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0:00:16 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome to Heno - live from Llanelli on Tuesday night.
0:00:22 > 0:00:27- We have a busy programme for you - and our first stop in Abergavenny.
0:00:28 > 0:00:34- Rhodri is roaming the area of the - Monmouthshire National Eisteddfod.
0:00:35 > 0:00:44- I visit the town's attractions that - are connected to the Welsh language.
0:00:45 > 0:00:52- Rhodri Gomer meets Team GB cyclist, - Owain Doull who's in Rio next month.
0:00:52 > 0:01:01- We also meet a dog called Alfie who - is a reading assistant for children.
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- Are you a talent behind the lens - like Keith Morris?
0:01:06 > 0:01:14- You can enter Heno and Prynhawn Da's - seasonal photography competition.
0:01:14 > 0:01:19- It might be the summer but - the weather has changed already!
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- Let's hope the weather improves - before the end of the month.
0:01:27 > 0:01:34- You can take photographs that - reflect the unseasonal weather!
0:01:34 > 0:01:39- Keith has plenty of tips for - those entering our competition.
0:01:40 > 0:01:48- Many will flock to the Monmouthshire - Eisteddfod in Abergavenny.
0:01:48 > 0:01:54- You may wander further afield - and enjoy the town's attractions.
0:01:54 > 0:01:59- You will be surprised - by the area's history and beauty.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01- Rhodri explains more.
0:02:07 > 0:02:12- St Mary's Priory is an ancient site - in Abergavenny from Norman times.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18- It's latest addition is currently - attracting a lot of visitors.
0:02:20 > 0:02:25- Behind me is a fantastic window - that's full of colour...
0:02:25 > 0:02:30- ..that portray Moses and David, - the forefathers of Jesus.
0:02:31 > 0:02:39- It also contains the Celtic saints - which is rare in a Christian window.
0:02:39 > 0:02:46- At the base of the window, there's - medicinal plants found in Wales.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- This is new - and has recently been unveiled.
0:02:51 > 0:02:56- I'd tell everyone to come and see it - because it's beautiful.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- Yes, the window is amazing...
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- ..but for myself - and a host of other visitors...
0:03:05 > 0:03:10- ..we're not amazed by the glass - in this church but its wood.
0:03:11 > 0:03:19- This wooden statue is unique - to Britain and maybe even the world!
0:03:19 > 0:03:24- The most incredible fact - is that this is one piece of wood.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- It's an oak that was cut down - hundreds of years ago...
0:03:30 > 0:03:39- ..and was carved into one - of this church's main artefacts.
0:03:41 > 0:03:49- St Mary's Priory has something - special around every corner.
0:03:51 > 0:03:56- This is Wales' Westminster Abbey - that's linked to wealthy families.
0:03:57 > 0:04:02- In those days, these families - gave their wealth to the church.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- The choir stalls were carved - to mark the nuptials...
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- ..of Prince Arthur - and Catherine of Aragon.
0:04:12 > 0:04:17- The local aristocracy had close ties - with the Tudor family.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- And with the Welsh language too!
0:04:22 > 0:04:28- This is the Herbert Chapel and they - were like royalty in South Wales.
0:04:28 > 0:04:35- William ap Thomas married Gwladus - the Dark, the Star of Abergavenny.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- Some say she was beautiful - but was certainly very wealthy.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46- She was the widow of a Vaughan of - Tretower and daughter of David Gam.
0:04:47 > 0:04:52- Her first husband and father were - killed in the Battle of Agincourt.
0:04:53 > 0:04:59- William ap Thomas married her and - lived with her and their children...
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- ..including their eldest son, - William Herbert.
0:05:04 > 0:05:09- They sponsored many poets in their - palatial home of Raglan Castle.
0:05:09 > 0:05:15- Gwladus isn't the only local heroine - of the Welsh language and culture.
0:05:16 > 0:05:22- Centuries later, another noble lady - became famous for promoting Welsh...
0:05:23 > 0:05:29- ..and she's celebrated - at the local museum.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- It's Lady Llanover, - the Bee of Gwent!
0:05:34 > 0:05:39- She promoted the Welsh language - and culture in the 19th century.
0:05:39 > 0:05:45- Her parents were from Nottingham - and they bought Llanover Hall.
