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0:00:19 > 0:00:28- Hello and welcome - to Gwyl Y Felinheli.
0:00:28 > 0:00:34- The festival has run all week - and there's a lot more on its way!
0:00:34 > 0:00:38- Tonight, there's a craft fair - and the children are in the element.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41- You've also got company, Sian.
0:00:45 > 0:00:50- Tonight's studio guest - is a very familiar face...
0:00:50 > 0:00:55- ..and she's been a regular guest - on the sofa since a very young age.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- She's known for playing - Angela in Pobol Y Cwm...
0:00:59 > 0:01:03- ..Debbie in Darren Drws Nesa and - she's in Charlotte Church's band.
0:01:03 > 0:01:05- She's also just got engaged.
0:01:06 > 0:01:11- There's plenty to discuss - with tonight's guest, Tara Bethan.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- We'll be helping Ysgol Bro Edern - school pupils to form a band...
0:01:14 > 0:01:19- ..before this weekend's - Tafwyl festival in Cardiff.
0:01:19 > 0:01:23- Amelia Earhart was the first woman - to fly alone across the Atlantic...
0:01:23 > 0:01:28- ..but did you know that - she has links with Burry Port?
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- Rhodri Davies reveals all later.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35- We start tonight by joining Elin - at the Gwyl y Felinheli festival.
0:01:35 > 0:01:45- Elin, you're thrilled to be - at the festival tonight.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- The place is packed.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- A craft fair is underway tonight.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- I've been chatting to Y Felinheli's - father and son duo, Dylan a Neil.
0:01:57 > 0:02:07- Dylan a Neil will be entertaining - the crowds at the festival tomorrow.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- They have written a song - for the event.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- Dylan and Neil have been performing - for about 25 years.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- This father and son duo are popular - across the whole of Wales...
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- ..but one place is close - to both of their hearts.
0:02:24 > 0:02:30- Dylan and Neil have written a song - about this pub, The Garddfon Inn.
0:02:31 > 0:02:37- I wrote the song a long time ago - as we've spend lots of time there.
0:02:37 > 0:02:41- That's where - we got the idea for the song.
0:02:41 > 0:02:46- Your new song doesn't mention - the inn but the view from the inn.
0:02:46 > 0:02:52- Yes, and I want free food - for a year!
0:02:52 > 0:02:57- I've been here for 40 years.
0:02:57 > 0:03:02- It's a wonderful place to visit - and the boats bring back memories.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- You mention a lot of places - in the song.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- Will you take me on a tour - of some of those sites?
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- How could I refuse - to take you for a walk?
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- # Come to Y Felinheli - where there are beautiful places
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- # Views of the Menai - and the summer carnival #
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- After a few steps, I realize Dylan - is very popular in this village.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- Are you ready for Friday's concert?
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- Yes, I'm looking forward to it - and to hearing the new song.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- I couldn't mention you in our - new song but I will next time.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42- You'll be in the next song.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- The tickets are selling well.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- It's been great meeting you.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- It's been great meeting you.- - Bye, Nerys.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- Y Felin Sgwrsio Community Centre on - the high street is also in the song.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- Is anybody home?
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- This is Myfanwy who is one - of the people I mention in the song.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- How does that feel, Myfanwy?
0:04:06 > 0:04:08- How does that feel, Myfanwy?- - It's lovely.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- We also have a free advert for - Y Felin Sgwrsio Community Centre.
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- Everyone will know that you're here - thanks to this song.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- # Remember to pop in - to the cafe on the quay #
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- The Swellies Cafe - is mentioned in the song.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25- I feel as if I'm in Spain.
0:04:25 > 0:04:27- I feel as if I'm in Spain.- - Yes, you do.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- And we've got a cuppa.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33- I come here - as I feel like I could be in Malibu.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- It's wonderful here.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- The song that Dylan and Neil - have written for us is fantastic.
0:04:40 > 0:04:45- We feel like we're an important part - of the Felinheli community.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- We've been listening to them on - a loop when we're cleaning at night.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- # Cafe on the quay, - cafe on the quay #
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- There's a Dylan and Neil concert for - people to look forward to on Friday.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00- We're looking forward to it - and we hope the song goes down well.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- It'll be a new hit in Y Felinheli.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- It'll be a new hit in Y Felinheli.- - Yes, Number One!
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- It should pay my pension.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- # Remember Swellies Cafe, - the cafe on the quay #
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- I got to see the area at its best.
