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0:00:18 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome to Heno.
0:00:21 > 0:00:25- I've come outside the studio - to the town centre of Llanelli.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- The sky is calm above us - and it's relatively mild.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- But it was a very different scene - across Wales exactly 70 years ago.
0:00:33 > 0:00:40- Rhodri Gomer is in Aberystwyth to - recall one of Wales' worst winters.
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- I'm at the National Library tonight.
0:00:44 > 0:00:51- I've travelled to meet those who - recall the heavy snowfall of 1947.
0:00:51 > 0:00:57- A couple of them will join me later.
0:00:57 > 0:01:00- I'll return to the sofa shortly - to welcome my two guests.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04- They've got an exciting proposition - for our viewers at home tonight.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- Soloists aged 25 and over - are eligible to participate...
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- ..in a brand-new scheme called - Ffatri Llais or the Voice Factory.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- Tonight, I'm combining fashion - and mathematics.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- Don't worry, I just need to make - a pattern for a circle skirt...
0:01:19 > 0:01:24- ..using the formula Pi - and it's just happens to be Pi Day!
0:01:24 > 0:01:28- Someone might wear a dress - with a circle skirt...
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- ..at Llinos' location tonight.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- If you're looking - for a wedding venue...
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- ..you can look inside - St Tewdrics House in Chepstow...
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- ..that's run by the cyclist, - Geraint Thomas and his wife, Sara.
0:01:47 > 0:01:53- We start tonight by looking back - at the heavy snowfall of 1947.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- Last night, - we made an appeal for your stories.
0:01:57 > 0:02:03- Thank you to Ifor Lloyd of Bridfa - Derwen Stud for this photograph...
0:02:03 > 0:02:07- ..of the Welsh cob that started the - farm during the blizzard of 1947.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- Ifor's mother captured the moment - on camera in Llanybydder.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- Thanks for sharing your photo - and story with us, Ifor.
0:02:16 > 0:02:22- Rhodri Gomer awaits our company now - in Aberystwyth with more stories.
0:02:22 > 0:02:28- I'm at the National Library which - is full of our nation's treasures.
0:02:28 > 0:02:33- I'm here tonight to find out more - about the heavy snowfall of 1947.
0:02:33 > 0:02:38- For those who lived through it, - the memories will never go away.
0:02:44 > 0:02:49- You can't imagine - how terrible it actually was.
0:02:49 > 0:02:55- We lost all of our sheep - and lost everything.
0:02:55 > 0:03:00- A neighbouring farmer - used the piano as firewood...
0:03:00 > 0:03:06- ..because he couldn't get any fuel - or coal to keep his children warm.
0:03:06 > 0:03:12- Nothing was open so it was like a - bank holiday that lasted two weeks!
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- My earliest memory...
0:03:16 > 0:03:22- ..is of the prisoners of war - at the camp in Henllan.
0:03:23 > 0:03:28- An army lorry was one of the first - vehicles to go through the village.
0:03:28 > 0:03:34- They were more capable - of travelling through the snow.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- The severe snowfall of 1947...
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- ..was caused by a blocking high - over Scandinavia.
0:03:44 > 0:03:51- It led to many snow storms - in the United Kingdom and in Wales.
0:03:51 > 0:03:58- Snow fell every day somewhere in - the country for 55 successive days.
0:03:59 > 0:04:07- I have an interesting story - about Lewis Tymbl or my Uncle Dai.
0:04:07 > 0:04:14- He died on 10 March 1947.
0:04:14 > 0:04:19- He was a famous and highly-respected - minister in the Tumble area...
0:04:19 > 0:04:27- ..but he wanted to be buried - at Antioch Chapel in Crymych.
0:04:27 > 0:04:32- The coffin was taken from Whitland - to Crymych on the Cardi Bach...
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- ..but unfortunately, and let me - quote from Ieuan Davies' book...
0:04:37 > 0:04:43- "The burial at Antioch was organized - for 1.30pm on Saturday 15 March...
0:04:43 > 0:04:49- "..but that morning, the Creator - rebelled against the burial...
0:04:49 > 0:04:56- "..and Crymych witnessed - the worst snow storm in history.
0:04:56 > 0:05:01- "No burials - would take place that day."
0:05:01 > 0:05:09- We had a lot of snow in 1962 - but it was nothing compared to 1947.
0:05:09 > 0:05:14- Everyone helped each other and - there was a real sense of comradery.
0:05:14 > 0:05:22- As young lads, we went to Lampeter - to bring back sacks of groceries.
0:05:22 > 0:05:31- I remember buying butter and - the bread was hot from the bakery.
0:05:31 > 0:05:37- By the time we got back, - the butter had melted...
