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0:00:19 > 0:00:23- Hello and welcome to Heno - on the final Thursday in July.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- Another month has flown by!
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- Tonight on Heno, - we celebrate National Parks Week...
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- ..and Gerallt is in Snowdonia.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- Snowdon has kept itself - to itself today...
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- ..but there's so much more than - climbing Snowdon to do around here.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- I'm at Plas Tan Y Bwlch to - celebrate National Parks Week.
0:00:51 > 0:00:56- We'll have a game of golf with - some famous rugby faces in Chepstow.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04- We look ahead to the Big Cheese - festival in Caerphilly, where else?
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- And we'll be in Glynllifon for a - preview of Theatr Bara Caws' show...
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- ..which stars - all the forest animals.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18- A warm welcome also to our studio - guests who are both authors...
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- ..Sian Northey and Alys Conran.
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- Alys has written an English novel, - Pigeon...
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- ..and Sian has written - the Welsh adaptation, Pijin.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36- We'll get the back stories about - their novels a little bit later.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38- Welcome to Heno!
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- But first, whether it's the - Pembrokeshire Coastal Path...
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- ..the Brecon Beacons - or the ridges of Snowdonia...
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- ..we're so lucky to have three such - diverse National Parks in Wales.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- This week is National Parks Week...
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- ..and Gerallt is at Plas - Tan Y Bwlch near Maentwrog...
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- ..to get a taste of the events - taking place in Snowdonia.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- And 'taste' is quite an - appropriate word to use, Gerallt.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09- Good evening, Llinos.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- The tables are weighed down - with local produce.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- The weather wasn't - very favourable today...
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- ..but there's a great exhibition - near Plas Tan y Bwlch.
0:02:23 > 0:02:28- It celebrates National Parks Week - and can be enjoyed in any weather.
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- The Stables at Plas Tan Y Bwlch - is home to an exhibition...
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- ..about the residents and landscape - around the Snowdonia National Park.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- The village of Croesor - is central to this exhibition.
0:02:45 > 0:02:51- Two local artists have compiled - Croesor, the World a Me exhibition.
0:02:52 > 0:02:58- Sian Elen's concrete sculpture of - a ram's horn is one of the works.
0:02:58 > 0:03:03- An agriculture theme - resonates through her portraits.
0:03:06 > 0:03:11- There are 24 pieces on display but - why is this one so special to you?
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- It's because of its size.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- It features a lot of sheep - and I want them to gel together.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- I also wanted to give them space - so they have their own characters.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- I want to feel the energy they emit - when pounding around in their pens.
0:03:30 > 0:03:36- Llinos Griffin's film depicts pride - and uncertainty about the village.
0:03:52 > 0:03:58- It's a 30-minute film about Croesor, - but what were the early aspirations?
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- My aim was to interact with as many - residents as possible from Croesor.
0:04:05 > 0:04:11- I wanted to create a portrait of its - past and celebrate our communities.
0:04:12 > 0:04:21- It addresses the school closure - and decline of the Welsh language.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- It touches on the future - and how we should secure it.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- There are portraits of landscapes, - animals and people.
0:04:33 > 0:04:39- But next door are two people who are - important in the history of Croesor.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- Aunty Gwen or Gwen Rowlands - was the village school caretaker.
0:04:45 > 0:04:50- She had a tiny frame but was strong - and full of character.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- Who is the other one?
0:04:56 > 0:05:01- Mrs Morgan was the headmistress - but I didn't attend her school.
0:05:02 > 0:05:07- I know her well and I'm envious - that I wasn't educated by her.
0:05:30 > 0:05:36- It's National Parks Week so how does - your film fit in to the celebration?
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- The films celebrate our communities.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- Viewers will be proud...
0:05:47 > 0:05:52- ..they were born within the beauty - of a national park.
0:05:56 > 0:06:00- It's an epic celebration - of a national park community.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11- I'm joined by Llinos Angharad.
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- People need to think beyond - the mountains...
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- ..and these are here - for all to enjoy.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- I think this week - is a great opportunity...
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- ..to enjoy our local produce.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- There's cheese, fish and much more.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- This week means we can focus - on our landscape.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07- Chris Marshall is a gardener - at Plas Tan y Bwlch.
