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0:00:18 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome to Tuesday's Heno.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- Tonight, I'm joined by Anni Llyn...
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- ..the Welsh-language - Children's Poet Laureate.
0:00:29 > 0:00:34- Your two-year-stint in the position - is coming to an end.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36- Yes, that's right.
0:00:37 > 0:00:43- You're here to chat about the - festival that starts this weekend.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46- This weekend sees the start...
0:00:51 > 0:00:56- World Down's Syndrome Day raises - awareness of this condition...
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- ..and we'll meet some very special - young people.
0:01:01 > 0:01:06- My name is Hannah Morris, I live - in Groeslon and I'm 34 years old.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- We step back to the 1960s - with The Beatles in Portmeirion.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- Daf learns about the Cardiff - Scientific Society...
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- ..which is the oldest - science society in Wales.
0:01:23 > 0:01:28- We start the programme - with our special competition...
0:01:28 > 0:01:34- ..that will help those struggling - to find a gift for Mother's Day.
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0:02:32 > 0:02:37- Anni Llyn, the Welsh-language - Children's Poet Laureate...
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- ..is my guest this evening.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- Do you know the answer - to our competition question?
0:02:44 > 0:02:46- Yes, I do.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- Don't say another word!
0:02:49 > 0:02:59- How will you be celebrating - Mother's Day?
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- I'll have to Face Time my mother.
0:03:04 > 0:03:09- Tell us about the festival - that starts this weekend.
0:03:14 > 0:03:24- ..and runs until Sunday 2 April.
0:03:28 > 0:03:33- I've got a workshop at midday on - Saturday.
0:03:33 > 0:03:38- I like to play on words.
0:03:38 > 0:03:46- The festival is held at various - venues across the whole of Cardiff.
0:03:46 > 0:03:53- Schools can enjoy things all week.
0:03:53 > 0:03:58- Alun Saunders has a great workshop.
0:03:58 > 0:04:05- I'll be at City Hall.
0:04:05 > 0:04:15- There are other venues too,
0:04:27 > 0:04:36- I'm the Welsh-language Children's - Poet Laureate.
0:04:36 > 0:04:42- I can't believe my stint is coming - to an end.
0:04:42 > 0:04:48- It's been a very varied time.
0:04:48 > 0:04:53- I visited a lot of castles...
0:04:53 > 0:05:01- ..including Castell Coch.
0:05:01 > 0:05:08- I've worked with a lot of children.
0:05:09 > 0:05:19- I've visited every county in Wales.
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- I love working with children.
0:05:25 > 0:05:33- I hope to do more in the future.
0:05:33 > 0:05:40- I pass on the baton for the role in - the Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:05:40 > 0:05:49- I'm also working with Arad Goch.
0:05:49 > 0:05:58- We've visited a few schools...
0:05:58 > 0:06:08- ..and produced a book and film.
0:06:09 > 0:06:18- The area is in the elements.
0:06:19 > 0:06:29- It's all about movement and words.
0:06:31 > 0:06:37- I'm also starting a venture with my - husband, Tudur.
0:06:37 > 0:06:47- It's all about celebrating being - Welsh.
0:06:47 > 0:06:56- It features dance and music and - poetry.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- Schools can contact us for details.
0:07:01 > 0:07:06- World Down's Syndrome Day raises - awareness about the condition.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- We've got the stories of two - young people with the condition.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- Thousands of people in Wales - have Down's syndrome...
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- ..but many live full, busy lives - at the heart of their communities.
0:07:28 > 0:07:34- My name is Hannah Morris, I live - in Groeslon and I'm 34 years old.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36- Did you enjoy the weekend?
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- Yes, and how was your holiday - and what did you do?
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- I did a few things - and had a lie-in most mornings.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- I work at Caffi Coed-y-Brenin - in Bethesda.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53- I usually make tea - or do the ironing or cleaning.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- I usually have a ten-minute-break.
0:07:58 > 0:08:04- We can make toast, hot food or a - light snack such as a sandwich.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- The team in the cafe is like one - big family and everyone is equal.
