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0:00:16 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Llanelli - for your Thursday edition of Heno.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- Today, the Irish are celebrating - St Patrick's Day.
0:00:27 > 0:00:32- Another member of the Heno team - is enjoying St Patrick's Day...
0:00:32 > 0:00:36- ..but has her feet - firmly planted on Welsh soil.
0:00:36 > 0:00:40- Tonight, you can call me - Llinos Flatley!
0:00:40 > 0:00:47- I'm joined by members of Swansea's - Leanne Rees School of Irish Dancing.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- They will be performing for us and - I'll chat to a few of the members.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54- Don't forget to join me later.
0:00:54 > 0:01:00- I certainly won't be dancing - with this broken leg!
0:01:00 > 0:01:05- Rhodri Gomer reveals why planting - trees helps us and the environment.
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- I'll hear about the research - by Natural Resources Wales...
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- ..about the importance of trees - in our towns and cities.
0:01:13 > 0:01:17- It's Wales Tourism Week and - Aeron Pughe takes us to Mid Wales.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- Today is St Patrick's Day...
0:01:21 > 0:01:25- ..but it's also the centenary - of the Easter Rising in Ireland.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- Tonight, we learn about the event - and its links with Bala...
0:01:29 > 0:01:31- ..from the journalist, Lyn Ebenezer.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- Fans of Mrs Brown's Boys will be - a little jealous of you, Lyn.
0:01:35 > 0:01:42- You recently met Brendan O'Carroll - on a programme on BBC2 last night.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- I won't use the exact words that he - used to welcome me to the programme!
0:01:48 > 0:01:53- It wouldn't be suitable to broadcast - at this time of the night.
0:01:53 > 0:02:00- First, Llinos marks St Patrick's Day - with both feet firmly on Welsh soil.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- We've already witnessed - her nimble footwork.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- I doubt anyone will want - to see me dancing tonight...
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- ..but this great troupe - will be dancing for us later.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17- First, let's hear - from two of the mothers.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- Tell us about the Leanne Rees - School of Irish Dancing.
0:02:22 > 0:02:27- Last year, we marked - the school's tenth anniversary.
0:02:28 > 0:02:33- Leanne has got 30 pupils - in the school.
0:02:33 > 0:02:38- The majority are girls - but there's one boy too.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42- Is Irish dancing popular in Swansea?
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- There's four to five local groups - and we go to Ireland every year.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- This group has one a lot of awards.
0:02:53 > 0:03:00- Yes, seven troupes have won - at the championship in Ireland.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05- We compete locally and only the best - get to go to Ireland.
0:03:06 > 0:03:14- When you're in Ireland, you compete - against groups from Ireland.
0:03:14 > 0:03:18- Yes, Wales, Ireland - and the United States.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- I'm sure you have fun - when you go there.
0:03:21 > 0:03:22- We have too much fun!
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- We have too much fun!- - I can believe that.
0:03:25 > 0:03:30- What do you enjoy most - about Irish dancing?
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- There aren't many people in school - who can do Irish dancing...
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- ..and we get to visit Ireland too.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- What do you enjoy - about this style of dancing?
0:03:45 > 0:03:50- I like meeting friends - and learning new dances.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52- The dresses are beautiful.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- The dresses are beautiful.- - Yes, and I like them too.
0:03:56 > 0:04:02- You're only five years old - and enjoy dancing.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- You look very pretty.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08- Is Leanne a good teacher?
0:04:09 > 0:04:11- Yes, I'm sure she is.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- We can't wait to see you dancing - at the end of the programme.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17- When are you going to Ireland?
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- When are you going to Ireland?- - May.
0:04:21 > 0:04:27- Good luck and enjoy Ireland.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- Join us later when we'll have - a fantastic performance for you.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- Thank you, Llinos.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- My studio guest tonight - is Lyn Ebenezer.
0:04:37 > 0:04:38- Welcome to the programme.
0:04:38 > 0:04:46- Thank you.
0:04:46 > 0:04:51- I was also dancing too!
0:04:51 > 0:05:03- I don't think my knees can take it.
