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0:00:18 > 0:00:23- Hello and welcome to your Thursday - edition of Heno live from Llanelli.
0:00:23 > 0:00:29- Our cameras are roaming the country - and have reached Caernarfon tonight.
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- I'm in Clwb Canol Dre, Caernarfon.
0:00:32 > 0:00:41- We're here for the launch of what - will be a fantastic Christmas gift.
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- Finally, the 50 year history of LOL - can be found between two covers.
0:00:45 > 0:00:47- Christmas has arrived in Llandudno, - Elin.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- Yes, Christmas has certainly - arrived in Llandudno...
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- ..as the Christmas Fair takes place - here over the next four days.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- I love Christmas so I can't wait!
0:00:59 > 0:01:07- The children of Llandysul celebrate - 40 years of the local swimming pool.
0:01:07 > 0:01:13- Hooray!
0:01:13 > 0:01:18- Penarth also unveils a plaque to - honour the national contribution...
0:01:18 > 0:01:23- ..of the dramatist, historian - and politician, Saunders Lewis.
0:01:24 > 0:01:29- My guest won the Writers Award at - this year's BAFTA Cymru ceremony.
0:01:29 > 0:01:39- Roger Williams is here to chat about - his tour of Saturday Night Forever.
0:01:40 > 0:01:48- We start in Llandudno as Christmas - has officially arrived at the town.
0:01:48 > 0:01:53- We sent our Christmas fanatic, - Elin Fflur to the fair.
0:01:53 > 0:01:58- I've heard that Elin's already - put up her Christmas decorations.
0:01:58 > 0:02:03- She loves Christmas!
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- Merry Christmas to you all!
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- Christmas officially starts today - on 19 November!
0:02:11 > 0:02:19- At this time of the year, Christmas - fairs are held all over Britain.
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- Today, I've come to the annual - Llandudno Christmas Fair.
0:02:24 > 0:02:30- I'm very much looking forward - as I love Christmas!
0:02:31 > 0:02:37- The man from Llanfairfechan - and Wales' most famous farmer...
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- ..Gareth Wyn Jones - enjoys coming to the fair.
0:02:40 > 0:02:46- You're the ambassador - of this wonderful Christmas Fair.
0:02:46 > 0:02:54- There's a wealth of Welsh produce - which is what we're all about.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- We need to sell our produce - to the world...
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- ..and Llandudno is a fantastic place - to do this thanks to the visitors.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06- It's perfect time of the year - to draw attention to Welsh produce.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- We all enjoy to eat at Christmas!
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- I hate Christmas - as I don't like to spend my money!
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- However, I enjoy getting into - the spirit and meeting people.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22- Enjoy the fair and it's - always wonderful to see you.
0:03:22 > 0:03:28- Thank you, Elin. Cheers!
0:03:28 > 0:03:35- After all that talk - of Welsh food and produce...
0:03:35 > 0:03:41- ..it was time for me to sample - one or two of the foods!
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- I'm feeling rather full - after all that food!
0:03:45 > 0:03:50- However, we're all allowed to eat - a little bit more in the winter...
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- ..and after all, it is Christmas!
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- Today is only the first day - of the fair here in Llandudno...
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- ..but there were plenty - of Christmas shoppers and sellers.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- This morning, it was - an early start at Blas ar Fwyd.
0:04:07 > 0:04:11- We drove here in the dark - and the rain was pouring down.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- However, the blue sky has arrived - and there are lots of visitors here.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- It's our first visit to the fair and - it promises to be a busy four days.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- It's great to come here to sell - our Welsh produce from Llithfaen.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- I hope we'll have a great weekend.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- How many pigs will you be roasting, - this weekend?
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- If everything goes well, - we hope to roast around six pigs.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- It's a great place to visit.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44- Pupils from Ysgol Ffordd Dyffryn - school are performing here too.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48- So far, I've only purchased - a pie topped with cranberries.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52- It's a fantastic fair.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- Last year, it was situated - on the other side of the town...
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- ..but this year, it's great to be - at the centre of the town.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- It's possible to walk around with - the family and see the promenade.
0:05:04 > 0:05:05- Hector likes my microphone.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- Hector likes my microphone.- - Yes, he does.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09- I love Christmas...
0:05:09 > 0:05:15- ..and I'm already in the festive - spirit after attending today's fair.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- I've put on a stone - after all that food...
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- ..and my pockets are empty - after buying Rudolph.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- We're now ready to go home - so Merry Christmas to you!
0:05:27 > 0:05:37- The fair runs for four days, - so pop over and say hello to Gareth.
