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0:00:18 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome - to Tuesday night's Heno.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- It's been another glorious day.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29- It's great to welcome - two new guests to our sofa.
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- Elin Harvard and Elan Llwyd, - welcome to Heno.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36- You're here to chat - about a special Eisteddfod.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38- We're holding - an Eisteddfod at Oxford...
0:00:39 > 0:00:41- ..with the Dafydd ap Gwilym Society.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- We look forward - to hearing more about it.
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- Tonight, we visit Crymych that's - twinned with Ploveilh in Brittany.
0:00:48 > 0:00:53- They have welcomed its residents for - an evening of dancing at a Fest Noz.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- Gerallt hears of a project that - records the names of Welsh plants.
0:00:57 > 0:01:00- They've succeeded to log them all.
0:01:00 > 0:01:06- Rhodri visits the National Library - to view portraits of Welsh heroes.
0:01:06 > 0:01:11- We also prepare you for Easter - with a trove of chocolate eggs.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- There's a chance for five families - to win our competition this evening.
0:01:23 > 0:01:29- In the 1980s, towns in Wales - twinned with other towns abroad.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- France was popular for doing this.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37- Unfortunately, over the years, - many partnerships have fizzled out.
0:01:37 > 0:01:42- Crymych in Pembrokeshire still has - close ties with its Celtic friends.
0:01:42 > 0:01:47- Residents from Plomelin or Ploveilh - in Brittany have arrived at Crymych.
0:01:47 > 0:01:54- Daf has joined the celebrations.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- Good evening, Mari.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- Welcome to Crymych in Pembrokeshire.
0:02:02 > 0:02:13- A special Fest Noz - is taking place tonight.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18- There have been events - over the past few days.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- There have been events - over the past few days.
0:02:27 > 0:02:33- We received an application in 1983 - from a village in Brittany.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37- They wanted to twin - with a town in Wales.
0:02:37 > 0:02:44- The plan was to twin with - Portmeirion but they got Crymych!
0:02:47 > 0:02:52- I remember a lot of people coming on - a tour with us to Brittany...
0:02:52 > 0:02:59- ..and it was the first time for many - of them to cross Carmarthen Bridge!
0:02:59 > 0:03:07- The ties with Crymych - started over 30 years ago.
0:03:07 > 0:03:15- It's always a pleasure - to visit Wales and see old friends.
0:03:17 > 0:03:23- This visit stems from our - annual invitation to Brittany...
0:03:23 > 0:03:31- ..to the Mondial Pupilles which is - a football event for boys under 13.
0:03:31 > 0:03:37- It's great to play against teams - such as Marseille and Brazil.
0:03:37 > 0:03:43- The posters show Crymych playing - against Sao Paulo, Dukla Prague...
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- ..Spartak Moscow and Anderlecht.
0:03:47 > 0:03:52- It's a wonderful experience to play - against teams from other countries.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- Many famous players have taken part - in these games...
0:03:56 > 0:03:58- ..such as Thierry Henry, - Petr Cech...
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- ..and Wales' very own Joe Allen - represented Crymych out there.
0:04:03 > 0:04:10- Every other year, they come here - to play some friendly matches.
0:04:10 > 0:04:18- Today, we've played football - against the team from France...
0:04:18 > 0:04:24- ..and the local team of Boncath - and we won our first match 2-1.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29- This week, some French people - are staying with me for four days.
0:04:29 > 0:04:34- We've been playing football and I've - tried to teach them some rugby too.
0:04:34 > 0:04:40- It's interesting to have two boys - who don't understand you...
0:04:40 > 0:04:46- ..but both are great.
0:04:47 > 0:04:52- The best things about the twinning - is chatting with friends...
0:04:52 > 0:04:58- ..eating, having a beer or two - and having a lot of fun.
0:05:01 > 0:05:08- The weather is on our side - and we plan to celebrate the link...
0:05:08 > 0:05:14- ..between Crymych - and Plomelin in Brittany.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- Tonight, there's a special Fest Noz.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- Don't forget to join me later.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- We hear more from the Fest Noz - later.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- Tonight's guests have another - traditional festival in mind.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- Elin Harvard and Elan Llwyd - are university students at Oxford.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- They are organizing an Eisteddfod.
0:05:44 > 0:05:53- You're members of the - Dafydd ap Gwilym Society.
0:05:53 > 0:06:01- They are organizing of the event.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- Elin is the chaplain.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- I'm the chairperson of the Dafydd ap - Gwilym Society.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14- It's an honour to have the role.
