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0:00:18 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome - to Tuesday's Heno...
0:00:21 > 0:00:25- ..following a bright - and sunny day in Llanelli.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- We hope that you've had - a fantastic day.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- These are some of the things you - can expect on tonight's programme.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38- Rhodri has been - to the Millennium Centre...
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- ..to view a collection by the best - Welsh and Scottish photographers.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- The historical building of - Plas Tan-yr-Allt in Porthmadog...
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- ..was once home to - the entrepreneur, Williams Madocks.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56- We sent Owain Gwynedd - to find out more.
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- My studio guest is the conductor - of Maelgwn Male Voice Choir...
0:01:01 > 0:01:04- ..Trystan Lewis.
0:01:04 > 0:01:05- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:06 > 0:01:07- Thank you.
0:01:08 > 0:01:16- On Sunday, you retire after 15 years - of conducting the choir.
0:01:16 > 0:01:26- You've arranged a special concert - to bring this period to a close.
0:01:28 > 0:01:33- On Sunday, there's a gala concert - in Llandudno.
0:01:33 > 0:01:39- Elgan Llyr Thomas and Meinir Wyn - Roberts will also join us.
0:01:39 > 0:01:41- Thank you, Trystan.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- We'll chat again later.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- Apart from when we face each other - on the rugby field...
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- ..Wales and Scotland - have a strong relationship.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53- You may have noticed this during the - recent game between the two sides.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- The relationship is plain to see in - a new collection of photographs...
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- ..that is currently decorating - the walls of the Millennium Centre.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05- Rhodri Davies - has been to find out more.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- One of the best things about - visiting the Millennium Centre...
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- ..is the remarkable - cross-section that's on display...
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- ..including sound, music, - activities and community.
0:02:24 > 0:02:30- Today, one community activity - takes place on one level...
0:02:31 > 0:02:37- ..as a different community activity - takes place on a whole other level.
0:02:41 > 0:02:47- A group of Welsh and a group - of Scottish photographers...
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- ..have brought their - documented work together...
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- ..to create the - Common Ground exhibition.
0:02:55 > 0:03:01- The exhibition is extremely - important and the themes are modern.
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- I think that it's important to - create discussions between people.
0:03:06 > 0:03:12- Community themes have a lot to do - with us as a country and the world.
0:03:12 > 0:03:19- James O Jenkins has decided - to concentrate on handball.
0:03:19 > 0:03:25- There are some fantastic photographs - that shows the changes in our lives.
0:03:25 > 0:03:31- These things are disappearing and - we should make sure we record them.
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- It resembles Cinderella - from an artistic viewpoint.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- I believe that exhibitions like this - are important.
0:03:41 > 0:03:46- Many of the Scottish photographs - were taken during the referendum.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49- The political aspect is obvious.
0:03:50 > 0:03:56- The artist, Sophie created the - Scottish Sweet Sixteen collection.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- The collection saw her photograph - a group of young people...
0:04:01 > 0:04:06- ..who got to vote for - the first time in the referendum.
0:04:06 > 0:04:12- She looked at the incredible change - that took place in Scotland...
0:04:12 > 0:04:17- ..which inspired her work.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- The Welsh photographs are - less political and more personal.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- However, there are also important - things to consider from these.
0:04:26 > 0:04:33- There's a social political aspect - to the work of Abby from Wales.
0:04:33 > 0:04:38- She looks as obesity in children.
0:04:38 > 0:04:45- She read the statistic that - 36% of Welsh children are obese...
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- ..which is more - than any other country in the UK.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- As a child, - she's also suffered from this.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- She's looked at girls between - 12 and 18 in the photographs.
0:05:00 > 0:05:06- Abby's photographic background - is in documenting war and crisis.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- She sees this issue as a crisis - and like a war in Wales.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- The girls look beautiful - in the images.
0:05:16 > 0:05:20- My favourite from the Fine Beginning - aspect is Francesca Jones.
0:05:20 > 0:05:26- I think she's a great, - young, enthusiastic photographer.
0:05:26 > 0:05:32- She visited Caldey island - to work with the monks.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- I've enjoyed looking at the world - of Colin McPherson.