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- ..but they were happy to get it - no matter its condition!
0:05:40 > 0:05:46- A disaster fund was set up to help - the farmers who lost all the sheep.
0:05:46 > 0:05:53- The money meant absolutely nothing - compared to losing all the sheep.
0:06:00 > 0:06:09- The heavy snowfall from 70 years ago - remains a vivid memory for many...
0:06:09 > 0:06:19- ..including my two guests, - Charles Arch and Lyn Ebenezer.
0:06:20 > 0:06:26- Charles, you lived on a farm - in Pontrhydfendigaid at the time.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31- The snow took its grip - on rural areas.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35- Yes, without a doubt.
0:06:35 > 0:06:41- We lived over mile away - from the nearest village.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44- The road was shut for eleven nights.
0:06:44 > 0:06:51- Everyone was digging out - pathways through the fields.
0:06:51 > 0:06:55- It had a damaging affect on the - farm buildings, cattle and sheep.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- The loss was so extreme that - many farmers never got over it.
0:07:00 > 0:07:05- Lyn, you were a youngster at the - time so it must been fun for you.
0:07:05 > 0:07:10- I was seven years old.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- I would still walk a mile to school - every day.
0:07:13 > 0:07:20- I recall walking - through two walls of snow.
0:07:20 > 0:07:25- Another thing that - has remained in my memory...
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- ..is a lamb - stuck in some electric cables.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- This shows how high the snow was.
0:07:31 > 0:07:36- The dead lamb hung from the cables - long after until the end of summer.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- I can stand here - and reminisce with you all night.
0:07:41 > 0:07:47- Last night, we made an appeal for - your stories of the snow in 1947.
0:07:47 > 0:07:51- One gentleman got in touch with us - with an interesting story...
0:07:52 > 0:08:02- ..about meeting a famous face - that he met during this period.
0:08:04 > 0:08:12- Four of us were playing in the snow.
0:08:12 > 0:08:19- We saw these lights.
0:08:19 > 0:08:24- A car was stuck in the snow.
0:08:24 > 0:08:32- The car window opened.
0:08:32 > 0:08:37- A face popped out.
0:08:38 > 0:08:48- It was Lloyd George.
0:08:48 > 0:08:58- I had the honour of shaking his - hand.
0:09:01 > 0:09:11- He gave us a shilling for helping - him.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- Bob from the local garage helped - him.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22- The Eisteddfod season - has arrived across Wales.
0:09:23 > 0:09:28- They're an invaluable contribution - to our country and our communities.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32- The association known as - Cymdeithas Eisteddfodau Cymru...
0:09:32 > 0:09:37- ..is launching for the first time, - a masterclass called Ffatri Llais.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43- Here to explain it all and encourage - viewers at home to secure a place...
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- ..is one of the scheme - organizers, Shan Crofft...
0:09:47 > 0:09:52- ..and Sian Meinir, an international - opera singer, who will be tutoring.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- Welcome to Heno, ladies.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- Tell us more about - this new exciting scheme.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- We are break new ground here.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- A partnership has been established - between the National Eisteddfod...
0:10:11 > 0:10:13- ..and Cymdeithas Eisteddfodau Cymru.
0:10:13 > 0:10:20- Training is being offered - to amateur singers over 25 in Wales.
0:10:20 > 0:10:27- Ffatri Llais offers training to 30 - amateur singers over the age of 25.
0:10:28 > 0:10:37- Why singers over 25?
0:10:37 > 0:10:42- Wales is awash with talented - amateur singers over 25.
0:10:42 > 0:10:47- Singers of this age category don't - often get an opportunity like this.
0:10:47 > 0:10:52- You can develop performance skills - and perfect your vocals.
0:10:52 > 0:10:58- These masterclasses will encourage - confidence to perform on the stage.
0:10:58 > 0:11:07- The aim of the workshops is to offer - experience of individual guidance.
0:11:07 > 0:11:17- We can experiment with our vocals.
0:11:20 > 0:11:30- We hope to take their skills to a - higher level.
0:11:30 > 0:11:40- Local Eisteddfods are starting now.
0:11:43 > 0:11:47- The masterclasses will be held - on the following dates:
0:11:47 > 0:11:55- The South Wales session - is on Sunday 23 April.
0:11:56 > 0:12:04- The North Wales session - runs on Saturday 6 May.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- The Mid Wales session - takes place on Sunday 7 May.
0:12:09 > 0:12:17- Locations of the masterclasses - will be confirmed in due course.
0:12:17 > 0:12:26- It depends on who is chosen.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30- You can apply online.
