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-Hello and welcome to Heno -on a glorious day in Llanelli. | 0:00:16 | 0:00:21 | |
-I hope the sun has been shining -for you today too. | 0:00:21 | 0:00:25 | |
-Tonight, we hear from the author, -Luned Aaron... | 0:00:27 | 0:00:31 | |
-..who is one of five authors -shortlisted for a Tir na n-Og Award. | 0:00:31 | 0:00:36 | |
-The Freemasons are celebrating -their 300th anniversary. | 0:00:37 | 0:00:42 | |
-We're stepping behind the scenes -at this lodge in Swansea... | 0:00:42 | 0:00:47 | |
-..to learn about the society -and its traditions. | 0:00:47 | 0:00:51 | |
-Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen has been given -a special piece of furniture... | 0:00:54 | 0:00:59 | |
-..once owned by the famous author, -Caradog Pritchard. | 0:01:00 | 0:01:04 | |
-My guest is the presenter, -musician and actor, Martyn Geraint. | 0:01:05 | 0:01:11 | |
-Welcome to the programme. | 0:01:11 | 0:01:14 | |
-Thank you. | 0:01:15 | 0:01:17 | |
-You've got a busy week ahead of you. | 0:01:18 | 0:01:24 | |
-Yes, but I'm in my shorts for the -sunshine. | 0:01:32 | 0:01:38 | |
-I'm going to be at the Bridgend -Taff-Ely Urdd National Eisteddfod. | 0:01:38 | 0:01:42 | |
-I've got the honour of being -the President for the Day... | 0:01:43 | 0:01:47 | |
-..at the Urdd Eisteddfod -next Thursday. | 0:01:48 | 0:01:54 | |
-I've never been the president -before. | 0:01:54 | 0:02:00 | |
-I can't be too silly. | 0:02:00 | 0:02:06 | |
-It's quite an honour for me. | 0:02:09 | 0:02:12 | |
-I live in the area... | 0:02:12 | 0:02:18 | |
-..and have done a lot of work with -the Urdd... | 0:02:21 | 0:02:27 | |
-..and even worked in Llangrannog! | 0:02:29 | 0:02:35 | |
-I've been helping with the -Urdd Eisteddfod since 1973. | 0:02:40 | 0:02:46 | |
-I played the drums... | 0:02:46 | 0:02:52 | |
-..in the pavilion. | 0:02:52 | 0:02:58 | |
-I've done something every year. | 0:03:00 | 0:03:06 | |
-This is my first time for being -part of the preparations. | 0:03:09 | 0:03:15 | |
-I've helped with the fund-raising. | 0:03:17 | 0:03:23 | |
-Last week, we walked from -Pontypridd... | 0:03:25 | 0:03:29 | |
-..to the site of the Maes. | 0:03:29 | 0:03:33 | |
-It's an odd area. | 0:03:33 | 0:03:35 | |
-It's great for the area. | 0:03:40 | 0:03:46 | |
-It's important to have -Welsh language events... | 0:03:47 | 0:03:52 | |
-..in the whole area. | 0:03:52 | 0:03:58 | |
-I'm going to be at a special service -in Maesteg on Sunday. | 0:04:08 | 0:04:14 | |
-There's also an app launch on -Tuesday. | 0:04:17 | 0:04:23 | |
-I'm doing something every day. | 0:04:24 | 0:04:30 | |
-We've got a special pageant too. | 0:04:30 | 0:04:36 | |
-The Urdd Eisteddfod has helped my -career. | 0:04:36 | 0:04:42 | |
-It's great for any performer. | 0:04:42 | 0:04:48 | |
-I'm so grateful for all the -opportunities I've had! | 0:04:55 | 0:05:01 | |
-I'm going somewhere tonight. | 0:05:02 | 0:05:08 | |
-It's all about the band, Ffenestri. | 0:05:11 | 0:05:13 | |
-On the day that Martyn -is President of the Day... | 0:05:13 | 0:05:17 | |
-..two Welsh authors will be honoured -with a Tir na n-Og Award. | 0:05:18 | 0:05:23 | |
-Five authors reached the shortlist -and we're meeting them this week. | 0:05:24 | 0:05:29 | |