0:06:14 > 0:06:19- It was established in 1886.
0:06:19 > 0:06:30- It's one of the oldest societies - in Oxford University.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- It's a close-knit community.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- Elan is the co-ordinator.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- I'm going to be co-ordinating - the Eisteddfod.
0:06:40 > 0:06:48- It's an Eisteddfod as we know it!
0:06:48 > 0:06:53- It has the same format as the - Eisteddfod we have in Wales.
0:06:54 > 0:07:06- There's the literary events.
0:07:09 > 0:07:20- Pupils of Years 12 and 13 - have been invited to compete.
0:07:20 > 0:07:27- The winners will be invited - to the Christ College in Oxford.
0:07:27 > 0:07:32- Here's footage of Aneirin Karadog at - visiting the Eisteddfod years ago.
0:07:32 > 0:07:40- Aneirin Karadog - has the important task...
0:07:40 > 0:07:50- ..of judging over 50 entries - that we received.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- The winners will be invited - to Oxford.
0:07:53 > 0:08:00- This sword plays a main role.
0:08:00 > 0:08:05- Tell us about the sword.
0:08:05 > 0:08:11- It's a tradition for - the chairperson to hold the sword.
0:08:17 > 0:08:22- I understand Ffion Hague - had an accident with the sword!
0:08:22 > 0:08:34- You're both from Wales.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44- There's mention that not many - Welsh people study at Oxford.
0:08:44 > 0:08:50- We're a small group - but it's a close-knit community.
0:08:51 > 0:09:03- It's very easy to keep - connected with each other...
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- ..thanks to the - Dafydd ap Gwilym Society.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- How have other students - reacted to the Eisteddfod?
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- Oxford is very international - and welcoming.
0:09:16 > 0:09:25- We can't wait to give them - a taste of Wales in our Eisteddfod.
0:09:25 > 0:09:33- This is proof that Wales - is a country in her own right.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- The best Welsh person is a person - outside Wales!
0:09:37 > 0:09:38- After the break...
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- ..we hear about a project that - records the names of Welsh plants.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- We meet some national heroes - at the National Library of Wales.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- We also return to Crymych - for its Fest Noz.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52- Join us in a couple of minutes.
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0:10:09 > 0:10:12- Welcome back.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- I'm among all these Easter eggs!
0:10:15 > 0:10:21- Five winners can win a basket of - eggs ahead of the Easter weekend.
0:10:22 > 0:10:29- There's eggs for the whole family - in all shapes, sizes and colours.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- And they'll be with by Good Friday.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- All you have to do - is answer this simple question:
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- What garment is worn at Easter?
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0:11:08 > 0:11:11- Good luck to you all!
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- Many plant enthusiasts - are familiar with the BSBI...
0:11:17 > 0:11:22- ..or the Botanical Society - of Britain and Ireland.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- One of the aims of the BSBI is - record and conserve rare plants.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- It's just completed extensive work - on documenting rare Welsh plants.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- Gerallt has this remarkable story.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- The Snowdon Lily is a rare flower - in the old Caernarfonshire.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- The Radnor Lily - is just as rare in Mid Wales.
0:11:45 > 0:11:48- After 40 years of painstaking work - by volunteers...
0:11:48 > 0:11:57- ..the BSBI has registers of the - rare plants in each Welsh county.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02- We use the old historic counties.
0:12:02 > 0:12:09- This year, we celebrate the booklets - for the last two counties.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13- They are Glamorgan - and Pembrokeshire.
0:12:13 > 0:12:19- The BSBI is very happy - to finish this work.
0:12:19 > 0:12:26- Dr Goronwy Wynne is one of the many - volunteers who helped with the task.
0:12:26 > 0:12:31- He's an authority - on the plants of Flintshire.
0:12:32 > 0:12:38- How many people in Rhesycae know - that a rare plant in Flintshire...
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- ..is growing underneath our feet?
0:12:42 > 0:12:47- It's only odd people like you and I - who take an interest in thistles!
0:12:47 > 0:12:52- There are four or five varieties - of thistle growing here.
0:12:52 > 0:12:57- Sitting amongst the common types - is the dwarf thistle.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- The flower is on a tiny stem - and almost touching the ground.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- It's extremely rare.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10- Why is it so important to have - a register of these rare plants?
0:13:10 > 0:13:16- It tells us something - about the plant's environment...
