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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to your - Thursday night edition of Heno.
0:00:22 > 0:00:27- Tonight, we've brought the country - to our studio in Llanelli...
0:00:27 > 0:00:32- ..as we look forward - to the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
0:00:33 > 0:00:37- My studio guest is the nature - expert and presenter, Iolo Williams.
0:00:37 > 0:00:42- Iolo's always got a pair - of binoculars to hand.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- Welcome to the programme, Iolo.
0:00:45 > 0:00:47- Thank you.
0:00:47 > 0:00:52- The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch - is an important weekend.
0:00:52 > 0:00:58- Yes, it's very important.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- During the programme, - there's advice for all of you...
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- ..for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
0:01:07 > 0:01:12- We hear about short films made by - children that deal with bullying.
0:01:12 > 0:01:18- The films are part of the Iris Prize - Festival and are shown on YouTube.
0:01:29 > 0:01:34- Thousands of children compete - in sports for the Urdd every year.
0:01:34 > 0:01:40- They have revealed plans to offer - more opportunities to children.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- The gymnast, Frankie Jones - benefitted from the movement.
0:01:45 > 0:01:47- The Urdd is so important.
0:01:47 > 0:01:53- I have contact with sport and - encourage children to get involved.
0:01:53 > 0:01:58- I was an ambassador at Gemau Cymru - and it's such a massive event.
0:01:59 > 0:02:04- There's also some music - from a West End star...
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- ..who's currently appearing - in The Phantom of the Opera.
0:02:08 > 0:02:15- It's Rhidian Marc from Cardiff.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- A very warm welcome to you.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28- We start the programme - with one of my studio guests.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- It's the nature expert - and presenter, Iolo Williams.
0:02:32 > 0:02:37- Welcome to the programme.
0:02:37 > 0:02:45- This weekend sees - the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- It's a very important weekend.
0:02:50 > 0:02:57- Last year, over 500,000 people in - Britain took part in the event.
0:02:58 > 0:03:06- They counted over eight million - birds.
0:03:06 > 0:03:15- The weekend has been running since - 1979.
0:03:15 > 0:03:25- It shows us the birds that are - thriving.
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- Last year, there was the blackbird - and blue tits...
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- ..and robins.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- This weekend, the RSPB will help - families to unite in their gardens.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- Daf Wyn can tell us more.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49- # Hey, hey, hey, blue tit
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- # Blue, blue, blue tit
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- # Blue tit, blue tit
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- # Blue tit #
0:04:01 > 0:04:05- There aren't many birds - in Cardiff today...
0:04:05 > 0:04:09- ..but you have an event - to attract them here this weekend.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15- Yes, it's 37th year - of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
0:04:15 > 0:04:21- Over half a million people take part - and 28,000 of those are in Wales.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- We want more people - to take part this year.
0:04:25 > 0:04:30- The event helps us to analyse - what is happening in our gardens...
0:04:30 > 0:04:36- ..to ensure that the birds survive - and thrive in our gardens.
0:04:36 > 0:04:42- People can watch for other wildlife - such as foxes and squirrels.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- This isn't just about birds.
0:04:45 > 0:04:50- Let's have a tips on how you can - attract these birds to your garden.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- Let's have tips on how you can - attract these birds to your garden.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- You can make feeders for the birds - from apples or dried foods...
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- ..or you can have seeds - and fat balls.
0:05:02 > 0:05:07- I was busy this morning making a fat - ball with crumbs and some string.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- I think it cost about 1.40 to make!
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- The birds will eat that very quickly - at this time of year.
0:05:15 > 0:05:20- It's important to keep placing - these items in your gardens...
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- ..and not just for this weekend - but throughout the year.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- Ducks, magpies, - squirrels and hedgehogs.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- Everyone can be a part - of this event.
0:05:33 > 0:05:40- Visit the website, www.rspb.org.uk - and you can get an array of tips...
0:05:40 > 0:05:48- ..from preparing feeders - to identifying the various birds.
