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0:00:18 > 0:00:24- Good evening and welcome to Llanelli - on Tuesday, the first of November.
0:00:24 > 0:00:27- Christmas is just around the corner.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31- Gerallt is in Chester this evening.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34- What's the story, Gerallt?
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- As someone once said, - it's worth leaving home sometimes.
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- I'm in Chester where the Welsh - churches are celebrating 150 years.
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- The Welsh society - is also celebrating.
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- I'll be speaking with some - of the members later on.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55- My studio guest - is John Alwyn Griffiths...
0:00:55 > 0:01:00- ..a former policeman and head of the - fraud section at North Wales Police.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- He has just published - his fifth novel.
0:01:03 > 0:01:05- John, you've been very busy.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:08 > 0:01:10- Thank you.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- Illtud Llyr Dunsford is here - to talk about British Sausage Week.
0:01:16 > 0:01:21- He makes his own sausages - and runs the company, Charcutier.
0:01:22 > 0:01:27- Llinos Lee has been chatting with - one of the Super Furry Animals...
0:01:27 > 0:01:30- ..about a very special project.
0:01:30 > 0:01:32- Welcome to Heno.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- In recent years, we've followed - the progress of Brett Johns...
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- ..the cage fighter - from Pontarddulais.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- This afternoon, the news broke that - all his hard work has paid off.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- The Welshman signed a contract with - the top division of his sport...
0:01:55 > 0:01:59- ..the UFC, or Ultimate - Fighting Championships.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- Rhodri Gomer rushed to congratulate - him at his gym in Fforestfach.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- I first met Brett Johns - back in 2014.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- It was at the Chris Rees - Academy in Fforestfach.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- He was a proud Welshman - and unassuming young man...
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- ..who had his feet firmly - on the ground.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20- One thing is certain.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25- The fact Brett has reached the top - echelons of Mixed Martial Arts...
0:02:26 > 0:02:28- ..will not change him.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32- For Brett, the hard work - is just beginning.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- Brett, many congratulations.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- When did you hear the news - and how did you react?
0:02:41 > 0:02:44- I heard the news last week - but I had to keep it quiet...
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- ..until the UFC put it online.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- It's really good news.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- The manager phoned me from the US - and welcomed me to the UFC.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57- I started crying.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01- It's a huge thing for me, - the gym and my family.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- What exactly is MMA and the UFC?
0:03:09 > 0:03:14- Mixed Martial Arts is a - mixture of boxing and wrestling.
0:03:15 > 0:03:21- UFC is to MMA what the Premier - League is to a footballer.
0:03:22 > 0:03:27- How do you feel about your first - bout with the UFC out in Belfast?
0:03:27 > 0:03:30- I hope it goes well on the night.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- I'm fighting a lad from South Korea, - who is also unbeaten.
0:03:35 > 0:03:40- It's going to be a great fight but - I know I'm going to win handsomely.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- I'm going to the UFC and all - I'm thinking about is that belt.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- That belt would look good - around my waist.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50- Brett, I know you have - some training to do.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- Many congratulations...
0:03:53 > 0:03:58- ..and I'm looking forward to seeing - you putting Wales on the map.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- That is fantastic news.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- Many congratulations to Brett.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- It's time to return - to Gerallt in Chester.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- Good evening, Gerallt.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- I'm here in Chester for the - centenary of a Welsh chapel.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- It's the St John Street Chapel.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33- The chapel is celebrating its 150th - anniversary.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- Let's find out a bit more - about the chapel and its members.
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- It has a glorious sound but how - would you describe its character?
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- It's like a woman - as it can be tender or noisy.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- It's an old, tracker action organ.
0:05:00 > 0:05:04- This means that the sound comes from - the wooden and leather components...
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- ..which is affected - by the changing weather.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12- We set up an appeal - for an electronic keyboard...
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- ..which should be more stable - in the future.
0:05:17 > 0:05:22- I'm not a musical man but this organ - is huge for such a small chapel.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- Yes, and it was built in 1902 - by Alexander Young.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- The chapel was twice the size - in those days.
0:05:33 > 0:05:38- It is too big but it can sound soft - so it makes no difference.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- I can see Taliesin and Aneurin.
0:05:46 > 0:05:52- It's wonderful to have such a Welsh - stained-glass window in England.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- Yes, - and it has an interesting history.
0:05:57 > 0:06:02- There was a Welsh church - that was part of an Anglican parish.
0:06:03 > 0:06:08- That church was demolished to build - a dual carriageway in Chester...
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- ..but the window was saved - by an elders of the chapel.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- I'm sure the congregation - is very proud of it.
0:06:16 > 0:06:21- Yes, and it commemorates two people - who were associated with Chester.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- One was Nicander, - who was educated in Chester.
0:06:27 > 0:06:32- The other is Ieuan Glan Geirionydd - who was a curate in Christleton.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35- He penned two very famous hymns...
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- ..and Ar Lan Iorddonen Ddofn.