0:12:30 > 0:12:40- Download an application form - from the website, steddfota.org
0:12:45 > 0:12:52- Accomplished piano accompanist, - Eurian Owen will join the sessions.
0:12:53 > 0:13:03- We welcome other accompanists.
0:13:04 > 0:13:10- Singers are grateful to their - accompanists.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- Our world is surrounded by circles.
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- We only have to look at our watches, - steering wheels and road signs...
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- ..to realize they are everywhere, - and not forgetting our food!
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- Last week, we celebrated Pie Week - but today is earmarked as Pi Day.
0:13:28 > 0:13:38- Frankly speaking, we need this pi - in order to achieve this pie.
0:13:47 > 0:13:54- Why have you brought me to - Bangor University to talk about Pi?
0:13:54 > 0:14:00- We're at the inner courtyard - of the university.
0:14:01 > 0:14:06- It houses a lot of things that - would not exist if it wasn't for Pi.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- You need Pi for anything - circular or spherical.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- What is it?
0:14:13 > 0:14:16- What is it?- - It's a way of measuring a circle.
0:14:16 > 0:14:23- Pi is the ratio of the circumference - of a circle to its diameter.
0:14:23 > 0:14:29- The circumference is about three - times the length of the diameter.
0:14:29 > 0:14:39- Pi is 3.1415926 and so on and - so forth as it's never-ending.
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- The Welsh can celebrate Pi Day...
0:14:49 > 0:14:57- ..as William Jones from Anglesey - devised the familiar symbol.
0:14:57 > 0:15:03- He recognized the importance - of the number of Pi...
0:15:03 > 0:15:10- ..and that it deserved the symbol - which is the one we know today.
0:15:10 > 0:15:16- It's the Greek letter of Pi and - he first used that symbol in 1706...
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- ..that was adopted - on the international stage.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- You're a fan of Pi.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26- You're a fan of Pi.- - Yes, this is my Pi tie!
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- And Pi socks.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- And Pi socks.- - Yes, they were a Christmas present.
0:15:32 > 0:15:37- I only wear them on Pi Day.
0:15:37 > 0:15:45- One member of the Heno team uses Pi - and relies on it.
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- My teachers at Ysgol Dyffryn Amman - will be pulling their hair out...
0:15:49 > 0:15:54- ..to see Huw Fash talking about - Maths as I failed it four times!
0:15:55 > 0:16:02- These days, I use the Pi Theorem - when making one of these skirts.
0:16:02 > 0:16:09- This is a circle skirt...
0:16:09 > 0:16:15- ..so it's narrow at the top - and all the fullness is at the base.
0:16:15 > 0:16:20- You need a series of measurements - to make sure it sits properly.
0:16:20 > 0:16:26- Pi is a part of our daily lives and - appears in all sorts of situations.
0:16:26 > 0:16:31- Happy Pi Day to you all!
0:16:34 > 0:16:36- It's time for us to take a break.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- When we return...
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- ..we take a sneak peak at a project - by the Sky cyclist, Gareth Thomas.
0:16:43 > 0:16:48- His wife is busy restoring - St Tewdrics House in Chepstow.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- It's an ideal location for - future wedding ceremonies.
0:16:52 > 0:16:56- We're also in Swansea University - to mark National Science Week.
0:16:56 > 0:17:01- Dr Llinos Harris contributes to the - science world in Wales and beyond.
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0:17:06 > 0:17:08- Subtitles
0:17:12 > 0:17:16- Welcome back.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- We start this part by congratulating - Ysgol Cefn Coch in Penrhydeudraeth.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24- Last night, we enjoyed a snippet - of their horror film...
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- ..that was nominated for an Into - Film award at Leicester Square.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- The ceremony was hosted today.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- It is a pleasure for us to announce - that they are the British winners.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- A massive congratulations to them - and have a safe journey home!
0:17:40 > 0:17:44- Many of you will be aware of the - Team SKY cyclist, Gareth Thomas.
0:17:45 > 0:17:51- Whilst he trains on his bike around - France, what does his wife Sara do?
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- She's got a new project that is - keeping her and her family busy.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- Your wedding day is one of - the happiest days of your life.
0:18:00 > 0:18:06- If you're a couple organizing your - big day and need an unusual venue...
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- ..you can book St Tewdrics House - in Chepstow.
0:18:10 > 0:18:17- It's run by the cyclist, - Geraint Thomas and his wife, Sara.
0:18:27 > 0:18:33- St Tewdrics House or the Italianate
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- ..and sits in ten acres in Chepstow.
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- The house can sleep 16 people - and a magical site is being built...
0:18:44 > 0:18:50- ..that will host the reception and - evening party for all your guests.
0:18:50 > 0:18:56- How did all this start, Sara?
