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0:00:18 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Thursday - night's Heno live from Llanelli.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- It's great to have your company,
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- Gerallt's visiting Llanengan - but what is his story tonight?
0:00:30 > 0:00:34- A lot of people have gathered - in the local community hall...
0:00:34 > 0:00:38- ..for the launch of Harri Parri's - new book, O Ben Cilan i Bombay.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- It's the story of a farmhand - who also fought in the Great War.
0:00:42 > 0:00:47- I'll chat with Harri and some - of the descendants of David Jones.
0:00:47 > 0:00:54- I'm joined by the presenters of the - S4C children's series Pigo Dy Drwyn.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- Mirain Fflur and Gareth Elis, - welcome to the programme.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- It's lovely to meet two of the - relatively new faces of S4C.
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- You both lead very busy lives.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- What's Elin got in store for us?
0:01:12 > 0:01:15- Tonight, I venture through - the doors of this building.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- It's the brand-new Hafod Lon school.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- It officially opens tomorrow - but you can see it first.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- Owain Gwynedd meets Huw Bassington - who stars in the challenge series...
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- ..Ultimate Hell Week on BBC Two.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- He's also making a name for himself - in the world of extreme sports.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37- Welcome to Heno.
0:01:41 > 0:01:47- First, we return to Gerallt - on the Lleyn Peninsula tonight.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- Good evening, Gerallt.
0:01:49 > 0:01:59- Good evening, Angharad.
0:02:01 > 0:02:07- O Ben Cilan to Bombay - is the title of tonight's book.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- I spent the day learning about - the book's subject, David Jones.
0:02:11 > 0:02:16- The starting point - for Harri Parri's new book...
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- ..was a manuscript or the diaries - of David Jones from Mynytho.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25- It depicts life of war and peace - from the Victorian era to the 1970s.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- It was the catalyst that saw Harri - Parri pen O Ben Cilan i Bombay...
0:02:29 > 0:02:35- ..and protected - the memories of David Jones.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- This was his home called Ty Brics.
0:02:39 > 0:02:45- Yes, it's Ty Brics in Mynytho.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- He moved here in the 1930s...
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- ..and worked on the Nanhoron Estate - and the Ty Brics smallholding.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- He was a farmhand all his life - and moved from farm to farm.
0:02:56 > 0:03:01- There are two prominent themes - that leap out of his writings...
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- ..and they are his wage and the - quality of the food on the farms.
0:03:05 > 0:03:12- Yes, food was important and he has - detailed descriptions of the food...
0:03:13 > 0:03:18- ..and marks them on a points system.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- He also mentions some of the meals - such as the old dish of brwas.
0:03:22 > 0:03:27- He also mentions his wage - as he had four children.
0:03:27 > 0:03:35- Each season, - he would move to find a better wage.
0:03:35 > 0:03:40- He mentions two definitive things - in his memoirs...
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- ..and they are the Nanhoron Mansion - and the Great War.
0:03:44 > 0:03:51- Yes, he was forced to fight in the - Great War and was posted in India.
0:03:51 > 0:03:56- This was lucky as I suspect - he would have been killed in France!
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- He spoke about India - when he was at Capel Cilan.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05- David Jones tended to the horses - in India.
0:04:05 > 0:04:10- He enjoyed this position with - the horses and came home safely.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- How long did he spend working - on this estate at Nanhoron?
0:04:15 > 0:04:24- It was 30 seasons so if my sums are - correct, it was from 1936 to 1952.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- He was a shepherd - but I don't think he enjoyed it.
0:04:29 > 0:04:34- It had one advantage and that was - being able to sleep at Ty Brics.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- There's a path between the mansion - and Ty Brics.
0:04:38 > 0:04:44- He was here for 30 seasons - until about 1952 or 1953.
0:04:56 > 0:05:06- Moi and Elwyn - are David Jones' grandsons.
0:05:11 > 0:05:18- I was chatting with Harri Parri.
0:05:18 > 0:05:22- The chapel was important - to David Jones.
0:05:23 > 0:05:28- He never missed the service.
0:05:28 > 0:05:35- We couldn't go to the - Sunday School...
0:05:35 > 0:05:40- ..in case we interrupted him.
0:05:40 > 0:05:50- I loved listening to him.
0:05:55 > 0:05:59- I could hear Taid reading a verse - from the Bible every morning.
0:05:59 > 0:06:09- He went to India.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13- Yes, and he was a soldier...
0:06:13 > 0:06:23- ..and this didn't bother him.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28- He didn't talk about his experiences - in India.
0:06:28 > 0:06:35- He led a very organized life.
