0:00:00 > 0:00:02- Subtitles
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- Rhodri Gomer is in lycra to mark 65 - years of the Ystwyth Cycling Club.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- We leave the celebrations - in Ceredigion...
0:01:12 > 0:01:18- ..and join Yvonne and the members of - Merched y Wawr on a visit to London.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- On Thursday, we reveal the winner - of our Gelert competition.
0:01:22 > 0:01:28- Tonight, we meet another finalist in - the form of Bella from Betws-y-Coed.
0:01:29 > 0:01:35- Gwynedd Council has chosen - to celebrate the Year of Legends...
0:01:35 > 0:01:41- ..by commissioning a six-metre-tall - sword for the banks of Llyn Padarn.
0:01:42 > 0:01:47- It remembers the tales of the Welsh - Princes but it needed a name.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- The pupils of Dolbadarn - Primary School are perplexed...
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- ..as they need a name for the giant - sword on the banks of Llyn Padarn.
0:02:02 > 0:02:09- They worked with Radio Cymru - to try and reach a decision.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- Good luck to you.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- The eight pupils in the - school council will name the sword.
0:02:19 > 0:02:25- We ran the campaign on Aled's - morning show on BBC Radio Cymru.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30- The public has been asked - to devise some names...
0:02:30 > 0:02:34- ..and the children - will choose the name today.
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- At the moment, - we're trying to name the sword...
0:02:44 > 0:02:52- ..that will sit next to Dolbadarn - Castle and attract tourists.
0:02:53 > 0:03:00- We had a lot of names - and whittled it down to 18 names.
0:03:01 > 0:03:08- I enjoy the tension and it's fun - to choose this important name.
0:03:09 > 0:03:14- Some of the names - include Gwenllian...
0:03:14 > 0:03:21- ..as well as the Blade of the Welsh - and Swordface and Alwyn!
0:03:23 > 0:03:28- We've had a great response - and didn't know what to expect.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- How on earth do you name a sword?
0:03:31 > 0:03:37- We had names from across Wales - to celebrate our Welsh Princes.
0:03:37 > 0:03:43- I wouldn't want to be in the school - council as it's a difficult choice.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- It was also very difficult - to make the sword...
0:03:52 > 0:03:57- ..and a blacksmith from Pandy Tudur - was given that important task.
0:03:58 > 0:04:02- The sword will stand twelve foot - out of the ground.
0:04:03 > 0:04:08- It's just like - a giant ancient sword.
0:04:08 > 0:04:18- It looks as if it's rusted - so will sit well in the landscape.
0:04:18 > 0:04:21- The iron is suitable - for being outdoors.
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- The pupils of Dolbadarn Primary - School are trying to find a name.
0:04:27 > 0:04:32- Do you have any preferences?
0:04:32 > 0:04:41- I'd like a traditional and Celtic - name to suit the period it conveys.
0:04:41 > 0:04:47- I'm sure the children of Dolbadarn - will make the right decision.
0:04:47 > 0:04:53- Back in the school and after hours - of discussion, they made a decision.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- We spent a few hours - scratching our heads...
0:04:57 > 0:05:02- ..but the seven of us did finally - reach a decision and it is...
0:05:03 > 0:05:09- Wait a moment, Charlie as we need a - proper ceremony to reveal the name.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- Three, two, one.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- Llafn y Cewri or the Legends' Blade.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19- We had 40 different names...
0:05:20 > 0:05:25- ..but chose Llafn y Cewri as it came - from a person from Dolwyddelan.
0:05:26 > 0:05:31- Llafn means blade and we have - a lot of legends in the area.
0:05:31 > 0:05:37- Llywelyn, our Last Leader and Owain - Glyndwr are legendary figures too.
0:05:37 > 0:05:43- People don't think of the castle - in Dolbadarn but think of Snowdon.
0:05:43 > 0:05:49- They know about Caernarfon Castle - but don't know about our history.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54- We're delighted that our school - got to choose the name.
0:05:59 > 0:06:04- Congratulations to Myfanwy Roberts - from Dolwyddelan...
0:06:04 > 0:06:09- ..who came up with the name of - Llafn y Cewri or the Legends' Blade.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- Amanda Protheroe-Thomas - is my studio guest this evening.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18- Welcome to the programme, Amanda.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- You presented - on Heno, Pacio and Sgorio...
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- ..but your world - has changed quite a lot.