0:05:49 > 0:05:54- You can do this in your garden - or by visiting your local park.
0:05:54 > 0:05:59- It doesn't matter if you see - ten birds or none at all...
0:06:00 > 0:06:05- ..as the information will help - so the birds can thrive.
0:06:07 > 0:06:11- It's a great opportunity to sit on - the sofa with a cuppa and biscuit...
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- ..and relax whilst watching - the birds with your family.
0:06:16 > 0:06:22- You mentioned a cuppa and biscuit - so let's go and have them.
0:06:28 > 0:06:34- You can take part by visiting - www.rspb.org.uk/Birdwatch
0:06:34 > 0:06:41- The website has all the information - you need for the weekend.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch - is a very important weekend.
0:06:46 > 0:06:56- A lot of people are involved - in the weekend.
0:06:59 > 0:07:08- I've seen blackbirds and robins in - my garden.
0:07:08 > 0:07:18- Yes, and children should take part - too.
0:07:20 > 0:07:26- Children and adults can spend an - hour together...
0:07:26 > 0:07:36- ..to see the various birds.
0:07:37 > 0:07:47- We only ask you to make notes about - the birds for an hour.
0:07:56 > 0:08:01- We ask people to note the number of - birds that you see in the garden.
0:08:01 > 0:08:11- We all have an hour to spare.
0:08:11 > 0:08:18- We had photographs from Talgarreg.
0:08:18 > 0:08:27- They have made some bird boxes.
0:08:28 > 0:08:34- They sold ten boxes in a day to the - locals.
0:08:34 > 0:08:40- It's a great money-making scheme.
0:08:40 > 0:08:50- It also helps the birds.
0:08:52 > 0:08:59- You need to make sure that you feed - the birds properly...
0:09:00 > 0:09:07- ..but they also need a lot of water.
0:09:08 > 0:09:13- I've got a pond in my garden...
0:09:14 > 0:09:24- ..and a lot of the birds like that.
0:09:28 > 0:09:38- It's been very mild recently.
0:09:38 > 0:09:48- You've been working on a programme - about the Brecon Beacons.
0:09:52 > 0:09:58- Yes, and I got to find some hidden - parts of the Brecon Beacons.
0:09:58 > 0:10:08- It was incredible to visit the - place.
0:10:10 > 0:10:16- The majority of visitors are from - Wales.
0:10:16 > 0:10:26- There's a new scheme afoot too.
0:10:26 > 0:10:36- It's tours for the Welsh in Wales.
0:10:36 > 0:10:45- I'm often asked to take people on - tours of Wales.
0:10:45 > 0:10:51- I've started a business - that just does that.
0:10:51 > 0:10:58- Few people know about Wales.
0:10:58 > 0:11:06- I want to sell this country to the - world.
0:11:06 > 0:11:16- You can learn about it on my own - website.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- In the build up to the Oscars, we - see the power of the silver screen.
0:11:22 > 0:11:27- The Iris Prize Festival stages gay, - lesbian and transgendered films.
0:11:27 > 0:11:32- Today, they launched a library - of films made by school children...
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- ..that can be watched - across the world.
0:11:39 > 0:11:45- On Thursday, we're launching a new - library that contains eight films.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- Each of the films deal with bullying - or homophobic bullying...
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- ..which still exists.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- We helped schools from across Wales - to make the eight films.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- We went to my former school of - Ysgol David Hughes in Porthaethwy...
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- ..to Newport and a number of schools - around Cardiff.
0:12:06 > 0:12:11- It's important to note that all - the films were made by young people.
0:12:11 > 0:12:16- It's been wonderful to work - with such talented young people.
0:12:17 > 0:12:22- They wrote the scripts and shot the - films with a little help from us.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- Last year, the Iris Prize Festival - visited the school...
0:12:26 > 0:12:32- ..and asked my drama group - to make a film about homophobia.
0:12:32 > 0:12:38- Our film, Gormod is about a girl - who is being bullied for being gay.
0:12:38 > 0:12:40- They follow her to lessons...