0:05:41 > 0:05:50- Gareth has tweeted us.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- His daughter wants a Rudolph like - Elin's one!
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- Roger Williams - joins me on the sofa tonight.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- Welcome to Heno.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- Thank you.
0:06:04 > 0:06:13- Congratulations on - your recent BAFTA award.
0:06:13 > 0:06:18- Galesa has been a huge - success on S4C.
0:06:18 > 0:06:22- Congratulations on winning a BAFTA - for your work on Tir.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- It's a great honour.
0:06:27 > 0:06:34- It's my second BAFTA.
0:06:34 > 0:06:44- However, this one is special as it's - such a relevant story to Wales.
0:06:52 > 0:07:02- The new production - is called Saturday Night Forever.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- Tell us more about it.
0:07:09 > 0:07:14- It's a joint production.
0:07:14 > 0:07:20- It's a love story about a gay man - who ends a relationship.
0:07:20 > 0:07:30- When Lee breaks up with a lover, he - never wants to fall in love again.
0:07:32 > 0:07:37- However, he falls in love again - on a night out in Cardiff.
0:07:37 > 0:07:42- The drama follows their story.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- It was written at the end - of the 1990s.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50- This is the third production - of the drama.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- There were lots of references to - 1990s culture in the original drama.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- Therefore, - I decided to renew the scrips.
0:08:00 > 0:08:05- Therefore, - I decided to renew the scripts.
0:08:05 > 0:08:11- I then realised that so much more - had changed today.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- We're now all on Facebook and - Twitter.
0:08:14 > 0:08:19- Society has changed since the 1990s.
0:08:20 > 0:08:27- Back then, it wasn't possible for - two men to get married.
0:08:27 > 0:08:37- These changed had to be represented - in the new drama.
0:08:46 > 0:08:51- Is the title a play on words - with Saturday Night Fever?
0:08:51 > 0:08:56- There's a play on words with the - title, Saturday Night Forever.
0:08:57 > 0:09:02- It's a Pet Shop Boys song title too.
0:09:02 > 0:09:12- Many people have confused the title - with Saturday Night Fever.
0:09:15 > 0:09:20- Some of our audience members were - disappointed not to see...
0:09:21 > 0:09:25- ..a white flare suit and - a giant glitter ball.
0:09:25 > 0:09:31- Earlier this week, there were - previews at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
0:09:31 > 0:09:37- The production visits The Curve - in Leicester on 20 and 21 November.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- The play then tours Wales - until 12 December.
0:09:41 > 0:09:46- An iconic building in Llandysul - is about to celebrate 40 years.
0:09:46 > 0:09:51- We wished the local swimming pool - a very happy 40th birthday...
0:09:51 > 0:09:55- ..in the company of those - who couldn't live without it.
0:09:58 > 0:10:02- Saturday is a very important day - for the swimming pool in Llandysul.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06- We will be celebrating 40 years.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- We decided in a committee meeting - that was held a month ago...
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- ..that we should celebrate - this milestone in Llandysul.
0:10:15 > 0:10:19- We've dedicated Saturday to - children's and community activities.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- We'd like to show the importance - of this pool to Llandysul.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- It's important that the pool - stays open in Llandysul.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- If we didn't have this pool, - we would have to travel a long way.
0:10:31 > 0:10:38- The pool is funded by the community, - its users and its supporters.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42- It's a constant battle.
0:10:42 > 0:10:48- On Saturday, - I'll be cutting my hair very short.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- Half the money raised - will be donated to the pool's fund.
0:10:52 > 0:10:58- The other half will be given to a - charity in memory of a friend's son.
0:10:58 > 0:11:03- As a child, my mother swam here - and she used to work at the pool.
0:11:03 > 0:11:10- I also enjoy swimming here.
0:11:10 > 0:11:15- It's important - that the pool remains open...
0:11:15 > 0:11:20- ..because if someone - fell into the nearby river...
0:11:20 > 0:11:24- ..they wouldn't be able to swim.
0:11:24 > 0:11:30- I learnt to swim at Llandysul - and I've been to the county gala.
0:11:30 > 0:11:36- Next, I'll be competing - in the Welsh gala in Cardiff.
0:11:36 > 0:11:42- Today, the children - are receiving swimming lessons.
0:11:42 > 0:11:49- In the past, we didn't have - this opportunity.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53- When children reach a certain age...
0:11:54 > 0:11:57- ..we can be confident - that they are strong swimmers.
0:11:58 > 0:12:01- It's an asset to the area - and we couldn't live without it.