-Tonight, it's the turn -of Luned Aaron. | 0:05:30 | 0:05:33 | |
-I was delighted to have been -shortlisted for a Tir na n-Og Award. | 0:05:45 | 0:05:51 | |
-I've always thought nature was great -for introducing the alphabet. | 0:05:55 | 0:06:01 | |
-Children love nature and are -enchanted by everything around them. | 0:06:02 | 0:06:07 | |
-It also married with my visual style -that includes a lot experimenting... | 0:06:08 | 0:06:14 | |
-..with paint and collage -and it all grew from there. | 0:06:14 | 0:06:19 | |
-I wanted a playful, colourful book -that appealed to a young audience. | 0:06:23 | 0:06:28 | |
-I also wanted a book to help parents -and adults. | 0:06:29 | 0:06:33 | |
-Parents read books to their children -that they enjoy. | 0:06:34 | 0:06:40 | |
-I wanted an organic sketch book -that was at one with nature. | 0:06:48 | 0:06:54 | |
-There are tears in the pages and -the images float across the paper. | 0:06:56 | 0:07:01 | |
-I wanted it to be modern so chose -a white background to the images. | 0:07:02 | 0:07:08 | |
-The cover -also appears to be very natural. | 0:07:08 | 0:07:12 | |
-Gwasg Carreg Gwalch and I felt -that it would suit the subject. | 0:07:12 | 0:07:17 | |
-I've written for stage, -radio and theatre... | 0:07:24 | 0:07:27 | |
-..but it's my first venture -into children's literature. | 0:07:28 | 0:07:33 | |
-I suspect that being a mother -was my inspiration behind it. | 0:07:33 | 0:07:38 | |
-The ideas flow when I'm outdoors -on my bike so stop to note them. | 0:07:39 | 0:07:44 | |
-Some parents who lack confidence -in their Welsh... | 0:07:46 | 0:07:50 | |
-..have taken the book outdoors -with their children... | 0:07:50 | 0:07:55 | |
-..and learnt new words together -which is truly wonderful. | 0:07:55 | 0:08:00 | |
-It's so important to have original -books in the Welsh language. | 0:08:02 | 0:08:07 | |
-There's some lovely translations -of foreign literature... | 0:08:08 | 0:08:13 | |
-..but the visuals don't always -hit the mark with children in Wales. | 0:08:13 | 0:08:19 | |
-I intentionally chose images that -children in Wales would recognize. | 0:08:19 | 0:08:25 | |
-The subject means that it cannot be -translated which is very appealing. | 0:08:25 | 0:08:31 | |
-Will you be taking part -in that ceremony, Martyn? | 0:08:40 | 0:08:46 | |
-Yes, I'm going to be there. | 0:08:48 | 0:08:54 | |
-I'll wear a suit, I think! | 0:08:57 | 0:09:00 | |
-Those who plan to relax -over the Bank Holiday weekend... | 0:09:00 | 0:09:05 | |
-..will have a very different weekend -to Sian Williams from Porthmadog. | 0:09:05 | 0:09:11 | |
-I've been part of the Aberglaslyn -Mountain Rescue Team for five years. | 0:09:17 | 0:09:23 | |
-I enjoy running so can run to raise -money and awareness of our work. | 0:09:23 | 0:09:28 | |
-The aim is to run around the border -of our team's catchment area... | 0:09:29 | 0:09:35 | |
-I've never done anything like it -but am going to do my best. | 0:09:37 | 0:09:42 | |
-You never know what to expect -when you get a call. | 0:09:44 | 0:09:48 | |
-You could be on a cliff, in a river -or searching for a missing person. | 0:09:49 | 0:09:54 | |
-We meet every Monday night -for various development sessions. | 0:09:55 | 0:10:00 | |