0:18:56 > 0:19:01- It started when Geraint and I - were looking for a wedding venue.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- We couldn't find anywhere - that ticked all the boxes.
0:19:05 > 0:19:09- I saw this house and felt - it was perfect for our wedding.
0:19:09 > 0:19:14- We planned to live here but our - guests said it was a lovely venue.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- It stemmed from there.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- What was the house like - when you bought it?
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- The house itself was fine and - just needed some cosmetic work...
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- ..but the tower was derelict - so needed refurbishing.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35- The courtyard was also derelict so - we did all the work to improve it.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- We're starting to see the - finish line but it all takes time.
0:19:45 > 0:19:51- What does Geraint - think about it all?
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- He's very excited and has put - a lot of trust in Dad and Mam.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- He's always happy when he comes back - and he wants to live here...
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- ..but that ship has sailed!
0:20:03 > 0:20:08- Where do you find the time to work - on such a massive project...
0:20:08 > 0:20:13- ..when you're away with Geraint - for a lot of the time?
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- I'm really lucky - because Dad has taken charge.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- I come back, look at the place - and leave again...
0:20:21 > 0:20:27- ..but I do a lot of work online and - send a lot of emails when in France.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- I'm lucky because Dad does a lot.
0:20:32 > 0:20:37- How does it feel - to work for your daughter?
0:20:38 > 0:20:43- I'm the boss at home and - Sara's the boss when I come here.
0:20:43 > 0:20:48- I persuaded Sara to let me work here - and we've had a great time.
0:20:48 > 0:20:54- We're happy with everything - that we've created.
0:20:54 > 0:21:00- There's a place in the market - for this sort of place.
0:21:08 > 0:21:14- Some couples have booked the venue - and the place isn't ready yet.
0:21:14 > 0:21:20- I didn't expect it but the interest - grew after we launched the website.
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- Will you be here on the day as - a wedding planner extraordinaire?
0:21:26 > 0:21:31- Yes, me and either Mam or Dad or - all of us will be here for the day.
0:21:34 > 0:21:41- Weddings are always so happy - so this should be a great place.
0:21:41 > 0:21:47- People will remember the happiest - day of their lives at St Tewdrics.
0:21:47 > 0:21:55- I'm really excited and want to get - started as soon as it's finished.
0:22:04 > 0:22:09- All this week on Heno, we've - marked National Science Week...
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- ..by meeting and recognizing those - who have made scientific impacts.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- Tonight, we meet Dr Llinos Harris - from Swansea University.
0:22:25 > 0:22:30- I'm Dr Llinos Harris - and I specialize in microbiology...
0:22:30 > 0:22:37- ..but more specifically - staphylococci and implants.
0:22:37 > 0:22:43- Staphylococci is a bacteria that - lives on the skin and in the nose...
0:22:43 > 0:22:48- ..and any other damp parts - of the body.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52- It features in the news - as it's resistant to methicillin.
0:22:52 > 0:22:56- Infections after implants - are very problematic.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- I want to find a solution to this - issue by improving the implant...
0:23:00 > 0:23:06- ..or find new and better treatments - for the infections.
0:23:06 > 0:23:11- The population is getting older - so implants increasing...
0:23:11 > 0:23:17- ..and many need a new hip or knee - or need a catheter.
0:23:17 > 0:23:21- Those with kidney problems - or need chemotherapy...
0:23:22 > 0:23:26- ..are also at risk of infection.
0:23:26 > 0:23:30- We're running out - of effective antibiotics...
0:23:30 > 0:23:37- ..so it's interesting - to find new treatments.
0:23:37 > 0:23:45- It's my ambition to find a treatment - that can help people in the future.
0:23:45 > 0:23:53- It's so vast and the solution to one - issue can cause other problems...
0:23:53 > 0:23:57- ..so it's a very interesting field.
0:24:03 > 0:24:08- My studio guests have been - Shan Crofft and Sian Meinir.
0:24:08 > 0:24:13- They're promoting a new scheme by - the Eisteddfod for soloists over 25.
0:24:14 > 0:24:19- How can people apply - to take part in the scheme?
0:24:19 > 0:24:28- Ffatri Llais offers training to 30 - amateur singers over the age of 25.
0:24:28 > 0:24:38- It's a great chance to improve - your singing skills.
0:24:43 > 0:24:53- Gwyn Hughes Jones sings the praises - of the Eisteddfod.
0:24:55 > 0:25:05- We enjoy being part of something - exciting.
0:25:08 > 0:25:12- We will announce - when everything is sorted.
0:25:12 > 0:25:17- Until tomorrow at 7.00pm, - enjoy the rest of your evening.
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