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0:00:03 > 0:00:07- My blood type is A Rhesus Negative - but do you know your type?
0:00:07 > 0:00:11- Today, the Welsh Blood Service - has launched a campaign...
0:00:11 > 0:00:14- ..to encourage people to give blood - for the first time.
0:00:15 > 0:00:18- A pint isn't a lot - but it could save someone's life.
0:00:18 > 0:00:22- Welcome to Heno.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- Hello and welcome to Llanelli - for tonight's edition of Heno.
0:00:41 > 0:00:46- It's been a glorious day and I hope - the sun has shone on you too.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- It's the first day of the campaign - by the Welsh Blood Service...
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- ..to encourage more people - to give blood for the first time.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- Llinos can tell us more about it.
0:00:59 > 0:01:05- Good evening and welcome to the - Welsh Blood Service in Llantrisant.
0:01:05 > 0:01:11- The sign suggests - that there are Missing Types...
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- ..and you can hear - all about it later.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- My studio guest is the broadcaster, - Lisa Gwilym.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- Welcome to the programme, Lisa.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- Thank you.
0:01:27 > 0:01:32- We're going to be chatting about a - variety of music elements tonight.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- Yes, that's right.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- It's always a busy summer.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- You can hear all about it.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- CADW has a new campaign to encourage - us to visit our local castles.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- We hear more about the dragon - that is visiting these castles.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- First, let's return to Llinos - in Barry.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- Good evening, Llinos.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- Thank you, Elin.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- I've come behind the scenes to where - they unpack and sort the blood.
0:02:03 > 0:02:08- The Welsh Blood Service campaign - is very close to my family and I.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- Tonight, I'm going to share - our personal story with you.
0:02:12 > 0:02:21- I spoke with Mam over a cuppa about - the importance of giving blood.
0:02:24 > 0:02:30- Our family is very grateful - to those who give blood.
0:02:30 > 0:02:37- Yes, my father received a - blood transfusion in North Wales.
0:02:37 > 0:02:43- Your father's brother, - Uncle Terry...
0:02:43 > 0:02:48- ..needed blood during an operation - and it saved his life.
0:02:48 > 0:02:56- As a family, we've experienced - that receiving blood saves lives.
0:02:56 > 0:03:04- Yes, and this encouraged your father - to go and give blood.
0:03:04 > 0:03:09- We've been trying to get Dad - to give blood for many years.
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- He claims that he's afraid of - needles but he's not the only one.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- People are afraid but you're doing - something that's worthwhile...
0:03:20 > 0:03:26- ..and can save someone's life if - they need blood during an operation.
0:03:26 > 0:03:31- There isn't an endless supply of - blood so should give blood often.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- That's what made him - go and give blood.
0:03:35 > 0:03:44- It made him want to give blood as - both of you have a rare blood type.
0:03:44 > 0:03:50- He wanted to give something back - to the service.
0:03:51 > 0:03:57- Our family supports the campaign - to get people to give blood.
0:03:58 > 0:04:04- Yes, people will realize - how important it is to give blood.
0:04:04 > 0:04:14- Dad would take blood if he was in - a situation where he needed it.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18- Yes, he definitely would.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- That's why this is so important - to me and my family.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- I'm joined by Rona Lloyd Roberts...
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- ..a scientist at the Welsh - Blood Service in Llantrisant.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- Thank you for finding the time - to speak with me.
0:04:39 > 0:04:44- Can you explain the Missing Type - campaign to us?
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- Different types of blood - are needed for blood transfusions.
0:04:49 > 0:04:55- We're trying to persuade more people - to give blood...
0:04:55 > 0:05:01- ..so that we have more blood - to give in the future.
0:05:01 > 0:05:11- If we don't have more donors, - the stock will be depleted.
0:05:13 > 0:05:20- We can currently supply the demand - for blood in Welsh hospitals...
0:05:20 > 0:05:28- ..but there aren't enough people - to replace regular donors...
0:05:28 > 0:05:33- ..who have to stop giving blood so - it can cause problems in the future.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- Yes, if people don't register - over the next few years...
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- ..it's possible - that we won't have any donors.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- Blood means life.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- The vans behind us take blood - to our hospitals on a regular basis.
0:05:50 > 0:05:55- Yes, the blood is taken from here - after it's tested and processed.
0:05:55 > 0:06:03- We serve 19 hospitals in Wales.
0:06:04 > 0:06:09- It's important to ensure the blood - is safe and that there's enough...
0:06:10 > 0:06:17- ..so that we can give transplants - to those with cancer, new mothers...
0:06:17 > 0:06:22- ..or those with blood problems.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- The message is simple - - please give blood!
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- Yes, the more people we can find - who show an interest and register...
