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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Llanelli - for Tuesday's live edition of Heno.
0:00:23 > 0:00:28- It's British Sandwich Week - and we're running a poll on Twitter.
0:00:28 > 0:00:32- We want to know about your - favourite sandwich so is it...
0:00:32 > 0:00:38- ..1) cheese and tomato, 2) ham, - 3) salmon and cucumber or 4) other?
0:00:38 > 0:00:44- Contact us to tell us your favourite - before the end of the programme.
0:00:44 > 0:00:49- My guest has his sights on the Royal - Welsh Spring Festival this weekend.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- It's the assistant chief executive - of the Royal Welsh, Aled Jones.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56- Welcome to the programme.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58- Thank you.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- It's a busy time - of the year for you.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- The weekend sees the first event...
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- ..for the Royal Welsh - Agricultural Society.
0:01:11 > 0:01:16- It's an exciting time.
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- Tonight, - Rhodri Gomer meets Megan Lewis...
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- ..who has travelled around the world - on horseback!
0:01:24 > 0:01:31- Aberaeron Primary School unveils a - mural in memory of a staff member.
0:01:31 > 0:01:37- We also meet Malcolm Davies who has - started his 1,030-mile walk...
0:01:37 > 0:01:40- ..around the whole of Wales.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- Join me over the next 30 minutes - for tonight's Heno.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- We start the programme - at Ysgol Panteg in Torfaen.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- The school was full to bursting - and the children were very excited.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- Alun Williams went to see - what was happening.
0:02:00 > 0:02:05- Ysgol Panteg near Pontypool - is a brand-new school.
0:02:05 > 0:02:13- Today, parents, pupils and teachers - are all celebrating being Welsh.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21- Ysgol Panteg - hooray!
0:02:25 > 0:02:30- It's an exciting day for the school - as we promote being Welsh.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35- Parents and local residents - are visiting the school...
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- ..to raise awareness - of the Welsh language.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- It's celebrated across Wales.
0:02:44 > 0:02:49- Every school will do something - similar in the next three years.
0:02:49 > 0:02:55- Most of our pupils are from - non-Welsh speaking families.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- They chose a Welsh education - for their children and we're full!
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- It's got a lot of new facilities.
0:03:03 > 0:03:08- This was built especially for this - age group and it's fantastic.
0:03:08 > 0:03:14- Today is about promoting being Welsh - in quite an Anglicized area.
0:03:14 > 0:03:19- It's great to see the children - singing Welsh songs...
0:03:19 > 0:03:22- ..and taking part - in all the activities.
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- # Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
0:03:26 > 0:03:28- # We'll join in singing the song #
0:03:28 > 0:03:34- Ysgol Panteg is celebrating speaking - Welsh in our brand-new school.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- We love the Welsh language.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- We've all come to school - wearing red, white or green...
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- ..to represent Wales - and our Welsh flag.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- More and more people are speaking - Welsh in the area and it's great!
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- # A pure heart is full of goodness
0:03:54 > 0:03:59- # More lovely than the pretty lily #
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- You've performed on The Voice so how - does Ysgol Panteg compare to that?
0:04:04 > 0:04:09- This was more stressful because the - children are musical and talented.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15- It was lovely to have them - singing along with me.
0:04:15 > 0:04:20- Today is about being Welsh - so what does that mean to you?
0:04:21 > 0:04:27- Being Welsh means a lot to my career - and all my family speak Welsh.
0:04:28 > 0:04:33- Using Welsh in my career has helped - me to create a bigger fan base.
0:04:33 > 0:04:40- I sang in Welsh on The Voice so - the language is part of my career.
0:04:40 > 0:04:45- This is a brand-new school - and we've had a lot of support.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48- We're very happy.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- # And we'll nurture these minds
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- # In a safe and friendly place
0:04:56 > 0:04:58- # It's where everyone wants a friend
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- # Everyone wants to go - to Ysgol Panteg, to Ysgol Panteg
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- # To Ysgol Panteg #
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- APPLAUSE
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- It's great to see the children - celebrating being Welsh.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- My studio guest this evening - is Aled Jones.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- Aled is the assistant chief - executive of the Royal Welsh.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24- Welcome to the programme.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- Thank you.