0:08:10 > 0:08:15- Hannah and her co-worker, Charlotte - both have Down's syndrome...
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- ..and both get plenty of support.
0:08:19 > 0:08:26- We try to find easier ways - of dealing with this syndrome.
0:08:26 > 0:08:32- We ask people to help - and can work as a team.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- You need a little more than that, - Hannah.
0:08:37 > 0:08:38- That's it.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- Both have learnt to serve at tables - and make the perfect cuppa.
0:08:46 > 0:08:51- In Fishguard, Meilyr Thomas - doesn't go to the cafe to work...
0:08:51 > 0:08:54- ..but to enjoy a cuppa and a gossip!
0:09:01 > 0:09:06- I'd describe myself as a lad - with Down's syndrome and I'm happy.
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- Meilyr enjoys nothing more than - tickling the ivories!
0:09:12 > 0:09:17- I started playing the piano when - I was eight which is 20 years ago.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- I still enjoy it.
0:09:23 > 0:09:31- I can play some of the show tunes - and some traditional Welsh music.
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- When Meilyr isn't playing music...
0:09:42 > 0:09:48- ..he goes to the Bowling Riding - School to learn some new skills.
0:09:57 > 0:10:03- I've been riding this horse - called Lyric.
0:10:08 > 0:10:13- As well as riding, he also enjoys - caring for the horses.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- I look after the horses - and they like to be clean.
0:10:26 > 0:10:31- I clean the stables - and that's my job.
0:10:31 > 0:10:37- The training has paid dividends - as Meilyr lives independently...
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- ..and Hannah has also moved into - her own flat.
0:10:43 > 0:10:50- Mam and my social worker - found me a flat in Groeslon.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- It means I can come and go - as I please.
0:10:55 > 0:11:01- I cook, clean and do everything.
0:11:01 > 0:11:07- Hannah's at her happiest in the cafe - and is a key member of the team.
0:11:07 > 0:11:13- I've been doing some housework and - other things and been to the gym.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- I'm polite and honest with them.
0:11:16 > 0:11:22- They tell me - that I'm very kind to them.
0:11:23 > 0:11:24- Thank you very much, Hannah.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- Thank you very much, Hannah.- - You're welcome.
0:11:46 > 0:11:52- They are an inspiration.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- It's great to hear about them.
0:11:55 > 0:12:00- After the break, Daf visits - the Cardiff Scientific Society.
0:12:01 > 0:12:07- We look around the new exhibition by - the textiles artist, Josie Russell.
0:12:07 > 0:12:13- Portmeirion celebrates The Prisoner - with a soundtrack by The Beatles.
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0:12:26 > 0:12:27- Welcome back.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- Heno marked British Science Week - last week....
0:12:32 > 0:12:38- ..and met an array of scientists - who specialize in various fields.
0:12:39 > 0:12:44- Daf Wyn attended a meeting of one - of Wales's oldest science societies.
0:12:50 > 0:12:55- The Cardiff Scientific Society - has met for the last 50 years...
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- ..to put the world - and its woes in place.
0:12:59 > 0:13:05- This society is unique as it's - all run through the Welsh language.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- This society was established - in the 1960s...
0:13:09 > 0:13:14- ..when the Welsh Scientific Society - was very prominent.
0:13:14 > 0:13:20- It aimed to promote the use of Welsh - in science.
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- These are examples of PIA.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- Once again, it's a focal microscope.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- When we think in English - or another language...
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- ..we don't exactly know - what we're doing.
0:13:36 > 0:13:42- Doing it in Welsh means everyone - understands and we're a family.
0:13:44 > 0:13:50- This means we can build a relatively - complete picture of the biofilm.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- This year, we've had - an array of lectures...
0:13:55 > 0:14:00- ..from volcanoes to a lecture - by a professor who worked in CERN.
0:14:01 > 0:14:06- Other topics include snails, stars, - space and anything scientific.
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- We've also had lectures - about sports science.
0:14:11 > 0:14:17- I'm talking about implants and - biofilms that stem from infections.