0:05:27 > 0:05:39- Bethan Hughes is the organizer - of the crafts fair.
0:05:41 > 0:05:49- We like to attract local producers.
0:05:49 > 0:05:59- We also provide a lot of - entertainment at this festival.
0:05:59 > 0:06:11- There are stalls of all sorts.
0:06:15 > 0:06:20- There's a stall with ales - and activities for children.
0:06:21 > 0:06:33- Gareth Griffiths is the - vice chairperson of the festival.
0:06:35 > 0:06:44- The local Cylch Meithrin held an - event that raised a lot of money.
0:06:44 > 0:06:54- There was also a yoga session!
0:06:54 > 0:07:00- Friday's concert starts at 7.00pm.
0:07:00 > 0:07:06- It features the group, Trio, the - Welsh Whisperer and Dylan and Neil.
0:07:07 > 0:07:18- Ceri Rhiannon also makes crafts.
0:07:18 > 0:07:25- We sell candles here.
0:07:25 > 0:07:35- We're in Tafwyl this weekend too.
0:07:36 > 0:07:48- You've also had a busy day, Elin.
0:07:48 > 0:07:57- Yes, I've been on the road today.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- I was on Deeside this morning.
0:08:01 > 0:08:10- I've been hosting at - the Daily Post School Awards.
0:08:10 > 0:08:15- Congratulations to Tara Bethan too!
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- Thank you, Elin.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21- Tara has just got engaged.
0:08:22 > 0:08:32- Congratulations on your engagement.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- I got engaged to Wil.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- We're from the same areas.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46- We went to school together.
0:08:47 > 0:08:55- We also perform in a band together.
0:08:55 > 0:09:03- We'll be performing at Tafwyl - this weekend.
0:09:03 > 0:09:12- We performed at a wedding together.
0:09:12 > 0:09:24- We were then commissioned - to perform at Maes B.
0:09:35 > 0:09:41- We have a gig on the main stage at - Tafwyl on Sunday.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- We love the ring too!
0:09:44 > 0:09:56- You also perform - in Charlotte Church's band.
0:10:00 > 0:10:09- We started the Pop Dungeon together.
0:10:09 > 0:10:16- We have been performing at - Glastonbury.
0:10:16 > 0:10:26- We're off to Spain too.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- You're also busy teaching yoga.
0:10:31 > 0:10:43- My yoga company is called - Madam Moustache Yoga.
0:10:53 > 0:10:59- I will be holding a session - at Tafwyl on Sunday.
0:10:59 > 0:11:11- I also hold yoga sessions at - St Paul's Church Hall, Grangetown.
0:11:13 > 0:11:20- I will be at Yoga Boat tomorrow - in Splott.
0:11:20 > 0:11:25- I'm also rehearsing tonight.
0:11:25 > 0:11:34- It will be tough tomorrow.
0:11:34 > 0:11:41- I feel that I'm living two lives!
0:11:41 > 0:11:46- Life is good though.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51- Next, we head to the - Park and Dare Theatre in Treorchy.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- The new drama, 35 Times - will be staged at the theatre.
0:11:55 > 0:12:00- It's about a group of brave women - who've experienced domestic abuse.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- The director, Bethan was inspired to - write the show, 35 Times...
0:12:05 > 0:12:09- ..after spending time with Women's - Aid groups in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
0:12:09 > 0:12:14- They welcomed me into their coffee - mornings, refuge and workshops.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- They told me - about their experiences.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- I met these incredibly brave women - and my inspiration was there.
0:12:22 > 0:12:27- They were my inspiration - as they were just incredible.
0:12:27 > 0:12:32- It's called 35 Times.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- Believe it or not, it takes over 35 - cases of physical or mental abuse...
0:12:36 > 0:12:42- ..before someone reports it - to anyone outside the family.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47- It's a surprising fact - and I couldn't believe it at first.
0:12:48 > 0:12:53- When I first came - to the rehearsals...
0:12:54 > 0:12:59- ..I learnt that there are - over 400 cases a month in Rhondda.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- If there are 400 reported cases, - there are many more unreported ones.
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- These figures make you think.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- The drama is set - at a coffee morning...
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- ..similar to the ones - run by Women's Aid.
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- I play Gemma who's in her 20s - and she's a mother of four.
0:13:20 > 0:13:27- She's been married three times - and abused in every relationship.
0:13:27 > 0:13:33- My character is the oldest - and she's called Glenys.
0:13:33 > 0:13:39- She was abused for many years
0:13:39 > 0:13:47- She is forgetful which helps her - to forget the abuse she's suffered.