0:05:28 > 0:05:39- This weekend sees - the Royal Welsh Spring Festival.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- It's a busy week for us.
0:05:43 > 0:05:48- The tents are going up.
0:05:49 > 0:05:57- We need to make sure there's room - for all the animals...
0:05:57 > 0:06:05- ..as well as all the stallholders.
0:06:05 > 0:06:11- It's a very exciting time.
0:06:11 > 0:06:20- The animals are the highlight - of the shows.
0:06:20 > 0:06:27- We have about 1,500 animals - in total.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32- There's more pigs at the - Royal Welsh Spring Festival...
0:06:32 > 0:06:45- ..than at the Royal Welsh Show!
0:06:45 > 0:06:50- A lot of people - use the spring festival...
0:06:51 > 0:06:54- ..to boost their confidence - in showing animals.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59- This is the only event that you hold - on the weekend.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- The Royal Welsh Spring Festival - is held on 21 and 22 May.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07- The Royal Welsh Spring Festival...
0:07:08 > 0:07:12- ..is a celebration of smallholding - and rural life.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- Children can enter the showground - for free.
0:07:16 > 0:07:24- There's a great new area...
0:07:24 > 0:07:28- ..that shows young people - how to do all sorts of things...
0:07:29 > 0:07:39- ..from the world of agriculture.
0:07:39 > 0:07:48- It's important to educate the young.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- The Food Hall is usually very busy.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- The Food Hall - is also very important...
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- ..at the spring festival.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- Bryn Williams is going to be there.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- We've also got a site - for street food.
0:08:06 > 0:08:12- It's going to be great!
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- There will also be sports.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- There's a lot of - physical exercise too.
0:08:20 > 0:08:29- There's a 10km race.
0:08:29 > 0:08:36- We also have a half-marathon.
0:08:36 > 0:08:49- There's a fun run - for the children too.
0:08:49 > 0:08:55- People can register to take part.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- The Royal Welsh - will be held in July.
0:08:59 > 0:09:08- The Royal Welsh Show is on 24 July.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- We're preparing for the - Royal Welsh Show now.
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- It's very exciting.
0:09:17 > 0:09:27- This year's event is being sponsored - by Carmarthenshire.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- They broke a record.
0:09:32 > 0:09:42- We had a welly wanging event.
0:09:43 > 0:09:51- We're still waiting to hear if we - have officially broken the record.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53- We'll be at the Royal Welsh Show - too.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- Avid viewers of Heno - will remember the amazing story...
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- ..of a Carmarthenshire lady
0:10:00 > 0:10:02- ..all the way back to her home - in West Wales.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- Rhodri Gomer discovered that this - journey wasn't quite long enough!
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- Megan Lewis is from Ffrwdfal Farm - near Pumpsaint...
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- ..and riding horses is in her blood.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- She spent her early life in Malaya - in the Far East...
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- ..but the Cambrian Mountains - have been her home.
0:10:34 > 0:10:40- She united her birthplace - with the Wild West in a unique trek.
0:10:41 > 0:10:46- The original challenge was to ride - from Beijing to London...
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- ..between the Olympic Games.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- I arrived in London - and then rode back to Wales.
0:10:54 > 0:10:58- It seemed natural to continue riding - to North America.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- Where did you finish?
0:11:01 > 0:11:06- I finished in Bodego Bay - which is north of San Francisco.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- How long has it taken - for you to complete the challenge?
0:11:10 > 0:11:15- The whole trek - has taken about eight years...
0:11:15 > 0:11:19- ..but I did it in stages - of three months twice a year.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23- You've achieved something amazing - and unique.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- Has anybody else - completed this challenge?