0:06:35 > 0:06:44- He didn't complain about - going to India.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- Taid was a hard worker - and very organized.
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- He was a man full of work.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- There's a lot of people here.
0:06:57 > 0:07:05- It's a great night.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08- I'm sure the book will sell well.
0:07:09 > 0:07:17- I'm joined by the presenters of the - new children's series Pigo Dy Drwyn.
0:07:17 > 0:07:23- Mirain Fflur and Gareth Elis, - welcome to the programme.
0:07:24 > 0:07:32- You are from Nefyn, Mirain.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- I was trying to see if I knew - any of the people with Gerallt.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38- I'm from St Clears.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- Here's a clip from the series.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- Welcome to Pigo Dy Drwyn.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- There's four games full of pushing, - jumping, running and drawing.
0:07:52 > 0:07:57- The Sneezing Tank - unveils snotty stars and bogies!
0:07:58 > 0:08:02- Three, two, one!
0:08:03 > 0:08:04- Atchoo!
0:08:04 > 0:08:07- Who wants it?!
0:08:07 > 0:08:12- Who wants it?!- - Me!
0:08:17 > 0:08:23- It looks fun.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26- The children seem to enjoy it.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- Was it fun to film?
0:08:30 > 0:08:39- It was a lot of fun.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- We did nothing but laugh.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- The children loved it.
0:08:48 > 0:08:58- It's a great programme - for children of all ages.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- You're both very busy.
0:09:01 > 0:09:06- Tell us more about your trip - to Australia.
0:09:06 > 0:09:11- I'm an actor...
0:09:11 > 0:09:19- ..and don't pretend - to be a presenter.
0:09:19 > 0:09:29- I went to Australia to sing - in the Gold Coast Musical.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34- I got to go there after - performing in Llangollen.
0:09:34 > 0:09:40- That's amazing!
0:09:40 > 0:09:47- You were spotted for your singing...
0:09:47 > 0:09:52- ..and invited to go to Australia.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- You're also an artist.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58- I do enjoy painting.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- I'm a visual artist.
0:10:01 > 0:10:10- I like to create installations.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- I've got an exhibition - at the moment...
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- ..at Plas Glyn-y-Weddw.
0:10:16 > 0:10:21- It opens in a fortnight.
0:10:21 > 0:10:26- I'm not sleeping a lot - at the moment.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- You also have a shop.
0:10:30 > 0:10:38- I love clothes.
0:10:38 > 0:10:48- Mam and I have a shop called Mirsi.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- We're working on the catalogue - for the spring season...
0:10:53 > 0:11:00- ..at the moment.
0:11:00 > 0:11:07- I really enjoyed the programme.
0:11:07 > 0:11:11- I might like to do it again!
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- You can work with children.
0:11:15 > 0:11:17- That's a feat in itself!
0:11:17 > 0:11:20- Prynhawn Da viewers are familiar - with our Gossip Girls...
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- ..discussing hot topics on Fridays.
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0:11:25 > 0:11:27- What do you think, ladies?
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0:11:30 > 0:11:32- That worries me.
0:11:32 > 0:11:33- That worries me.- - And it scares me.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35- Thanks to Olive from Penygroes.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- Have you shopped in your pyjamas?
0:11:39 > 0:11:40- Have you shopped in your pyjamas?- - There is a choice.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- Why do they get it and not us?
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- Why do they get it and not us?- - No-one says about Bale's top-knot.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47- It's a different story.
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0:11:53 > 0:11:57- Tomorrow, they want to hear your - views on the question on screen.
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0:12:21 > 0:12:23- Margaret Thatcher.
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0:12:32 > 0:12:33- After the break...
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- ..Elin goes back to school to visit - Ysgol Hafod Lon's newest building.
0:12:38 > 0:12:43- Owain Gwynedd meets Huw Brassington - who is making a name for himself...
0:12:43 > 0:12:48- ..in the world of extreme sports and - writes for Outdoor Fitness magazine.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- See you in a few minutes.
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0:13:05 > 0:13:07- Welcome back.
0:13:07 > 0:13:11- For decades, Ysgol Hafod Lon has - catered for pupils aged 3 to 19...
0:13:11 > 0:13:16- ..with special needs, - in the Dwyfor and Meirioneth areas.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- Now, they have a new building - in Penrhyndeudraeth.
0:13:19 > 0:13:23- The school is eco-friendly - and is home to the best resources.
0:13:23 > 0:13:29- The official opening is tomorrow, - but Elin enjoyed a sneak peek.
