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0:00:18 > 0:00:20- Good evening and how are you?
0:00:20 > 0:00:24- We're celebrating the birthday of - one of our oldest tennis players.
0:00:24 > 0:00:33- Daf and our cameras have joined him - with a birthday cake in Llandybie.
0:00:33 > 0:00:37- The cake has been baked - for the most devoted member...
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- ..of the tennis clubs - in Llandybie and Swansea.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- Basil Smith has a special birthday - this Thursday.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- We've come a few days earlier - to wish him many happy returns.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- You can find out who is the - oldest tennis player in Wales...
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- ..if not the world, later.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- Alun Williams chats to the actor who - has made it big since Pobol y Cwm.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- It's the Game of Thrones star, - Iwan Rheon.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- The football transfer deadline - is only hours away.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- We meet some budding football stars - at the Swans Academy in Swansea.
0:01:11 > 0:01:13- We move from football to netball.
0:01:13 > 0:01:18- The Wales team prepares to welcome - the Silver Ferns from New Zealand.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20- It's the first time in 20 years.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24- We hear more about it - from Cerys Bowen.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- Is there room for one more?
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- Yes, there is, welcome to Heno.
0:01:40 > 0:01:45- Good evening to you.
0:01:46 > 0:01:51- Well done, Mari.
0:01:51 > 0:01:56- Basil Smith celebrates - a special birthday on Thursday.
0:01:56 > 0:02:05- He's 96 this week.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- Earlier, I enjoyed a game of tennis - with Basil at Swansea Tennis Club.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- I've been playing tennis - for 90 years.
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- I started playing in 1927.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- I'm 90 and still playing tennis.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26- How did you get into tennis?
0:02:27 > 0:02:32- Hitting a ball against the house - in Ffairfach near Llandeilo.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38- Why do you enjoy tennis?
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- It makes me forget, forget - all my troubles and everything.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- Time passes so quickly.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- Two hours just fly by.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- I just can't believe it.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- Basil is a lovely man - and amazing to play with.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- He tells us what to do - and where to stand.
0:02:59 > 0:03:00- He is great.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03- He's my inspiration.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- I hope I'm playing tennis at 96.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- How often do you exercise?
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- A half an hour routine in the - morning and the same in the evening.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15- What do you do?
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- Some of these movements.
0:03:18 > 0:03:20- I lift my legs and then kick them.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- I then touch the floor - without bending my knees.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- Keep your legs straight.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- He's a very exuberant character.
0:03:38 > 0:03:43- For someone that age to still - be playing reasonably good tennis.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- People ask if I'll be playing - tennis in my nineties.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- At 95, tremendous.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- At 81, I'm struggling.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- You must have a lot of fun - playing tennis together.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- Yes, indeed, and he knows - all my weaknesses.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05- He makes me run from one side to - the other, lobbing me all the time.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- He has all the skills - and we all learn from him.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- We admire him tremendously.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- Let's see if Basil - can teach me a thing or two.
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- No, I'm not in very good shape!
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- One thing is certain when you see - Basil on the tennis court.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- Everyone loves being in his company.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- I'm on a pedestal now - with everyone below me.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- Autographs have gone up - from 10 to 20!
0:05:05 > 0:05:10- We had a lot of fun.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- I've got some work to do.
0:05:14 > 0:05:24- I'm joined by Sioned Jones, - a member of the tennis club.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- He is inspirational.
0:05:29 > 0:05:35- He advises you every time.
0:05:35 > 0:05:42- He also gives you a piece - of his mind.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- He plays very Tuesday.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48- He plays every Tuesday.
0:05:48 > 0:05:55- He makes us run around the court.
0:05:55 > 0:06:00- I was out of breath!
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- I get a phonecall every Tuesday - from Basil.
0:06:03 > 0:06:13- He gets us out playing.
0:06:14 > 0:06:19- You have played - all across the globe, Basil.
0:06:20 > 0:06:26- You have played across the world.
0:06:26 > 0:06:36- I've been to Los Angeles and Bagdad.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50- I won a tournament in Torquay - in the mid 1980s.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- What's your secret?
0:06:54 > 0:07:00- Young in heart, young in mind.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04- Seek wisdom and seek understanding.
0:07:04 > 0:07:10- Help others as well.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- These are best crew in the world.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- We have something for you.
0:07:17 > 0:07:27- Thank you.
0:07:27 > 0:07:35- Let's sing Happy Birthday.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39- # Happy birthday to Basil
0:07:39 > 0:07:45- # Happy birthday to you #
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- It's a lovely cake.
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- Happy birthday once again.
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- Back to you in the studio.
0:07:54 > 0:07:55- Thank you, Daf.
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- Everyone on Heno wishes - Basil a very happy birthday.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- A week from tomorrow...
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- ..the Wales netball team plays one - of its most pivotal games at home.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09- They'll play against - the Silver Ferns from New Zealand.
0:08:10 > 0:08:15- Demand for tickets has been great - so the location has been changed.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17- On the evening of the squad - being announced...
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- ..we're joined by Cerys Bowen - from the Welsh Netball Association.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24- Welcome to the programme.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26- Thank you.