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- I don't think anyone has ridden - on horseback through Malaya.
0:11:30 > 0:11:36- I'm certain that nobody - has ridden around the world.
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- Megan learnt some Chinese - and Russian before leaving...
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- ..which helped her on her journey...
0:11:44 > 0:11:50- ..but she still had to rely - on the generosity of others.
0:11:50 > 0:11:55- A lot of people helped me with food - and giving me a place to sleep.
0:11:55 > 0:12:02- I slept in sheds, a garage - and also a bed from time to time!
0:12:02 > 0:12:07- What sort of obstacles - did you have to overcome?
0:12:07 > 0:12:13- The biggest issue - came with crossing a border.
0:12:13 > 0:12:18- On the border - between the Ukraine and Hungary...
0:12:18 > 0:12:25- ..I was stuck for three weeks - as the bureaucracy was a nightmare!
0:12:25 > 0:12:29- Megan is glad to be home - with her Welsh ponies...
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- ..but why did she take on - this challenge?
0:12:33 > 0:12:38- One of the reasons for doing it was - to raise money for Challenge Aid...
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- ..that builds schools in Kenya.
0:12:41 > 0:12:48- I'd always wanted to do - a long trek on horseback...
0:12:48 > 0:12:56- ..and always wanted to travel - around China and the Middle East.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- What did you get out - of the experience?
0:13:00 > 0:13:05- It was being able to truly - experience other countries.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10- The scenery was beautiful...
0:13:10 > 0:13:16- ..but I met a lot of kind and - interesting people on the journey.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18- What's next?
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- A rest!
0:13:22 > 0:13:28- I breed Welsh ponies so look forward - to exhibiting my ponies...
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- ..doing some judging - and a lot of other things too.
0:13:38 > 0:13:39- Congratulations to Megan.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- It's certainly - an amazing achievement.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- After the break, we visit - Aberaeron Primary School...
0:13:45 > 0:13:50- ..to view a mural that pays tribute - to a member of staff at the school.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- And we hear why the former soldier, - Malcolm Davies...
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- ..has decided to walk - 1,030 miles around Wales.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:14:12 > 0:14:14- Welcome back.
0:14:14 > 0:14:18- It's British Sandwich Week - but what is your favourite filling?
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- Do you like cheese and tomato - or an exotic salmon and cucumber?
0:14:23 > 0:14:26- I have to say that I'm a fan - of a cheese and tomato sandwich.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- We sent our cameras to hear of - your favourite sandwich filling.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- My favourite sandwich - is bacon and egg.
0:14:40 > 0:14:41- Cheese and ham.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43- Cheese and ham.- - I like a banana sandwich.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- I'm partial to a prawn sandwich.
0:14:45 > 0:14:47- I'm partial to a prawn sandwich.- - A tuna sandwich is nice.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49- Ham and coleslaw.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- I like a sausage sandwich - with tomato sauce on brown bread.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- My favourite is a tuna sandwich.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- My favourite is a tuna sandwich.- - I like cheese sandwiches.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- I like a butter sandwich.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- I like a butter sandwich.- - My favourite is chicken.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- Tuna mayonnaise or chicken.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- Tuna mayonnaise or chicken.- - Bacon and tomato sauce.
0:15:06 > 0:15:07- Ham sandwich.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- Ham sandwich.- - Salmon's nice.
0:15:09 > 0:15:13- I have a jam sandwich - when I'm low on money.
0:15:14 > 0:15:19- Salmon and tomato and cheese - in one sandwich.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23- Tuna and cucumber on white bread!
0:15:23 > 0:15:27- I'm a butcher but my favourite - is tuna mayonnaise.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- She makes them and I eat them!
0:15:34 > 0:15:36- That was very interesting.
0:15:37 > 0:15:43- What's your favourite filling, Aled?
0:15:43 > 0:15:50- It has to be egg.