0:07:09 > 0:07:15- We look after our landscape so that - we can produce these things.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- People are welcome - all through the year.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- There's a lot happening here.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- The gardens were designed - as a spring garden.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- On Saturday, - there's a great day for children.
0:07:48 > 0:07:51- Bethan Gwanas is going to be here.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58- There's only four places left!
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- Back to you in Llanelli.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05- Thank you, Gerallt.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- Tonight I'm in the company - of not just one author, but two...
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- ..Alys Conran and Sian Northey.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- I live in the national park.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24- I used to work there too.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29- Alys, you have written Pigeon.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- Sian, you have adapted it into Welsh - and your book is called Pijin.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40- I wrote the original book - in English.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- There's a lot of Welsh dialogue - in the book.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- Parthian Books chose to publish a - translation of the book.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10- Both books were published in June.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23- I think that's the first - time that it's happened.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- I think this is brilliant.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- The language is very prominent - in the novel.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- I read the book and I loved it.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- I really enjoyed translating it.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- I knew that it was a huge - responsibility...
0:10:04 > 0:10:06- ..because it's a great book.
0:10:09 > 0:10:11- What can we expect from the book?
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- It's the story of a mischievous boy - called Pigeon...
0:10:16 > 0:10:20- ..and his friendship with a girl - called Iola.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- It's a love story - but isn't romantic.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33- There's also a murder.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36- It follows the pair...
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- ..as they mature.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- There's a lot of elements - in the book.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- How do you translate it?
0:10:58 > 0:11:01- It's difficult to translate it.
0:11:08 > 0:11:13- I think the pair of us - thought we'd do more talking...
0:11:15 > 0:11:18- ..but that didn't happen - until the very end.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- I didn't know what she was going to - think about it.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30- I was delighted with her work.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- The characters speak Welsh...
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- ..and refuse to speak Welsh - at times...
0:11:54 > 0:12:00- ..so it was quite easy to take them - back to their natural language.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- I've also written a book Rhyd y Gro.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16- There was a great review on Prynhawn - Da.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20- I'm glad the reviewers - on Prynhawn Da enjoyed it.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- It's a great book for the summer.
0:12:22 > 0:12:23- Thank you, ladies.
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- Over the weekend, Caerphilly - will be a very cheesy place.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- The annual Big Cheese Festival is in - the shadows of its majestic castle.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- If you enjoy an historical journey - or two, a funfair, food and drink...
0:12:36 > 0:12:40- ..and especially cheese, - then this is the festival for you.
0:12:40 > 0:12:41- Here are some more details.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45- The Big Cheese is the highlight - of the summer events calendar...
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- ..for Caerphilly County - Borough Council.
0:12:49 > 0:12:51- It's now in its 19th year.
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- It attracts over 80,000 visitors - over the weekend.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- It starts on Friday evening - with the Great Cheese Race...
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- ..which takes place at 6.30pm.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- Then, at ten o'clock, there will be - a fantastic firework display.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- The main event will take place - on Saturday and Sunday.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- There is a funfair, stall, - food stalls, entertainment...
0:13:16 > 0:13:18- ..and historical re-enactments.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- If you're planning - to join in the fun...
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- ..there's plenty of parking, as well - as a park-and-ride service...
0:13:27 > 0:13:29- ..or you can come by train.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34- You don't have to like cheese - to come here, but it helps!
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- There is plenty to do - for the whole family...
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- ..both children and adults.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- This is the pinnacle - of the summer events...
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- ..organized by the Council.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- In the next part of the programme...
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- ..we remember the first principal - at Jesus College, Oxford...
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- ..David Lewis, - a Welsh speaker from Abergavenny.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- We take a sneak peek at Theatr - Bara Caws' new production.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- Watch out for some creatures!
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- We hear how golf and rugby - came together in Chepstow recently.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18- See you in a few minutes.
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0:14:30 > 0:14:32- Welcome back.
0:14:33 > 0:14:37- There will be a deer, a crow, - a frog, a squirrel and a mole...
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- ..at next week's - National Eisteddfod.
0:14:40 > 0:14:44- They've all been preparing - for their trip to Abergavenny...
