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0:00:17 > 0:00:20- Hello and welcome - to Tuesday night's edition of Heno.
0:00:20 > 0:00:24- I hope you enjoyed - the final weekend of August.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28- It was great to see some sunshine.
0:00:28 > 0:00:32- Relax for the next 30 minutes - as this is what we've got for you.
0:00:32 > 0:00:37- Rhodri Davies is behind the scenes - at The Royal Mint in Llantrisant.
0:00:37 > 0:00:42- This place was opened - by the Queen back in 1968.
0:00:42 > 0:00:47- Now, for the first time ever, - the public can roam the corridors...
0:00:47 > 0:00:50- ..of The Royal Mint.
0:00:50 > 0:00:56- Do you recall the young Defi Lewis - from the 2010 S4C series, Pen Talar?
0:00:56 > 0:01:00- The actor has grown up since then - and joins me in the studio tonight.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- Sam Davies, welcome to Heno.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- Sam's got a reason to celebrate - and we will find out more later.
0:01:09 > 0:01:17- You can win a hamper of produce - from the Llwynhelyg Farm Shop.
0:01:17 > 0:01:23- Today could be your lucky day - and I'll give you the details soon.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- We start tonight in a community shop - based in Llwynhelyg in Ceredigion...
0:01:28 > 0:01:30- ..because they recently won a prize.
0:01:30 > 0:01:34- Daf Wyn heard more about it - and met the owner and locals.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- Llwynhelyg Farm Shop is located - near Sarnau village in Ceredigion.
0:01:41 > 0:01:45- It's famous in the area for selling - a selection of fresh Welsh produce.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50- Teifi and Jenny Davies founded - the business back in the 1980s.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52- Teifi is responsible for - the food and farm...
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- ..and Jenny bakes an assortment - of delicacies in the kitchen.
0:01:57 > 0:02:00- Over the years, Llwynhelyg has - won awards for numerous reasons.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04- But the latest award - is quite an accolade.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09- We've won the award for - Best Independent Retailer in Wales.
0:02:09 > 0:02:15- We're in complete shock as - we were unaware of the nomination.
0:02:15 > 0:02:21- We found out via Twitter - with a tweet that congratulated us.
0:02:22 > 0:02:28- It was a complete shock to us and - thrilling so we are very pleased.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- It's obviously a reflection - of some of your cooking as well.
0:02:33 > 0:02:40- I hope so as people do come back and - say our shop has made their holiday.
0:02:41 > 0:02:47- We offer a vast selection including - three varieties of potatoes...
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- ..two different types of cabbage - and three varieties of carrots.
0:02:52 > 0:02:57- The list is endless, - so the customer has a choice.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- Developing the business has been a - labour of love since the mid 1980s.
0:03:02 > 0:03:07- It all started opposite the shop - on the site of Teifi's family farm.
0:03:08 > 0:03:14- I was born on the farm - so I'm going back to my roots.
0:03:14 > 0:03:21- We farm on over 100 acres of land - with our bison, Hereford cattle...
0:03:21 > 0:03:25- ..Welsh Blacks and Aberdeen Angus.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- We aim to focus on this - in the future.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33- How did it evolve - from the farm to the shop?
0:03:34 > 0:03:41- We ran a dairy business - but a milk quota was introduced.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- We had to think of ways - of making extra money.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- We sold vegetables - and milk from the farm.
0:03:50 > 0:03:57- The farm shop has developed - since focusing on Welsh produce.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03- I visit the shop a few times a week - as I only live up the road.
0:04:03 > 0:04:09- People visit at the last minute - and you have to cook for them.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- I'm able to slip to the shop - and there's plenty of choice.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- There's quiches and salad - and other quality items.
0:04:16 > 0:04:21- They stock an array of produce - and it's all first class.
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- They are worthy winners - because of the produce they stock.
0:04:26 > 0:04:31- They sell local produce alongside - their own produce and delicacies.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- We always call into the shop - on our way home.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- The family and food are great - - hello, Jenny!
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- Despite their recent accolade - and continued success...
0:04:45 > 0:04:48- ..Teifi and Jenny are retiring...
0:04:48 > 0:04:52- ..to pave way for the next - generation to make their mark.