0:15:50 > 0:15:56- I have a lot in work.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- I like a cheese and tomato.
0:15:58 > 0:16:02- We posted a question on Twitter - to find your favourite filling.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- Some 24% like cheese and tomato.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- 18% voted for ham.
0:16:07 > 0:16:10- Salmon and cucumber - was the choice of 18% of people.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- And 40% choose another filling.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- We've had some responses - from our viewers.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- Bethan Barclay - likes ham, cheese and pickle.
0:16:20 > 0:16:25- Gwawr Williams says she prefers - a cheese and beetroot sandwich.
0:16:25 > 0:16:37- Nerys Williams enjoys - a chicken salad sandwich.
0:16:40 > 0:16:42- Our next stop - is Aberaeron Primary School.
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- The pupils and the local artist, - Lizzie Spikes...
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- ..have been working on - a special mural for the school hall.
0:16:49 > 0:16:54- In April 2016, the school lost - a member of staff due to illness.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- Everyone pulled together to create - a mural in memory of her.
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- Miss Janet was an assistant - at the school for many years.
0:17:13 > 0:17:18- Most recently, - she worked with the Year 2 pupils.
0:17:18 > 0:17:22- However, she was also in charge of - teaching art to the entire school.
0:17:22 > 0:17:28- Her influence spread beyond - the boundaries of art.
0:17:29 > 0:17:34- A year last April, - we heard the sad news...
0:17:35 > 0:17:39- ..that she had lost her - very short battle with cancer.
0:17:39 > 0:17:46- It came as a massive blow - to the school.
0:17:50 > 0:17:57- After learning of her death, the - Southgate family knocked on my door.
0:17:57 > 0:18:04- They wanted to create a memorial - mural as Miss Janet enjoyed art.
0:18:04 > 0:18:09- We asked the pupils to come up - with words that described her...
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- ..and that was the basis of it.
0:18:15 > 0:18:20- It was an incredible project - and the children worked hard.
0:18:20 > 0:18:25- They wanted to remember Miss Janet - and understood the task.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- They all know which part - of the mural is their own work.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- It was a lot of fun...
0:18:41 > 0:18:46- ..because it brought back lots of - memories of working with Miss Janet.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- My favourite part is the word - "brwdfrydedd" or enthusiasm.
0:18:50 > 0:18:57- Miss Janet was full of enthusiasm - and it encourages us to be the same.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- My favourite word - is "dyfalbarhau" or persistence.
0:19:02 > 0:19:06- She'd always tell us to persevere - to achieve things.
0:19:07 > 0:19:16- The words on the mural remind me - of Miss Janet and her personality.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- I'll never forget her.
0:19:21 > 0:19:26- The mural is a tribute to her - and a celebration of her life.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- It will also serve as an every day - inspiration to the pupils...
0:19:32 > 0:19:37- ..to lead their lives - following her values.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- Well done to everyone involved - in creating that wonderful mural.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51- It's one thing to take a stroll - to admire the beauty of Wales...
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- ..but something very different - to walk around the whole of Wales!
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- Malcolm Davies is doing just that - over the next two months.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03- Our cameras joined him at the - National Wetland Centre Wales...
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- ..as he started his 1,030-mile trek - yesterday.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- # I've walked over the mountain
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- # I've seen the light clearly
0:20:14 > 0:20:18- # The future is bright - and the past so far away
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- # A new day is dawning
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- # A new day #
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- I started in Carmarthen on Saturday.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- I'll be heading from - Llanelli Wetlands to Chepstow...
0:20:33 > 0:20:38- ..will follow Offa's Dyke to Chester - and around North Wales.
0:20:38 > 0:20:43- I'll follow the Coast Path - down towards Pembrokeshire...
0:20:43 > 0:20:47- ..and finish in Carmarthen - on 22 July.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- I'm a Welshman - but I live in Scotland.