0:05:45 > 0:05:51- At some point, Lady Llanover - or Augusta Waddington...
0:05:51 > 0:05:57- ..fell in love with the language, - culture and traditions of the area.
0:05:57 > 0:06:02- She learnt to speak Welsh - and also sponsored Eisteddfodau.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07- Those people coming to the - Eisteddfod in Abergavenny...
0:06:08 > 0:06:14- ..should visit the church and castle - to learn about the Herberts...
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- ..and this exhibition - to see what Lady Llanover did...
0:06:19 > 0:06:24- ..for the language, culture, - traditions and our nation.
0:06:31 > 0:06:37- We're all excited for the Eisteddfod - and the area has many attractions.
0:06:37 > 0:06:42- The castle and museum - are right by the Eisteddfod Maes.
0:06:43 > 0:06:47- The photographer, Keith Morris - joins me on the sofa tonight.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49- Welcome to the programme.
0:06:51 > 0:07:00- Keith is going to be at - the National Eisteddfod next week.
0:07:01 > 0:07:06- I'll be there from the Thursday to - the Saturday.
0:07:06 > 0:07:15- It's wonderful for a photographer.
0:07:15 > 0:07:21- I love seeing - the informal competitions.
0:07:22 > 0:07:31- There's so much to see.
0:07:31 > 0:07:36- Keith is here tonight to launch the - 2016 summer photography competition.
0:07:37 > 0:07:48- It's that time of year for the - summer photography competition.
0:07:48 > 0:07:56- I'm hoping for some sunshine before - the end of August.
0:07:56 > 0:08:04- It doesn't matter if the weather is - bad...
0:08:04 > 0:08:13- ..because you can take photographs - of the rain...
0:08:14 > 0:08:19- ..as it hammers on your caravan - windows!
0:08:19 > 0:08:31- This competition is very popular.
0:08:31 > 0:08:39- There's so much potential in this - competition.
0:08:39 > 0:08:51- Let's see some of the photographs - we've received in the past.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- I want to see the way that people - react to the weather...
0:08:55 > 0:09:04- ..and the season.
0:09:05 > 0:09:12- I prefer photographs of people to - landscapes.
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- I love the photograph of the girl on - the swing.
0:09:17 > 0:09:29- It's one of my photographs.
0:09:29 > 0:09:35- There's another of someone gazing at - the sunset.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- I took some of these last week...
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- ..when the sun was shining!
0:09:54 > 0:10:00- One of my photographs featured on - The Telegraph last week.
0:10:00 > 0:10:05- It's great to see the couple holding - hands.
0:10:14 > 0:10:21- It goes against their hard image - with their tattoos.
0:10:21 > 0:10:28- There's another of a man on a line.
0:10:28 > 0:10:40- He could sleep on that line.
0:10:41 > 0:10:49- You can use any camera to take a - photograph.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- You can use the camera on your - mobile phone.
0:10:54 > 0:11:02- Give it a go!
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- The closing date is the last day of - August.
0:11:06 > 0:11:08- Thank you, Keith.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- Next, we have our competition.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- The nightly music gigs - are very popular at the Eisteddfod.
0:11:18 > 0:11:23- You can win tickets to all - the Cymdeithas yr Iaith gigs...
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- ..at Abergavenny Football Club.
0:11:29 > 0:11:34- Abergavenny hosts Welsh singing, - dancing and rock 'n' roll next week.
0:11:35 > 0:11:40- Starting from Saturday - until the following weekend...
0:11:40 > 0:11:46- ..Cymdeithas yr Iaith has gigs - at the Abergavenny Football Club...
0:11:46 > 0:11:48- ..and you could be there too!
0:11:49 > 0:11:54- You can win a ticket to all the gigs - and the line up includes...
0:11:54 > 0:12:00- ..Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog and Kizzy - Crawford on Saturday 30 July...
0:12:00 > 0:12:05- ..Gwibdaith Hen Fran, Gareth Bonello - and Raffdam on Sunday.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09- HMS Morris is steering the event - on Monday.
0:12:10 > 0:12:14- Eden is back and performing - on the Thursday night.
0:12:14 > 0:12:19- Candelas run to Abergavenny - for the final Saturday night.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- This isn't a competition to miss.