0:04:53 > 0:05:01- Over the coming years, we'll take - a step back and focus on the farm.
0:05:01 > 0:05:07- We hope that a younger couple - will take over.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- I will miss running the shop - and meeting people.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- But I'm sure we'll still be involved - in Welsh food and drink.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18- You're going out on high - with this recent award.
0:05:18 > 0:05:25- Yes, our intention was to end - with selling quality Welsh produce.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- It's a great way to finish.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- Are you happy?
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- Yes, we're happy just as long - as we find a suitable successor.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- Congratulations to them!
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- The shop also wants to celebrate - their success with you...
0:05:49 > 0:05:54- ..and have kindly donated a hamper - of goodies to win in a competition.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- Here are the all-important details - on how to enter.
0:05:58 > 0:06:03- On the eve of September - when summer is a distance memory...
0:06:03 > 0:06:09- ..why not enter our competition - to win a hamper of Welsh produce...
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- ..from the Llwynhelyg Farm Shop - in Ceredigion?
0:06:13 > 0:06:17- From bara brith to Welsh red wine - - there's something for everyone.
0:06:17 > 0:06:22- If you want to win this hamper, - simply answer this question.
0:06:23 > 0:06:25- How many days - are there in September?
0:06:25 > 0:06:31- 1) 25, 2) 27, or 3) 30?
0:06:32 > 0:06:36- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:06:36 > 0:06:46- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50- Our phone lines close at 3.00pm - on Thursday.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- Entrants must be over 18 years.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- Don't call after the lines close - as you may still be charged.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- Full terms and conditions - are on our website, heno.tv
0:07:05 > 0:07:08- Don't forget to enter - this worthwhile competition.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- The actor, Sam Davies - joins me on the sofa tonight.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- Sam has appeared on our screens - many times during his childhood.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- Before I chat to Sam...
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- ..here's a snippet of his first - scene on screen at Defi Lewis...
0:07:21 > 0:07:25- ..from the Pen Talar series in 2010.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- It doesn't do anything to me.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- It isn't real beer.
0:07:33 > 0:07:34- No?
0:07:35 > 0:07:36- How have you tasted real beer?
0:07:36 > 0:07:37- How have you tasted real beer?- - Dad has bottles at home.
0:07:37 > 0:07:38- Go and get one.
0:07:38 > 0:07:39- Go and get one.- - No.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- You're scared.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- You're scared.- - No, I'm not.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- Come on, I'll come with you.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53- Sam joins me on the sofa now.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55- Welcome to Heno.
0:07:55 > 0:08:03- Thank you.
0:08:03 > 0:08:13- I was eleven years old.
0:08:16 > 0:08:25- It was my first big role on S4C.
0:08:25 > 0:08:35- It wasn't my first television role.
0:08:41 > 0:08:51- Dad is an actor and I was always on - set with him.
0:08:54 > 0:09:02- You've done a lot of television work - since Pen Talar.
0:09:02 > 0:09:08- I appeared in Gwaith Cartref.
0:09:08 > 0:09:17- I spent five years on the series.
0:09:17 > 0:09:27- I've also done a film.
0:09:30 > 0:09:37- I appear in High Tide - with Melanie Walters.
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- The High Tide DVD is out to buy - at the end of September.
0:09:42 > 0:09:52- The Swansea Drama Society has - awarded Sam with a scholarship.
0:09:55 > 0:10:05- They wanted to interview me - following my application.
0:10:09 > 0:10:19- They wanted to know what - I would spend the money on.
0:10:23 > 0:10:29- It will cost a lot for me - to live in London...
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- ..so this money will be useful.
0:10:34 > 0:10:40- Sam is about to start a three-year - course in Professional Performing.
0:10:40 > 0:10:50- The degree is held at the London - Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
0:10:55 > 0:11:04- I'll be starting on the - 26th September.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- Thank you, Sam.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09- After the break...
0:11:09 > 0:11:13- ..Rhodri Davies enjoys - a visitors tour of The Royal Mint.
0:11:13 > 0:11:18- We'll also hear of a new business - in West Wales.
0:11:18 > 0:11:19- I'm Catrin.
