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0:00:18 > 0:00:22- Welcome to Thursday night's Heno.
0:00:22 > 0:00:29- I'm at Eirias Park for the opening - ceremony of the Wales Rally GB.
0:00:29 > 0:00:34- The drivers and their cars - are revving up behind me...
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- ..and the fans - are having a great time.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40- I'll have the whole story later on.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42- I'm with Llanberis Mountain Recue.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- They've received a cheque from - the Llyn Bikers annual bike ride.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- Find out more shortly.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- I meet the artist, Lea Sautin.
0:00:53 > 0:00:59- She's the first winner of - the Eirian Llwyd Memorial Award.
0:00:59 > 0:01:03- I'm joined in our Llanelli studio - by a former soldier from Caernarfon.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- He left the town of the Cofis behind - to experience the war in Kosovo...
0:01:08 > 0:01:13- ..the horrors of Afghanistan and - the grandeur of Buckingham Palace.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- Today, he's a businessman in London.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- Welcome to Heno.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- Welcome to Colwyn Bay.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- There is real excitement - here at Eirias Park.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- The 2016 Wales Rally GB - is being launched here tonight.
0:01:37 > 0:01:43- It's one of the biggest sporting - events to take place in Wales.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- Ralio+ will have live coverage - throughout the weekend.
0:01:47 > 0:01:53- Emyr Penlan of Ralio joins me now.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- Why is this rally so special?
0:01:58 > 0:02:03- As one of the drivers just said - as he went over the ramp...
0:02:04 > 0:02:13- ..this is my home rally.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- We go around the world - but this is our home rally.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21- We know everyone as well.
0:02:21 > 0:02:30- It's like Christmas.
0:02:30 > 0:02:37- Lowri Morgan - from Ralio is also here with me.
0:02:37 > 0:02:41- Sebastien Ogier has already - been crowned World Champion.
0:02:41 > 0:02:46- However, every driver wants - to win this weekend.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- There is nothing to lose.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- The battle for second is alive.
0:02:54 > 0:03:04- It will be watched - by 60 million people.
0:03:04 > 0:03:09- Gwyndaf Evans - is a former rally driver.
0:03:09 > 0:03:19- You are a former winner.
0:03:20 > 0:03:28- The local support does help.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- The stages are well-know - but they're reversed this year.
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- Elfyn isn't here this year.
0:03:36 > 0:03:42- It's very disappointing.
0:03:42 > 0:03:49- Osian Pryce is taking part - in this year's rally.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- Osian is in a different class.
0:03:56 > 0:04:01- I can't wait.
0:04:01 > 0:04:06- There was a lot of work to do - to get here.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- One stage goes past my house.
0:04:12 > 0:04:18- I won't have time for a cup of tea.
0:04:18 > 0:04:25- It's great to have home support.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29- It's been a very successful year.
0:04:30 > 0:04:36- We won one championship this year.
0:04:37 > 0:04:43- Phil Pugh is a previous winner - of Rally GB.
0:04:43 > 0:04:50- You are a co-driver too.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- What are you looking forward to?
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- I'm looking forward - to seeing Osian driving.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- He is in a different car this year.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- I hope the weather stays well.
0:05:06 > 0:05:12- Ogier will win.
0:05:12 > 0:05:20- I'm going for Kris Meeke.
0:05:20 > 0:05:27- Highlights of the day's launch - are at 9.30pm this evening on S4C.
0:05:28 > 0:05:36- It will be 7.30 tomorrow night.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- We also have the national rally - on Wednesday.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- My studio guest tonight - is a former soldier from Caernarfon.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- He has settled in London - with his young family...
0:05:51 > 0:05:53- ..and is a very successful - businessman.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- He owns the fitness company, - Military Fitness...
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- ..which can be seen in South East - England, North Wales...
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- ..and even Central Park, New York.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- It was on the frontline - in Afghanistan in 2009...
0:06:07 > 0:06:09- ..that his life changed for ever.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- It was there I came across - a lad from Caernarfon...
0:06:13 > 0:06:15- ..Llyr Gwyn Jones...
0:06:15 > 0:06:18- ..in one of the most - dangerous places I've ever seen.
0:06:18 > 0:06:22- Checkpoint North, on the border - of the state capital, Lashkar Gah.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- I'm a team commander - at Checkpoint North.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- I'm securing the main base - where the Taliban can pass.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- How close are we to the frontline?