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- Basil is a great character.
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- He is a real character.
0:08:47 > 0:08:54- His hamstrings were amazing!
0:08:55 > 0:09:02- I doin't think - we have 96 year old players.
0:09:02 > 0:09:11- It's na exciting time for us.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- I joined the team last May.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19- We heard New Zealand were coming.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22- We had to keep it a secret.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- We are a small team - but we work hard.
0:09:26 > 0:09:32- It should be unforgettable.
0:09:33 > 0:09:43- The location has been moved - because of the demand for tickets.
0:09:43 > 0:09:52- We usually play in Sophia Gardens.
0:09:52 > 0:10:02- The tickets sold out in 48 hours.
0:10:03 > 0:10:09- The games will be played at the - Ice Arena Wales in Cardiff Bay.
0:10:09 > 0:10:17- It has a 3,000 capacity.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- It's an amazing situation.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- This is a big deal.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30- There are a few tickets left.
0:10:30 > 0:10:40- They have been selling really fast.
0:10:44 > 0:10:53- It's a wonderful place - in Cardiff Bay.
0:10:53 > 0:11:00- It's the first time netball - will be played there.
0:11:00 > 0:11:07- Ticket details - have been on the screen.
0:11:07 > 0:11:12- How is Wales doing?
0:11:12 > 0:11:17- We have some experienced players.
0:11:17 > 0:11:25- They also play for Celtic Dragons.
0:11:25 > 0:11:33- We also have some new names - in the squad.
0:11:33 > 0:11:39- They have come from the youth squad.
0:11:39 > 0:11:48- The Wales U21 squad will be heading - to Gaborne, Botswana in July 2017.
0:11:49 > 0:11:55- There is real excitement.
0:11:55 > 0:12:02- We placed at the World Cup in 2015.
0:12:03 > 0:12:10- We finished 7th, - our highest ranking for a while.
0:12:10 > 0:12:16- New Zealand have 140,000 registered - members, Wales has 8,000.
0:12:16 > 0:12:25- It's a real David and Goliath - battle.
0:12:25 > 0:12:30- Sport is important to New Zealand.
0:12:30 > 0:12:36- They are full-time players.
0:12:36 > 0:12:43- That's their paid job.
0:12:44 > 0:12:50- It's incredible - to have them over here.
0:12:51 > 0:12:58- It will be a challenge.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- We want to be competitive.
0:13:02 > 0:13:08- Thank you for joining us.
0:13:08 > 0:13:13- What's your favourite view, Cerys?
0:13:14 > 0:13:17- My favourite view is above - CastellCaerreg Cennin.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- My favourite view - is the summit of Foel Cwmcerwyn.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25- Whatever your favourite view, why - not share it with us here on Heno?
0:13:25 > 0:13:26- Here are the details.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29- We are in the grip - of winter's cold weather.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- The Ice Queen - leaves her mark everywhere.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- The light is perfect to take - that great, seasonal photo.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- Venture out with your camera - and show us your winter.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- There's an iPad or television - for our winner.
0:13:42 > 0:13:44- You have until midday on 24 February - to take part.
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- Send your photos to Heno, Tinopolis, - Park Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YE...
0:13:49 > 0:13:50- ..or to heno@tinopolis.com
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- You can also enter via Facebook - or Twitter via @Heno...
0:13:57 > 0:13:59- ..or on Instagram - via @HenoPrynhawnDa
0:14:00 > 0:14:02- Good luck to you all.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- Get snapping and good luck.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17- Following Wales' success - at Euro 2016...
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- ..our youth teams are more - successful than ever.
0:14:20 > 0:14:27- Some of the big names of the future - are at the Swans Academy in Swansea.
0:14:27 > 0:14:33- We'll also catch up with Game - of Thrones actor, Iwan Rheon.
0:14:33 > 0:14:34- I'm Iwan Rheon.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- Subtitles
0:14:41 > 0:14:42- Welcome back to Heno.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- Today, Comic Relief - was launched in Wales.
0:14:45 > 0:14:50- One of the faces of the campaign is - the world-famous actor, Iwan Rheon.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- In order to make a good start - on the campaign...
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- ..Iwan visited a Cardiff-based - furniture recycling centre...
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- ..that benefits from the charity.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- Alun went to meet Iwan.
0:15:07 > 0:15:12- As a local lad, you must be happy - with the work of Comic Relief?
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- Yes, I didn't know that this place - even existed.
0:15:16 > 0:15:21- It's incredible and so many things - take place here.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23- The work they do is fantastic.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- It was great to meet all of the - people that work here...
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- ..and the volunteers, who spend a - few days or hours here every week.
0:15:32 > 0:15:37- They all get to learn new skills and - I've been pleasantly surprised.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- We have to mention your career.
0:15:40 > 0:15:45- You've played a variety of roles - including Simon in Misfits...
0:15:45 > 0:15:50- ..to Ramsay Bolton in Games of - Thrones and Macsen in Pobol y Cwm.
0:15:52 > 0:15:58- When you look back, who has been - your favourite character to play?
