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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to your - Thursday night edition of Heno.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- We're looking forward - to St Dwynwen's Day on Monday...
0:00:28 > 0:00:33- ..with a competition to celebrate - the patron saint of lovers in Wales.
0:00:33 > 0:00:39- You can win this wonderful hamper - for a romantic day.
0:00:39 > 0:00:45- There's chocolates, bottles of fizz, - jewellery, photo frames and more.
0:00:45 > 0:00:50- Grab a pen and paper as we'll be - giving you the details later.
0:00:50 > 0:00:59- Tonight, we celebrate the - South Wales Valleys in Treorchy.
0:00:59 > 0:01:05- I'm in Treorchy with the Cory Band.
0:01:05 > 0:01:11- We've joined their rehearsals - to hear about their latest projects.
0:01:11 > 0:01:18- If we're lucky, - they might perform for us later!
0:01:18 > 0:01:27- Everything has its national day - but today, it's all about squirrels.
0:01:27 > 0:01:36- I'm searching for the squirrel - as its Squirrel Appreciation Day.
0:01:36 > 0:01:41- I haven't been able to find one - just yet!
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- There's a taster of the show, - Tag a Rimbojam...
0:01:44 > 0:01:50- ..that encourages the children of - Gwynedd to speak Welsh every day.
0:01:50 > 0:01:55- My studio guest is the cross-country - champion, Dewi Griffiths.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57- Welcome to the programme, Dewi.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01- Thank you.
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- You have many championships
0:02:08 > 0:02:18- You also represented Britain and ran - alongside Mo Farah a fortnight ago.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- Yes, I was in the same team - as Mo in Edinburgh.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27- We look forward to hearing - more about it later.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- This week, S4C is celebrating - the South Wales Valleys.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- Tonight, we head to Treorchy - and join the Cory Brass Band...
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- ..which is one of the best - brass bands in the world.
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- They've recently announced that - the presenter, Morgan Jones...
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- ..is the new president of the band.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- But how did Morgan, a member - of the Trefor Brass Band...
0:02:50 > 0:02:55- ..become the president of one of - the world's most famous brass bands?
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- Llinos is there on our behalf.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- Good evening, Llinos.
0:03:01 > 0:03:07- Good evening, Mari.
0:03:07 > 0:03:14- He's travelled from North Wales - to be here.
0:03:14 > 0:03:19- Tell us about the connection.
0:03:19 > 0:03:24- First, there was a competition - on S4C for brass bands.
0:03:24 > 0:03:32- The winner was the Cory Band.
0:03:32 > 0:03:39- I was invited to Manchester - with the band...
0:03:39 > 0:03:49- ..to describe the various - instruments in the band.
0:03:49 > 0:03:59- It's all stemmed from there.
0:04:00 > 0:04:06- Are you pleased to accept the job?
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- It's an honour to be - the band's president.
0:04:11 > 0:04:21- I've always loved football and brass - bands since I was a child.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- What instrument do you play?
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- I play the trombone.
0:04:29 > 0:04:34- It's an exciting time for the band.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- We're going to America.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- We'll be there for ten days - to play in six concerts.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46- Last weekend, - we had a concert in France.
0:04:46 > 0:04:51- We're going to France later in the - year for another competition.
0:04:52 > 0:05:01- It's an important year for Wales...
0:05:01 > 0:05:11- ..as they are playing in the FA Cup.
0:05:17 > 0:05:22- We're more familiar with - our competition...
0:05:22 > 0:05:27- ..than the Welsh football team!
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- The band enjoys performing - and touring.
0:05:30 > 0:05:39- We went to Australia - a few years ago.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44- You cannot travel the world - without support.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- You've got an appeal.
0:05:48 > 0:05:52- Yes, the football has got the nation - behind them.
0:05:52 > 0:06:01- We need the same support.
0:06:01 > 0:06:11- We need funds to help - with our tours.
0:06:12 > 0:06:22- I haven't been invited on the - tour yet.
0:06:25 > 0:06:31- What is the difference between the - South Wales brass bands...
0:06:31 > 0:06:36- ..and North Wales brass bands?
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- I can't compare the bands in - North Wales and South Wales.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- The Cory Band is the best band - in the world.
0:06:44 > 0:06:50- Wales needs to be proud - of its brass band.