-We're proud of Sian for undertaking -her challenge and wish her luck. | 0:10:00 | 0:10:06 | |
-I'm fortunate to be supported on -the challenge by the Hebog Runners. | 0:10:08 | 0:10:14 | |
-I'd be very grateful -for any support you can give me. | 0:10:14 | 0:10:18 | |
-You can donate money -via the Charity Choice website... | 0:10:19 | 0:10:23 | |
-..and the link is on the Aberglaslyn -Mountain Rescue Team Facebook page. | 0:10:24 | 0:10:30 | |
-I'm very excited about -this challenge - I think! | 0:10:30 | 0:10:34 | |
-Good luck to Sian. | 0:10:36 | 0:10:38 | |
-We'll hear about more challenges -later in the programme. | 0:10:39 | 0:10:43 | |
-One group cycles from the National -Botanic Garden to Kew Gardens... | 0:10:44 | 0:10:50 | |
-..on bikes they have made themselves -out of bamboo. | 0:10:50 | 0:10:54 | |
-Poppy Jones and her father will -take part in the Swansea Triathlon. | 0:10:55 | 0:11:00 | |
-Poppy suffers from cerebral palsy -but is a determined young lady. | 0:11:01 | 0:11:06 | |
-After the break... | 0:11:07 | 0:11:09 | |
-..we view a piece of furniture that -is on loan to Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen. | 0:11:09 | 0:11:15 | |
-Rhodri Davies -visits the Swansea Masonic Hall. | 0:11:15 | 0:11:19 | |
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-Welcome back to Llanelli -where the sun is still shining. | 0:11:36 | 0:11:40 | |
-Cycling has gripped the nation... | 0:11:41 | 0:11:44 | |
-..but two men from Carmarthenshire -have gone the extra mile. | 0:11:45 | 0:11:50 | |
-They will cycle from the National -Botanic Garden to Kew Gardens... | 0:11:50 | 0:11:55 | |
-..on bikes they built themselves -out of bamboo! | 0:11:56 | 0:12:00 | |
-We've built our own bikes -out of bamboo... | 0:12:02 | 0:12:05 | |
-..to cycle from the National -Botanic Garden to Kew Gardens. | 0:12:06 | 0:12:11 | |
-We'll stay overnight in Chippenham -and cycle to Kew on Friday. | 0:12:11 | 0:12:16 | |
-The building work took four months -after hours of finding parts. | 0:12:17 | 0:12:22 | |
-They had a lot of planning meetings -in the pub... | 0:12:22 | 0:12:26 | |
-..but it's taken months -to build them. | 0:12:27 | 0:12:30 | |
-I don't think anyone has done this -two-day-ride on a piece of bamboo! | 0:12:31 | 0:12:37 | |
-That's one problem. | 0:12:37 | 0:12:39 | |
-Day one is easy -as we know where we're going... | 0:12:40 | 0:12:43 | |
-..but the second day of entering a -busy London could be problematic. | 0:12:44 | 0:12:49 | |
-I'm just happy that they built -working bikes that are road-worthy. | 0:12:50 | 0:12:55 | |
-They'll do it -and arrive before Kew closes. | 0:12:56 | 0:12:59 | |
-The British Heart Foundation -does a tremendous amount of work. | 0:13:00 | 0:13:05 | |
-Everyone's aware of the benefits -in terms of research. | 0:13:06 | 0:13:10 | |
-It provides support for families and -patients living with heart disease. | 0:13:11 | 0:13:17 | |
-The main aim is to raise -as much money as we can... | 0:13:17 | 0:13:21 | |
-..and raise awareness -of the British Heart Foundation. | 0:13:22 | 0:13:26 | |
-I've got a family history -of heart attacks. | 0:13:26 | 0:13:30 | |
-We're trying to raise more money -for the British Heart Foundation. | 0:13:30 | 0:13:36 | |
-Good luck to them. | 0:13:37 | 0:13:39 | |