0:06:33 > 0:06:35- As close as you can get.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- You can't get any closer.
0:06:43 > 0:06:53- Llyr Jones joins me on the sofa.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04- Are those days still fresh - in your mind?
0:07:04 > 0:07:10- Yes, I still remember those days.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12- They were the best and - worst days of my life.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- I gained a lot of experience.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- I loved it.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23- You joined up at 16.
0:07:23 > 0:07:29- Why was that?
0:07:29 > 0:07:34- I was in the Cadets.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- I had many friends in the Army.
0:07:39 > 0:07:44- I always wanted to join up.
0:07:44 > 0:07:54- How long was the training?
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- I was at Harrogate College - for 50 weeks.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- I was at Harrogate College - for 50 weeks.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- I then was at Catterick - for ten weeks.
0:08:06 > 0:08:16- I joined the Welsh Guards.
0:08:17 > 0:08:27- What did you do in Kosovo?
0:08:28 > 0:08:38- At Kosovo I was involved - with surveillance.
0:08:38 > 0:08:46- I was there for six months.
0:08:46 > 0:08:51- I lived there for that time.
0:08:51 > 0:09:00- Afghanistan was very different.
0:09:00 > 0:09:05- I had training - before going out there.
0:09:05 > 0:09:11- It was really tough training.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- I was training the lads.
0:09:15 > 0:09:25- We had to get used to the heat.
0:09:25 > 0:09:34- It was a very different - proposition.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37- Bullets and bombs - were flying everywhere.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- You were injured out there.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- I lost my hearing out there.
0:09:44 > 0:09:49- That was in 2009.
0:09:49 > 0:09:57- There were a lot of fire fights.
0:09:57 > 0:10:02- I wouldn't change anything.
0:10:02 > 0:10:12- I had to think what I would do next.
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- Fitness was my thing - so I opened up boot camps.
0:10:21 > 0:10:31- That was in Surrey.
0:10:34 > 0:10:39- This is where you made a name - for yourself.
0:10:39 > 0:10:49- What is a boot camp?
0:10:49 > 0:10:54- It's about keeping fit - through military discipline.
0:10:54 > 0:10:58- I keep the training at a high level.
0:10:58 > 0:11:05- It's mostly outside London.
0:11:05 > 0:11:09- I have also opened a gym.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- Crossfit is my thing in the gym.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16- I used to hate it.
0:11:16 > 0:11:24- I got hooked after a while.
0:11:24 > 0:11:31- How do you train?
0:11:31 > 0:11:37- I am with people every day.
0:11:37 > 0:11:46- You see results every day.
0:11:46 > 0:11:51- They are people who want to be fit.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- Boot camp was more social.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59- Cross fit is more serious.
0:11:59 > 0:12:05- It has taken over my life.
0:12:08 > 0:12:13- Back in March, we featured Pwllheli - company, Welsh Lady Preserves.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- Carol Jones, the owner, was about - to fly to Japan to sell Welsh jams.
0:12:16 > 0:12:21- She was looking for a traditional - Welsh costume to wear over there.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- One of our viewers, Irene Williams - from Anglesey, answered the call.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28- Carol ahs been in touch with us - and here is her message.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30- "Hello from Osaka!
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- "The jams are going down well and - the locals love the Welsh costume.
0:12:34 > 0:12:39- "I'd like to thank Irene, Nia - and Nerys who made it all possible.
0:12:39 > 0:12:44- "Being on my feet every day in - the Hankyu store is quite tiring...
0:12:44 > 0:12:49- "..but the people are very kind - and my Japanese is improving!
0:12:49 > 0:12:54- "Thank you once again and goodbye."
0:12:54 > 0:12:58- Thanks for contacting us, Carol.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- After the break...
0:13:02 > 0:13:07- ..we'll meet the young woman who - won the Eirian Llwyd Memorial Award.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10- Lea Sautin says the award - has changed her life...
0:13:10 > 0:13:13- ..and brought her back to Wales.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- We'll be with the Llyn Bikers as - they hand over their donations...
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- ..to a very worthy local charity.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- See you in a couple of minutes.
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0:13:36 > 0:13:38- Welcome back to Heno.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- We're live at Colwyn Bay for - the launch of the Wales Rally GB.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47- But now we move from rally cars - to motorcycles.