0:12:41 > 0:12:46- ..write nasty notes - and say degrading things to her.
0:12:52 > 0:12:58- It's an important story for those - people who are trying to come out...
0:12:59 > 0:13:04- ..and those who want - to know more about it.
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- They can consider - what they say and do.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- People often don't realize - the effect they have on others.
0:13:12 > 0:13:17- Five other schools from Wales - have got involved in the project.
0:13:17 > 0:13:23- We'll have five films to add to the - collection at the end of the year.
0:13:28 > 0:13:34- You can view the films on the Iris - Prize Festival channel on YouTube.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- After the break, there's exciting - news from the sports department...
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- ..of Urdd Gobaith Cymru.
0:13:42 > 0:13:47- It will offer more opportunities - to the young people of Wales.
0:13:47 > 0:13:53- There's music from the Cardiff-born, - West End star, Rhidian Marc.
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0:14:05 > 0:14:07- Welcome back.
0:14:08 > 0:14:12- Iolo Williams and Rhidian Marc - are my studio guests tonight.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16- It's time for us - to catch up with Rhidian.
0:14:16 > 0:14:21- Welcome to the programme, Rhidian.
0:14:21 > 0:14:31- Rhidian will perform for us - later in the programme.
0:14:36 > 0:14:41- We last saw you just before the - release of the film...
0:14:41 > 0:14:49- ..Les Miserables.
0:14:49 > 0:14:57- It's been an important part of my - life.
0:14:58 > 0:15:04- I met my wife in Cardiff.
0:15:04 > 0:15:11- She worked in the wigs department.
0:15:12 > 0:15:20- She's also working in The Phantom of - the Opera.
0:15:20 > 0:15:27- It's the show that I'm working in at - the moment.
0:15:27 > 0:15:30- Rhidian - is originally from Cardiff...
0:15:31 > 0:15:39- ..but has been living in London - for about ten years.
0:15:39 > 0:15:46- Yes, but I still miss Cardiff.
0:15:46 > 0:15:53- I had a lot of opportunities in the - city.
0:15:53 > 0:15:59- There's a special concert - tomorrow night.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- We're performing - the Great British Songbook.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07- The concert - is in Cardiff tomorrow night...
0:16:07 > 0:16:17- ..at the Royal Welsh College - of Music & Drama.
0:16:22 > 0:16:27- It all started with the work of - Ivor Novello.
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- I'm a huge fan of Ivor Novello.
0:16:32 > 0:16:42- I was born on the same street.
0:16:43 > 0:16:53- The concert has expanded to include - music by Queen...
0:16:54 > 0:17:01- ..as well as Andrew Lloyd Webber.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04- What are you singing for us tonight, - Rhidian?
0:17:05 > 0:17:08- Tonight's song is called - Rho Olau i 'Mreuddwydion i.
0:17:08 > 0:17:18- Rho Olau i 'Mreuddwydion i is a - translation of an Ivor Novello song.
0:17:19 > 0:17:25- Nicholas Parsons is introducing the - event.
0:17:25 > 0:17:35- He's full of interesting stories.
0:17:35 > 0:17:43- He starred in the Rocky Horror Show.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47- I look forward to your performance - later in the programme.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- Every year, 100,000 children - and young people in Wales...
0:17:52 > 0:17:55- ..enjoy sporting activities - organized by the Urdd.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- Yesterday, the Urdd teamed up - with Aberystwyth University...
0:18:00 > 0:18:04- ..to offer further opportunities - and experiences to Welsh children.
0:18:04 > 0:18:10- Today launches a partnership between - Aberystwyth University and the Urdd.
0:18:10 > 0:18:15- We're delighted to do this as it - builds on our ten-year relationship.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- We're also excited - about the next five years.
0:18:20 > 0:18:26- It's important to show that the Urdd - is more than just an Eisteddfod.
0:18:27 > 0:18:36- Sport has grown and we have over - 5,000 groups that meet every week...
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- ..with 42,000 participants.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- The Urdd has played a massive part - in my career.