0:13:48 > 0:13:54- It's quite a responsibility - to deal with such a serious subject.
0:13:54 > 0:14:02- You feel a responsibility towards - those who've experienced the abuse.
0:14:02 > 0:14:08- We've met some of these people - which was quite a moving experience.
0:14:08 > 0:14:15- It's a very serious subject but - there's lots of fun in the drama.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- The show is really positive...
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- ..as it proves how women - can join forces to celebrate life.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- These women aren't victims, - they are survivors...
0:14:28 > 0:14:33- ..who are working hard - to get their lives back on track.
0:14:33 > 0:14:41- In the end, there hope and they - are looking forward to the future.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49- Good luck to the girls tonight.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- The performance starts in 15 minutes - over in Treorchy.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- After tonight's first performance, - they'll also visit St Dogmaels...
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- ..Swansea and Cardiff - before the end of July.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02- Details are on the screen now.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- After the break, Tara will help - pupils from Ysgol Bro Edern...
0:15:08 > 0:15:13- ..to prepare for their performance - at Sunday's Tafwyl festival.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16- We also the story - of Amelia Earhart...
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- ..who was the first woman to fly - across the Atlantic on her own...
0:15:20 > 0:15:25- ..and her links with Burry Port - which is down the road from here.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:15:39 > 0:15:41- Welcome back.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- Tonight, - my studio guest is Tara Bethan.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- Tara, you've been - back to school recently.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- Yes, I did.
0:15:53 > 0:15:59- Pupils of Fitzalan, Whitchurch High, - Glantaf, Plasmawr and Bro Edern...
0:16:00 > 0:16:06- ..have been working with me and the - professional musician, Mei Gwynedd.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- Our cameras followed the pupils - of Ysgol Bro Edern.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- Tara and I have been working with a - band from Bro Edern school, Cardiff.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- We've mentored them today...
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- ..and I hope they'll perform - in front of the school later on.
0:16:23 > 0:16:29- They will also be performing the - song at the Tafwyl Festival's Tipi.
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- It can be challenging but it's - vital to nurture their confidence.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38- They realize that it's lots of work - but they have enjoyed themselves
0:16:38 > 0:16:41- It's great to work with Tara.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- She teaches the choreography - and concentrates on the vocals...
0:16:45 > 0:16:48- ..whilst I work - on their instrumental skills.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53- We've been thinking about - different themes like the summer.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- We wanted to represent our freedom - as we've just finished our GCSEs.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- We've had lots of fun in the sun.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- I enjoyed it as it's something - different to what I usually do...
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- ..and different to the music - that I usually listen to.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- It was great to work - with Mei and Tara.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16- They compose music in a completely - different way to what I usually do.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- They worked with us - as individuals...
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- ..to make us feel comfortable - with the instruments.
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- It's fantastic that they get to - perform with professional musicians.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- They've been given a chance to - develop their composing skills...
0:17:34 > 0:17:38- ..and join forces to compose - a Welsh language song.
0:17:38 > 0:17:42- It will be fun to perform - in front of an audience.
0:17:42 > 0:17:47- I look forward to performing - at the Tafwyl Festival...
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- ..as we're all so proud of what - we've achieved in one morning.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- We can't wait - to perform in front of everyone.
0:18:03 > 0:18:10- They were brilliant.
0:18:10 > 0:18:17- I feel so proud.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- Pupils of Fitzalan, Whitchurch High, - Glantaf, Plasmawr and Bro Edern...
0:18:21 > 0:18:32- ..have been working with me and the - professional musician, Mei Gwynedd.
0:18:32 > 0:18:38- Performances by the bands will be - shown at the youth tent at Tafwyl.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- Eighty years ago this Sunday...
0:18:42 > 0:18:47- ..the adventurer, Amelia Earhart - vanished over the Pacific Ocean...
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- ..during her attempt - to fly around the world.
0:18:52 > 0:18:56- She's remembered for a special - reason in this part of Wales.
0:18:57 > 0:19:02- On 18 June 1928, residents - on this stretch of coastline...
0:19:02 > 0:19:06- ..heard the sound - of an approaching aircraft.
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- As it neared, it became apparent - that it would land on the sea.
0:19:12 > 0:19:17- What was so special about this?
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- As well as the pilot and mechanic, - there was a female on board.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- She was Amelia Earhart - from America.
0:19:26 > 0:19:30- Amelia Earhart - was an incredibly important woman.