0:05:36 > 0:05:44- His landscape work is interesting - and makes you use your imagination.
0:05:45 > 0:05:52- Looking at the work online - doesn't do it justice.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56- You have to come to the - Millennium Centre to see the work.
0:05:56 > 0:06:01- I've been pleasantly surprised - and their layout is also effective.
0:06:01 > 0:06:06- It's worth coming to the - Millennium Centre to view the work.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- Trystan Lewis, conductor of Maelgwn - Male Voice Choir is my studio guest.
0:06:19 > 0:06:24- Welcome to the programme.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- Thank you.
0:06:28 > 0:06:36- You've decided to pass on - your conducting baton.
0:06:36 > 0:06:46- My final concert will be on Sunday.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- I've been conducting for 15 years...
0:06:57 > 0:07:05- ..and I was a member - for five years before then.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- There have been three conductors - that have come from the choir.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- How were you introduced - to the choir?
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- I joined the choir - at a very young age.
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- I was turning 17 and had a driving - lesson with one of the members.
0:07:20 > 0:07:26- He invited me to join.
0:07:26 > 0:07:32- I conducted Cor Pantycelyn - whilst a student.
0:07:33 > 0:07:38- I was also a member - of a choir in Aberystwyth.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42- What was special about this choir?
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- There's something special - about male choral singing.
0:07:54 > 0:08:01- It's part of our Welsh identity.
0:08:01 > 0:08:11- My aim was to raise the standard - of the choir.
0:08:11 > 0:08:18- We competed several times at the - National Eisteddfod and won twice.
0:08:18 > 0:08:25- We also competed in the - BBC's choir competition.
0:08:25 > 0:08:32- We prepared a new repertoire - for every competition.
0:08:33 > 0:08:41- Let's take a look at a clip of the - Maelgwn Male Voice Choir.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- # Give me the old faith - of my forefathers
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- # It's good enough for me
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- # Give me the old faith - of my forefathers
0:08:49 > 0:08:52- # Give me the old faith - of my forefathers
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- # Give me the old faith - of my forefathers
0:08:55 > 0:08:57- # It's good enough
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- # Good enough
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- # Good enough
0:09:05 > 0:09:12- # For me #
0:09:13 > 0:09:15- APPLAUSE
0:09:19 > 0:09:24- Fantastic.
0:09:24 > 0:09:33- That was fantastic.
0:09:33 > 0:09:42- Mererid Mair will take over as the - conductor of the choir.
0:09:42 > 0:09:50- She's been the choir's pianist - for many years.
0:09:50 > 0:10:00- I wasn't very popular with some - of the members when I started.
0:10:04 > 0:10:10- I wanted everyone to do an audition - when I started.
0:10:10 > 0:10:20- I'm finishing with the choir - as I'm changing career.
0:10:22 > 0:10:29- I will miss some of the boys in the - choir and their jokes.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- You've grown up with the members.
0:10:33 > 0:10:38- I've been raised - with many of the members.
0:10:38 > 0:10:43- Some of them are old enough - to be my father and grandfather.
0:10:43 > 0:10:48- Since being with the choir, - I've got married and had children.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- How will you feel on Sunday?
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- There will be some mixed feelings - on Sunday.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- I'll be looking back - at the past 20 years.
0:10:59 > 0:11:05- Will you cry?
0:11:05 > 0:11:11- However, I'm going to try and - be as professional as possible.
0:11:11 > 0:11:16- Where is the concert?
0:11:16 > 0:11:21- The concert takes place at Siloh - chapel in Llandudno.
0:11:21 > 0:11:22- Thank you, Trystan.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- Last week, the composer, - Emyr Wyn Jones was in the studio...
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- ..to launch his new CD - on his birthday.
0:11:32 > 0:11:38- For many years, he's composed - for Mynediad am Ddim and Bryn Fon...
0:11:38 > 0:11:44- ..but now, he's released a CD of - his own songs, performed by himself.
0:11:44 > 0:11:51- After a week of sales, the CD has - reached number one in Welsh stores.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- One of the songs you'll find - on the album is Perthyn.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59- # To the late afternoon's - roaring fire
0:11:59 > 0:12:03- # And I may not see their faces
0:12:03 > 0:12:08- # But I know them very well
0:12:11 > 0:12:15- # Is there someone in the bracken
0:12:15 > 0:12:19- # When the path comes to an end?