0:06:29 > 0:06:34- You're now working with one - of the richest men in the world...
0:06:35 > 0:06:40- ..who is trying to save the - steel industry across the world.
0:06:40 > 0:06:46- Yes, that's right.
0:06:46 > 0:06:54- I fell into the job.
0:06:54 > 0:07:02- Someone found me on LinkedIn.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- They thought I would be great for - the job.
0:07:06 > 0:07:14- I speak Welsh.
0:07:14 > 0:07:24- It meant I could work in Wales.
0:07:29 > 0:07:36- I met Sanjeev and he persuaded me to - work with him.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- There's a programme - about him tonight.
0:07:40 > 0:07:46- The BBC contacted me.
0:07:47 > 0:07:57- I asked him about it.
0:07:57 > 0:08:02- I'm glad to say that he's shown - in a positive light.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- Let's see a clip from Man of Steel.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- That was fantastic...
0:08:08 > 0:08:14- ..to see people get their pride back - after being laid off for two years.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- Once we were up and running, - they came back in...
0:08:18 > 0:08:24- ..the floodgates were opened - and we had a big event to celebrate.
0:08:24 > 0:08:30- It's an Indian tradition to pay for - the first meal of your employees...
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- ..once they start work again.
0:08:33 > 0:08:39- It was pretty special to be part - of that and quite heart-warming.
0:08:49 > 0:08:58- You can see that programme - on the BBC tonight.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- This man lives in - a very different world.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- Yes, that's right.
0:09:05 > 0:09:13- Every day is different.
0:09:13 > 0:09:23- His diary can change overnight.
0:09:28 > 0:09:38- He can fly from Hong Kong and change - his mind and go to Australia!
0:09:38 > 0:09:48- I deal with helicopters and pilots.
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- He's spent a lot of time in Dubai - and Australia.
0:09:52 > 0:09:59- He's just moved to Australia.
0:10:00 > 0:10:08- I have to deal with a different time - zone.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- I speak to him for all hours - of the day.
0:10:12 > 0:10:16- Thursday at 7.00pm marks the climax - of S4C's Month of Legends...
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- ..when we reveal the winner of our - competition to find the new Gelert.
0:10:21 > 0:10:27- First, let's meet the ninth finalist - in our competition called Bella.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- Bella was born eleven years ago - to this week.
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- She's done a lot of travelling - for such a small dog.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- She was born in Milan - in a school room...
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- ..where the caretaker - and his son lived.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46- Bella's mother had nine puppies.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- Bella's mother had seven puppies.
0:10:54 > 0:10:58- A friend's daughter - taught in that school.
0:10:58 > 0:11:04- Caroline took her in as she loved - her and took her from Milan to Rome.
0:11:04 > 0:11:09- In Rome, she would travel to school - with her in a basket on a bike.
0:11:10 > 0:11:17- After that, she left Rome to live in - France before flying her to London.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- Following that, - she was taken to Anglesey.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- She thoroughly enjoyed herself - in every place.
0:11:26 > 0:11:33- Caroline's mother asked us to - take her because my dog had died.
0:11:34 > 0:11:38- She's great company and very funny.
0:11:38 > 0:11:43- One night, I was making spaghetti - and there was some left...
0:11:44 > 0:11:46- ..so she had some and loved it.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- She must have had some in Italy.
0:11:50 > 0:11:57- She's a lovely a dog and everyone - loves Bella with her great ears.
0:11:57 > 0:12:02- She's a Heinz57 variety - so she's worth her weight in gold.
0:12:03 > 0:12:04- Aww!
0:12:06 > 0:12:12- I think the judges will struggle - to choose a winner.
0:12:12 > 0:12:18- Do you have a dog, Amanda?
0:12:19 > 0:12:25- Yes, I had a wonderful dog - called Guinness.
0:12:25 > 0:12:31- She was from a dog's home.
0:12:31 > 0:12:37- She was a wonderful dog.
0:12:37 > 0:12:44- I haven't had a dog since then.
0:12:44 > 0:12:46- She was 14 when she died.
0:12:47 > 0:12:53- After the break, Merched y Wawr mark - their 50 years by visiting London...
0:12:54 > 0:12:57- ..and they took our cameras - and Yvonne with them!
