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0:00:17 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome - to Tuesday's edition of Heno.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- It's been a miserable day - all over Wales...
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- ..but stay warm in our company - for the next 30 minutes.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- Iolo Williams has previously - launched his nature series...
0:00:34 > 0:00:39- ..and tonight, we hear about a group - of people caring for Llen Natur.
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- We look ahead to the Welsh - Book of the Year ceremony...
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- ..that's held next Monday - at Cardiff's Tramshed.
0:00:47 > 0:00:52- Tonight, we meet the three poets - on the shortlist.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56- There's a definite sign - that Christmas is nearing...
0:00:56 > 0:01:00- ..as the Christmas stamps - have been launched today.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- The bard, Tudur Dylan Jones - is my studio guest.
0:01:03 > 0:01:05- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- Thank you.
0:01:07 > 0:01:17- You're looking ahead to Christmas.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- The book will be a Christmas gift - for many.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31- I hope it will be a success.
0:01:31 > 0:01:36- Let's start tonight's programme by - joining Yvonne at Llanerch Vineyard.
0:01:36 > 0:01:37- Good evening, Yvonne.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- Welcome to Llanerch Vineyard.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- I'm here for the Welsh Vineyard - Association's Awards.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48- This is the highlight of the wine - industry in Wales.
0:01:48 > 0:01:53- Earlier today, I spoke a few experts - associated with the awards.
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- The Welsh Vineyard Association's - Annual Awards was founded in 2013.
0:02:07 > 0:02:14- The awards offer a great opportunity - to award great quality Welsh wines.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20- There are five categories, - Best White, Rose, Red, Sparkling...
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- ..and there will also be - one overall winner.
0:02:24 > 0:02:29- Over the last decade, the Welsh - wine industry has increased by 70%.
0:02:29 > 0:02:34- The vineyards create around - 100,000 bottles of wine every year.
0:02:34 > 0:02:40- There are 50 bottles of wine - from nine different vineyards here.
0:02:40 > 0:02:46- We established the vineyard in 2009 - and our son, Jack is the boss.
0:02:46 > 0:02:55- He's the expert and studied - how to run a vineyard at university.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- We're delighted to be here and - it would be great to win an award.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- We're from the Pant Du vineyard - in the Nantlle Valley.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- We started planting in 2007 - and we're celebrating a decade.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- as we depend on the weather.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- This year, we've experienced - bad weather in July and August.
0:03:15 > 0:03:20- However, it now seems warmer.
0:03:20 > 0:03:26- In 2006, we thought global warming - would help to grow grapes...
0:03:26 > 0:03:30- ..and we've experienced - a lot of that weather since 2014.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- The wind and rain we experience in - the Nantlle Valley is an obstacle.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- Slowly, we're getting through it.
0:03:38 > 0:03:43- What do these awards mean to - the vineyards and to the industry?
0:03:43 > 0:03:48- These awards are very important.
0:03:49 > 0:03:55- In the past 20 years, the industry - has developed as has the standard.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- Wales produces more wines.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- We've had 50 different wine entries - and that's absolutely fantastic.
0:04:04 > 0:04:09- The judges are - internationally acclaimed...
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- ..and are bringing the standard - to the Welsh wines.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- The award winners - can count themselves lucky.
0:04:16 > 0:04:21- Seeing the results so far, it's very - promising and positive for the wine.
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- Around 20 years ago, we couldn't put - Welsh wines on our menus.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- These days, we have plenty of choice - and the standard is incredibly high.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- It's important that we celebrate in - a traditional way with the awards.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58- The ceremony will be held - in this room.
0:04:59 > 0:05:08- I'm joined by one of the judges, - Dylan Rowlands.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- How did it feel to be a judge?
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- It was a great experience to sample - 50 different wines.
0:05:15 > 0:05:25- The standard was very high.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- I've thoroughly enjoyed myself.
0:05:32 > 0:05:38- Is there a winner for each category?
0:05:39 > 0:05:43- Yes, there's a winner - in every category.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46- The overall winner - is of a very high quality.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- It could compete with any wine - in the world.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54- The future is bright - for Welsh vineyards.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- They have something different - to offer.
0:05:58 > 0:06:03- I look forward to seeing - what the future holds.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07- We'll reveal the winners - on tomorrow's Heno.
0:06:07 > 0:06:08- Until then, cheers.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- Back to you, Angharad.
0:06:16 > 0:06:17- Thank you, Yvonne.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- It's time to welcome my studio - guest, the bard, Tudur Dylan Jones.
0:06:21 > 0:06:23- Welcome to the programme.