0:13:16 > 0:13:21- ..and whether global warming - has an effect on the plant.
0:13:21 > 0:13:26- Secondly, we look at how man affects - these habitats.
0:13:26 > 0:13:31- When something becomes rare...
0:13:31 > 0:13:36- ..it might have nothing to do - with the plant or the weather...
0:13:36 > 0:13:41- ..but simply because someone built - a house and demolished the habitat!
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- A register of plants - isn't a new concept.
0:13:45 > 0:13:50- This is Welsh Botanology by Hugh - Davies owned by Bethan Wyn Jones....
0:13:50 > 0:13:55- ..who is looking for signs - of the spring on Anglesey!
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- Who was Hugh Davies - and why is he still important today?
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- It's important to note - that he was from Anglesey.
0:14:04 > 0:14:10- He was a church vicar who spent - a lot of his time in Beaumaris.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- He was also an exceptional botanist - who roamed the island...
0:14:14 > 0:14:19- ..and recorded plants - that were near churches.
0:14:19 > 0:14:25- Cors Bodeilio was one of the sites - that he frequented.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- It's awash with plants.
0:14:28 > 0:14:32- One of the plants that he mentions - in his book is the willow.
0:14:32 > 0:14:39- In the spring, it's wonderful to see - the catkins on the willow trees.
0:14:40 > 0:14:46- The registers have been brought - to the light of day...
0:14:47 > 0:14:51- ..so I can congratulate you - and celebrate!
0:14:52 > 0:14:59- I'm delighted that we have registers - for all the old counties in Wales.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- A small group of people - from each county...
0:15:05 > 0:15:12- ..should be applauded for their - perseverance in finishing the work.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- It's easy to start but there's - always some finishing touches...
0:15:17 > 0:15:21- ..and they have completed the task - for the whole of Wales.
0:15:30 > 0:15:35- Our next story is about heroes.
0:15:35 > 0:15:43- Who is your hero or heroine, ladies?
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- I play the harp so Catrin Finch.
0:15:47 > 0:15:48- It's Dafydd ap Gwilym!
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- You can come face-to-face - with some of Wales' heroes...
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- ..at the National Library - in Aberystwyth at the moment.
0:15:55 > 0:15:57- Ruth Jones, Ryan Giggs, - David Lloyd George...
0:15:57 > 0:16:01- ..Anthony Hopkins and Dafydd Iwan - form the Welsh Portraits Collection.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- It's an all-year-round display - and Rhodri paid it a visit.
0:16:12 > 0:16:21- Ignore legends and the history books - because a hero is very personal.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24- It isn't objective.
0:16:24 > 0:16:29- A hero could be a family member, - someone who did a kind deed...
0:16:29 > 0:16:33- ..or someone who inspired you.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- The hero could also be a historical - figure who changed the world...
0:16:37 > 0:16:45- ..and that's what you find here.
0:16:52 > 0:16:58- A hero has excelled in their field - and puts others first.
0:16:58 > 0:17:03- This exhibition has a number - of people who have done just that.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- It's difficult to compile - an exhibition of this kind.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- These aren't the most important - people in our collection or Wales.
0:17:13 > 0:17:18- This exhibition - is a selection of artwork...
0:17:18 > 0:17:25- ..with a cross-section of styles, - mediums and subjects.
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- Those represented here are from - the worlds of politics and sport...
0:17:29 > 0:17:36- ..as well as musicians - and artists such as Kyffin Williams.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41- The National Library - has about 70,000 pieces of art.
0:17:41 > 0:17:46- This collection is home to the - largest number of Welsh portraits.
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- This exhibition highlights - the importance of the collection.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- It's also part of a wider vision - found in Wales this year.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- The National Library is celebrating - the Year of Legends in Wales.
0:17:59 > 0:18:06- This exhibition is a part of those - celebrations and highlights legends.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- It focuses on the modern era.
0:18:11 > 0:18:16- It supports another exhibition in - July on Arthur and Welsh Legends...
0:18:16 > 0:18:20- ..that features historic - and legendary figures from Wales.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- There's a number of elements - and faces.
0:18:24 > 0:18:30- I'm sure every visitor has one hero - who stands out from the crowd.
0:18:30 > 0:18:35- My favourite is Dafydd Iwan - in the rain by Malcolm Gwyon.
0:18:35 > 0:18:40- It's pop art but represents someone - who bridges a lot of categories.