0:11:19 > 0:11:20- I'm Catrin.- - And I'm Osian.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- We've moved back to Blaenffos...
0:11:23 > 0:11:24- We've moved back to Blaenffos...- - ..to start our company.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27- Crwst!
0:11:27 > 0:11:32- Our summer photography competition - closes at midnight tomorrow night.
0:11:32 > 0:11:37- If you haven't entered yet, there's - still time to send us your photos.
0:11:37 > 0:11:45- Here's a taste - of some of your lens work.
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0:13:00 > 0:13:02- Welcome back.
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- This summer saw - The Royal Mint in Llantrisant...
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- ..open its doors to the public - for the first time in its history.
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- This new experience for visitors is - a chance to see how coins are made.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- You can hear about its history - and admire a few treasures.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- Rhodri had the honour - of enjoying this special tour.
0:13:29 > 0:13:37- The Royal Mint produces - over 10 million new coins everyday.
0:13:37 > 0:13:43- Coins and medals are sent to over - 60 countries across the world...
0:13:43 > 0:13:47- ..and it has almost 1,000 staff.
0:13:47 > 0:13:52- For the first time, visitors can - now take a peek behind the scenes.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- # Money, get away #
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- This is an exciting new venture...
0:14:02 > 0:14:08- ..offering the public the chance - to look behind our closed doors...
0:14:08 > 0:14:12- ..and the process of creating money, - which is found in their pockets.
0:14:13 > 0:14:19- Staff of The Royal Mint have wanted - a project of this kind for a while.
0:14:19 > 0:14:25- We've received funding from the - Welsh Government and here we are.
0:14:28 > 0:14:34- It feels like Christmas has come - early as I entered The Royal Mint.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- I started collecting old coins - from the age of five.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43- The coins I collect are usually from - the Tudor times and Stuart period.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- All of the coins - were made by hand...
0:14:47 > 0:14:54- ..but today, millions of coins - made in a small amount of time.
0:14:56 > 0:15:00- There are many fantastic - things to do when you visit.
0:15:00 > 0:15:05- The Guided Factory Experience allows - you to see the machines at work...
0:15:05 > 0:15:14- ..before seeing the workers strike - the coins at the Coining Press Room.
0:15:14 > 0:15:20- Visitors are gobsmacked - to see our workers.
0:15:26 > 0:15:34- The history of The Royal Mint is - something that stuns all visitors.
0:15:35 > 0:15:41- Alfred the Great first established - the Royal Mint in 886 AD.
0:15:41 > 0:15:46- From 1279 until the 19th century...
0:15:46 > 0:15:51- ..it was located - within the Tower of London.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- It also moved to Tower Hill, - London...
0:15:55 > 0:16:03- ..before moving to Wales - and Llantrisant in 1968.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- On a visit to the factory, - you learn a lot about the history...
0:16:08 > 0:16:12- ..and admire - a variety of treasures...
0:16:12 > 0:16:18- ..including Olympic gold medals - and historical coins.
0:16:19 > 0:16:25- I've seen a penny from 1933 - for the first time.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- Only twelve of these coins exist...
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- ..and one of these was sold in - America for half a million dollars.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42- After seeing the factory workers...
0:16:42 > 0:16:52- ..the visitors can strike - their own last round pound coin.
0:16:52 > 0:16:59- Next March, a new pound coin - will be available.
0:16:59 > 0:17:06- One of the highlights for me was - seeing Edward VIII gold sovereign.
0:17:07 > 0:17:12- These are extremely rare - as Edward renounced the throne.
0:17:13 > 0:17:19- A whole set of Edward VIII gold - coins were sold for over 1 million.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25- Whether you're an expert, - collector or wanderer...
0:17:25 > 0:17:31- ..this site - is certainly worth a visit.
0:17:31 > 0:17:37- We hope to have 130,000 visitors...
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- ..and we hope it grows - even further in the future.
0:17:41 > 0:17:50- I don't think visitors will look - at money in the same way again.
0:17:58 > 0:18:04- Don't forget to visit - this remarkable place.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- Our next story features - a young couple...
0:18:09 > 0:18:15- ..who have left Cardiff - to return to West Wales...
