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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Thursday's Heno - live from our studio in Llanelli.
0:00:22 > 0:00:27- My guest tonight is the singer, - Dafydd Iwan.
0:00:27 > 0:00:31- Welcome to the programme.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34- Thank you.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38- It's wonderful to be here tonight.
0:00:38 > 0:00:43- Our cameras have hit the road - to visit many people and places.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- Join me, Jamie Roberts - later in the programme.
0:00:47 > 0:00:53- I'm back at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg - Glantaf to launch its rugby academy.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56- I'm having a day - that's fit for a queen...
0:00:57 > 0:01:02- ..sampling cheeses at the farm - that makes Caws Cenarth Cheese.
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- We'll drive over 30 cars - from Pembrokeshire to Ireland...
0:01:10 > 0:01:15- ..to raise money for charities - that are very close to our hearts.
0:01:15 > 0:01:17- Hooray!
0:01:18 > 0:01:23- There's less than 20 hours to enter - our spring photography competition.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- You can win an iPad or television.
0:01:27 > 0:01:33- Tonight is your final opportunity - to note the important entry details.
0:01:34 > 0:01:39- We start tonight by welcoming the - singer, Dafydd Iwan to the studio.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- Dafydd is here - to promote a special concert.
0:01:43 > 0:01:49- Yes, that's right.
0:01:49 > 0:01:54- I've got a special concert - in memory of Mered.
0:01:54 > 0:02:01- It's on Sunday 1 May at the - pavilion in Pontrhydfendigaid.
0:02:01 > 0:02:11- There are two concerts - on 1 May at 3.00pm and 8.00pm.
0:02:17 > 0:02:22- We're going to remember - and celebrate the life of Mered.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- There's some great singers present.
0:02:27 > 0:02:32- We've enjoyed Dr Meredydd Evans' - company on Heno for over 25 years.
0:02:32 > 0:02:37- Let's remind ourselves of some - of the times that he joined us.
0:02:37 > 0:02:41- # We came to the end - of our night of fun and frolics #
0:02:42 > 0:02:44- How would you define a folk song?
0:02:45 > 0:02:49- I don't think I can offer you - a concise definition of it...
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- ..but it does have - specific features.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57- I suspect - the most prominent feature...
0:02:57 > 0:03:02- ..is that it's a song - that is from the past.
0:03:02 > 0:03:07- Over the years, - someone has remembered the song.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13- # Beside the seaside, - is my sweetheart
0:03:14 > 0:03:21- # Sleeping at night - and rising in the morning #
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- You still sing...
0:03:24 > 0:03:30- ..and your granddaughter sings - Hen feic Peni-Ffardding fy Nhaid.
0:03:30 > 0:03:35- Yes, and she didn't know it was - written by her grandfather.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39- You've made the songs - very easy to sing.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- # Like the sea filling the bays #
0:03:46 > 0:03:55- Those were some excerpts - of Dr Meredydd Evans.
0:03:56 > 0:04:02- He was a great character.
0:04:03 > 0:04:12- It's wonderful to see those - excerpts.
0:04:13 > 0:04:22- He was a member of - the William Salisbury Trust.
0:04:22 > 0:04:32- The Trust gives funds to students...
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- ..to study.
0:04:40 > 0:04:47- The concert is on Sunday 1 May at - the pavilion in Pontrhydfendigaid.
0:04:47 > 0:04:57- It's organized by the Trust.
0:05:03 > 0:05:10- Mered didn't want the concert - to be named after him.
0:05:10 > 0:05:20- We've sadly lost him.
0:05:20 > 0:05:30- I think he'd be happy - that we've named it after him.
0:05:31 > 0:05:32- We hope it will be an annual event.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- A lot of the performers have said...
0:05:45 > 0:05:55- ..that Mered was an inspiration to - them.
0:05:55 > 0:06:04- We've got Linda singing with - Dewi Pws.
0:06:04 > 0:06:13- Heather Jones is singing - Colli Iaith.
0:06:14 > 0:06:23- Mered penned the melody - to that song.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28- The poster shows that Mered's spirit - will be there.
0:06:29 > 0:06:35- There's a host of performers.
0:06:35 > 0:06:45- There are two concerts - on 1 May at 3.00pm and 8.00pm.
0:06:46 > 0:06:55- I'm going to be presenting - the event...
0:06:56 > 0:07:01- ..and might do some singing too.