0:12:06 > 0:12:12- The dramatist and politician, - Saunders Lewis died 30 years ago.
0:12:12 > 0:12:18- He spent almost the last - 30 years of his life in Penarth.
0:12:18 > 0:12:25- Today, a plaque was unveiled there - to honour his contribution to Wales.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- Saunders and Margaret - lived in this house.
0:12:31 > 0:12:36- He had retired from being - the Plaid Cymru leader.
0:12:36 > 0:12:42- This is where he wrote his most - famous dramas like Esther and Brad.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- This is where he also wrote Tynged - yr Iaith or Fate of the Language.
0:12:47 > 0:12:53- My generation will remember - his famous radio lecture...
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- ..that transformed Welsh politics...
0:12:57 > 0:13:01- ..and led to the formation - of Cymdeithas yr Iaith.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- His message was so powerful - and it affected lots of people.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- The past 50 years of Welsh history - is indebted to his famous lecture.
0:13:09 > 0:13:14- When we chatted, - he would just stand and listen.
0:13:15 > 0:13:20- All of a sudden, he would - come out with a few witty lines.
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- He had a good sense of humour.
0:13:25 > 0:13:32- This Penarth home is full of history - and deserves to be celebrated.
0:13:32 > 0:13:42- After the break, we'll celebrate - the launch of this LOL book.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- We'll also take a look at the latest - development in Penygroes...
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- ..to buy Siop Griffiths - for the community.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- Make sure you come back - after the break to find out more.
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0:14:07 > 0:14:08- Welcome back.
0:14:08 > 0:14:13- It's time to announce the winner of - the cash pot in last week's Rhestr.
0:14:13 > 0:14:18- Congratulations to - Helena Davies from Colwyn Bay.
0:14:18 > 0:14:24- Your 400 prize is on its way and - will come in handy for Christmas.
0:14:24 > 0:14:30- Those of a certain age will recall - Newtown's 1965 National Eisteddfod.
0:14:30 > 0:14:34- You may have purchased the first - copy of LOL magazine at the event.
0:14:34 > 0:14:39- Since then, the publication - has poked fun at affairs in Wales.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43- LOL celebrates its 50th birthday - at a party in Caernarfon tonight.
0:14:44 > 0:14:48- But it's more - than just a party, Gerallt.
0:14:48 > 0:14:54- Good evening, Mari.
0:14:54 > 0:15:01- Tonight, we're launching the book - marking 50 years of LOL.
0:15:01 > 0:15:07- Many of the Heno viewers will be - among the 400 buyers of LOL.
0:15:07 > 0:15:14- The book and magazines wouldn't - exist without two special men.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16- Here's their story.
0:15:16 > 0:15:21- A building in Talybont, Ceredigion - has witnessed many changes.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- It was once a police station - and magistrates' courts...
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- ..but it's now home - to the Gwasg y Lolfa press.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32- Some 50 years ago, - the press owner, Robat Gruffudd...
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- ..and his friend, Penri Jones, - the author of Jabas...
0:15:37 > 0:15:42- ..published the first edition - of the LOL magazine.
0:15:42 > 0:15:46- I joined them - to reminisce about that era.
0:15:46 > 0:15:51- Penri Jones was interesting, - entertaining and good company.
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- He enjoyed a few pints - and was a Welsh nationalist.
0:15:56 > 0:16:01- We both rebelled against politics - and the university authorities.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- We also disagreed - with our fellow students at times.
0:16:07 > 0:16:14- I got to know Robat Gruffudd when - I studied in Bangor in the 1960s.
0:16:14 > 0:16:21- He studied some unexpected subjects - - Philosophy and Psychology.
0:16:21 > 0:16:29- To be honest, I don't think that he - was very interested in his degree.
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- Penri came from a more - Welsh background, compared to me.
0:16:35 > 0:16:41- Democracy was very important to him - and the first edition of LOL.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45- Between my interest in design - and his editorial ideas...
0:16:46 > 0:16:54- ..the LOL magazine - came into existence.
0:16:54 > 0:16:59- During every Eisteddfod, people - always ask if you appear in LOL.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- I'm glad to say that I appeared - in two editions of the magazine.
0:17:04 > 0:17:09- When a book revealing the - 50 year history LOL is published...
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- ..people will again ask - if you've been included in the book!
0:17:13 > 0:17:17- Those who've appeared in LOL will - be interested to see the new book.
0:17:17 > 0:17:22- For Robat and Penri, - half the fun...
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- ..is looking back at people's - response at the National Eisteddfod.