-There's 500,000 members in Wales, -England, Scotland and Ireland... | 0:13:40 | 0:13:46 | |
-..and six million in the world. | 0:13:46 | 0:13:48 | |
-Freemasons are a part of our lives -but are also deemed secretive. | 0:13:49 | 0:13:54 | |
-This year, the society -marks its 300th anniversary. | 0:13:55 | 0:13:59 | |
-Rhodri was invited to the Swansea -Masonic Hall to learn some secrets! | 0:14:00 | 0:14:05 | |
-The Freemasons have been thought of -as a secret society for centuries... | 0:14:07 | 0:14:13 | |
-..but as they celebrate 300 years, -they are opening their doors. | 0:14:13 | 0:14:19 | |
-A friend asked me about it and I had -an idea but we're always learning. | 0:14:22 | 0:14:28 | |
-There are still things that I don't -know which makes it interesting. | 0:14:29 | 0:14:34 | |
-When a new member is accepted... | 0:14:37 | 0:14:40 | |
-..we emphasize that -we show love to our fellow man... | 0:14:40 | 0:14:44 | |
-..to help those less fortunate -than ourselves... | 0:14:45 | 0:14:49 | |
-..and truth -in that we have faith in God. | 0:14:50 | 0:14:53 | |
-Religion and politics and two things -that are banned from conversation. | 0:14:53 | 0:14:59 | |
-These topics are the cause -of the world's biggest problems. | 0:15:00 | 0:15:05 | |
-It's part of our social history -and one lodge dates back 250 years. | 0:15:05 | 0:15:10 | |
-Some lodges -feature lords and baronets. | 0:15:11 | 0:15:17 | |
-It's surprising to see my name -amongst these dignitaries. | 0:15:18 | 0:15:22 | |
-Those rumoured to have been -Freemasons... | 0:15:23 | 0:15:26 | |
-..include Oscar Wilde, Rudyard -Kipling, the Duke of Wellington... | 0:15:27 | 0:15:33 | |
-..Winston Churchill, various members -of the Royal Family... | 0:15:33 | 0:15:38 | |
-..and American Presidents -including George Washington... | 0:15:38 | 0:15:43 | |
-..the two Roosevelts, -Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. | 0:15:44 | 0:15:48 | |
-All those would have had to learn -about some unique symbols... | 0:15:49 | 0:15:54 | |
-..and some unusual rituals. | 0:15:54 | 0:15:56 | |
-Can you explain the eye above you? | 0:15:58 | 0:16:02 | |
-The eye reminds us that God keeps -an account of what we do each day... | 0:16:02 | 0:16:08 | |
-..and we will have to answer to them -at the end of our life. | 0:16:08 | 0:16:13 | |
-The raising of trousers. | 0:16:13 | 0:16:15 | |
-Yes, it shows you're a free man -without chains around your feet... | 0:16:16 | 0:16:21 | |
-..hence the title of a Freemason. | 0:16:22 | 0:16:24 | |
-What about revealing your chest? | 0:16:25 | 0:16:28 | |
-It's proof that you're not a woman. | 0:16:28 | 0:16:31 | |
-Handshakes. | 0:16:31 | 0:16:33 | |
-It shows that I'm not carrying -a weapon and can be trusted. | 0:16:34 | 0:16:39 | |
-Driving without due care -and attention. | 0:16:39 | 0:16:42 | |
-A lot of people in the police -would happily give me a ticket! | 0:16:43 | 0:16:48 | |
-The image of a noose -around your neck. | 0:16:51 | 0:16:54 | |
-The placing of the noose -around the neck... | 0:16:54 | 0:16:58 | |
-..shows that he trusts us -about his future. | 0:16:58 | 0:17:04 | |
-He can trust the society -to look after him in any situation. | 0:17:05 | 0:17:09 | |
-Helping those in trouble -is one of their basic principles. | 0:17:11 | 0:17:16 | |