0:07:01 > 0:07:07- There's two events.
0:07:07 > 0:07:17- We'll take a break in the middle.
0:07:17 > 0:07:22- There's also the launch of a special - book about Mered.
0:07:22 > 0:07:28- You can buy the book at the event.
0:07:28 > 0:07:36- It's held on the Bank Holiday.
0:07:36 > 0:07:42- Yes, and it's a busy time - in Pontrhydfendigaid.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- Thank you.
0:07:44 > 0:07:48- We'll chat again later.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- Wales hosts an array - of fund-raising events.
0:07:52 > 0:07:57- It wasn't a sponsored walk or cycle - that begun in Pembrokeshire today...
0:07:58 > 0:08:02- ..but a classic car trip - from Narberth to Ireland.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- Our cameras joined them earlier.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- Today, we're meeting - for the third year running...
0:08:12 > 0:08:19- ..to go to Narberth and Fishguard - to catch the ferry to Ireland.
0:08:19 > 0:08:24- We'll spend four days in Ireland...
0:08:24 > 0:08:31- ..and meet clubs from Wexford - and Kilkenny to do some displays.
0:08:33 > 0:08:38- We're raising money - for Meningitis UK and CRY.
0:08:38 > 0:08:48- Dat-cu is organizing - the classic car tour to Ireland.
0:08:51 > 0:08:56- We've got everything from - Escorts to three-wheelers and MGs.
0:08:56 > 0:09:01- They all come out and get a polish - at this time of year.
0:09:02 > 0:09:07- I've got an MX5 - and it's about 24 years old.
0:09:07 > 0:09:12- It's very quick - with an 1,800cc engine.
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- There's a breakdown truck - if anything goes wrong!
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- My husband rebuilt the engine - in the last month...
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- ..so I haven't seen a lot of him.
0:09:27 > 0:09:33- It's got us this far so I hope it'll - be alright but we have a tow rope!
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- We've come to join the team - on their trip to Ireland.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43- We left Colwyn Bay on the - northern point of Wales at 6.15am...
0:09:43 > 0:09:48- ..in our lovely, - blue Ford Escort Mk II.
0:09:49 > 0:09:54- I'm the youngest person on the trip - and I'll be with Dat-cu.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- It's also my first time - so I hope to enjoy it.
0:10:01 > 0:10:06- I did it two years ago and had fun - so I'm back again.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- I'm just a passenger on the trip.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- There's a good crowd and I hope - the weather is in our favour.
0:10:17 > 0:10:23- Good luck to them and we'll keep in - touch with them during their trip.
0:10:23 > 0:10:29- You can donate to the worthy causes - via their Facebook pages.
0:10:30 > 0:10:36- Bookworms can expect plenty of book - launches in Caernarfon this weekend.
0:10:36 > 0:10:41- The Bedwen Lyfrau Festival has - something for readers of all ages.
0:10:44 > 0:10:50- The Bedwen Lyfrau Festival returns - to Galeri, Caernarfon in 2016.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- It was first held here in 2006...
0:10:53 > 0:10:59- ..before visiting various towns - and shops across Wales each year.
0:11:02 > 0:11:08- The Bedwen Lyfrau Festival is a book - fair with sales and new books.
0:11:09 > 0:11:15- There's lectures from authors and - various things linked with books.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- It gives you a taster - of new publications.
0:11:20 > 0:11:24- I got the idea when I visited - Barcelona over ten years ago.
0:11:25 > 0:11:30- This is our tenth year and - the festival is growing each year.
0:11:32 > 0:11:37- We're excited to be launching - a dozen new books on Saturday...
0:11:37 > 0:11:44- ..that range from children's books - to adult novels and factual books.
0:11:45 > 0:11:52- There's a book by the Welsh-language - Children's Poet Laureate, Anni Llyn.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- She's written a series of poems - based on sport...
0:11:57 > 0:12:03- ..and invited former poet laureates, - including myself to do the same.
0:12:03 > 0:12:11- She's going to read some of the - poems at the launch on Saturday.
0:12:11 > 0:12:16- Geraint Lovgreen is also chatting - with Myfanwy Alexander.
0:12:16 > 0:12:21- Myfanwy's second novel - is being launched at the festival.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- She released her first novel - at the Meifod Eisteddfod.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- It's a funny, detective novel - that's easy to read.