0:18:43 > 0:18:48- I started playing football - aged seven on Pontcanna Fields.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- It boosted my confidence - and football skills...
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- ..and meant I could speak Welsh - whilst playing.
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- I've won 29 caps for playing rugby - for Wales...
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- ..and captained the under 20s team.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- This is thanks to my start - with the Urdd on Pontcanna Fields.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- The Urdd is so important.
0:19:13 > 0:19:18- I have contact with sport and - encourage children to get involved.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- I was really lucky - to be an ambassador at Gemau Cymru.
0:19:23 > 0:19:28- It's such a massive event with kids - enjoying taking part in their sport.
0:19:28 > 0:19:33- The Urdd has given me so much, - especially in terms of volunteering.
0:19:33 > 0:19:38- It's opened many doors with schools - and from working with the Urdd.
0:19:38 > 0:19:44- We'll develop the eight national - activities that we have every year.
0:19:44 > 0:19:50- It also means we can concentrate - on reaching more young people...
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- ..and give them more opportunities - across the whole of Wales.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- Ole! Ole! Ole!
0:20:12 > 0:20:20- Iolo Williams - has been my studio guest tonight.
0:20:20 > 0:20:27- You have another new series.
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- Yes, it's Great Welsh Parks.
0:20:32 > 0:20:36- This is the third series.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- This weekend is going to be - important for wildlife.
0:20:40 > 0:20:47- It's the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch - this weekend.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- This is Rhidian Marc performing the - song, Rho Olau i 'Mreuddwydion i.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- The Ivor Novello song - has been translated by Emyr Davies.
0:20:55 > 0:21:00- Rhidian is accompanied on the piano - by Ross Leadbeater.
0:21:10 > 0:21:16- # Shine through my dreams
0:21:16 > 0:21:23- # And once again softly and secretly - whisper your love to me
0:21:23 > 0:21:29- # Roam thro' - my silent thoughts again
0:21:29 > 0:21:36- # Making a paradise here in my heart
0:21:36 > 0:21:42- # Though fate may hold us far apart
0:21:42 > 0:21:49- # She will turn - our darkness to light
0:21:49 > 0:21:55- # Make all my dreams reality
0:21:55 > 0:22:03- # That I may hold you - in my arms tonight
0:22:08 > 0:22:16- # Ev'ry region - that I wander, sleeping, waking,
0:22:17 > 0:22:25- # Makes my weary heart - grow fonder, weeping, aching
0:22:25 > 0:22:33- # Like a ling'ring star - abandon'd in the sky
0:22:33 > 0:22:42- # Wond'ring where you are, - I tread my way and sigh
0:22:42 > 0:22:51- # O flame that beckons from afar
0:22:52 > 0:22:59- # Shine through my dreams
0:22:59 > 0:23:06- # And once again softly and secretly - whisper your love to me
0:23:06 > 0:23:12- # Roam thro' - my silent thoughts again
0:23:12 > 0:23:19- # Making a paradise here in my heart
0:23:19 > 0:23:24- # Though fate may hold us far apart
0:23:25 > 0:23:32- # She will turn our darkness - to light
0:23:33 > 0:23:39- # Make all my dreams reality
0:23:39 > 0:23:49- # That I may hold you - in my arms tonight #
0:23:51 > 0:23:58- APPLAUSE
0:23:58 > 0:24:01- Thanks to Rhidian.
0:24:01 > 0:24:06- Tomorrow, Heno attends a dinner - in honour of Hywel Teifi Edwards.
0:24:06 > 0:24:10- It's the first event at the new - Bay Campus of Swansea University.
0:24:10 > 0:24:16- Rhodri Gomer also meets - the Cardiff Eagles Ice Hockey team.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20- Tonight is also my final Heno - before I take my maternity leave.
0:24:20 > 0:24:27- I hope to bring you news of a little - brother or sister for Steffan soon!
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- We couldn't let Mari leave without - wishing her all the best.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- Good luck with the birth - of your second child.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37- Thank you very much.
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