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- Answer this question if you want to - win a week's ticket to these gigs:
0:12:29 > 0:12:34- Which girl group performs on the - Cymdeithas yr Iaith Thursday gig?
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- 1) Eden, 2) Spice Girls, - or 3) Girls Aloud?
0:12:39 > 0:12:47- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:12:47 > 0:12:53- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57- The phone lines close at 3.00pm - on Wednesday.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- All entrants must be 18 and over.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06- Don't call after the lines close - or you will still be charged.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10- Don't forget to enter!
0:13:11 > 0:13:16- After the break, Rhodri Gomer - chats to the cyclist, Owain Doull.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- He competes at the Olympic Games - in Brazil next month.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- We also meet a pooch called Alfie - who helps children to read.
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0:13:39 > 0:13:41- Welcome back.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44- The Olympic Games - is fast approaching.
0:13:45 > 0:13:50- Twenty four Welsh members of Team GB - will travel to Rio next month...
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- ..and the cyclist, Owain Doull - is one of them.
0:13:57 > 0:13:58- Men's track endurance.
0:13:59 > 0:14:06- Steven Burke, Mark Cavendish, - Ed Clancy, Owain Doull...
0:14:06 > 0:14:08- ..and Sir Bradley Wiggins.
0:14:09 > 0:14:15- How does it feel to represent - Britain in the Rio Olympic Games?
0:14:15 > 0:14:21- It's very exciting and I have worked - towards this for two to three years.
0:14:22 > 0:14:28- Being selected for a place on the - plane to Rio is momentous for me.
0:14:28 > 0:14:33- You've focused on track work for - several years with Team Wiggins.
0:14:34 > 0:14:39- The team aimed to unite everyone - who was training for the Olympics.
0:14:40 > 0:14:46- Three of the four squad members come - from Team Wiggins so that's the aim.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- Describe working with Sir Bradley.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- It's phenomenal - and Brad's a perfectionist.
0:14:54 > 0:14:59- Watching him tackle different goals - is an experience in itself.
0:15:02 > 0:15:08- You've been focusing on the track - but have gained success on the road.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14- It hasn't been so much this year - because the focus is the Olympics.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- But last year, - I did the Tour of Britain.
0:15:18 > 0:15:23- Signing with Team Sky was amazing - and it's all part of my big plan.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- I've fulfilled a dream.
0:15:27 > 0:15:32- Team Sky started back in 2010 - when I was a 16-year-old cyclist.
0:15:33 > 0:15:38- Representing Team Sky for the next - two years is monumental for me.
0:15:39 > 0:15:45- What is your schedule before - and after the Olympic Games?
0:15:46 > 0:15:52- I'm at the Altitude Training Camp - in Italy prior to the Olympic Games.
0:15:52 > 0:15:58- I'm also looking forward to staying - at the pre-holding camp in Newport.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- My trip to the Rio Olympics - is followed by a short break.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09- I'll return to my training for the - World Road Championships in Qatar.
0:16:10 > 0:16:15- When are joining Team Sky - and starting to race on the road?
0:16:15 > 0:16:20- I start immediately after Rio - with a training trip to Nice.
0:16:20 > 0:16:32- I'll partake in some smaller races - just to familiarize with the team.
0:16:33 > 0:16:40- You've been five years in Manchester - and it's perfect for track training.
0:16:40 > 0:16:46- Yes, I finished school at 18 and - moved immediately to Manchester.
0:16:46 > 0:16:58- It's the best place to train for - cycling, the Olympics and Team GB.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- But you plan to move back to Wales.
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- Yes, I'll move back to Cardiff - a year after the Olympic Games.
0:17:07 > 0:17:12- I'll commute between there and Nice.
0:17:12 > 0:17:17- What are your prospects - for the Olympics and the future?
0:17:17 > 0:17:27- The aim is for an Olympic win as - it will please the team and myself.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31- I've dedicated four years to it.
0:17:31 > 0:17:41- In the future, I hope to emulate - Luke and Geraint's road success...
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- ..in the Classics - and Tour de France.
0:17:51 > 0:17:58- Good luck to Owain.
0:17:58 > 0:18:06- And congratulations to Rhodri and - Carys on the birth of Taliesin Jac.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- He's the new baby brother - of Dafydd and Beca.