0:19:30 > 0:19:35- She was the first woman to cross - the Atlantic Ocean in a seaplane.
0:19:36 > 0:19:43- It took 20 hours and 49 minutes to - travel from Trepassey, Newfoundland.
0:19:44 > 0:19:53- She wanted to land in Southampton - but our changeable weather...
0:19:53 > 0:19:58- ..and a lack of fuel meant - that they landed in Burry Port.
0:19:58 > 0:20:05- I'm very proud of our heritage - and for Amelia Earhart contribution.
0:20:05 > 0:20:09- A group of us have organized - an exhibitions of heritage boards.
0:20:09 > 0:20:15- The aim is to educate the public - and school pupils about our history.
0:20:15 > 0:20:20- The people of Burry Port - are very proud of this connection.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- There's been debate about - who should claim Amelia Earhart.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27- Welcome to Pwll.
0:20:29 > 0:20:36- The plane landed there, - opposite the village of Pwll.
0:20:36 > 0:20:42- After a campaign, the local council - erected a plaque...
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- ..to mark the exact spot - where the seaplane landed.
0:20:48 > 0:20:54- She landed outside Burry Port, - or Pwll according to Pwll residents!
0:20:54 > 0:21:01- Over the years, there have been many - disputes about where she landed.
0:21:01 > 0:21:09- The German female pilot flew - a seaplane to Burry Port in 1990.
0:21:09 > 0:21:16- John Morgan and I took a boat out - to tow the seaplane into Burry Port.
0:21:16 > 0:21:22- Is it the biggest event to have - ever taken place in Burry Port?
0:21:22 > 0:21:29- You won't find a town story - with more historical significance.
0:21:29 > 0:21:34- There's another important story - that belongs to Pwll.
0:21:34 > 0:21:40- I knew Ossie Roberts and his family - who lived eight doors down to me.
0:21:40 > 0:21:48- He took out a small boat - to help Amelia from her seaplane.
0:21:48 > 0:21:56- This man from Pwll was the first - to welcome Amelia to dry land.
0:21:57 > 0:22:04- Amelia Earhart spent her first night - as a famous heroine...
0:22:04 > 0:22:09- ..here at the Ashburnham Hotel.
0:22:10 > 0:22:15- She spent her second night at a - luxury hotel at Hyde Park, London.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- Apparently, the Ashburnham - was full that night.
0:22:19 > 0:22:25- But she's received a welcome here - even if she didn't understand it.
0:22:25 > 0:22:30- She shouted out to the residents of - Pwll and they shouted back to her.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- However, she couldn't - understand their accents.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- When she landed, - she asked of her whereabouts.
0:22:38 > 0:22:44- She wasn't too happy when she landed - as she couldn't understand Welsh.
0:22:44 > 0:22:54- We must celebrate as she encouraged - other women to follow their dreams.
0:22:54 > 0:23:02- Next year, we'll be celebrating - 90 years since the 1928 landing.
0:23:02 > 0:23:09- I hope that Pwll will be part of the - celebration, not just Burry Port.
0:23:09 > 0:23:14- Next year, we're marking - 90 years of this important story...
0:23:14 > 0:23:20- ..in Burry Port and Pwll's history.
0:23:20 > 0:23:25- To mark the 90 years, we need - to put Burry Port on the map.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- CHEERING
0:23:43 > 0:23:46- Pwll and Burry Port - are great places.
0:23:46 > 0:23:58- Tonight's studio guest - has been Tara Bethan.
0:24:03 > 0:24:11- You are performing with a band - at Tafwyl this weekend.
0:24:11 > 0:24:23- We will playing music from the past.
0:24:23 > 0:24:31- We want to pay tribute to music from - Maes B.
0:24:32 > 0:24:44- You're also going back to acting.
0:24:46 > 0:24:50- Yes, I will be filming - Darren Drws Nesa.
0:24:50 > 0:24:53- Before we leave you, - we've got some birthday greetings.
0:24:54 > 0:24:58- Happy birthday to Mrs Mair Thomas - from Bangor who has turned 100.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01- Mair attends chapel - and a Merched y Wawr group.
0:25:01 > 0:25:06- Her niece, Lorna Owen and Heno - wish Mair a very happy birthday.
0:25:07 > 0:25:11- That's all for tonight's Heno, - but join us tomorrow at 7.00pm.
0:25:11 > 0:25:17- Until tomorrow, it's goodnight from - me, Tara and everyone in Llanelli.
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