0:06:50 > 0:06:55- These are popular bands who play - popular music.
0:06:55 > 0:07:05- We're playing Men of Harlech later.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- Back to you in the studio.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- Thank you, Llinos.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16- The band will perform later.
0:07:16 > 0:07:20- Dewi Griffiths - is my studio guest this evening.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22- Welcome to the programme, Dewi.
0:07:22 > 0:07:27- Thank you.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- You had a great start to the year.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- It's been a great start to the year.
0:07:35 > 0:07:45- I was running with Mo Farah - in Edinburgh.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- I think I finished about 20 - seconds behind him.
0:07:52 > 0:07:56- Tell us more about the race.
0:07:56 > 0:08:01- It's a race against the best in - Europe and the United States.
0:08:01 > 0:08:07- The British team came out on top.
0:08:07 > 0:08:13- You have another big race on Sunday.
0:08:14 > 0:08:19- There's an important race in - Cardiff on Sunday.
0:08:19 > 0:08:29- I hope to win the race this time.
0:08:33 > 0:08:38- I've finished on the podium - a few times.
0:08:38 > 0:08:43- The Cardiff Cross Challenge - is a series of races.
0:08:43 > 0:08:49- This is one of five races in the - cross-country series.
0:08:49 > 0:08:55- I do a lot of running in Cardiff.
0:08:55 > 0:09:01- I try to take part in all the races - in the capital.
0:09:01 > 0:09:06- There's the Cardiff World Half - Marathon in the near future.
0:09:07 > 0:09:15- On Sunday, I'm representing Wales.
0:09:15 > 0:09:25- In November, - I had my 50th race for Wales.
0:09:31 > 0:09:36- On Sunday, - it's my 52nd race for Wales.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- We hope to follow you on Sunday.
0:09:40 > 0:09:45- I hope that I'll win on Sunday.
0:09:45 > 0:09:50- It's an important year for Cardiff.
0:09:51 > 0:10:01- There's the Cardiff World Half - Marathon.
0:10:06 > 0:10:16- By March, - I hope to win the half marathon.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21- I'll have to dig deep - to try and win.
0:10:22 > 0:10:27- Do you have a favourite route to run - in Carmarthenshire?
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- I'm from the Carmarthen area.
0:10:31 > 0:10:37- I like to run in different parts - of the area.
0:10:38 > 0:10:44- I can choose a few different routes - around my home.
0:10:44 > 0:10:49- There's hills and flat sections - near my home.
0:10:49 > 0:10:55- I'm going to be an ambassador...
0:10:56 > 0:11:02- ..for the Swansea Half Marathon.
0:11:02 > 0:11:09- I won the Swansea Half Marathon - last year.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- I've got the course record.
0:11:12 > 0:11:15- I can't wait for the race this year.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18- Congratulations with your success.
0:11:18 > 0:11:19- Thank you, Dewi.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- It's time to reveal - some of the nominees...
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- ..who made it to the shortlist - in this year's Y Selar awards.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- The awards are for artists, - bands and musical events...
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- ..that made their mark on the - Welsh music scene in the last year.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- The first two categories are - Best Album and Best Promoter.
0:11:38 > 0:11:43- The three albums are Tir a Golau - by Plu, Swnami by Swnami...
0:11:43 > 0:11:49- ..and Mwng - by the Llareggub Brass Band.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- The promoters are the Maes B - organizers...
0:11:54 > 0:11:59- ..the 4 a 6 Caernarfon gig promoters - and Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg.
0:11:59 > 0:12:04- We'll bring you the shortlist for - another two categories next week.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- After the break, Daf Wyn celebrates - the squirrel in Bute Park, Cardiff.
0:12:09 > 0:12:14- You can also celebrate St Dwynwen's - Day with our special competition.
0:12:14 > 0:12:19- You could win a hamper containing - champagne, chocolates and much more.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- We'll give you all the - details after the break.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- First, let's hear of your events - in our Calendar.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- The Disney version of the musical, - Beauty and the Beast...
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- ..is being performed - at the Criccieth Memorial Hall...
0:12:39 > 0:12:46- ..on Thursday night, Friday night, - Saturday afternoon and evening.
0:12:49 > 0:12:54- Join the Ceredigion Urdd and YFC - for their pub quiz.