0:06:24 > 0:06:30- Thank you.
0:06:31 > 0:06:36- Tell us more about the book.
0:06:36 > 0:06:42- I was asked by Sioned Lleinau - from Gwasg Gomer...
0:06:42 > 0:06:48- ..to write a book about - Father Christmas and Christmas.
0:06:48 > 0:06:54- I thought about this story - that involves three children.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59- They are from Carmarthen.
0:06:59 > 0:07:09- They're really looking forward - to Father Christmas' visit.
0:07:11 > 0:07:21- The images in the book - are fantastic.
0:07:30 > 0:07:38- The images in the book - are fantastic.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- Valeriane Leblond is responsible.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- The pictures look great.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- She's a talented artist - than can bring a story to life.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- The story is written in the form - of a poem.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- There's a couplet on every page.
0:07:53 > 0:08:01- The characters in the book are - inspired by real life children.
0:08:01 > 0:08:06- I've targeted the poem towards them.
0:08:23 > 0:08:27- We hear that many Welsh books - are translated from English.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- However, this was written in Welsh.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- There's been complaints that too - many Welsh books are translations.
0:08:35 > 0:08:45- However, an English adaptation - has been made of this book.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- I hope that non-Welsh speakers will - buy the book for their children...
0:08:58 > 0:09:02- ..and learn the language by reading - the English one too.
0:09:02 > 0:09:06- The names of locations are in Welsh - in the English version.
0:09:06 > 0:09:12- The place names haven't been - translated in the English book.
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- Tell us more about the competition.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20- There's a competition to write - a letter to Father Christmas.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- It's open to primary school pupils.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- They can write about their wishes - for Christmas...
0:09:26 > 0:09:28- ..or why they deserve a gift.
0:09:29 > 0:09:38- It can be about anything.
0:09:38 > 0:09:44- The competition will be judged - by Father Christmas.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47- If you know of any primary school - children...
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- ..tell them to start writing.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- Recent statistics claim that one in - four suffers with mental health...
0:09:53 > 0:09:55- ..at some point during their lives.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- Living with mental Health issues - can be lonely and challenging.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03- The new website, www.meddwl.org is - available in the Welsh language...
0:10:03 > 0:10:07- ..for those who want support - and to share their experiences.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- Meddwl.org is a website - that was established to provide...
0:10:15 > 0:10:19- ..mental health information and - support through the medium of Welsh.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- There's information about a variety - of different conditions.
0:10:24 > 0:10:33- There's also a blog section that - provides support to young people.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- It makes them feel - that they're not alone.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42- It's also a place to read - about the experiences of others.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- This year, I was diagnosed with OCD.
0:10:47 > 0:10:52- It has been to blame for my dark - periods over the past eight years.
0:10:52 > 0:10:57- Many people misunderstand OCD and - it's been very frustrating for me.
0:10:57 > 0:11:02- It's made it more difficult - to get a diagnosis...
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- ..and I couldn't share my feelings.
0:11:06 > 0:11:12- I decided to create a vlog and I - was asked to share it on meddwl.org
0:11:13 > 0:11:18- You should look at meddwl.org - and research your symptoms.
0:11:18 > 0:11:25- There are stories from people - who've overcome difficult times.
0:11:25 > 0:11:29- I won't lie, it can be difficult.
0:11:29 > 0:11:36- I find strength by hearing from - others who've overcome the disorder.
0:11:37 > 0:11:44- We're always looking for assistance - in running and funding the website.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- If you have any technical experience - or would like to contribute...
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- ..get in touch with us - at gwefanmeddwl@gmail.com
0:11:55 > 0:11:59- You can also visit - our "meddwl" page on Facebook...
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- ..or send a message - via Twitter @gwefanmeddwl
0:12:07 > 0:12:09- That's it for part one.
0:12:09 > 0:12:17- After the break, we take a look - at the Llen Natur website.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20- We've already mentioned Christmas.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- The Royal Mail have released their - Christmas collection of stamps.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28- Yes, they're ready to go - on the Christmas cards.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- Over the next few weeks, we'll meet - some of the authors and poets...
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- ..that have reached the shortlist - of Welsh Book of the Year.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39- We'll find out more about the books - that have reached the shortlist.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- We start tonight - with the poetry category.
0:12:42 > 0:12:47- The book is a poem in memory - of my cousin...
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- ..who died of cancer in 2014...
0:12:50 > 0:12:54- ..and the Welsh greats we've lost - over the past ten years.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- I return to the loss - of Ray Gravell.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- We've lost many other greats since - including Gerallt Lloyd Owen...