0:06:30 > 0:06:35- ..then the better it will be.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- Thank you, Rona.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43- Please give blood because - you could save lives in the future.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46- Back to you in the studio.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- Thank you, Llinos.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- It's certainly very important for us - to give blood.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- Lisa Gwilym is my studio guest - this evening.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57- Welcome to the programme.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- Thank you.
0:07:01 > 0:07:07- You've had a very busy summer, Lisa.
0:07:07 > 0:07:13- Yes, it's been a busy summer.
0:07:13 > 0:07:23- There's some special episodes - of Y Stiwdio Gefn.
0:07:23 > 0:07:29- Today, I've been recording some new - programmes...
0:07:29 > 0:07:34- ..of Y Stiwdio Gefn.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- It shows some of the past singers...
0:07:38 > 0:07:44- ..and bands who have appeared - on Y Stiwdio Gefn.
0:07:44 > 0:07:49- We've had so many different acts - on the series.
0:07:49 > 0:07:55- There's Geraint Jarman...
0:07:55 > 0:08:05- ..someone called Elin Fflur...
0:08:07 > 0:08:17- ..as well as the younger bands.
0:08:17 > 0:08:24- This is a great reflection - of our different genres.
0:08:24 > 0:08:30- It's a great reflection of the - talent we have in Wales.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- You present on Radio Cymru.
0:08:36 > 0:08:40- You play some well-known bands...
0:08:40 > 0:08:44- ..and some of the new bands too.
0:08:45 > 0:08:55- I'm also involved in the Battle - of the Bands on Radio Cymru.
0:08:55 > 0:09:01- It's important to have a stage - for our young bands.
0:09:01 > 0:09:06- The Battle of the Bands - is held on Maes B.
0:09:06 > 0:09:14- It was great to see - about 20 bands...
0:09:14 > 0:09:23- ..taking part in the - Battle of the Bands.
0:09:24 > 0:09:33- The six finalists got to perform - at the Eisteddfod.
0:09:33 > 0:09:38- The winners was Croma.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43- They won 1,000.
0:09:43 > 0:09:48- The band also performed - at the Eisteddfod.
0:09:49 > 0:09:56- At the Eisteddfod, - you had a busy time.
0:09:56 > 0:10:02- You were on Radio Cymru.
0:10:02 > 0:10:07- You also interviewed Huw Chiswell.
0:10:07 > 0:10:13- The Friday night of the - Eisteddfod...
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- ..is now the slot - for the Welsh legends.
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- This year, it was Huw Chiswell.
0:10:21 > 0:10:25- I got to speak with him.
0:10:25 > 0:10:32- It was amazing to hear the stories - behind his songs.
0:10:33 > 0:10:38- He played to about 5,000 people - at the Eisteddfod.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- We'll chat again - before the end of the programme.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- Have you noticed something strange - travelling through the sky recently?
0:10:45 > 0:10:46- What can it be?
0:10:46 > 0:10:51- The dragon that made its first - appearance in Caerphilly Castle...
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- ..is currently touring - Welsh castles.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- We met the dragon at Chepstow Castle - to hear about its next landing.
0:10:59 > 0:11:03- CADW launched the dragon's tour - at Caerphilly Castle in March.
0:11:03 > 0:11:09- The dragon was brought to life - by the company, Wild Creations...
0:11:09 > 0:11:13- ..who also made The Ball In The Wall - in Cardiff Castle.
0:11:14 > 0:11:20- They are also responsible for - the Visit Wales EPIC summer tour.
0:11:23 > 0:11:28- The aim of the dragon's tour is - to bring Welsh history to life...
0:11:28 > 0:11:34- ..and attract families and visitors - to learn about Wales' heritage.
0:11:34 > 0:11:41- Today in Chepstow, we can see that - children love meeting the dragon.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- They are also learning - about the castle.
0:11:46 > 0:11:51- There's an array of activities - at each castle the dragon visits.
0:11:52 > 0:11:57- The dragon is used to introduce - Welsh history to a new audience.
0:12:00 > 0:12:07- The pioneering work at our castles - is very exciting.
0:12:07 > 0:12:12- There's an app to be used with - the dragon and the castles...
0:12:13 > 0:12:19- ..to learn about the castles, their - areas and other local attractions.
0:12:19 > 0:12:25- CADW also has Lego and Minecraft - activities over the summer...
0:12:25 > 0:12:30- ..and a CGI film of the dragon - flying to every site in Wales...
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- ..that was made with the help - of the University of South Wales.
0:12:35 > 0:12:43- The pioneering work leads - into our Year of Legends in 2017.
0:12:49 > 0:12:54- The dragon has already been - in Caerphilly, Flint and Chepstow.