0:14:17 > 0:14:22- I rarely lecture in Welsh - so it's quite an experience for me.
0:14:25 > 0:14:29- I'm studying chemistry and biology - at Ysgol Glantaf.
0:14:30 > 0:14:34- My chemistry teacher told me - about the event so here I am!
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- I'm interested in medicine.
0:14:37 > 0:14:43- This event is great for me to learn - about the problems that arise...
0:14:43 > 0:14:48- ..when carrying out various - operations in the medical world.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- This isn't a society of experts - from one specific field.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- Some of our members - aren't scientists.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- If you see yourself - as a scientist...
0:15:03 > 0:15:09- ..you could enter a National - Eisteddfod science competition.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- We have two compositional - competitions.
0:15:13 > 0:15:17- The first is a scientific article - of up to 1,000 words...
0:15:18 > 0:15:23- ..in any scientific or medical field - by an individual or group.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- The other competition - deals with invention.
0:15:28 > 0:15:33- If you're good at problem solving - or a bit of a Mr Fix It...
0:15:34 > 0:15:38- ..you could apply - for the competition and win 1,000.
0:15:38 > 0:15:43- Give it a go if you have - an original, interesting idea.
0:15:46 > 0:15:52- The closing date for the Eisteddfod - science competition is 1 April.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- Visit the website for details.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- The society's website also has - information about the next meeting.
0:16:00 > 0:16:05- The artist, Josie Russell from the - Nantlle Valley works with textiles.
0:16:06 > 0:16:11- She is currently exhibiting - at Conwy's Harbour Gallery.
0:16:15 > 0:16:22- I attended Coleg Menai in Bangor six - years ago to study graphic design.
0:16:22 > 0:16:29- After finishing in college, - I chose to concentrate on textiles.
0:16:32 > 0:16:38- I live in the Nantlle Valley which - is full of mountains and nature.
0:16:38 > 0:16:44- I love walking around the area - as it inspires my work.
0:16:48 > 0:16:56- I use recycled fabrics - and buy material from charity shops.
0:16:57 > 0:17:03- People also give me various textiles - and fabrics.
0:17:03 > 0:17:12- I enjoy using textiles with - small patterns that feature animals.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- These days, - I focus on different things...
0:17:20 > 0:17:25- ..such as Llanddwyn Island, - Aberystwyth and Llandudno Pier.
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- I also sell bags, mugs, - tea towels and coasters.
0:17:32 > 0:17:38- A lot of people ask me to create - pieces of places that they like...
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- ..but my map of Wales - is the best seller!
0:17:47 > 0:17:54- You can visit Josie's exhibition - at Harbour Gallery until 31 March.
0:17:54 > 0:17:59- "I'm not a number, I'm a free man" - is a quote from what series?
0:18:00 > 0:18:05- Yes, the 1960s series, The Prisoner - which was filmed in Portmeirion.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- It's 50 years since the series - was first seen.
0:18:10 > 0:18:16- To commemorate the 1960s, there's an - evening to remember The Beatles...
0:18:16 > 0:18:22- ..in Portmeirion on Friday and - Gerallt has been to find out more.
0:18:23 > 0:18:30- Following Portmeirion's creation by - architect, Clough Williams-Ellis...
0:18:30 > 0:18:36- ..it became an attraction for - creative and bohemian individuals.
0:18:36 > 0:18:41- The Beatles manager, Brian Epstein - was a fan of the village...
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- ..and George Harrison - was a regular visitor.
0:18:46 > 0:18:52- What is The Beatles connection with - the Watch House at Portmeirion?
0:18:52 > 0:18:58- The Beatles adored the location - and George celebrated his 50th here.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03- He wanted to stay in - the popular loft at the Watch House.
0:19:03 > 0:19:09- His safety team weren't pleased with - the cliff and deemed it dangerous.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- They persuaded him to stay - at a plush suite in the hotel.
0:19:17 > 0:19:22- It's 50 years since The Prisoner - and 50 years since Sergeant Pepper.