0:06:48 > 0:06:53- Elinor Thomas has been a member - of the chapel for 50 years.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- The chapel is 150 years old - and has the motto of Still Here!
0:07:02 > 0:07:07- We want to show we're still here - and that all are welcome to join us.
0:07:08 > 0:07:14- We've cleaned the chapel and the - stones to accentuate our presence.
0:07:16 > 0:07:20- I hope they realize that there's - room for every Welsh person...
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- ..to join us and worship - at St John Street Chapel.
0:07:24 > 0:07:25- There's a warm welcome to all.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- There's a warm welcome to all.- - Yes, for everyone.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- Rev Robert Parry - is the minister of the chapel.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53- He's lucky to have so many active - members in the chapel.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- We had three Welsh chapels - in the town.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17- We've produced a lot of leaflets...
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- ..to promote the chapel.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- On 7 December, this chapel was - opened some 150 years ago.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- We're going to be celebrating a lot.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- There is a quiz tonight.
0:08:47 > 0:08:49- I'm joined by Sharon Parry.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- Yes, and we normally - have various lectures...
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- ..from the people of North Wales.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17- However, we're hosting a quiz - tonight.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- How does the Welsh society fit in?
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- The society and chapel have worked - hand-in-hand for many years.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- It's an important partnership.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- You have a question for me?
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- I've got a question about the - villages of Flintshire.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- I've rearranged the letter.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02- I've also got images of people.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- I want people to guess these people.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13- There's Rhys Meirion!
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- It's back to Elin in the studio.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- Thank you, Gerallt.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25- My studio guest is former policeman - and author John Alwyn Griffiths.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- You're here to chat - about your fifth novel.
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- You've only been writing - for six years...
0:10:35 > 0:10:37- ..but you've already published - your fifth novel!
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- It's been a very productive time - for you.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43- It's been a very busy time.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- I write in the winter.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- Writing does keep be busy - in the winter.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- I start writing in September!
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- You wrote an autobiography first.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- My autobiography - was the start of it all.
0:11:18 > 0:11:23- My partner told me that I - had a lot of funny stories...
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- ..and that I should - put pen to paper.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- I hadn't written in Welsh since - leaving school.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- This meant I had to delve into the - dictionaries for help!
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- You are a former policeman.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- How true are these stories?
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- I've had inspiration from my work - for the stories.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- I can't say a lot of my experiences - are in the books.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- I know what happens in the - investigations.
0:12:20 > 0:12:24- I know how the police prepare for - various interviews.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26- I've got experience.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- Jeff Evans features - in all your books.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- Is he based on anyone?
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- He's my detective.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- When I left Pwllheli in 1989...
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- ..there was two detectives - in the area.
0:13:04 > 0:13:09- There was a man called Phil Evans - and another detective called Jeff.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13- I combined their names - for my character.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- He is under suspicion this time.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- In this novel, Jeff has moved home.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- Someone has been released from - prison.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34- He wants revenge.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- This person - wants to take revenge on Jeff.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45- That's the basis of the story.
0:13:50 > 0:13:55- You don't have to read my novels - before reading this.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- After the break, we celebrate - British Sausage Week...
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- ..with a man who makes his own, - Illtud Llyr from Charcutier.
0:14:02 > 0:14:04- Llinos has been - to Cian Ciaran's studio.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- The Super Furry Animal has been - telling her about his new project.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- See you in a few minutes.
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0:14:21 > 0:14:23- Welcome back.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- This week is British Sausage Week...
0:14:28 > 0:14:34- ..so who better to discuss this than - someone who actually makes his own.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44- Illtyd Llyr Dunsford of Charcutier, - welcome to the programme.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- Thank you.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- How did you get to this point?
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- I was originally a photographer.
0:15:15 > 0:15:20- There's a family history of making - our own sausages.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- You can't compare - with what we make.
0:15:42 > 0:15:46- We make sausages - using an array of technology.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- We also look at food science.
0:16:00 > 0:16:04- We have the knowledge to produce our - own sausages.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- Let's start with the black pudding.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- There's black pudding - that is a great example...
0:16:13 > 0:16:15- ..of some of our travels.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- There's so many types of black - pudding...
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- ..in Britain and Ireland.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- I've made our own black pudding.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- There's also a sausage - that is from Italy...
0:16:54 > 0:16:58- ..and is ideal for a pizza or to be - served with pasta.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07- There's also a sausage from Germany.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- This is a dry sausage.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- I've also got some dried sausages.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- They are inspired by trips to - France.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33- You also raise your won pigs.
0:17:38 > 0:17:42- It's important for us to produce - our own meat and raise pigs.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- We're exhibiting in one of the main
0:18:14 > 0:18:16- Heston also likes your stuff.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22- Heston Blumenthal has also enjoyed - our produce.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- Your produce is wonderful. - It's competition time!
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- You could win a pair of tickets - to see Wales v Australia...
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- ..at the Principality Stadium - in Cardiff on Saturday.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- The tickets sold out weeks ago - but you could still be there.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- Here is the all-important question.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- What is the name of the Australian - rugby team?