0:12:58 > 0:13:03- Rhodri Gomer also marks 65 years - of the Ystwyth Cycling Club.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- Our autumn photography competition - closes in the next few days.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- Here's a taster of the some - of the entries we've received.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- # There is no place like home
0:13:17 > 0:13:22- # Is what they told me
0:13:22 > 0:13:29- # There's no place like home, no
0:13:29 > 0:13:36- # But home is very much like you #
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0:13:44 > 0:13:46- Subtitles
0:13:52 > 0:13:57- Merched y Wawr has been celebrating - its 50th anniversary this year.
0:13:58 > 0:14:03- Alun Cairns, the Secretary of State - for Wales invited them to London...
0:14:03 > 0:14:08- ..to celebrate at Gwydr House in the - heart of the Houses of Parliament.
0:14:09 > 0:14:14- It's an incredible at Gwydr House - with its gold walls and carpet.
0:14:14 > 0:14:20- The room is decorated for the golden - anniversary of Merched y Wawr.
0:14:20 > 0:14:26- Merched y Wawr has done so much for - our language, various charities...
0:14:26 > 0:14:31- ..and in terms of supporting - policies about the language.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36- Merched y Wawr has done so much - in the last 50 years.
0:14:38 > 0:14:44- You're no stranger to Gwydr House - because you're Alun Cairns' mother!
0:14:44 > 0:14:48- How long have you been a member - of Merched y Wawr?
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- I joined in 1967 when it started.
0:14:52 > 0:14:53- Why did you join?
0:14:54 > 0:14:59- My mother was a member of Merched - y Wawr and I had to go with her.
0:14:59 > 0:15:05- Alun invited me and said I could - bring a friend but I brought four!
0:15:06 > 0:15:08- We've had so many highlights.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14- We have 3,000 events every year - but they are exceptional this year.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- It started with our - fun quiz a year ago...
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- ..followed by the Winter Fair, - Eisteddfod and Royal Welsh Show.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- We had something special - at each of those large events...
0:15:30 > 0:15:36- ..including the presenting of the - Crown at the National Eisteddfod...
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- ..where former presidents - told us their story.
0:15:42 > 0:15:47- I was president of Merched y Wawr - and now lead its heritage project.
0:15:48 > 0:15:53- It's been a busy and pleasurable - year that has been full of pride.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59- We've shown the world our pride - in being part of Merched y Wawr.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- It's a bitter-sweet event for us...
0:16:03 > 0:16:09- ..as Sandra, our current president, - has been taken ill during the year.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- All the members who are in London - and across Wales...
0:16:14 > 0:16:16- ..wish her a speedy recovery.
0:16:18 > 0:16:24- Everybody in our community such as - Merched y Wawr needs new blood...
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- ..and that's the challenge - for the future.
0:16:28 > 0:16:33- I can say my mother - and mother-in-law are members...
0:16:33 > 0:16:38- ..but want to say my wife - and daughters will be members too.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- Merched y Wawr needs to attract - new members to succeed.
0:16:44 > 0:16:49- I hope this 50th anniversary has - helped them to spread their message.
0:16:50 > 0:16:55- As a Londoner, what are your hopes - for Merched y Wawr in the city?
0:16:56 > 0:17:02- I live here and don't get the chance - to return to my branch in Cilcennin.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- I'd love to have a branch in London.
0:17:06 > 0:17:11- People have been talking - about it today.
0:17:12 > 0:17:20- Let's hope we can put that into - practice in the coming weeks.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- # Happy birthday to you #
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- Congratulations to the ladies.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36- Long may Merched y Wawr continue!
0:17:38 > 0:17:47- Despite living in London, you still - come home to help your community.
0:17:47 > 0:17:57- I was in Penygroes on Friday.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- I was home to raise money for a - cancer charity.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- It was a great night.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07- I was glad to be home.
0:18:08 > 0:18:14- The number of cyclists on our roads - has increased in recent years.
0:18:15 > 0:18:20- The Ystwyth Cycling Club - is one of our oldest clubs...
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- ..and is marking a milestone - this year.
0:18:24 > 0:18:29- In the early 1950s, some cyclists - in Aberystwyth set up a club...
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- ..that would meet once a week.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37- It's 65 years later - and the club is thriving...
0:18:37 > 0:18:43- ..with over 200 members - of varying ability.
0:18:44 > 0:18:49- As far as I'm aware, a group of - cyclists met one night in 1952...
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- ..and formed - the Ystwyth Cycling Club.
0:18:56 > 0:19:06- I joined in 1958 as I owned a bike - and wanted to do some time trials.