-Last year -in both England and Wales... | 0:17:17 | 0:17:20 | |
-..charities received 15 million. | 0:17:20 | 0:17:25 | |
-About 4.8 million went to charities -that are not linked with the masons. | 0:17:25 | 0:17:31 | |
-Those include Tenovus, Alzheimer's -and hospices across Wales. | 0:17:32 | 0:17:38 | |
-The series on Sky shows how the -society attracts younger members... | 0:17:40 | 0:17:45 | |
-..creating interest -without causing suspicion. | 0:17:46 | 0:17:50 | |
-Matthew has established -a new singing lodge in Cardiff. | 0:17:51 | 0:17:55 | |
-People from other lodges -invite me to sing... | 0:17:56 | 0:17:59 | |
-..and it's a bridge -into the real world. | 0:18:00 | 0:18:03 | |
-Let's hope the next 300 years are -as successful as the last 300 years. | 0:18:03 | 0:18:09 | |
-We do close ranks but have decided -that we shouldn't be ashamed. | 0:18:10 | 0:18:15 | |
-Can I ask if you have fun? | 0:18:15 | 0:18:17 | |
-I don't know if it's fun -but I enjoy it. | 0:18:18 | 0:18:21 | |
-If everyone lived -to the principles of the society... | 0:18:22 | 0:18:26 | |
-..then the world -would be safer, more peaceful... | 0:18:27 | 0:18:31 | |
-..and a happier place to live. | 0:18:31 | 0:18:33 | |
-This weekend, a number of people -partake in a host of challenges. | 0:18:43 | 0:18:49 | |
-On Sunday, twelve-year-old -Poppy Jones and her father, Rob... | 0:18:49 | 0:18:54 | |
-..will do the Swansea Triathlon -for the Carmarthen charity, Cerebra. | 0:18:55 | 0:19:00 | |
-They will swim for 750 metres, -cycle for 20km and run for 5km... | 0:19:01 | 0:19:06 | |
-..but face an added challenge. | 0:19:07 | 0:19:09 | |
-Poppy has cerebral palsy so Rob -has to pull or push her around. | 0:19:10 | 0:19:15 | |
-They'll use equipment designed -by the Cerebra Innovation Centre... | 0:19:16 | 0:19:21 | |
-..which is a partnership between -Trinity Saint David and the charity. | 0:19:22 | 0:19:27 | |
-Last year, -the chair and boat were yellow. | 0:19:28 | 0:19:31 | |
-This year's boat is in Poppy's -new favourite colour of orange. | 0:19:32 | 0:19:37 | |
-Good luck to Poppy -and her father, Rob. | 0:19:37 | 0:19:41 | |
-Today, Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen received -a very special piece of furniture. | 0:19:42 | 0:19:47 | |
-It's the writing desk of a former -pupil and famous local author. | 0:19:48 | 0:19:53 | |
-The novelist, Caradog Pritchard -sat at this very desk... | 0:19:59 | 0:20:04 | |
-..to pen the best novel in the -Welsh language - Un Nos Ola Leuad. | 0:20:04 | 0:20:09 | |
-It's found a new home -at Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen. | 0:20:10 | 0:20:14 | |
-Nobody is as delighted of this fact -than the headteacher, Alun Llwyd. | 0:20:14 | 0:20:20 | |
-The offer came -as a bolt out of the blue... | 0:20:20 | 0:20:24 | |
-..to have anything associated -with the novel, Un Nos Ola Leuad. | 0:20:24 | 0:20:29 | |
-Caradog's daughter, Mari Pritchard -said we could borrow the desk. | 0:20:30 | 0:20:35 | |
-It's a part of the area's most -important piece of literature... | 0:20:36 | 0:20:41 | |
-..by the most famous author in -the vicinity who was a former pupil. | 0:20:41 | 0:20:47 | |
-We were delighted to borrow the desk -and welcome it here. | 0:20:47 | 0:20:52 | |