0:12:54 > 0:12:55- Where is it?
0:12:55 > 0:12:57- Where is it?- - It's at Aberaeron rugby club.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- It's five per team.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- It's 10 a team - and the winner gets a prize.
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- Come and join us!
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- On Friday at 7.30pm - in the Trinity Chapel in Pwllheli...
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- ..there's a concert with the Penrhyn - male voice choir and Seimon Menai.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- Tickets are 10 - from the Llen Llyn Shop.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- All proceeds go to the Alder Hey - Children's Hospital in Liverpool.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- On Friday at 7.30pm - at the Clydau Centre in Tegryn...
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- ..there's traditional Welsh dancing - with Dawnswyr Talog.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- On Saturday from midday at the - Bwlchygroes Community Hall...
0:13:40 > 0:13:44- ..you can enjoy cawl - and an exhibition of history.
0:13:44 > 0:13:49- Doniau Clydau is on Sunday in - the Star Baptist Chapel at 2.30pm.
0:13:49 > 0:13:50- All are welcome.
0:13:50 > 0:13:55- Contact the Pembrokeshire Welsh - language initiative for details.
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0:14:11 > 0:14:13- Welcome back.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17- Anyone with an ounce of romance - will love our competition prize.
0:14:17 > 0:14:22- It's a hamper of great products - to mark St Dwynwen's Day on Monday.
0:14:22 > 0:14:30- There's chocolates, champagne, - jewellery, photo frames and more.
0:14:30 > 0:14:36- It's the ideal prize to celebrate - the patron saint of lovers in Wales.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- All you have to do - is answer this question:
0:14:41 > 0:14:43- Who was Romeo's love?
0:14:43 > 0:14:51- 1) Janet, 2) Jennie, or 3) Juliet?
0:14:51 > 0:15:00- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:15:00 > 0:15:05- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:15:06 > 0:15:11- The phone lines - close at 1.55pm tomorrow.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14- Entrants must be 18 and over.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- Don't call after the lines close - or you will still be charged.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- Full terms and conditions - can be found at www.heno.tv
0:15:21 > 0:15:23- Good luck to you all!
0:15:24 > 0:15:28- Did you know that it's - Squirrel Appreciation Day?
0:15:28 > 0:15:33- Love them or hate them, there's - a day to celebrate these creatures.
0:15:33 > 0:15:39- Grey squirrels are common but the - numbers of red ones are on the rise.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- Daf Wyn has been in search - of our furry little friends.
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- There's 2.5 million squirrels - in the British Isles.
0:15:49 > 0:15:56- One breed is thriving whilst - the other is increasing in numbers.
0:15:56 > 0:16:01- These animals are quite common.
0:16:07 > 0:16:10- The red squirrel - is originally from Britain...
0:16:11 > 0:16:16- ..and grey squirrels came to Britain - from North America.
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- When did the grey squirrel - come to Britain?
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- We think they came to Britain - in the 1870s in the Victorian era.
0:16:24 > 0:16:34- They eat nuts, seeds, fruit and eggs - but both breeds eat the same.
0:16:35 > 0:16:40- Grey squirrels are bigger - and eat more.
0:16:40 > 0:16:46- We want to increase the red squirrel - population but the greys are common.
0:16:46 > 0:16:51- Wales has many projects to boost - the numbers of red squirrels.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- The Towy Valley has one by the Mid - Wales Red Squirrel Partnership...
0:16:55 > 0:16:59- ..and there's another on Anglesey.
0:16:59 > 0:17:03- The project started on Anglesey - in 1997.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- Dr Craig Shuttleworth did a survey - of the numbers of red squirrels.
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- In the winter of 1997 and 1998, - he trapped red and grey squirrels.
0:17:13 > 0:17:20- Every red squirrel was released and - tagged whilst the greys were killed.
0:17:21 > 0:17:26- Today, we think there's - about 300-400 red squirrels...
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- ..in this forest in Newborough.
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- The red squirrel is very shy - and difficult to spot...
0:17:35 > 0:17:40- ..but we can scour the land - for its tracks.
0:17:40 > 0:17:47- Nibbled pine cones - are a sign of them.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51- Yes, the red squirrel - is thriving on the island...
0:17:51 > 0:17:56- ..but the grey ones - steal the limelight in Cardiff.