0:18:10 > 0:18:15- We send our best wishes - to the whole family.
0:18:15 > 0:18:27- The photographer, Keith Morris - is my guest tonight.
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- People can take photographs of sport - for the competition.
0:18:35 > 0:18:45- Yes, that's right.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49- You can take photographs of people - on the beach or in gardens.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51- You need to brave too!
0:18:52 > 0:18:56- Llanelly House is located near - our studios in Llanelli.
0:18:57 > 0:19:03- It's held a number of events in July - to remember The Battle of the Somme.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- Throughout July at Llanelly House, - we have a series of events...
0:19:11 > 0:19:19- ..to commemorate the Welsh soldiers - who fought in the Somme and Mametz.
0:19:21 > 0:19:31- On 29 July, we'll have poetry, music - and food from World War I.
0:19:31 > 0:19:39- I'm stunned at the food they had - and have got hold of a few ideas.
0:19:40 > 0:19:46- One of the popular dishes - was called Maconochie's All In One.
0:19:46 > 0:19:51- It contained meat and vegetables - and gave them energy to fight.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- This was one of the staples - in their diet.
0:19:57 > 0:20:02- There's plenty to see - at Llanelly House during the day.
0:20:02 > 0:20:07- We've got a film from the - Imperial War Museum in London...
0:20:07 > 0:20:13- ..that was made during the war and - the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
0:20:13 > 0:20:18- There's also a replica of the dragon - that sits in Mametz...
0:20:18 > 0:20:24- ..and a poppy from the installation - at the Tower of London in 2014.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- We're open most days of the year.
0:20:28 > 0:20:33- Come and see us this month to see - the exhibits linked with the Somme.
0:20:43 > 0:20:52- It's the summer holidays and parents - want to entertain their little ones.
0:20:52 > 0:20:59- There's many centres dotted around - Wales including Jig-So in Cardigan.
0:20:59 > 0:21:06- Its latest member is a dog called - Alfie who helps children to read.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08- Our cameras went to meet him.
0:21:15 > 0:21:20- Jig-So is a charity that's been - based in Cardigan for 25 years.
0:21:21 > 0:21:28- We support children and families - and work with both child and parent.
0:21:28 > 0:21:34- Jig-So helps children to reach their - potential through various means.
0:21:35 > 0:21:42- Our latest initiative is for - children to work with Alfie.
0:21:42 > 0:21:49- He sits with the children - and they love reading to him.
0:21:50 > 0:21:52- He chased the fast squirrel.
0:21:57 > 0:22:05- Alfie is a fantastic Labrador who - is happy to sit with the children.
0:22:06 > 0:22:12- We've witnessed a change in the - children since sitting with Alfie.
0:22:12 > 0:22:20- They read in Welsh and English and - it brings them out of their shells.
0:22:21 > 0:22:27- Alfie has come - to hear us read stories.
0:22:27 > 0:22:33- He's helped with my confidence - as I don't enjoy reading to people.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- I like to read alone - but this has helped me.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- I don't have any pets at home.
0:22:41 > 0:22:53- But meeting Alfie - has been a fantastic experience.
0:23:00 > 0:23:05- Alfie looks adorable!
0:23:05 > 0:23:09- The photographer, Keith Morris - has been my studio guest tonight.
0:23:10 > 0:23:19- Keith has launched our 2016 - summer photography competition.
0:23:19 > 0:23:25- Yes, and I want photographs that - convey the summer.
0:23:25 > 0:23:30- They need to full of emotion.
0:23:30 > 0:23:37- I want to see confidence.
0:23:37 > 0:23:42- Don't go for the first idea...
0:23:42 > 0:23:52- ..and think outside the box!
0:23:52 > 0:23:59- Send us your photographs via email - to heno@tinopolis.com
0:23:59 > 0:24:11- Send your photographs - via Twitter and Facebook.
0:24:12 > 0:24:18- You can win either - an iPad or television.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23- The closing date is the last day in - August.
0:24:23 > 0:24:25- Thank you, Keith.
0:24:25 > 0:24:32- Tomorrow, Daf Wyn samples honey - and learns more about bumble bees.
0:24:32 > 0:24:39- The opera singer, Gwawr Edwards - also joins me on the Heno sofa.
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