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- 1) Wallabies, 2) Springboks, - or 3) Lions?
0:18:45 > 0:18:48- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
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0:19:11 > 0:19:13- Good luck to you all.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- After a break of six years, - the Super Furry Animals are back...
0:19:17 > 0:19:22- ..and about to start a tour - that ends in Cardiff on 19 December.
0:19:22 > 0:19:27- First, one member of the band, - Cian Ciaran has an important night.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31- He's been busy working on a - project over the past few years...
0:19:31 > 0:19:35- ..that's been at the back of - his mind since his early childhood.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- In a small studio in Cardiff Bay...
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- ..Cian Ciaran has been composing his - first orchestral piece of music...
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- ..about the fable - of Rhys and Meinir.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- I've come to meet him - and hear some of the music...
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- ..before the first performance - later this month.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54- Cian Ciaran is better known...
0:19:54 > 0:19:58- ..as a producer, composer - and member of Super Furry Animals.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- For the first time, - he's turned to classical music...
0:20:01 > 0:20:04- ..and composed a 56-minute piece...
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- ..based on the fabled love story of - Rhys and Meinir in Nant Gwrtheyrn.
0:20:08 > 0:20:13- The world premiere will take place - at Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff...
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- ..with the BBC National Orchestra - of Wales.
0:20:17 > 0:20:22- About eight years ago, I wrote an - eight-minute piece for the piano.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27- I thought about Rhys and Meinir.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- The melody and feel of the music - seemed to fit the story.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- It's one of Wales' - most well-known love stories.
0:20:44 > 0:20:49- For the first four years of my life, - I lived in Llanaelhaearn...
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- ..not far from Nant Gwrtheyrn.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- We learnt about the story - as we walked around the area.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- It has stayed with me - since I was a child.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- Gruffudd Antur, - winner of the 2012 Urdd Chair...
0:21:10 > 0:21:16- ..has written poems to be recited to - the music by the actor, Rhys Ifans.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- "It was cold that night, my friend.
0:21:21 > 0:21:26- "Winter rages in the trees - and rain overwhelms the stream.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- "I was just wandering home.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- "It was late and I was grey."
0:21:36 > 0:21:40- I remember the first time - I went to see an orchestra.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44- It ranges from a soft note - to a huge sound.
0:21:45 > 0:21:50- I think everyone should have - the opportunity to enjoy that...
0:21:51 > 0:21:53- ..at one point in their lives.
0:21:55 > 0:22:01- I hope this piece - creates that opportunity.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04- Creates that impression.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10- That it's something - they won't forget overnight.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- I must ask about the Supper Furries.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15- After six years, you're back!
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- We had six years off - until last year.
0:22:22 > 0:22:27- We didn't play live although we did - work together on other projects...
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- ..but not under the SFA name.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- We have a tour in December - around Britain and Ireland.
0:22:39 > 0:22:44- It's 20 years since our debut album - was released, Fuzzy Logic.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- We're going to play that - in its entirety.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55- We have been rehearsing, - both musically and in the gym.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58- We're not 19 any more!
0:23:01 > 0:23:03- Good luck with the performance.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- Fingers crossed!
0:23:06 > 0:23:10- I'm sure it will be superb and I'm - glad the Super Furries are back too.
0:23:12 > 0:23:13- Thank you.
0:23:13 > 0:23:22- The performance will be broadcast - live from Hoddinott Hall...
0:23:22 > 0:23:25- ..on Radio Cymru - this Friday evening.
0:23:26 > 0:23:30- A second performance takes place - at Pontio in Bangor on 19 November.
0:23:30 > 0:23:33- Good luck and many congratulations - to you, Cian.
0:23:33 > 0:23:38- The author, John Alwyn Griffiths has - been my studio guest this evening.
0:23:38 > 0:23:41- He has just published - his fifth novel.
0:23:49 > 0:23:51- My readers have enjoyed it.
0:24:01 > 0:24:04- They say it's the best novel to - date.
0:24:04 > 0:24:06- I'm launching the novel in Tafarn Yn - Rhos.
0:24:06 > 0:24:10- Dan Amheuaeth is available priced - 8.50 from Gwasg Carreg Gwalch.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- Don't forget about Prynhawn Da - at 2.00pm tomorrow.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16- On tomorrow's Heno, I'll be live - from Pontio in Bangor...
0:24:16 > 0:24:20- ..finding out about a project - which combines music and forests.
0:24:20 > 0:24:23- I'll also be speaking with - the lovely Kizzy Crawford.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26- Llinos chats with Sarra Elgan - about her job with BT Sport.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30- Our studio guest will be - the journalist, Llinos Dafydd.
0:24:30 > 0:24:33- She talks about her brave decision - to speak out about being raped.
0:24:33 > 0:24:37- From all of us here in Llanelli, - enjoy the rest of your evening.
0:24:37 > 0:24:38- Goodnight.
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