0:17:57 > 0:18:03- The squirrels in Bute Park - in Cardiff have made the news.
0:18:03 > 0:18:09- It's because they are overweight... - yes, overweight!
0:18:09 > 0:18:15- With the mild weather - and food from the city slickers...
0:18:16 > 0:18:23- ..the squirrels of Bute Park have - hit the headlines in recent weeks.
0:18:23 > 0:18:31- In Cilgerran, Nia and me are in - a forest searching for squirrels.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- How common are squirrels - in this nature reserve?
0:18:35 > 0:18:40- Unfortunately, grey squirrels - are common and very dominant.
0:18:40 > 0:18:47- We've erected bird boxes
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- It's Squirrel Appreciation Day - but we haven't seen any today.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- No, we'll have to keep looking.
0:19:03 > 0:19:10- Good luck to the red squirrels - in Wales!
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- Over 1,800 children - from primary schools in Gwynedd...
0:19:14 > 0:19:18- ..got to see a special - Tag and Rimbojam show recently.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- The show in partnership with S4C, - the Urdd Eisteddfod...
0:19:22 > 0:19:25- ..the Welsh-language - Children's Poet Laureate...
0:19:25 > 0:19:29- ..and the Gwynedd - Welsh Language Charter...
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- ..aims to inspire children to speak - Welsh in their every day lives.
0:19:40 > 0:19:46- This is the last of four shows - that we've performed in Gwynedd.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48- It's a show by Stwnsh...
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- It's a show by Stwnsh...- - ..and Rimbojam by the Urdd.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- It's in conjunction with - the Gwynedd Welsh Language Charter.
0:19:56 > 0:20:02- This is a great way to have fun - and promote the language in schools.
0:20:02 > 0:20:07- Yes, the response from the audience - has been fantastic.
0:20:09 > 0:20:14- I thoroughly enjoyed it - as it was outstanding.
0:20:14 > 0:20:19- It's the best morning I've ever had.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- I liked it when DJ Sal - sprayed everyone with water.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27- I enjoyed the singing and dancing.
0:20:27 > 0:20:36- I liked the games, songs - and DJ Sal was funny too.
0:20:39 > 0:20:48- Children have so much choice and - the Internet has blown their minds.
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- S4C is just one channel - out of thousands.
0:20:52 > 0:20:58- If they can enjoy items - and activities in Welsh...
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- ..then that would be brilliant.
0:21:02 > 0:21:07- It's great for them to meet - the presenters as they own Stwnsh.
0:21:12 > 0:21:22- It's important for us all to sing - Welsh songs together and have fun.
0:21:23 > 0:21:28- People get to hear songs - and learn about the programmes.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32- It's important to do this in Welsh - and it's excellent that we do it.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36- Good luck on the tour.
0:21:36 > 0:21:41- Don't forget our St Dwynwen's Day - competition to win a hamper.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44- Simply answer this question:
0:21:44 > 0:21:47- Who was Romeo's love?
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- 1) Janet, 2) Jennie, or 3) Juliet?
0:21:50 > 0:21:55- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:21:55 > 0:22:00- The phone lines close - at 1.55pm tomorrow.
0:22:00 > 0:22:04- Full terms and conditions - can be found at www.heno.tv
0:22:04 > 0:22:06- Good luck to you all!
0:22:06 > 0:22:16- Dewi Griffiths has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:22:21 > 0:22:27- You have another chance to win a - special title next month.
0:22:27 > 0:22:31- I hope to retain my title of the - Welsh cross-country champion...
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- ..at the end of February.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- Good luck to you with the - Cardiff Cross Challenge on Sunday.
0:22:38 > 0:22:39- I hope I can do it.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41- Thank you, Dewi.
0:22:41 > 0:22:44- Don't forget about Prynhawn Da - at 2.00pm tomorrow.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48- Heno continues celebrating the - South Wales Valleys tomorrow night.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50- Yvonne is at the rugby club - in Bargoed.
0:22:50 > 0:22:54- The actress, Shelley Rees Owen joins - Rhodri and Llinos in the studio.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57- There's music from the singer, - Kizzy Crawford.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- The Cory Band perform Men of - Harlech to close the programme.
0:23:00 > 0:23:02- Until tomorrow, goodnight.
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