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- ..at Glynllifon Park - near Caernarfon.
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- They are cast members of - Theatr Bara Caws' show, Ga'i Fod?...
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- ..which can be seen - on the National Eisteddfod's Maes.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02- Hello, how are you, are you OK?
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- Cwmni Bara Caws were invited - by the National Eisteddfod...
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- ..to contribute to the theatrical - content on the Maes this year.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- We decided to resurrect Ga'i Fod?, - a production from four years ago...
0:15:17 > 0:15:21- ..and which we will be performing - in a glade on the Maes this year.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23- No, I'm also here to take part.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- The show's title suggests - a weekend of adventure...
0:15:29 > 0:15:34- ..like those mystery weekends when - people pretend to be someone else...
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- ..or to act out different stories.
0:15:37 > 0:15:42- These five come to the forest for a - weekend of dressing up as animals...
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- ..in order to get back to nature.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- Or do they?
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- It all began when Cwmni Theatr - Bara Caws...
0:15:56 > 0:16:01- ..went to an international festival - in the Netherlands.
0:16:01 > 0:16:06- They saw this production - in its original language.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10- They then decided to buy it in.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14- I play the part - of Bleddyn Rowlands...
0:16:15 > 0:16:20- ..who has come to the forest - to be an animal for the weekend.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- He becomes a mole.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- Every one of the characters - in the forest go into a red box...
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- ..and then they find out which - animal they'll be over the weekend.
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- The idea is that they don't know - which animal they will portray...
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- ..and then we get to see - their adventures.
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- You have one last chance - to see Ga'i Fod?...
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- ..at Glynllifon tomorrow morning - at 10.30pm and it lasts for an hour.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- At the Eisteddfod, it will be on - at one and five o'clock...
0:16:55 > 0:16:59- on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - of next week.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- Every year, some of Wales' - biggest rugby stars...
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- ..gather together - at St Pierre in Chepstow...
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- ..to play golf, share some memories - and raise money for charity.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- I've had the pleasure to be involved - for three years now...
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- ..and it's always a fantastic day.
0:17:20 > 0:17:28- There's always plenty of fun to be - had in the company of people like...
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- Over the years, the St Pierre - golf course in Chepstow...
0:17:34 > 0:17:37- ..has hosted many professional - golf tournaments.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- Today, it's rugby players - who are on the course.
0:17:41 > 0:17:42- Some are better than others...
0:17:43 > 0:17:48- ..but they're all here - to support a very special charity.
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- We are raising money - for former Welsh players...
0:17:55 > 0:18:00- ..who might have had injuries, - especially back in the amateur days.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- Also, for those who might - have hit on hard times...
0:18:03 > 0:18:09- ..we can offer some financial - support for medical treatments...
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- ..or whatever they need - at the time.
0:18:13 > 0:18:17- Days like these are well-known - and it's an easy way to raise money.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- WREX is the Welsh Rugby - Ex-Internationals Association.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- We look after ex-international - players who've had illnesses...
0:18:27 > 0:18:31- ..injuries from the old days, - or even for the current players.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- Owen Williams, the Cardiff player - who had a serious injury...
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- ..received a donation of 25,000 - last year from this charity.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- This golf tournament is part of - the year's fund-raising activities.
0:18:43 > 0:18:47- We hold big dinners and today, - we'll raise some money.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- What's so good about it is whoever - we ask, they will always support us.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54- How is the golf today?
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- How is the golf today?- - Not too bad.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02- This course has always been popular, - going back many years.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- Many of the world's best players - have played here...
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- ..so you feel you're playing - on a renowned course.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- I can't quite get the ball in - the hole, but I'm having fun...
0:19:14 > 0:19:18- ..and getting the chance to chat - with people, some of them you know.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- I'm one of the organizers - and a trustee of the committee.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- It's important to raise awareness - on days like today.
0:19:26 > 0:19:28- It's all about having fun.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- It's great to be here - to have a bit of fun.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- It's important to us as a sport - and as people...
0:19:38 > 0:19:40- ..to support these causes.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- It's a lovely course - and I hope the weather is good.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- I don't want to play in the rain.