0:12:19 > 0:12:23- # But maybe this thing I can hear
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- # Is the sheep - owned by John Croes Bren
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- # Trampling through my dreams
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- # Disturbing everything under foot
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- # But the old longing
0:12:39 > 0:12:46- # Is still simmering - through my veins #
0:12:51 > 0:13:00- Congratulations - to Tom Cole from Swansea.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- He made quite the splash recently...
0:13:03 > 0:13:08- ..by winning the Welsh - Puddle Jumping Championships.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- Tom beat over 500 competitors - to win the title...
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- ..at the Llanelli Wetland Centre.
0:13:16 > 0:13:17- Congratulations, Tom.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- After the break, Owain has been - to Plas Tan-yr-Allt, Tremadog...
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- ..to learn more about its history.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- It's the end of an era - for one record shop in Lampeter...
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- ..as the shop is about to close - its doors for the final time.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- See you in a few minutes.
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0:13:48 > 0:13:50- Welcome back.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- Have you ever heard of the Sammies?
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- The awards celebrate - quality sandwiches in Britain.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- The awards are open to anyone - involved with sandwiches...
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- ..and if you would like to enter, - you have a week to do so.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06- Here are the details.
0:14:10 > 0:14:17- In Britain, the sandwich industry is - worth around 7.8 billion annually.
0:14:18 > 0:14:23- Some 300,000 people - work in the industry.
0:14:23 > 0:14:30- Nearly everyone in the country buys - a sandwich at least once a week.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- There's a variety of sandwiches...
0:14:33 > 0:14:39- ..which are served in cafes, shops - and delis selling quality produce.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43- I want you to reveal the whereabouts - of these great sandwiches.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- The Sammies or British - Sandwich Industry Awards...
0:14:47 > 0:14:49- ..have been running since 1995.
0:14:50 > 0:14:54- We have just over a week left to - find the best sandwiches in Britain.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58- Perhaps that Britain's best sandwich - will be found right here in Wales.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13- The closing date is 1 March.
0:15:14 > 0:15:22- Owain Gwynedd recently ventured home - to Porthmadog to learn more...
0:15:22 > 0:15:32- ..about the figures who helped - shape Eifionydd and Meirionnydd.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- Porthmadog is my birthplace.
0:15:49 > 0:15:54- The town exists thanks to the vision - of William Alexander Madocks.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59- He built the Cob to create the main - port between Britain and Ireland.
0:15:59 > 0:16:05- Whilst the work took place, Madocks - lived a mile in that direction.
0:16:06 > 0:16:12- He lived above Tremadog - in the Tan-yr-Allt mansion.
0:16:12 > 0:16:17- Despite being a local boy, I wasn't - aware of this building's history.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22- Madocks' former home - now offers bed and breakfast.
0:16:23 > 0:16:29- William Alexander Madocks came here - at the turn of the 18th Century...
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- ..as he had big plans - to dry out the beach.
0:16:36 > 0:16:41- Percy Shelley was 20 years old - and he came here as a tenant.
0:16:41 > 0:16:48- He was a poet and he completed - his greatest works, Queen Mab...
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- ..whilst staying at this house.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- He wasn't popular - among the locals...
0:16:55 > 0:17:02- ..and one night, someone - attempted to shoot Shelley.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07- Apparently, he was standing - by the fireplace.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- It's said that the reason - he was shot at...
0:17:11 > 0:17:16- ..he had a lot of political views - which upset the people in Tremadog.
0:17:17 > 0:17:22- He also owed - quite a lot of money to people.
0:17:22 > 0:17:28- The house is steeped - in interesting history.
0:17:29 > 0:17:34- When the house - was renovated by Madocks...
0:17:34 > 0:17:42- ..he had just returned from Italy - and loved Italian interiors.
0:17:43 > 0:17:53- He arranged for the first - water closet in Wales to be fitted.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- We're very much into the history of - those who've stayed in the property.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- The bedrooms are named after - the former residents of the house.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08- There's the William Madocks room - and Shelley's Theatre.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- We're trying to create - a warm, friendly atmosphere...