0:12:31 > 0:12:36- Join us at Galeri, Caernarfon - on Saturday for this free event.
0:12:37 > 0:12:43- You can see the program of events - on the Palas Print website.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- All are welcome at the event.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- Good luck to everyone involved.
0:12:51 > 0:12:57- If you can't make it to the festival - follow it on Twitter @BedwenLyfrau
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- After the break, - we return to my former school...
0:13:02 > 0:13:08- ..Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf to - meet one of its famous past pupils.
0:13:08 > 0:13:13- No, it isn't me, but the rugby - international, Jamie Roberts.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- Yvonne can jog our memory - of her whereabouts.
0:13:18 > 0:13:23- I'm in Cenarth surrounded by cakes - and cheese for a 90th birthday.
0:13:24 > 0:13:29- Our spring photography competition - closes at midday tomorrow.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33- You can win - either an iPad or television.
0:13:34 > 0:13:39- Let's take a look at some of the - photographs we've already received.
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0:14:40 > 0:14:42- Welcome back.
0:14:42 > 0:14:47- As a former pupil of Ysgol Gyfun - Gymraeg Glantaf in Cardiff...
0:14:48 > 0:14:53- ..nothing could beat the excitement - of a school rugby match.
0:14:53 > 0:15:02- Last night, the school launched a - new academy for future rugby stars.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- Our cameras captured it all.
0:15:15 > 0:15:20- Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf - is proud of its rugby heritage.
0:15:20 > 0:15:25- Over the years, it has produced - international players...
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- ..such as Jamie Roberts - and Rhys Patchell.
0:15:29 > 0:15:34- In order to secure - the future of the game in Wales...
0:15:34 > 0:15:39- ..they have launched a rugby academy - with the Wales Rugby Union.
0:15:40 > 0:15:45- In order to develop, we had to - ensure the lads at Glantaf...
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- ..didn't have to move away - to work on their rugby skills.
0:15:50 > 0:15:56- We've worked with the WRU and have - been able to achieve this academy.
0:15:56 > 0:16:01- Last night, they held an event - to mark this special milestone...
0:16:02 > 0:16:07- ..and a well-known local lad spoke - to the pupils and their parents.
0:16:08 > 0:16:12- I'm honoured to be here - to launch the academy in Glantaf.
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- It's fantastic that this is the only - Welsh-language school in Wales...
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- ..that plays rugby - in the Colleges League.
0:16:23 > 0:16:28- I had a lot of opportunities - in the school to play seven-a-side.
0:16:29 > 0:16:34- I'm very grateful for everything - they taught me about rugby.
0:16:34 > 0:16:39- I remember starting at the school - as a twelve-year-old.
0:16:39 > 0:16:44- I still have close friends - from those early days at school...
0:16:45 > 0:16:50- ..that led me to international rugby - so I'm very grateful to Glantaf.
0:16:51 > 0:16:56- We had a situation where many of - our players were leaving school...
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- ..and moving to institutions - that offered an academy.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- The school lost students...
0:17:04 > 0:17:10- ..but those students were also - forced to train through English.
0:17:10 > 0:17:15- We had the opportunity - to keep our talented players...
0:17:15 > 0:17:22- ..whilst being able to educate them - through the medium of Welsh.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25- Education is still important.
0:17:25 > 0:17:31- At Glantaf, we have a timetable - that doesn't affect their A levels.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- A pupil can do four A levels, - a Welsh Baccalaureate...
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- ..whilst still playing - 12 hours of rugby a week.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- I'm so excited - and can't wait for the new season.
0:17:45 > 0:17:50- We've had a successful season - and I look forward to the future.
0:17:52 > 0:17:57- They have an excellent gym, - pitches and first-class coaches...
0:17:57 > 0:18:02- ..to ensure that they can reach - the top of their game.
0:18:02 > 0:18:09- It's the only place to be if they - want a Welsh-language education...
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- ..whilst being able to play rugby - at the highest level.
0:18:19 > 0:18:26- Earlier, we heard that Glantaf beat - Crickhowell High School by 31-21.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- They have reached the finals - of the Welsh Schools League.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- Congratulations to them.
0:18:35 > 0:18:44- Today, Queen Elizabeth II is marking - the milestone of her 90th birthday.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- Celebrations - have been held all day...