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- ..and swapped the hustle and bustle - for a quiet life in the countryside.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- They've also set-up a bakery - from their home in Blaenffos.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- Heledd Gwyndaf has the details.
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- Crwst is a bread-making business - with Osian baking at home.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39- We bake bread, cakes - and other sweet delicacies.
0:18:40 > 0:18:47- I bake sourdough, plain and seeded - breads including bread with olives.
0:18:48 > 0:18:51- There's a lot of choice - to suit all palates.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- Baking in a Blaenffos kitchen - overlooking the Preselis...
0:18:57 > 0:19:05- ..is surely different to being the - main chef at The Orchard in Cardiff.
0:19:05 > 0:19:11- I have the freedom to cook anything - and exhibit my talents.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- I'm able to cook the things I love.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- I baked as a child - with my grandmother.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- She enjoyed cooking - and making Welshcakes and scones.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- I studied cooking at college...
0:19:27 > 0:19:32- ..and worked at a fine-dining - restaurant called Hammet House.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- I developed my skills here.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- If Osian is the chef, - then what is Catrin's role?
0:19:41 > 0:19:45- I market and manage the business.
0:19:45 > 0:19:49- I also take bookings - and do similar tasks.
0:19:49 > 0:19:58- Where will your bread?
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- We hope to sell at food festivals - and to local businesses.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05- Catrin and Osian have moved back - to his late grandparents' house.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09- He's gone back to where - his love for baking started.
0:20:09 > 0:20:13- She enjoyed watching me cook when - she came her to make Welshcakes.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- It's quite humbling - to be cooking here.
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- We've wanted to move back here - for a long time.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- I also missed having a garden.
0:20:25 > 0:20:33- He's also got a mountain of patience - - the all-important ingredient!
0:20:33 > 0:20:38- It takes at least three days - to make a quality loaf of bread.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- Good luck to them - in their new business venture.
0:20:46 > 0:20:52- A lucky viewer can win a hamper - of Llwynhelyg Farm Shop goodies.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- Here are the competition details.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01- On the eve of September - when summer is a distance memory...
0:21:01 > 0:21:06- ..why not enter our competition - to win a hamper of Welsh produce...
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- ..from the Llwynhelyg Farm Shop - in Ceredigion?
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- From bara brith to Welsh red wine - - there's something for everyone.
0:21:16 > 0:21:21- If you want to win this hamper, - simply answer this question.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- How many days - are there in September?
0:21:24 > 0:21:29- 1) 25, 2) 27, or 3) 30?
0:21:30 > 0:21:39- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:21:39 > 0:21:44- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48- Our phone lines close at 3.00pm - on Thursday.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- Entrants must be over 18 years.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- Don't call after the lines close - as you may still be charged.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- Full terms and conditions - are on our website, heno.tv
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- Don't forget to enter.
0:22:05 > 0:22:15- The actor, Sam Davies - has joined me on the sofa tonight.
0:22:20 > 0:22:30- You won the Swansea Drama Society - Scholarship.
0:22:32 > 0:22:38- You've been busy performing - in Hamlet.
0:22:38 > 0:22:45- I played the role of Hamlet.
0:22:45 > 0:22:54- I had a lot of lines to learn.
0:22:54 > 0:23:04- It was incredible to play such - an iconic role.
0:23:07 > 0:23:17- Do you want to do Shakespeare - in the future?
0:23:18 > 0:23:24- I would love to do Shakespeare in - the future.
0:23:24 > 0:23:33- You've done a lot of television.
0:23:34 > 0:23:44- I love working in television and - film.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49- I love acting and look forward - to my three years in London.
0:23:49 > 0:23:59- Good luck at the London Academy - of Music and Dramatic Art.
0:24:02 > 0:24:06- High Tide is out on DVD - in September.
0:24:06 > 0:24:10- That's it from us tonight.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12- Heno returns at 7.00pm tomorrow.
0:24:12 > 0:24:17- Rhodri Gomer takes a look at - the Llangeitho Agricultural Show.
0:24:17 > 0:24:21- We bid farewell to a successful - Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
0:24:21 > 0:24:25- We also celebrate the 120th birthday - of the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
0:24:26 > 0:24:31- Until tomorrow, goodbye.
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