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- I did just that before I did some - road racing the following year.
0:19:13 > 0:19:18- I remember the time - when we had less than ten members...
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- ..and we battled - to keep the club afloat.
0:19:23 > 0:19:30- Thankfully, we survived and I'm glad - that it's a successful club.
0:19:32 > 0:19:38- Many events have been held to - mark the club's 65th anniversary...
0:19:38 > 0:19:44- ..including a 65-mile-ride from - Aberystwyth to Lampeter and back...
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- ..and a special dinner - for its members.
0:19:48 > 0:19:53- Summit Cycles in the town - has some jerseys and photographs...
0:19:53 > 0:19:58- ..telling the story of the club - through the decades.
0:19:58 > 0:20:03- The first three on the left are mine - and I raced in those.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- I was given the others - by some of the members...
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- ..who know that I have an interest - in the club's history.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17- There wasn't a specific date - to mark the start of the club.
0:20:18 > 0:20:23- We organized a year of celebrations - to mark 65 years of the club.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- The pinnacle of it - is the exhibition.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- The club is marking 65 years...
0:20:32 > 0:20:37- ..and it's an honour to exhibit - their jerseys and photographs.
0:20:37 > 0:20:43- Joe, the owner, told me that he - started cycling because of the club.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47- He now owns this shop - and sponsors the club.
0:20:47 > 0:20:52- The club has organized races - in the town for many years...
0:20:52 > 0:20:59- ..but the Aberystwyth Cycle Festival - has attracted many professionals...
0:20:59 > 0:21:03- ..as well as amateurs of all ages - and abilities.
0:21:05 > 0:21:10- The Aberystwyth Cycle Festival - has transformed the town...
0:21:10 > 0:21:16- ..and there's races with basic - balance bikes up to the Tour Series.
0:21:16 > 0:21:24- There's also something in the middle - for amateur cyclists.
0:21:24 > 0:21:29- The club has produced a whole - host of successful cyclists.
0:21:30 > 0:21:35- In the mid 1960s, Ken Evans - and Glyn Evans represented Wales...
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- ..in many international races.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- They were the first club members - to do that.
0:21:42 > 0:21:48- Stevie Williams and Gruff Lewis - are both professional cyclists.
0:21:48 > 0:21:53- It's helped to encourage young men - and women to join the club.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57- Thanks to the hard work - of all the members...
0:21:58 > 0:22:02- ..the future looks bright - for the Ystwyth Cycling Club.
0:22:05 > 0:22:11- Congratulations - to the Ystwyth Cycling Club.
0:22:12 > 0:22:22- Amanda Protheroe-Thomas has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:22:22 > 0:22:29- Do you still enjoy keeping fit?
0:22:29 > 0:22:39- Yes, I make the time.
0:22:42 > 0:22:51- You're part of a programme called - Man of Steel.
0:22:51 > 0:23:01- Yes, you can see it tonight on BBC1.
0:23:08 > 0:23:18- You can learn about the man who's - trying to save the steel world.
0:23:20 > 0:23:24- I've got a busy time with the rugby - this weekend too.
0:23:24 > 0:23:30- Tomorrow's Heno up sticks from - Llanelli and heads to Caernarfon.
0:23:30 > 0:23:35- Tomorrow's Heno is going - to be an early Saturday...
0:23:35 > 0:23:39- ..as we welcome the duo, - Gethin and Glesni.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41- # Only you under the candle
0:23:44 > 0:23:46- # Guide me #
0:23:47 > 0:23:53- One of the most famous ladies of the - town is calling in to see us too.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58- Hello, I'm looking forward - to chatting about my book...
0:23:58 > 0:24:01- ..and Huw Fash - is on the programme too.
0:24:02 > 0:24:07- Christmas is here when there's - noisy fairs and Christmas jumpers.
0:24:08 > 0:24:13- I'll show you the choice from the - high street on tomorrow's Heno.
0:24:13 > 0:24:19- Galeri, Caernarfon is the place - to be between 7.00pm and 8.00pm.
0:24:19 > 0:24:24- Rhodri Owen and I would love - to see you if you're in the area.
0:24:24 > 0:24:29- We're also live in the changing room - of Ian or H from Steps...
0:24:30 > 0:24:35- ..as he prepares for a massive gig - in Cardiff tomorrow night.
0:24:35 > 0:24:38- Until tomorrow, goodnight.
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