0:13:47 > 0:13:52- One of the annual events - we're always happy to promote...
0:13:52 > 0:13:56- ..is the Beicwyr Llyn Bikers - Fundraising Motorbike Ride.
0:13:57 > 0:14:02- They have raised thousands of pounds - for good causes over the years...
0:14:02 > 0:14:07- ..and Gerallt has been hearing - about their latest activities.
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- Y Maes in Pwllheli is usually a - quiet place on a Sunday morning...
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- ..but on a noisy Sunday in April, - the town is full of motorbikes...
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- ..as the Llyn Bikers prepare - to start their fundraising ride.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- This year's charity is the - Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team...
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- ..which is a cause close - to the hearts of the Llyn Bikers.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- Here we are on a cold Sunday morning - in Pwllheli.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- It's a normal occurrence - for the Llyn Bikers.
0:14:32 > 0:14:34- It's our seventh year - of fundraising.
0:14:35 > 0:14:38- This year's recipients will be - the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.
0:14:38 > 0:14:42- We leave here at eleven this morning - to travel to Caffi Eric in Tremadog.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- From there, we'll go over Pen y Pass - down to Llanberis...
0:14:46 > 0:14:51- ..before heading to Waunfawr - and Aberdaron...
0:14:52 > 0:14:58- ..finishing off at the Glyn Garth - in Llanbedrog.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team - is on call day and night...
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- ..from their Nant Peris centre.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- There is no way of knowing - where they will be needed next.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- They are often out training so they - can respond when the call comes...
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- ..or the 'shout' as it's know - by the rescue team.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- These training exercises are - very important to the rescue team.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- We are out every month - training in some way.
0:15:23 > 0:15:31- One of our members has gone out - and will pretend to be injured.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34- It allows the others - to rehearse their duties.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36- Do they know what to expect tonight?
0:15:36 > 0:15:45- Yes, these kind of incidents - happen every week.
0:15:45 > 0:15:51- Dafydd, if this had been a real - accident, this would be at fault.
0:15:51 > 0:15:57- This is what we see happening quite - often, especially over the summer.
0:15:57 > 0:16:03- People come here wearing unsuitable - clothing and footwear.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07- It is very slippery - on the mountain...
0:16:07 > 0:16:13- ..and we suggest people wear sturdy - boots, suitable for mountaineering.
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- Fortunately, the patient is alive - and well and can go home early.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- Yes, hopefully.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- Tonight was a training exercise.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- How does it feel to rescue - real people?
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- It's great feeling because - we're helping our fellow walkers.
0:16:32 > 0:16:37- I joined the team in order - to help people who were in trouble.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- What reaction do you get when you - arrive in your red coats?
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- Most of them are extremely grateful.
0:16:45 > 0:16:50- The weather can be very bleak - and they can be in a bad way.
0:16:51 > 0:17:00- They are overcome with relief - when we get to them.
0:17:00 > 0:17:09- Recently, the bikers and rescuers - came together to hand over the cash.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- Everyone was delighted - and very grateful.
0:17:13 > 0:17:18- We are delighted to welcome Llyn - Bikers to our centre in Nant Peris.
0:17:18 > 0:17:23- They have been busy raising money - over the past twelve months.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27- Tonight is the climax - of their efforts...
0:17:28 > 0:17:33- ..as they hand over the donation - to the team in Llanberis.
0:17:33 > 0:17:40- It's great to come here and see - the appreciation shown to us.
0:17:41 > 0:17:47- It's been a lot of hard work - and everyone has contributed.
0:17:47 > 0:17:53- We have raised 4,432.01 for - the rescue team to buy equipment...
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- ..or whatever they deem fit.
0:17:58 > 0:18:06- As they say, every penny counts.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- As well as being very grateful, - I am also very humbled.
0:18:10 > 0:18:15- I realise how much effort they have - put in over the past twelve months.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- It says so much about - the character of these people...
0:18:18 > 0:18:25- ..who have given their time - to raise money for us this year.
0:18:25 > 0:18:26- We are extremely grateful.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39- Eirian Llwyd was one of Wales' most - prominent and well-known artists...
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- ..before her death in 2014.
0:18:41 > 0:18:46- The Eirian Llwyd Memorial Award - is a 2,500 Arts Council prize...
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- ..given annually - to a young talented artist.