0:12:54 > 0:12:59- It moves to Bodelwyddan Castle - until 25 August...
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- ..is at Rhuddlan Castle - from 27 August to 1 September...
0:13:04 > 0:13:10- ..before returning south to Kidwelly - Castle from 3 to 15 September...
0:13:10 > 0:13:16- ..and ends its journey in the epic - Harlech Castle on 18 September.
0:13:16 > 0:13:22- The dragon could return - at some point in the future.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- For more information about - the events organized by CADW...
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- ..visit their website - or follow them on Twitter.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- After the break, - we return to the Eisteddfod Maes...
0:13:39 > 0:13:46- ..where Dafydd Wyn chats to Osian, - the vocalist of Candelas.
0:13:46 > 0:13:50- Gerallt meets Siriol Griffiths - from the Vale of Glamorgan...
0:13:50 > 0:13:54- ..who is trekking around Wales.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57- See you in a few minutes.
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0:14:05 > 0:14:07- Subtitles
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- Welcome back.
0:14:12 > 0:14:17- Rhedeg i Paris is one of the tracks - that will remind us of this summer.
0:14:18 > 0:14:22- The band, Candelas put the anthem - by Yr Anrhefn back on our playlists.
0:14:23 > 0:14:30- Daf ran to Abergavenny Eisteddfod to - chat to the singer, Osian Williams.
0:14:35 > 0:14:40- I'm lucky to have you here because - you've got a very busy week.
0:14:40 > 0:14:44- What's happening with you - at the Eisteddfod?
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- I became a member of the Gorsedd - and my bardic name is Deg y Cant.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51- Where did you get that name?
0:14:51 > 0:14:55- It was a nickname for my father - and he died two years ago...
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- ..so I had to use that name.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- It's quite an honour - to join the Gorsedd.
0:15:02 > 0:15:07- I forgot I got into it automatically - after winning the Musicians' Medal.
0:15:08 > 0:15:15- It was odd but I felt very honoured - when I was at the ceremony.
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- Before the Eisteddfod, you were busy - with the song, Rhedeg i Paris.
0:15:20 > 0:15:27- Yes, it was nuts for the band and - Radio Cymru asked us to cover it.
0:15:28 > 0:15:33- The song became popular - thanks to the Welsh success.
0:15:33 > 0:15:38- I think the Eisteddfod is the ideal - place to bury this song!
0:15:38 > 0:15:44- # Running up and down, - running to Paris #
0:15:44 > 0:15:47- The song was very popular.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- You're a football fan and they used - your photograph in the newspapers.
0:15:51 > 0:15:56- Yes, I was there for the first - ten days and when I got home...
0:15:56 > 0:16:01- ..I found that a company had taken - a photo of me standing on a chair.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- It was very surreal.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- The summer of 2016 - is definitely a memorable one.
0:16:08 > 0:16:13- Thank you for stopping your meal to - chat with me and good luck to you.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15- Thank you.
0:16:35 > 0:16:45- Daf Wyn spoke to Osian Williams...
0:16:47 > 0:16:53- ..before Candelas performed - in the Eisteddfod Pavilion.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- I was working for Radio Cymru - at the time.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- Candelas, Yr Ods and Swnami...
0:17:02 > 0:17:09- ..performed in the Pavilion.
0:17:09 > 0:17:15- It was fantastic to see them - on that stage.
0:17:15 > 0:17:25- They sang to about 1,5000 people.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- We've never seen people dancing - in the Pavilion before.
0:17:35 > 0:17:40- We can say that We Were There!
0:17:40 > 0:17:45- It was electric in there.
0:17:45 > 0:17:52- I felt that the future was safe - in their hands.
0:17:52 > 0:18:02- It's important that the Eisteddfod - is for everyone.
0:18:03 > 0:18:07- Swnami and Yr Ods and Candelas - are great bands.
0:18:07 > 0:18:13- They have fantastic songs.
0:18:13 > 0:18:18- They got to play with an orchestra.
0:18:18 > 0:18:28- The bands really enjoyed it.
0:18:30 > 0:18:36- Yr Ods wanted to perform with the - orchestra at Maes B.
0:18:36 > 0:18:42- Osian from Candelas did the - arrangements for the orchestra.
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- We've all encouraged people - to accomplish an adventurous feat.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- The newsreader, Siriol Griffiths - from the Vale of Glamorgan...
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- ..is currently attempting - a challenge of her own.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- On 1 June, Siriol started - her trek around Wales.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- You can follow Siriol - on her daily blog.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- Gerallt went a step further - and met her on the Lleyn Peninsula.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- The blog says that it's day 72.
0:19:12 > 0:19:15- The blog says that it's day 72.- - Yes, and I can't believe it.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- How important has this blog been - for you on this journey?