-Mari Pritchard's delighted that Alun -stated that it's being borrowed! | 0:20:52 | 0:20:58 | |
-The desk came from my mother's home -in London to my Oxford home. | 0:20:59 | 0:21:04 | |
-I remember when it arrived -at our home in London. | 0:21:04 | 0:21:08 | |
-Dad would write at it before -going to work as a journalist... | 0:21:09 | 0:21:14 | |
-..and we could move into the lounge -where the desk sat. | 0:21:14 | 0:21:19 | |
-I realized the desk was important to -the young, Welsh authors of today... | 0:21:19 | 0:21:25 | |
-..so this is where it should be. | 0:21:26 | 0:21:28 | |
-This desk saw Un Nos Ola Leuad. | 0:21:29 | 0:21:31 | |
-Yes, it's important to Bethesda -and the school that influenced Dad. | 0:21:32 | 0:21:38 | |
-It's interesting to see all the -translations of Un Nos Ola Leuad. | 0:21:40 | 0:21:45 | |
-It's proof of the magnitude -of the novel. | 0:21:45 | 0:21:49 | |
-Yes, it was first translated -into English by Menna Gallie... | 0:21:49 | 0:21:54 | |
-..but has been translated -into a dozen other languages... | 0:21:55 | 0:22:00 | |
-..including a second translation -into English by Philip Mitchell. | 0:22:00 | 0:22:06 | |
-It was recently translated into -Polish so I don't know what's next! | 0:22:06 | 0:22:12 | |
-It's been classed the best novel -in the Welsh language. | 0:22:15 | 0:22:19 | |
-Nobody will argue with that! | 0:22:20 | 0:22:22 | |
-Wil Parry is a sixth former -who has studied the novel. | 0:22:23 | 0:22:27 | |
-Yes, it's wonderful for me to see -the desk after studying the novel. | 0:22:27 | 0:22:33 | |
-I know most of the places -named in Un Nos Ola Leuad. | 0:22:33 | 0:22:37 | |
-You'll feel a sense of pride -whenever you enter the school... | 0:22:38 | 0:22:43 | |
-..and see the desk where Caradog -Pritchard wrote Un Nos Ola Leuad. | 0:22:43 | 0:22:49 | |
-Yes, but even if I hadn't seen the -desk, I'll never forget the novel. | 0:22:49 | 0:22:55 | |
-It's a wonderful book for the area -and Wales as a whole. | 0:22:55 | 0:22:59 | |
-Martyn Geraint has been -my studio guest this evening. | 0:23:02 | 0:23:06 | |
-You've got a busy time next week -at the Urdd Eisteddfod. | 0:23:07 | 0:23:12 | |
-It's the Bridgend Taff-Ely Urdd -National Eisteddfod next week. | 0:23:13 | 0:23:18 | |
-I'm the President of the Day at -the Urdd Eisteddfod next Thursday. | 0:23:18 | 0:23:24 | |
-Earlier, you touched on a possible -reunion of the band, Y Ffenestri. | 0:23:24 | 0:23:30 | |
-Yes, we have a gig in Caernarfon. | 0:23:34 | 0:23:40 | |
-I'm going to a rehearsal tonight. | 0:23:42 | 0:23:48 | |
-I've got a few events before doing -that gig. | 0:23:49 | 0:23:55 | |
-I've got a lot to do before -I do anything with Y Ffenestri! | 0:24:01 | 0:24:05 | |
-It's something different. | 0:24:06 | 0:24:11 | |
-Good luck next week. | 0:24:11 | 0:24:13 | |
-Thank you, Martyn. | 0:24:14 | 0:24:16 | |
-Heno returns tomorrow at 7.00pm. | 0:24:16 | 0:24:19 | |
-Daf joins the youngsters of Bridgend -to welcome the Urdd Eisteddfod. | 0:24:20 | 0:24:25 | |
-Gerallt is in Bryngwran to hear -about the new Madam Wen Festival. | 0:24:26 | 0:24:31 | |
-Glesni Fflur and Gethin Fon -join Rhodri and me in the studio. | 0:24:32 | 0:24:36 | |
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