0:13:33 > 0:13:38- Ysgol Hafod Lon has left Y Ffor - and moved to Penrhyndeudraeth.
0:13:38 > 0:13:45- It cost 13 million and - I can't wait to have a look inside.
0:13:49 > 0:13:54- I've only been outside and in this - spot but it all looks incredible.
0:13:55 > 0:14:00- Yes, we're lucky to have it and the - children deserve these resources.
0:14:00 > 0:14:02- Would you like to see more?
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- Would you like to see more?- - Yes, I'd love to.
0:14:06 > 0:14:12- We had one building at Y Ffor - and it was a very happy school...
0:14:12 > 0:14:17- ..but the new resources - are a great help.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21- This site has a hydrotherapy pool, - three sensory rooms...
0:14:21 > 0:14:23- ..an art room and a music room.
0:14:23 > 0:14:30- These resources meet the needs - of all our pupils.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36- The sensory rooms encourage - the staff and pupils...
0:14:36 > 0:14:41- ..to communicate and have fun.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- I'm sure everyone likes this room.
0:14:44 > 0:14:50- Yes, I'd want to spend every hour - of the day in here if I was a child.
0:14:50 > 0:14:56- They use this room a lot at the end - of the day and the end of the week.
0:14:56 > 0:15:02- They can play, run around - and burn off their energy.
0:15:03 > 0:15:09- Your classroom can be transformed - into a theatre.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14- Has any other music teacher - in the world got anything like this?
0:15:14 > 0:15:16- You can sing for us now.
0:15:16 > 0:15:18- You can sing for us now.- - Yes, it's fantastic.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- # La! #
0:15:22 > 0:15:27- You've got to see this room - that deals with rebound therapy.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- The children can work - in a positive way with the staff...
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- ..whilst having fun - and bouncing on the trampoline.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- Would you like a go?
0:15:38 > 0:15:43- Would you like a go?- - Let me take my shoes off first!
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- This room is incredible.
0:15:46 > 0:15:51- This room is incredible.- - Yes, we're lucky to have it.
0:15:51 > 0:15:57- I hope people outside the school - can use it in the evenings.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- What do you think - of your new school?
0:16:00 > 0:16:04- It's fantastic - and gets a ten out of ten.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09- There's more room - and I give it ten out of ten.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- What's the best thing - about this place?
0:16:12 > 0:16:17- Mr Wyn's music room.
0:16:20 > 0:16:26- I like singing the songs - that Mr Wyn gives us to sing.
0:16:26 > 0:16:31- He hasn't given us - Harbwr Diogel yet!
0:16:31 > 0:16:33- Do you like music?
0:16:33 > 0:16:36- Do you like music?- - Yes, rock and heavy metal.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- What instrument do you play?
0:16:39 > 0:16:42- What instrument do you play?- - The drums.
0:16:43 > 0:16:50- Music is very important - for the children in this school.
0:16:50 > 0:16:56- Yes, it's important for them - to express themselves.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- Music is so versatile - and enables them to do that.
0:17:00 > 0:17:06- They might not be able to speak but - can play a drum or other instrument.
0:17:06 > 0:17:13- It's incredible to be able to - give them a means of communication.
0:17:13 > 0:17:22- # Saint Dwynwen #
0:17:22 > 0:17:29- It's an incredible and amazing - school with the latest equipment.
0:17:29 > 0:17:36- We're now able to give the children - some incredible opportunities.
0:17:36 > 0:17:46- # We'll remember her special day #
0:17:48 > 0:17:51- APPLAUSE
0:17:51 > 0:17:53- That was fantastic.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- Good luck to the school with - its official opening tomorrow.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- There's also talk of the pupils - releasing a new CD.
0:18:01 > 0:18:03- Keep your eyes peeled for it!
0:18:03 > 0:18:06- Next, we enter the world - of extreme sports.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- Huw Brassington is busy making - a name for himself in this field.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- He was a contestant in the series, - Ultimate Hell Week on BBC Two...
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- ..that led him to undertake some - of the world's challenging races.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22- Owain Gwynedd has been to meet him.
0:18:26 > 0:18:31- But for Huw Brassington - it was challenging and thrilling.
0:18:31 > 0:18:36- For 12 months, the Caernarfon - rugby player and triathlete...
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- ..pushed his body - and mind to the limit.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- It all started with the television - series, Ultimate Hell Week.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- I thought I'd give it a go.
0:18:47 > 0:18:54- The BBC Two series featured - people from various backgrounds.
0:18:54 > 0:18:59- There were gymnasts from - the Commonwealth Games...
0:18:59 > 0:19:04- ..professional boxers, - MMA fighters and then me!