0:05:03 > 0:05:10- Why did you recently visit Ireland - with Brendan?
0:05:11 > 0:05:17- Brendan O'Carroll had been looking - into the centenary.
0:05:17 > 0:05:22- He realized that three - of his uncles...
0:05:22 > 0:05:31- ..had been part - of the Easter Rising.
0:05:31 > 0:05:40- Some of his uncles - were held in Frongoch.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- Let's see a clip from Family At War.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- We hear a lot about radicalizing and - this is what happened in Frongoch.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- The prisoners - had their own curriculum.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- The Irish language, Irish history...
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- ..but most important of all - military tactics.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- The more experienced - taught the less experienced.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- They taught them - under the noses of the guards.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- Morse code, they taught.
0:06:08 > 0:06:12- My uncles weren't in a prison but - a university of guerrilla warfare!
0:06:12 > 0:06:24- It couldn't have worked better - if the Irish had organized it.
0:06:29 > 0:06:37- The people of Bala will know about - the Frongoch area.
0:06:37 > 0:06:47- They will also know - about this story.
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- Yes, this is where - they held the Irish.
0:06:53 > 0:07:05- There was a camp in the south too.
0:07:09 > 0:07:18- It now houses the school - of Tryweryn.
0:07:19 > 0:07:26- It's the centenary - of the Easter Rising in Ireland.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- It's going to be an emotional year.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- Yes, that's right.
0:07:33 > 0:07:42- I was there when they marked - 50 years of the Easter Rising.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- There is a memorial to the - Easter Rising in Frongoch...
0:07:46 > 0:07:58- ..and it was funded by Liverpool.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- That's quite ironic - when you think about Tryweryn!
0:08:02 > 0:08:07- You've written books about Frongoch.
0:08:07 > 0:08:16- I've got some books from the time.
0:08:17 > 0:08:23- This is the Irish in Frongoch book - by W J Brennan-Whitmore.
0:08:23 > 0:08:27- It was published a year - after he was released from the camp.
0:08:27 > 0:08:33- I've got two books.
0:08:33 > 0:08:43- Frongoch Camp 1916 and the Birth - of the IRA...
0:08:44 > 0:08:53- ..will also appear - in the Welsh language.
0:08:53 > 0:09:01- My book has been read - by Gerry Adams.
0:09:01 > 0:09:09- I was stunned to know that Gerry - had read my book...
0:09:09 > 0:09:19- ..and called it "excellent!"
0:09:20 > 0:09:23- I've always loved Ireland...
0:09:23 > 0:09:28- ..and Frongoch too.
0:09:28 > 0:09:35- There's a great atmosphere there.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- Very little is left of the camp - in Frongoch.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- Thank you.
0:09:42 > 0:09:49- We'll chat again - later in the programme.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- You can catch last night's programme - online.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- Many of us have heard of the - 02 telecommunications company...
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- ..but that company has now heard - of the Ystradgynlais Youth Club.
0:10:02 > 0:10:07- Club members created an app about - the area that is worthy of praise.
0:10:11 > 0:10:18- The app tells the young people - of Ystradgynlais about local events.
0:10:19 > 0:10:26- There's so many groups - in the village...
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- ..so we had to get all their details - on one website...
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- ..so young people could use it - via social network sites.
0:10:35 > 0:10:40- We were shocked to win - the Best Core Digital Project Award.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44- Tonight, friends, parents - and club members have gathered...
0:10:44 > 0:10:49- ..to celebrate all we've achieved.
0:10:49 > 0:10:57- It was my role to suggest ideas - for the app and its contents.
0:10:58 > 0:11:04- I'm really happy that we've won as - it shows that we can do something.
0:11:04 > 0:11:09- It's a great feeling.
0:11:11 > 0:11:17- The app aims to boost the numbers - of youth clubs in the Powys area.
0:11:17 > 0:11:25- It's a good way to promote events - for young people and parents.
0:11:25 > 0:11:35- It's great to get recognition for - our hard work in developing the app.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- To see what I've seen with them - to come up with an app...
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- ..to go into a competition - and win nationally is brilliant.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- Fair play to everyone involved.