0:18:47 > 0:18:53- ..and Caws Cenarth Cheese - joined the festivities.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03- We're celebrating - the Queen's 90th birthday.
0:19:03 > 0:19:10- We've invited guests to join us - for a cup of tea or coffee.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- We've also prepared some cakes - for them.
0:19:14 > 0:19:19- Several corgis have also visited - Caws Cenarth today.
0:19:19 > 0:19:24- We're celebrating the day with a - brand-new cheese that has champagne.
0:19:24 > 0:19:29- Every visitor to the shop - gets a free piece of the cheese.
0:19:31 > 0:19:36- My job is to choose the ingredients - that are included in the cheeses...
0:19:36 > 0:19:42- ..and what will appeal to customers.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- It's a strong cheese - with a hint of champagne.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49- It provides a little kick - to the cheese.
0:19:50 > 0:19:54- The royal family aren't strangers - to this farm.
0:19:55 > 0:20:00- No, we've had a close connection - to the family since 1933...
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- ..because my father raised corgis.
0:20:04 > 0:20:10- He bred the first dog to produce - the dog that was sold to the palace.
0:20:11 > 0:20:12- He was called Dookie.
0:20:13 > 0:20:19- He was a special dog - who thought very highly of himself.
0:20:19 > 0:20:24- Therefore, he was a suitable - candidate for the palace!
0:20:24 > 0:20:29- Will the royal family be visiting - in the near future?
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- The Prince has visited twice.
0:20:32 > 0:20:36- Two years ago, - he returned to open our new shop.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- I had the honour of taking him - on a tour of the factory.
0:20:41 > 0:20:46- Perhaps he'll visit again, - or even Kate and William.
0:20:46 > 0:20:51- It's been a pleasure to visit - and celebrate the Queen's birthday.
0:20:51 > 0:20:56- I've purchased a good selection - of cheese after sampling them.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- I've also received - a special block of cheese...
0:21:00 > 0:21:05- ..that was produced to mark - the Queen's birthday.
0:21:05 > 0:21:10- I'm celebrating my birthday - on the same day as the Queen.
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- It's been great - and a very special day.
0:21:18 > 0:21:23- Happy birthday to everyone - who is celebrating today...
0:21:23 > 0:21:28- ..and especially Enfys Davey Jones - from Cardiff who is two today.
0:21:29 > 0:21:34- Best wishes from Mami, Dadi, the - whole family and everyone on Heno.
0:21:35 > 0:21:45- Thanks to your mother for sending us - the photograph.
0:21:55 > 0:22:05- We've also had a call to say - Happy birthday to Mary Harries.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09- She's 100 years old tomorrow.
0:22:09 > 0:22:14- The singer, Dafydd Iwan has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:22:14 > 0:22:20- Dafydd joins me to chat about - a special commemorative concert.
0:22:20 > 0:22:27- The concert is on Sunday 1 May at - the pavilion in Pontrhydfendigaid.
0:22:28 > 0:22:36- It starts at 3.00pm.
0:22:36 > 0:22:43- You've got a busy summer - ahead of you.
0:22:44 > 0:22:54- Yes, that's right.
0:22:55 > 0:23:00- I hope the viewers are glad to see - me on the day...
0:23:00 > 0:23:07- ..of the Queen's birthday.
0:23:07 > 0:23:12- I had an operation earlier in the - year.
0:23:12 > 0:23:18- It's made me question my life.
0:23:18 > 0:23:28- It means that I'll be singing less.
0:23:33 > 0:23:43- However, I'll be singing with Ar Log - in their concerts this summer.
0:23:45 > 0:23:51- We're going to be in Cardiff, - Wrexham and many other places.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54- Thank you, Dafydd.
0:23:54 > 0:23:59- Rhodri and I are back at the same - time tomorrow for another Heno.
0:23:59 > 0:24:04- We're chatting with the professional - darts player, Johnny Clayton.
0:24:05 > 0:24:09- Running over 26 miles - is a feat in itself...
0:24:09 > 0:24:14- ..but the majority of those taking - part in the London Marathon...
0:24:14 > 0:24:18- ..will also be raising money - for charity.
0:24:18 > 0:24:22- On Heno, we think you all - deserve some recognition.
0:24:23 > 0:24:28- In recent weeks, I've been to meet - some of you to hear your stories.
0:24:31 > 0:24:37- Enjoy your night and until tomorrow, - it's a very good evening to you all.
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