Garden supports this charity - as it's relevant to our core belief.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- Bring your tools to the collection - point near the main entrance...
0:22:50 > 0:22:52- ..and you'll get a warm welcome!
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- They're collecting until - the end of the month.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- Only a fortnight remains - for you to support the cause.
0:23:07 > 0:23:11- Meinir Howell and Cennydd Jones - have been my studio guests.
0:23:11 > 0:23:16- Meinir and Cennydd are involved - in this year's YFC Eisteddfod.
0:23:16 > 0:23:22- Meinir is presenting - the YFC Eisteddfod on S4C.
0:23:22 > 0:23:27- Eisteddfod Ffermwyr Ifanc Cymru 2017 - is on S4C this Saturday from 5.00pm.
0:23:27 > 0:23:39- Coverage runs from 5.00pm to 7.30pm - and returns at 8.30pm to 12.30am.
0:23:43 > 0:23:55- It can run until 2.00am - in the morning!
0:23:55 > 0:24:02- You also have some news to share.
0:24:02 > 0:24:11- There's a baby on the way!
0:24:11 > 0:24:15- I'm due during the lambing season!
0:24:16 > 0:24:21- There'll be singing, reciting, - groups and choirs, instrumentals...
0:24:21 > 0:24:28- ..Cerdd Dant and light-hearted - and humorous performances.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32- That's all from us tonight, - but we return at 7.00pm tomorrow.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- Until then, - enjoy the rest of your evening.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40- .