0:11:49 > 0:11:56- It's been unforgettable as we didn't - think that this was achievable.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- I'm very proud of them - but don't tell them that!
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- Congratulations - to the Ystradgynlais Youth Club.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- Tonight, pupils from - Maesincla school in Caernarfon...
0:12:09 > 0:12:14- ..will raise the roof at a special - concert in Galeri, Caernarfon.
0:12:15 > 0:12:21- It's part of the Sistema scheme that - rejuvenates communities via music.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- Earlier, they ensured their voices - and instruments were in fine tune.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29- Thank you for contacting us about - the scheme and for the photographs.
0:12:29 > 0:12:39- Ysgol Glancegin has a similar event - at the Pontio Centre on Tuesday.
0:12:39 > 0:12:46- After the break, - we celebrate Wales Tourism Week...
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- ..by visiting the favourite place - of the presenter, Aeron Pughe.
0:12:50 > 0:13:01- Rhodri Gomer discovers the benefits - of living in wooded areas.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06- For one night only, I've joined the - Leanne Rees School of Irish Dancing.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- We're celebrating St Patrick's Day.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- Join us after the break.
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0:13:23 > 0:13:26- Welcome back.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- This week on Heno, we're celebrating - Wales Tourism Week.
0:13:30 > 0:13:35- I'm sure today's sunshine - has made Wales even more enticing.
0:13:35 > 0:13:40- Tonight, the presenter, Aeron Pughe - shares his love of Mid Wales.
0:13:48 > 0:13:53- There's no place like home - and this is my home - Mid Wales.
0:14:04 > 0:14:09- Mid Wales stretches from Brecon - to Aberystwyth and to Oswestry.
0:14:10 > 0:14:15- Bro Ddyfi is the best part and - I was raised on Gwernbere Farm...
0:14:15 > 0:14:24- ..near the village of Darowen - that lies in this channel.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- It's the best place in the world.
0:14:28 > 0:14:33- I have fond memories of playing in - the village and working on the farm.
0:14:41 > 0:14:47- There's stunning scenery - and market towns.
0:14:48 > 0:14:53- Machynlleth sells everything - under the sun.
0:14:53 > 0:14:58- Wednesday is market day - and there's always a warm welcome.
0:15:13 > 0:15:17- One of the best things about living - in Mid Wales are the walks.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21- I love being outdoors.
0:15:21 > 0:15:27- If you enjoy a challenge, you can - scale the beautiful Cader Idris.
0:15:30 > 0:15:38- There's mountains, lakes, - beaches, railways, pretty rivers...
0:15:38 > 0:15:43- ..and the gentleness of Maldwyn.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- What are you waiting for?
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- Come to Mid Wales, - the centre of the world!
0:16:08 > 0:16:14- You live in Mid Wales, Lyn.
0:16:15 > 0:16:20- Yes, I live in Mid Wales.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24- He's true that it's the centre - of the world.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- My grandchildren are fans - of his series.
0:16:27 > 0:16:28- Thank you, Lyn.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31- How do you measure - the value of woodlands?
0:16:31 > 0:16:36- They benefit foresters, walkers, - runners and cyclists alike...
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- ..but you can also measure - their financial worth.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- Rhodri Gomer has the story.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- Last year, Natural Resources Wales - won an award...
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- ..for its pioneering research - into the urban canopy in Wales.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- It's the first country in the world - to complete such research.
0:16:54 > 0:17:02- The study discovered that we found - that the coverage of trees is 16.8%.
0:17:02 > 0:17:08- This is lower than - the European average of 20-30%...
0:17:09 > 0:17:20- ..but this varies across Wales - and some parts have a high coverage.
0:17:20 > 0:17:25- Abertillery and Treharris - have a coverage of 30%.
0:17:25 > 0:17:30- The coast is low with Porthcawl and - Rhyl at 6% and Port Talbot is 9%.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- Why are trees so important - in our towns and cities?
0:17:35 > 0:17:40- If you compare green sites - with grey locations...
0:17:40 > 0:17:45- ..then most would agree - that green places are much nicer.
0:17:45 > 0:17:50- These make our towns - more attractive.