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- It helps to remember where I've been - and what I've seen and done...
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- ..but also helps to promote the tour - and spread my message.
0:19:28 > 0:19:34- It's read in America, Australia, - South Sudan, Europe and Britain.
0:19:35 > 0:19:40- The aim of the blog - is to spread the message.
0:19:40 > 0:19:45- Today's stage starts at Porth Colmon - on the Lleyn Peninsula.
0:19:45 > 0:19:49- How do you break up this journey?
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- It depends on the landscape - and the weather.
0:19:53 > 0:19:57- I can cover anything - from five miles to 20 miles.
0:19:57 > 0:20:02- It's dependent on the terrain - and what's going on above me!
0:20:05 > 0:20:10- Walking Offa's Dyke and the - Wales Coast Path is no mean feat.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13- Why are you doing this?
0:20:14 > 0:20:17- I lost Dad four years ago.
0:20:17 > 0:20:23- He'd been back and forth to the - doctor but couldn't get any answers.
0:20:23 > 0:20:30- After a few months, he was diagnosed - with pancreatic cancer.
0:20:31 > 0:20:37- He died within six weeks - of being diagnosed.
0:20:37 > 0:20:42- I didn't know about pancreatic - cancer and its statistics.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- Both myself and the family - were in shock.
0:20:47 > 0:20:52- Since that time, I've tried to - raise awareness about this cancer.
0:20:52 > 0:20:57- Some 97% of people in Wales die - as a result of pancreatic cancer...
0:20:57 > 0:21:05- ..but pancreatic cancer only gets 1% - of the funding for research.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- It's terrible so I've tried to raise - awareness about the symptoms...
0:21:10 > 0:21:15- ..so people go to the doctors...
0:21:15 > 0:21:24- ..and don't accept Dad's - original diagnosis of a virus.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- It's why I've been raising money - for the last three years.
0:21:29 > 0:21:31- How much have you raised to date?
0:21:31 > 0:21:36- How much have you raised to date?- - It's over 10,000.
0:21:36 > 0:21:40- I walked the Inca Trail in Peru...
0:21:40 > 0:21:48- ..walked the highest volcanoes - in Ecuador and I'm now in Wales!
0:21:49 > 0:21:54- Does it help to get over the loss - of your father?
0:21:54 > 0:21:59- The grief doesn't go away - but I know Dad would be proud of me.
0:21:59 > 0:22:08- Dad loved nature, Wales and South - America but he never went there.
0:22:08 > 0:22:14- He never walked the Wales Coast Path - as it wasn't open at that time...
0:22:15 > 0:22:21- ..but I know he would be proud - of what I'm doing.
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- Thank you for letting me join you - as far as Porth Iago.
0:22:36 > 0:22:36- Did you enjoy it?
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- Did you enjoy it?- - Yes, I did.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- I'm sure your days are - a mixture of pleasure and pain.
0:22:43 > 0:22:50- Yes, my legs and feet ache, there's - the threat of the wildlife...
0:22:50 > 0:22:59- ..but then I also get to see Wales - at her very best on a daily basis.
0:22:59 > 0:23:06- When will you finish and - get home to the Vale of Glamorgan?
0:23:06 > 0:23:11- I hope to finish - in the middle of September.
0:23:12 > 0:23:18- Thank you for letting me join you, - good luck and keep going!
0:23:25 > 0:23:31- Siriol's blog and website - are certainly worth reading.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34- Visit www.siriol.com - to follow her story...
0:23:34 > 0:23:38- ..and make a donation - to Pancreatic Cancer UK.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- Lisa Gwilym has been my studio guest - this evening.
0:23:42 > 0:23:46- There's a series of special episodes - of Y Stiwdio Gefn.
0:23:46 > 0:23:51- The series looks back - at the bands...
0:23:51 > 0:23:55- ..who have performed - on Y Stiwdio Gefn.
0:23:55 > 0:24:03- There's another series to come.
0:24:03 > 0:24:13- It's going to be broadcast - in the new year.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18- There's also going to be the - Radio Cymru top 20...
0:24:18 > 0:24:20- ..on the Bank Holiday.
0:24:20 > 0:24:23- Our viewers can hear you - on Radio Cymru every week.
0:24:23 > 0:24:24- Thank you, Lisa.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- Join me for tomorrow night's Heno - at 7.00pm.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- Alun Williams chats to the singer, - Rhydian Roberts...
0:24:31 > 0:24:35- ..before he steps on the stage - at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.
0:24:35 > 0:24:39- Hannah Roberts, the Welsh Learner - of the Year joins me in the studio.
0:24:40 > 0:24:44- Until tomorrow, it's goodnight from - me and everyone here in Llanelli.
0:24:44 > 0:24:44- .