0:18:50 > 0:18:56- Lea Sautin from Llanbedrog - in Lleyn won this year's award...
0:18:56 > 0:19:01- ..and next year's nominations - are about to close.
0:19:01 > 0:19:06- Rhodri went to see how Lea has been - getting on since winning the award.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- The work is unique, versatile - and diverse, just like the artist.
0:19:14 > 0:19:19- Her mother is Welsh - and he father is from France.
0:19:19 > 0:19:24- Lea Sautin's inspiration - extends beyond the Lleyn Peninsula.
0:19:24 > 0:19:29- But her habitat and Welsh mythology - are a clear structure in her works.
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- The tales themselves - have a great influence on my work.
0:19:34 > 0:19:40- I'm intrigued by bizarre things that - happen in tales deriving from Wales.
0:19:40 > 0:19:44- The Mabinogion is an example.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- It's also the way folklore was told.
0:19:48 > 0:19:56- They were word-of-mouth until being - transcribed into written folktales.
0:19:56 > 0:20:01- I'm not saying that the Mabinogi - should be perceived in this way.
0:20:01 > 0:20:07- But I like the way you can interpret - them in whatever way you would like.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- If these ideas - exhibit a vivid imagination...
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- ..then the practical process of - creating the finished article...
0:20:14 > 0:20:18- ..displays the willingness - to work in a diverse manner...
0:20:18 > 0:20:23- ..with woodworks, 3D figures - and images on paper.
0:20:23 > 0:20:30- My work involves prints - but I do it in a roundabout way.
0:20:31 > 0:20:37- Rather than printing on paper, - metal or wood...
0:20:37 > 0:20:46- ..I create marks first, sculpt some - models and then I photograph them.
0:20:46 > 0:20:53- There's a roundabout way - in how I create a print.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- Whatever the style, it works.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- Her award success - is testament to it.
0:21:00 > 0:21:07- She got a lucrative seal of approval - of 2,500 and a boost of confidence.
0:21:07 > 0:21:12- Eirian Llwyd was a printmaker that - I never got to the chance to meet.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- But I was aware of her work.
0:21:15 > 0:21:20- The award is a morale boost - for newly-graduated artists...
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- ..who have shown a passion - for the art of printworks.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- It's clearly a financial boost, - but what about your confidence?
0:21:29 > 0:21:33- It's boosted it immensely.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- Having graduated, you don't - view yourself as an artist.
0:21:37 > 0:21:40- The award has changed my life.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45- I was living in France - when I heard I'd won it.
0:21:45 > 0:21:54- It made me consider moving back here - to work as an artist in Wales.
0:21:54 > 0:21:58- Over the past year, - Lea has set up her own studio...
0:21:58 > 0:22:04- ..and added an Urdd art scholarship - to her collection of awards.
0:22:04 > 0:22:12- The future looks promising - following this formidable year.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- In April 2017, I'll exhibit my work - at Oriel Mwldan in Ceredigion.
0:22:17 > 0:22:26- It's quite a large area so it'll - be quite a challenge to fill it.
0:22:26 > 0:22:34- These awards have now enabled me - to display my work and progression.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38- I look forward to it.
0:22:52 > 0:22:56- Good luck to Lea.
0:22:56 > 0:23:05- Llyr Jones, the former soldier, has - been my studio guest this evening.
0:23:05 > 0:23:15- You are a very busy person.
0:23:17 > 0:23:27- What projects are on the horizon?
0:23:32 > 0:23:42- When I built the gym, - I realised it was very expensive.
0:23:43 > 0:23:47- We have opened a new company - called Tough Monkey.
0:23:48 > 0:23:55- I did some research in China.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58- You also have a young family.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01- Yes, I have two children.
0:24:01 > 0:24:11- Owen is almost six - and Trystan is one.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14- What tips do you have for starting - a business?
0:24:15 > 0:24:17- Just go for it.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21- Don't think about it.
0:24:22 > 0:24:28- Tomorrow night, Gareth will have - some Halloween cookery ideas...
0:24:28 > 0:24:31- ..Gerallt will be in Clynnog Fawr...
0:24:31 > 0:24:37- ..and we'll be getting a bit - nostalgic with some '80s music.
0:24:37 > 0:24:42- Until then, from Llyr, the crew and - myself here in Llanelli, goodnight.
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