0:20:50 > 0:20:55- I joined the Marines in 1972 - and I haven't lived in Wales since.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- However, I wanted to raise money - for a special cause in Wales.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03- My cousin's daughter, Heti - was born deaf.
0:21:04 > 0:21:09- Therefore, I'm raising money for her - and Parcyrhun School in Ammanford.
0:21:09 > 0:21:14- The Wales Coast Path - and Offa's Dyke is 1,030 miles.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- We're going to be tracking - Malcolm's journey all around Wales.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- We've got lots of numeracy - coming into it...
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- ..how many miles he's going to do - in a day and what's his averages.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- We're having a whole display - based on Malcolm and his walk.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- I can stop wherever I want...
0:21:30 > 0:21:34- ..as I'll carry a sleeping bag, tent - and change of clothing.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37- I'm not taking any food because - I'm travelling along the Coast Path.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41- I'll be passing shops - so I hope they're going to be open.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- I might stop in a few pubs - for a meal and a couple of pints!
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- I'll also be chatting to people - on the way to ask for donations.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- That's quite a challenge.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59- Good luck to Malcolm!
0:21:59 > 0:22:04- You can sponsor Malcolm by visiting - his page on the Just Giving site.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07- Hopefully his feet - won't suffer too much!
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- Aled Jones has been my studio guest - this evening.
0:22:11 > 0:22:16- He's the assistant chief executive - of the Royal Welsh.
0:22:16 > 0:22:21- The Royal Welsh Spring Festival - is being held over the weekend.
0:22:21 > 0:22:27- What time does it start?
0:22:27 > 0:22:32- The festival is open from 9.00am - to 8.00pm on Saturday 20 May...
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- ..and 9.00am to 5.00pm - on Sunday 21 May.
0:22:36 > 0:22:41- There's plenty to see and do.
0:22:41 > 0:22:48- It's free for children.
0:22:48 > 0:23:00- You can buy tickets online - or on the gates.#
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- Preparations will then be underway - for the Royal Welsh Show.
0:23:04 > 0:23:09- We'll have to wash down - the buildings...
0:23:09 > 0:23:12- ..for the Royal Welsh Show.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- We have a lot to do before 24 July.
0:23:15 > 0:23:21- The Urdd Eisteddfod is coming to the - showground next year.
0:23:21 > 0:23:23- Good luck with the festival.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26- Prynhawn Da returns - at 2.00pm tomorrow.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- On Wednesday night's Heno, - it's time for...
0:23:30 > 0:23:32- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:23:33 > 0:23:37- Every Wednesday night, - you can spin our wheel.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40- Fancy A Fortune?
0:23:40 > 0:23:41- How much will you win?
0:23:41 > 0:23:43- You've won 1,000.
0:23:43 > 0:23:44- 1,000.
0:23:44 > 0:23:46- Goodness me!
0:23:46 > 0:23:48- Just pick up the phone and do it.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51- You've won 500!
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0:23:54 > 0:23:56- Answer the phone.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- It's your 500 from Fancy A Fortune?
0:24:00 > 0:24:02- Oh, goodness me.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05- I won 1,000.
0:24:05 > 0:24:07- I'm feeling lucky.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09- Are you feeling lucky?
0:24:10 > 0:24:12- I'm going on holiday - if I win Fancy A Fortune?
0:24:13 > 0:24:15- Thanks to Heno - I won 500 on Fancy A Fortune?
0:24:15 > 0:24:20- Why don't you give it ago?
0:24:21 > 0:24:23- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:24:23 > 0:24:28- On International Twm Sion Cati Day, - the man himself will spin our wheel.
0:24:28 > 0:24:33- Llinos Lee is also live from the - unveiling of the Crown and Chair...
0:24:33 > 0:24:36- ..for the Bridgend Taff-Ely - Urdd National Eisteddfod.
0:24:36 > 0:24:38- Enjoy the rest of your evening.
0:24:39 > 0:24:40- Goodnight.
0:24:44 > 0:24:44- .