0:18:40 > 0:18:45- Dafydd Iwan is a campaigner, - politician, musician and performer.
0:18:45 > 0:18:52- My favourite is the self-portrait - by Kyffin Williams from 1968.
0:18:52 > 0:18:58- We have the biggest collection of - art by Kyffin Williams in the world.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02- It's great to celebrate - the relationship...
0:19:02 > 0:19:08- ..between the National Library - and Kyffin Williams.
0:19:08 > 0:19:12- Kyffin inspired - a generation of artists...
0:19:12 > 0:19:15- ..but the Welsh national - football team inspired a nation.
0:19:16 > 0:19:22- They are celebrated in a piece - by a member of the team.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- One piece that isn't owned by the - library is by Owain Fon Williams...
0:19:27 > 0:19:33- ..that captures the united spirit of - longing, collaboration and desire...
0:19:33 > 0:19:37- ..that was apparent in the - Welsh football team in Euro 2016.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43- It's important as it's by a young - artist who boasts many talents...
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- ..and brings us into the present - and has a universal appeal.
0:19:47 > 0:19:53- I hope the exhibition reflects - a cross-section of heroes...
0:19:53 > 0:20:03- ..and any visitor finds a hero - or heroine who inspires them.
0:20:14 > 0:20:20- The exhibition - runs until next March.
0:20:20 > 0:20:24- The Crymych Fest Noz celebrates - the twinning between the village...
0:20:24 > 0:20:28- ..and Plomelin or Ploveilh - in Brittany.
0:20:28 > 0:20:36- Daf is enjoying the dancing there.
0:20:36 > 0:20:41- I'm not dancing.
0:20:42 > 0:20:48- I've got two left feet.
0:20:48 > 0:20:55- Welcome back - to the Fest Noz in Crymych.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- What is a Fest Noz?
0:20:58 > 0:21:02- It's a twmpath.
0:21:02 > 0:21:14- We host it when the people - from Brittany join us.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- What have you been doing - with your visitors?
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- We've been to Heatherton - and Haverfordwest.
0:21:25 > 0:21:30- We also had a football game.
0:21:30 > 0:21:36- It's important to retain - this tradition of the twinning.
0:21:37 > 0:21:48- It's always a lot of fun.
0:21:48 > 0:21:53- Geraint has visitors - staying with him.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57- Yes, people often stay with us.
0:21:57 > 0:22:07- Phillippe was here as a young man - 28 years ago.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- It was great for him to reminisce.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13- You've also been over to France.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- I've been to France many times.
0:22:16 > 0:22:26- It's great to go there.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28- Lowri has been busy dancing.
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- I've been dancing!
0:22:33 > 0:22:38- I've been lucky to go - to Brittany since I was 13.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- I've also had a few boyfriends.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- I wish my French had improved!
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- Back to you in the studio.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- Thank you, Daf.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- They are having fun in Crymych.
0:22:55 > 0:22:59- Elin Harvard and Elan Llwyd - have been my guests tonight.
0:22:59 > 0:23:09- Both of them are students at Oxford.
0:23:09 > 0:23:12- We've got an Eisteddfod in April.
0:23:12 > 0:23:16- It's set to be a great night.
0:23:16 > 0:23:25- There's a lot of people - from Oxford...
0:23:25 > 0:23:27- ..the winners of our competition...
0:23:27 > 0:23:31- ..and Aneirin Karadog - will join us too.
0:23:31 > 0:23:36- This sword also plays a role.
0:23:36 > 0:23:40- I hope I don't hurt anyone - with the sword.
0:23:40 > 0:23:44- Thanks to everyone - who has helped us.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49- There's always room for more help.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53- Tell us about your winners too.
0:23:53 > 0:23:57- That's it from us but Prynhawn Da - will return from 2.00pm tomorrow.
0:23:57 > 0:23:59- On Heno tomorrow - from 7.00pm to 8.00pm...
0:23:59 > 0:24:03- ..we look forward to the cup final - between Pontypridd and North wales.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07- As the fine weather persists, we - have camping tips from Llangrannog.
0:24:08 > 0:24:13- We also enjoy a chat with - the harpist, Claire Jones.
0:24:13 > 0:24:19- And every Wednesday night, you can - win up to 1,000 in Fancy A Fortune?
0:24:19 > 0:24:21- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:24:25 > 0:24:30- The broadcaster, Geraint Lloyd - will be spinning the wheel for us.
0:24:31 > 0:24:39- Until tomorrow, goodnight.
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