0:13:03 > 0:13:07- ..Hywel Teifi Edwards, Osi Osmond - and many other individuals...
0:13:07 > 0:13:12- ..that have played essential roles - in our culture.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- Where there are gaps, - things come to fill them.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- The tone of the book explains that - the circle of life is painful...
0:13:21 > 0:13:24- ..but can also fill us with hope.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- After winning the Eisteddfod Chair - in 2015, Barddas approached me...
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- ..to write a poetry book, - so I went for it.
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- The book derives from my college - days in Bangor.
0:13:35 > 0:13:40- Most of the poetry was written in - College Road and Melton Terrace.
0:13:41 > 0:13:46- The poems are about my college days, - going out with friends and love.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- Enjoying life and - not taking life for granted...
0:13:50 > 0:13:54- ..and realizing that student life - is not going to last forever.
0:13:54 > 0:14:01- I usually collect poetry for five - years, before publishing a book.
0:14:01 > 0:14:09- This collection shows different - periods and locations of my life.
0:14:10 > 0:14:16- There are many themes, including - language, belonging, love...
0:14:17 > 0:14:27- ..family and things that we want to - let go and keep close to our hearts.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- I hope the poetry will appeal - to a wide audience.
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0:14:45 > 0:14:49- Subtitles
0:14:51 > 0:14:52- Welcome back.
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- It's time to congratulate - Irwel Evans of Penparc, Cardigan.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- You've won a pair of tickets - to the Wales v Australia game...
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- ..during the Autumn Internationals - series on Saturday.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05- We hope you have a great time.
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- Thanks to those who have contacted - us about Iolo's nature series.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- We're delighted to receive - your photographs and comments.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- Thanks to Rhys Llwyd of Tregareth - for reminding us of the work...
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- ..of Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd - on the Llen Natur website.
0:15:20 > 0:15:25- Your contributions to Heno will be - appearing on the Llen Natur website.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- Let's find out more from Gerallt.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37- Since establishing in 1978, - the Edward Llwyd Society...
0:15:38 > 0:15:42- ..has evolved as a main conservation - and nature group in Wales.
0:15:42 > 0:15:47- A popular activity among members are - the field trips held most Saturdays.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52- There are three trips...
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- ..comprising of two in the north - and one in the south.
0:15:56 > 0:16:02- It's an opportunity to study and - learn more about the natural world.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- You're never too old - to learn about nature.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- Another project by the Society - is called Llen Natur.
0:16:09 > 0:16:14- On the website, Llen Natur, people - post photographs from their trips.
0:16:17 > 0:16:25- Duncan Brown and Twm Elias have - worked diligently on Llen Natur.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- The website is about - to embark upon a new chapter.
0:16:31 > 0:16:39- Everyone can use the website but - contributing is much easier now.
0:16:39 > 0:16:47- You can access - the Llen Natur Facebook page.
0:16:48 > 0:16:53- Upload your images here and they'll - soon make their way to the website.
0:16:53 > 0:16:58- This is the latest publication - by Llen Natur, Twm.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- It discuses fungi, toadstools and - variety of mushrooms around Wales.
0:17:03 > 0:17:08- This is the fourth volume - in the series.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- A sum of almost 17,000 names - have already been coined.
0:17:12 > 0:17:19- We enjoyed learning about these - brown, small, obscure fungi.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23- One of them is called 'gogorogo'.
0:17:23 > 0:17:28- There aren't many - Welsh primitive terms.
0:17:29 > 0:17:34- What was considered as useful was - named as toadstools were the rest.
0:17:34 > 0:17:40- 'Gogorogo' is the fungus that - is found growing on birch trees.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- 'Bechdan brenin' is another term.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- What is 'bechdan brenin'?
0:17:47 > 0:17:53- It's a similar fungus that - grows at the base of the birch.
0:17:53 > 0:17:59- It was used for all sorts things.
0:17:59 > 0:18:03- They were kept in sweet tins - ready to be placed on fishing hooks.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06- It was very useful hence the - reason for giving it a name.
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- The others are bracken fungi but - 'gogorogo' is worth documenting.
0:18:12 > 0:18:19- Once you coin a term, - you have to make it official.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- Few Welsh terms exist for fungi.
0:18:24 > 0:18:29- If they were potent and not very - edible they weren't given a name.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- Examples include 'clust yr Iddew' - or Jew's ear...
0:18:34 > 0:18:40- ..and 'ambarel bwgan' - or parasol mushroom.
0:18:40 > 0:18:45- My contribution was 'caws Cesar' - or Caesar mushroom, which is edible.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48- I coined the name - of this mushroom...