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- I used to play rugby in the rain, - but I don't want to play golf in it.
0:19:52 > 0:19:53- How are you enjoying the golf?
0:19:53 > 0:19:55- How are you enjoying the golf?- - Not too bad.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- This is a lovely course - and I'm having fun with the lads.
0:20:00 > 0:20:01- Yes, it's going good.
0:20:02 > 0:20:04- We're scoring quite well - at the moment.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06- I'm doing all right for myself.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09- Normally I play at 24, - but I have to play to 18 today.
0:20:09 > 0:20:10- It's going decent.
0:20:11 > 0:20:11- Alex, what about yourself?
0:20:11 > 0:20:13- Alex, what about yourself?- - Not too bad.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- I usually start well - and finish badly...
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- ..so I'm trying to get my best shots - in now before it goes to pot!
0:20:19 > 0:20:21- Apart from that, we're doing well.
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- When the weather is fair, - the other players play well.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29- I'm OK, but what's important...
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- ..is that the money goes - to the charitable trust.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- People work hard to raise the money.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- It's my debut for the Scarlets...
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- ..so my wife will be happy - as she comes from Llanelli.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- It's like a reunion.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- In the old days, the players - and press really mixed on tour.
0:20:48 > 0:20:53- We used to play a bit of golf - and it's great to see them again.
0:20:55 > 0:20:57- If you find my balls, - bring them back.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- They've got my name - and address on them!
0:21:10 > 0:21:12- Finally this evening, - Jesus College, Oxford...
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- ..has traditionally been known - as the Welsh college...
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- ..and its Welsh connections have - been clear from the very start...
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- ..and continue to this day.
0:21:22 > 0:21:27- Dr David Lewis from Abergavenny - was the college's first Principal...
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- ..and recently a special ceremony - took place to celebrate his life...
0:21:31 > 0:21:33- ..at St Mary's Priory Church.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35- The college community - at the outset...
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- ..consisted of the Principal, - David Lewis.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- We've come here today to unveil a - memorial plaque to Dr David Lewis...
0:21:42 > 0:21:46- ..the first Principal - of Jesus College, Oxford.
0:21:46 > 0:21:48- It's an excellent idea.
0:21:48 > 0:21:50- Not only that former students...
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- ..have come to see the plaque - being unveiled in Abergavenny...
0:21:56 > 0:22:00- ..but that the local people, - the Church and Borough Council...
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- ..have wanted to honour - this connection.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- The ceremony, together with all the - people who have come here today...
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- ..has been a celebration - of the talents of Welsh students.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12- We heard during the service...
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- ..about a University Chancellor - in the 15th Century...
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- ..who praised the diligence - of Welsh students.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- That certainly hasn't changed.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- In the name of the Father, - the Son and the Holy Spirit.
0:22:25 > 0:22:26- Welsh was his first language.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29- He became a very important man...
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- ..but he still supported his - local area, the local schools.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- We want to rekindle - those strong connections...
0:22:41 > 0:22:43- ..with people across Wales.
0:22:57 > 0:23:01- My studio guests have been - Alys Conran and Sian Northey.
0:23:02 > 0:23:07- Abergavenny is an historical site - for people to visit next week.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23- I'll be there from the Monday - to the Thursday.
0:23:24 > 0:23:25- I'll be there to the end.
0:23:38 > 0:23:43- There's a special event - at 2.00pm on the Eisteddfod Maes.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48- We can explain the title - and the book.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53- The Welsh book is smaller.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56- It's all about the font!
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- I think that's the reason.
0:24:01 > 0:24:03- Good luck at the Eisteddfod.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07- That's all we have time - for this evening.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11- Tomorrow, we go behind the scenes - at the opening concert...
0:24:11 > 0:24:13- ..of the National Eisteddfod.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18- Yvonne will look at the area's - best cafes and restaurants.
0:24:18 > 0:24:22- We'll also be in Llanddarog - for a speed shearing competition.
0:24:23 > 0:24:29- Dyfan Dwyfor, Aron Elias and Rowland - Phillips will be our studio guests.
0:24:29 > 0:24:32- It should be a fantastic night.
0:24:33 > 0:24:35- Until tomorrow, goodbye.
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