0:19:05 > 0:19:11- We all proved what it takes - to be part of the Special Forces.
0:19:12 > 0:19:19- The SAS, Russian Spetsnaz - and Navy Seals from all over...
0:19:19 > 0:19:25- ..put us through their entry tests.
0:19:25 > 0:19:31- We were starved for 48 hours - and only nibbled on Hobnobs.
0:19:31 > 0:19:38- We performed some crazy task - such as running against each other.
0:19:38 > 0:19:44- We'd clash, but did our utmost - then they'd ask you to lift a box.
0:19:44 > 0:19:50- We'd all lug it up a mountain and - find out we didn't need to do it.
0:19:51 > 0:19:56- They also played with your mind.
0:19:56 > 0:20:01- Some 1,000 contestants whittled down - to 30 for the television series...
0:20:01 > 0:20:04- ..and in the end...
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- Three of us reached the final.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- And were you named?
0:20:10 > 0:20:12- And were you named?- - Yes, I got there somehow!
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- He rested up by travelling around - India, Australia and New Zealand.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- It was here he was inspired - to compete again...
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- ..in the iconic Coast-to-Coast Race.
0:20:25 > 0:20:31- It's a famous competition from - the World Multisport Championship.
0:20:31 > 0:20:37- It's the original triathlon.
0:20:37 > 0:20:43- You need a grade 2 in kayaking but - I didn't know kayaking was involved!
0:20:43 > 0:20:48- There wasn't any swimming, only - kayaking down the Waimakariri Gorge.
0:20:49 > 0:20:59- That's 72 kilometres of rapids, and - I'd only been kayaking at Bala Lake!
0:21:00 > 0:21:07- It sent shivers down my spine - just thinking about it.
0:21:07 > 0:21:12- It really scared me.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17- The kayaking was followed - by The Pioneer.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- It's a seven-day - mountain bike race...
0:21:20 > 0:21:28- ..from Christchurch to Queenstown - and it covered the southern alps.
0:21:29 > 0:21:32- It opened another door for Huw.
0:21:32 > 0:21:37- The UK's Outdoor Fitness magazine - reports on outdoor pursuits...
0:21:37 > 0:21:42- ..and asked me to write for them.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- It was their first online feature - in the Welsh language.
0:21:45 > 0:21:50- The response was great and now - I only write articles in Welsh.
0:21:50 > 0:21:57- An article needs to be humorous.
0:21:57 > 0:22:04- I could feature me injuring myself - or falling off a mountain bike.
0:22:04 > 0:22:10- It must also provide information on - how to start from the beginning...
0:22:10 > 0:22:20- ..and reach these extreme races.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- But what lies ahead in 2017?
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- The Dragon's Back Race - starts in Conwy...
0:22:30 > 0:22:40- ..meanders through Snowdonia to - the Brecon Beacons, over five days.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48- We apologise for the issues - with the sound on that item.
0:22:48 > 0:22:53- Huw is eager to attract - Welsh contributors to the magazine.
0:22:53 > 0:23:00- If it sounds appealing why not send - Huw a message on his Facebook page?
0:23:00 > 0:23:06- Huw would love to hear from you - and to have more Welsh contributors.
0:23:07 > 0:23:17- The presenters, Mirain and Gareth - have been my studio guests tonight.
0:23:22 > 0:23:26- You've got another - interesting project.
0:23:26 > 0:23:31- It starts on Monday.
0:23:31 > 0:23:41- We'll be going around the schools.
0:23:42 > 0:23:50- It's all about the refugees.
0:23:51 > 0:23:55- You have also been working - on a project in the West End.
0:23:55 > 0:24:02- I've also been working in the - West End and visiting schools.
0:24:02 > 0:24:07- I'm going back to Nefyn tonight.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09- We hope to see you both again soon.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12- Prynhawn Da - returns tomorrow at 2.00pm.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15- Dan is cooking - and the Gossip Girls have their say.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18- You can also win 100 or more - in our quiz, Mwy Neu Lai.
0:24:18 > 0:24:22- Llinos and Rhodri will be here - for tomorrow's Heno at 7.00pm.
0:24:22 > 0:24:24- Yvonne celebrates - National Cheese Day.
0:24:24 > 0:24:28- Daf will mark 100 years since - the Maenclochog railway closed.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32- Elin hears about the history of the - first Bethesda panto, 10 years ago.
0:24:32 > 0:24:36- Dylan Llewelyn discusses a programme - about the Hillsborough Disaster.
0:24:37 > 0:24:38- Until tomorrow, goodbye.
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