0:18:48 > 0:18:53- ..including 'ambarel bwgan' - known as the parasol mushroom.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- How can viewers get involved - with the Llen Natur website?
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- They can get involved - in all sorts of ways.
0:19:03 > 0:19:08- Take photos of anything fascinating - in nature and the environment...
0:19:08 > 0:19:12- ..and document the place and time.
0:19:15 > 0:19:23- You can share your contributions to - the nature series on Heno with us.
0:19:23 > 0:19:28- to the Edward Llwyd Society.
0:19:28 > 0:19:33- We might see you on one of our - Saturday trips in the near future.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- The Llen Natur website - does some incredible work.
0:19:53 > 0:19:58- It's important to safeguard our - Welsh terms for plants and animals.
0:19:58 > 0:20:06- Blodeuwedd was created from flowers.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10- It's wonderful to see the - continuation of flower names.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- Today, the Christmas stamps - were unveiled by Royal Mail.
0:20:14 > 0:20:19- It signals the time when we should - start thinking of sending our cards.
0:20:19 > 0:20:21- Let's take a look - at this year's designs.
0:20:22 > 0:20:27- We know Christmas is looming as the - Christmas stamps were issued today.
0:20:34 > 0:20:39- Our current Christmas stamps - have been in print since 1966.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- This year's stamps are classic - images of the Madonna and Child.
0:20:44 > 0:20:51- They are based on portraits by - Raphael and Renaissance artists.
0:20:55 > 0:21:00- There are also wonderful stamps - from a children's competition.
0:21:01 > 0:21:08- The last time it was held back in - 2015, there were 360,000 applicants.
0:21:09 > 0:21:14- This year, there were two young - winners so there are two stamps.
0:21:14 > 0:21:21- One depicts a family of snowmen and - the other displays Father Christmas.
0:21:23 > 0:21:32- They are great and the child - can see its name on a stamp.
0:21:32 > 0:21:38- Children play a prominent role - in this year's set of stamps.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42- Christmas is on its way - and it's a season for children.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54- Today, a blue plaque was unveiled - a stone's throw from the studio...
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- ..on Tyisha Road, Llanelli.
0:21:57 > 0:22:02- The plaque celebrates the life and - career of actress, Rachel Roberts.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- She was born there 90 years ago.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10- Another local heroine was there - to officially unveil the plaque.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14- Sharon Morgan is also preparing a - production about Rachel Roberts...
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- ..that will be staged next year.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20- It's an honour and emotional - to unveil the plaque...
0:22:20 > 0:22:26- ..to an extremely talented actress.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- She was a minister's daughter - from Llanelli...
0:22:30 > 0:22:35- ..who did an English degree in - Aberystwyth and attended RADA.
0:22:35 > 0:22:40- Rachel became a recognizable face - during the 1960s...
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- ..with films such as This Sporting - Life and was a BAFTA winner.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48- She also received a Oscar nomination - and married Rex Harrison.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52- She was famous at the same time as - Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole...
0:22:53 > 0:22:59- ..and would drink - just as much as them.
0:22:59 > 0:23:05- Her life is also sad as she suffered - from depression at the time.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- She committed suicide in 1980 - at the age of 53.
0:23:08 > 0:23:12- Today, we're celebrating her talent - and it's important we remember her.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- We should remember our talents, - especially female ones.
0:23:16 > 0:23:26- Tudur Dylan Jones has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:23:30 > 0:23:36- Thank you for coming in to discuss - the book.
0:23:36 > 0:23:43- The book is dedicated to Greta.
0:23:43 > 0:23:47- Here's a photograph of her watching - her grandfather on Heno.
0:23:47 > 0:23:51- It's passed her bedtime!
0:23:51 > 0:24:01- She's stayed up to watch Taid.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09- It's a big evening in Llandysul on - Thursday.
0:24:09 > 0:24:13- If you're in Llandysul on Thursday, - there's a Talwrn.
0:24:13 > 0:24:19- There will be three teams competing.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22- Thanks for showing us this wonderful - new book.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26- You can still enter our competition - to find the new Gelert...
0:24:26 > 0:24:28- ..as part of S4C's Month of Legends.
0:24:28 > 0:24:30- Tomorrow at 7.00pm...
0:24:30 > 0:24:34- ..our Fancy A Fortune wheel will - be at Cardiff's Winter Wonderland.
0:24:34 > 0:24:38- The runner, Dewi Griffiths will be - chatting about Frankfurt Marathon.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41- We hope to see you at 7.00pm. - Until then, goodbye.
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