0:17:27 > 0:17:32- When we published the magazine - during the National Eisteddfod...
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- ..we watched people flicking through - to check if they were included.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42- If their names had been included, - most people were rather pleased.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- However, some people - weren't happy at all.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51- Some people laughed at their - inclusion in the magazine...
0:17:51 > 0:17:56- ..and proudly kept the page - in their wallet!
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- It was the third edition - that caused the most controversy.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- It was published at the - Bala Eisteddfod in 1967.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- We were threatened by Cynan...
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- ..as he didn't like - the reference to him with a lady.
0:18:14 > 0:18:19- We had to pay a 50 fine - which was lots of money at the time.
0:18:19 > 0:18:24- However, we made up that deficit - by selling banned copies.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- Cynan wanted his photograph - to be removed from the magazine.
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- However, we did sell a few - original copies for a higher price.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- Those who were mostly interested - in the originals...
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- ..were D J Williams of Fishguard - and Lewis Valentine!
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- It's strange and incredible to think - that 50 years have passed...
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- ..since the first edition - of the LOL magazine.
0:18:49 > 0:18:59- I'm joined by the editor, - Arwel Vittle.
0:19:04 > 0:19:13- There's more in this book than the - previous editions.
0:19:13 > 0:19:19- Yes, there's so much more than - previous editions in this book.
0:19:19 > 0:19:27- The alternative history of Wales - were included in the editions.
0:19:27 > 0:19:33- Whilst compiling the book, - we wanted to put LOL into context.
0:19:33 > 0:19:38- There was so much - sarcasm and humour.
0:19:38 > 0:19:48- LOL has been going for 50 years.
0:19:55 > 0:20:00- Have you ever seen such - a pretty cover?!
0:20:00 > 0:20:06- I'm Felix Aubel!
0:20:06 > 0:20:15- I'm in the book somewhere.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- If my lawyer gets hold of this, - look out Robat Gruffudd.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- Back to you in Llanelli.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- Thank you, Gerallt.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27- Happy 50th birthday to LOL - from Heno.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- Penygroes is only a stone's - throw away from Clwb Canol Dre.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- The community is campaigning to save - their iconic shop, Siop Griffiths...
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- ..and transform it - into a community centre.
0:20:41 > 0:20:45- In September, they launched their - plight to raise 70,000 in 70 days.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- Only a week and half remains - until that period expires...
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- ..so the crew have - one final message for us.
0:20:53 > 0:20:58- It's an iconic shop that used - to sell everything under the sun.
0:20:58 > 0:21:02- The shop is at the heart - of the community.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- It was one a public house...
0:21:05 > 0:21:10- ..and train tickets for the world's - first railway were sold here.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13- We all have very fond memories - of Siop Griffiths.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- If we managed to save the shop - it would boost the community.
0:21:18 > 0:21:22- The bank has already closed - but the shop could enliven the area.
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- A cafe could provide somewhere - for young people to go after school.
0:21:26 > 0:21:31- Most importantly, the shop would - provide jobs for young people.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- We've already received cheques - to the value of 25,000.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- We have another 5,000 coming soon.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42- However, we're expecting - even more in the next two weeks.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- We've reproduced - an old card from 1925.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- If you would like to give a - Christmas gift to Siop Griffiths...
0:21:50 > 0:21:53- ..this is the perfect card - with space to include a gift.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- You can show you support - by contacting the details on screen.
0:22:01 > 0:22:11- Roger Williams has been - my studio guest tonight.
0:22:19 > 0:22:28- He's here to tell us about the - Saturday Night Forever tour.
0:22:29 > 0:22:35- This was one of the first things - that you wrote.
0:22:36 > 0:22:42- Yes, I had hair at the time.
0:22:43 > 0:22:53- I can't give too much away about the - drama.
0:23:00 > 0:23:06- The drama is funny, but it also has - a sad story.
0:23:07 > 0:23:10- I'm also writing a new comedy for - S4C.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12- Thank you for joining us.
0:23:12 > 0:23:17- Tomorrow, we reveal the winner of - our autumn photography competition.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- You've only got a few hours - to enter.
0:23:20 > 0:23:25- We've been inundated with snapshots, - so thank you for sending them to us.
0:23:25 > 0:23:27- Here's a few of them.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23- The closing date - is tomorrow at midday.
0:24:23 > 0:24:27- Good luck to you all and tune into - Heno tomorrow to find out who wins.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31- Thanks for sharing - your stories with us tonight.
0:24:31 > 0:24:35- Until tomorrow, it's goodnight - from everyone in Llanelli.
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