0:19:23 > 0:19:31- The Prisoner was the only show that - was allowed to use a Beatles track.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- The played All You Need is Love - in the final episode.
0:19:37 > 0:19:42- There are also fond memories of - The Prisoner which 50 years old.
0:19:45 > 0:19:51- Do you recall it being filmed - as a child?
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- It was an exciting time - as I'd never seen the place...
0:19:56 > 0:20:01- ..decorated with banners, - looking so colourful and so on.
0:20:01 > 0:20:07- People rode penny farthing bicycles - around the place and Mini Mokes.
0:20:07 > 0:20:12- Does the spirit of The Prisoner - live on at Festival No 6?
0:20:14 > 0:20:22- The festival has embodied - the heritage of Portmeirion.
0:20:22 > 0:20:29- It reminds us of the era of - the series which was the Sixties.
0:20:30 > 0:20:37- The Prisoner continues to be watch - and remains influential today.
0:20:37 > 0:20:43- The Prisoner continues to be watched - and remains influential today.
0:20:44 > 0:20:50- Meurig Jones has organized a tour - of some Beatles-related artefacts.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- It includes the story - of The Gate House.
0:20:55 > 0:21:03- How many residents are aware of the - wardrobes' links with The Beatles?
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- Very few, I think.
0:21:06 > 0:21:10- It was Brian Epstein's - family cottage in the Sixties.
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- There wasn't enough space - for their stylish attire.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- He commissioned Clough to design - and make these wardrobes.
0:21:21 > 0:21:27- There's further evidence of George - Harrison at one of the hotel suites.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32- George Harrison visited here - for his 50th anniversary.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35- It was used in their Anthology...
0:21:36 > 0:21:41- ..and Scorsese used it - in his film about George Harrison.
0:21:41 > 0:21:48- You're a Beatles fan and are - looking forward to this weekend.
0:21:48 > 0:21:54- Yes, there's a guided tour - at 6.00pm around the cottages...
0:21:54 > 0:21:58- ..followed by food at 7.15pm.
0:21:59 > 0:22:04- The Mersey Beatles perform the hits - and we mark The Prisoner at 50.
0:22:04 > 0:22:05- You'll be in your element.
0:22:05 > 0:22:07- You'll be in your element.- - Yes, I can't wait.
0:22:11 > 0:22:15- The Beatles night - starts at 6.00pm on Friday.
0:22:15 > 0:22:20- Contact Portmeirion for - more information about the event.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- Anni Llyn, the Welsh-language - Children's Poet Laureate...
0:22:26 > 0:22:36- ..has been my guest this evening.
0:22:38 > 0:22:48- You've written a lot of work.
0:22:52 > 0:22:56- I've been nominated - for a Tir na n-Og award.
0:22:56 > 0:23:02- It's very exciting.
0:23:02 > 0:23:11- You're going to Ireland soon.
0:23:11 > 0:23:19- Yes, I'm going to the Pan Celtic - Festival.
0:23:19 > 0:23:27- I'll be competing - in the traditional singing.
0:23:27 > 0:23:32- I'm also presenting - with the Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:23:33 > 0:23:37- It's World Poetry Day.
0:23:38 > 0:23:48- Yes, and the weather's been bad.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51- "Hear the rain - so is it really spring?"
0:23:53 > 0:23:56- Prynhawn Da - returns tomorrow at 2.00pm.
0:23:57 > 0:24:02- On Heno, the former footballer, - Malcolm Allen is in the studio.
0:24:03 > 0:24:07- Malcolm is celebrating - his 50th birthday today.
0:24:07 > 0:24:13- Happy birthday, Malcolm and we look - forward to seeing you tomorrow.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16- The Brimmon Oak from Mid Wales...
0:24:17 > 0:24:22- ..is competing in the European Tree - of the Year competition tonight.
0:24:23 > 0:24:28- The tree has already been crowned - the UK Tree of the Year.
0:24:28 > 0:24:34- We hope to get good news from - Brussels to share with you tomorrow.
0:24:34 > 0:24:39- Until tomorrow, goodnight to you - from all of us in Llanelli.
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