0:17:54 > 0:17:59- Natural Resources Wales claims trees - are cost-effective natural assets...
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- ..that can be used by designers, - policy makers, businesses...
0:18:03 > 0:18:07- ..and communities to improve - the quality of our towns and cities.
0:18:07 > 0:18:13- We've done some studies in Wrexham, - Bridgend and the Swansea area...
0:18:13 > 0:18:18- ..to measure the pollution - in the atmosphere...
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- ..the effects on water - during heavy flooding...
0:18:23 > 0:18:31- ..and the carbon taken from the - atmosphere and stored in the trees.
0:18:32 > 0:18:41- In Swansea, trees are saving us - about 1.7 million every year.
0:18:41 > 0:18:46- It's an amazing sum.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- What does Natural Resources Wales - plan to do with all this research?
0:18:51 > 0:18:57- We want local authorities to adopt - policies to boost the canopy...
0:18:57 > 0:19:07- ..and set targets to help increase - the coverage of trees.
0:19:08 > 0:19:19- The government wants a natural way - to solve issues with water...
0:19:19 > 0:19:26- ..so it's about influencing - and raising awareness.
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- Natural Resources Wales - has taken this data...
0:19:34 > 0:19:39- ..and worked with the government and - councils on the Coed Aber Project.
0:19:40 > 0:19:45- It sees the planting of 300 trees - on the main road into Aberystwyth.
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- It's a partnership between Natural - Resources Wales, the government...
0:19:52 > 0:19:57- ..Ceredigion County Council and GAG, - the Greener Aberystwyth Group.
0:19:57 > 0:20:05- We'll plant trees from the outskirts - of Aberystwyth into the centre.
0:20:05 > 0:20:12- The trees will form a green corridor - and unite recent developments...
0:20:12 > 0:20:19- ..to make the journey into - Aberystwyth all the more pleasant.
0:20:22 > 0:20:28- We hope more councils will follow - the example set in Aberystwyth...
0:20:28 > 0:20:34- ..so there's more trees - in our towns.
0:20:40 > 0:20:46- My studio guest tonight - has been Lyn Ebenezer.
0:20:47 > 0:20:54- You're a true Welshman.
0:20:55 > 0:21:01- If you could belong - to any other country...
0:21:01 > 0:21:06- ..you would probably be Irish.
0:21:06 > 0:21:13- I would have been an Irishman - if I wasn't Welsh!
0:21:13 > 0:21:18- I've travelled to Ireland a lot.
0:21:19 > 0:21:24- I've been twice in the last month.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- Lyn is a member of - the Michael Collins Society.
0:21:28 > 0:21:37- You're wearing the badge - for the Michael Collins society.
0:21:37 > 0:21:46- The society was established in 1922.
0:21:46 > 0:21:53- I wear this badge with pride.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57- Collins was shot in 1922.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- Are there other Welsh members?
0:22:02 > 0:22:09- I don't know if there are - other Welsh people...
0:22:09 > 0:22:20- ..who are members of the society.
0:22:21 > 0:22:25- I'm sure you'll treasure - your meeting with Brendan.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- It was an honour - to meet Brendan O'Carroll.
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- I've always been a fan of his work.
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- It's a busy weekend.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40- Where are you watching the rugby?
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- I don't know.
0:22:43 > 0:22:49- I'll be watching football.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- I think I prefer that game.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- That's it from us in Llanelli.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58- Tomorrow night's Heno - has an Italian theme.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- On the eve of the Six Nation match - between Wales and Italy...
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- ..Yvonne visits the Le Calabria - Italian restaurant in Ffostrasol.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09- Daf Wyn samples Welsh pasta - from Cardigan.
0:23:09 > 0:23:15- Ifan Jones Evans chats about - the new series of Fferm Ffactor.
0:23:15 > 0:23:19- Keith Morris also launches - our spring photography competition.
0:23:19 > 0:23:21- It's a jam-packed programme.
0:23:21 > 0:23:26- We leave you tonight in Swansea - with Llinos and the Irish dancers.
0:23:26 > 0:23:28- Until tomorrow, - goodnight from Llanelli.
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