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- ..bringing the history - of the house alive.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- We want people to feel - like it's a home from home.
0:18:19 > 0:18:25- It's great to hear that the house - is being renovated and updated.
0:18:25 > 0:18:32- I hope that they will bring - Tan-yr-Allt to people's attention.
0:18:32 > 0:18:37- They will be able to come here to - appreciate the history, views...
0:18:37 > 0:18:44- ..and witness what Madocks achieved - 200 years ago.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- This is the perfect place to relax - learn about Eifionydd's history...
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- ..and admire the stunning views.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- If you would like more information - about Tan-yr-Allt...
0:19:06 > 0:19:11- ..visit their website, - www.plastanyrallt.co.uk
0:19:11 > 0:19:17- Recordiau Hag has been situated - in Lampeter for many years...
0:19:18 > 0:19:21- ..and has been essential for those - wanting to buy singles and vinyl.
0:19:21 > 0:19:28- A change in technology means that - songs can now be downloaded...
0:19:28 > 0:19:31- ..and it has been difficult for the - store to withstand the competition.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- The business was established - in 1979.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- We started selling at markets.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- I then started travelling - around Welsh universities.
0:19:46 > 0:19:52- We bought the shop in 1991 - and business has been good.
0:19:52 > 0:19:57- For many years, we've made a - cultural contribution to this area.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01- The young and old - have been coming here.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05- However, people now listen to - and buy music in different ways.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- We used to have - a thriving business...
0:20:09 > 0:20:12- ..but the technological climate - has changed completely.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- We will have a closing down sale - and I hope it will go well.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- Most items will sell for 1 or less - so there are bargains to be found.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31- Next Monday, our winter photography - competition will come to a close.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- Before the photographer, - Keith Morris makes his judgement...
0:20:35 > 0:20:39- ..here are some of the lovely - entries we've already received.
0:21:47 > 0:21:53- Trystan Lewis has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57- You've decided to change career.
0:21:57 > 0:22:07- You'll be passing on the - choir baton on Sunday.
0:22:19 > 0:22:28- Yes, Sunday is my final concert with - the Maelgwn Male Voice Choir.
0:22:28 > 0:22:38- We've had some wonderful - opportunities...
0:22:39 > 0:22:44- ..and have travelled to places - across the world, including America.
0:22:45 > 0:22:55- Do the boys behave?
0:22:58 > 0:23:08- What goes on tour, stays on tour!
0:23:09 > 0:23:15- A few tickets remain for our concert - on Sunday.
0:23:15 > 0:23:20- I also have a concert on Saturday.
0:23:21 > 0:23:26- It will be a busy weekend for me.
0:23:26 > 0:23:28- Good luck. - Thank you, Trystan.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- Prynhawn Da - returns tomorrow at 2.00pm.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34- Huw Rees will have - the latest fashion must-haves.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- Jamie Bevan will open the covers - of the Book Club...
0:23:37 > 0:23:40- ..and Ieuan will answer - your gardening questions.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43- Gerallt will live at 7.00pm - for tomorrow's Heno.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45- Wednesday can only mean one thing.
0:23:45 > 0:23:47- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:23:47 > 0:23:50- Yes, another winner has got 1,000.
0:23:50 > 0:23:51- Yes, another winner has got 1,000.- - A 1,000!
0:23:51 > 0:23:53- Oh, you've won 1,000.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56- I'm so excited - and I've never seen so much money.
0:23:57 > 0:23:58- It's ringing.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- It's one call every Wednesday night.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03- It's one call every Wednesday night.- - I won 1,000.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05- Fancy A Fortune? 1,000!
0:24:05 > 0:24:07- Fancy A Fortune? 1,000!- - Thank you so much.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11- I love it, people win all the time - and you only have to pick the phone.
0:24:11 > 0:24:17- I don't leave the house on Wednesday - in case I get a call for the game.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:24:20 > 0:24:25- Gerallt will set the all-important - question at 7.00pm.
0:24:25 > 0:24:29- Alun Saunders will be in the studio - to turn the wheel.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32- That's all we have time for - this evening.
0:24:33 > 0:24:35- Until tomorrow, goodbye.
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