0:16:00 > 0:16:04- That's a difficult question, - but I'll say Macsen White.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- We have a clip of you as Macsen.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10- We have a clip of you as Macsen.- - Make sure you play it!
0:16:11 > 0:16:12- What has happened to you?
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- What has happened to you?- - What?
0:16:16 > 0:16:16- Have you been in a fight
0:16:16 > 0:16:18- Have you been in a fight- - Shut your mouth.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21- I was hoping you were - going to say Ramsay Bolton.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- He's an horrific character, - a horrible person.
0:16:26 > 0:16:34- What were the reactions of the - people, like your mother, to him?
0:16:34 > 0:16:44- Mam doesn't watch Game of Thrones...
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- ..as I told her it was better - if she didn't watch it.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- She didn't need to see her son - in those situations.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- You've gone from playing Ramsey - Bolton to playing Adolf Hitler.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- Where is this going?
0:16:58 > 0:17:00- Where is this going?- - It's only a short film.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- Adolf Hitler is trying - to be an artist in Vienna...
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- ..before he turns into the person - that we're all familiar with.
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- He's a young, crazy man who wants to - be an artist, but isn't good enough.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- Do people recognize you when you - walk down the street?
0:17:16 > 0:17:18- Yes, usually.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- How do you deal with that?
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- How do you deal with that?- - It's hard to say.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25- You just have to try to be nice.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- This is a part of my life - and I have to accept it.
0:17:28 > 0:17:33- If I want to work in this field, I - have to put up with that side of it.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37- You're a busy man, - so thank you for speaking to us.
0:17:37 > 0:17:39- Good luck in the future.
0:17:39 > 0:17:41- Good luck in the future.- - Thank you.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- Today is transfer deadline day.
0:17:47 > 0:17:53- The last 24 hours have been busy for - new Swansea manager, Paul Clement.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- Buying players can bring - short-term success to a club...
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- ..but long-term success depends - on nurturing young talent.
0:18:01 > 0:18:03- As Rhodri Gomer found out...
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- ..the Swansea system is up there - with the best in Britain.
0:18:14 > 0:18:19- Since Swansea City joined the - English Premier League in 2011...
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- ..the club and city has enjoyed a - much improved international profile.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- To ensure their place amongst - the top clubs of world football...
0:18:28 > 0:18:33- .. the club has invested millions - in its infrastructure.
0:18:34 > 0:18:39- And nowhere more than here at the - headquarters of the youth teams...
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- ..where the next generation of Swans - are honing their skills.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49- We have teams from U5s to U23s.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- A lot of kids and staff - work really hard.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- When I started, there were ten staff - and now we have over 55 staff.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59- We have 18 development centres...
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- ..from Aberystwyth to Cardigan, - Haverfordwest and Tenby.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- The pre-academy starts for the U6s.
0:19:06 > 0:19:12- The U8s will be given a contract if - they reach the academy's standards.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- It's great seeing players like Joe - Allen coming through the system.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- He played in the Premier League - for Swansea and then Liverpool.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- It inspires us to do as well - as Joe Allen and Ben Davies.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35- Nurturing the football player - is very important.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- That's why they have the - latest facilities here in Landore.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- As a Category 1 Academy, - the highest one possible...
0:19:47 > 0:19:52- ..it's also expected to provide a - suitable educational environment...
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- ..in order to develop - the complete individual.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- All the children receive schooling - during the week.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- There's a mathematics assistant - here in the daytime...
0:20:03 > 0:20:05- ..and they train in the evenings.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10- They go to Cwmtawe Community School - and then come here about 1.00pm.
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- The number who make it as a - professional is quite small.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19- It's important they are given - the proper education.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- You might not make it - to the first team...
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- ..so it's important to have - something to fall back on.
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- I'm the academy chaplain so I look - after all the kids under 23...
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- ..as well as the coaches - and parents.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- When they have problems, - they come to me.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- It can be any kind of problem, - maybe there's trouble at home...
0:20:43 > 0:20:47- ..a divorce maybe - or even girlfriend trouble.
0:20:47 > 0:20:50- When their hearts are broken - they come to me!
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- As well as being the headquarters - for the youth teams...
0:20:56 > 0:20:59- ..these fantastic pitches - also host matches.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05- We play teams - like Chelsea and Man City.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- We play every week so the boys can - test themselves against good sides.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- The lads develop better in this way.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- I came down when Huw Jenkins - took over the club in 2003.
0:21:16 > 0:21:21- We had no training facilities and we - trained at The Vetch or the beach!
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- You name it, wherever we could - get a pitch.
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- In all fairness to the club...
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- ..they invested heavily - in kids' infrastructure.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- It's a credit to everything - Swansea has done.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- I want to get Swansea lads - playing for the first team.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- That's my priority.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- In the next few years, I want lads - from Swansea plying for Swansea.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45- It's important.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- The future of Welsh football - looks very promising.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- Cerys Bowen has been my guest - this evening.
0:21:59 > 0:22:04- Cerys, it's great to see - our youth teams being successful.
0:22:04 > 0:22:09- Is it the same in netball?
0:22:09 > 0:22:15- It's fantastic.
0:22:15 > 0:22:23- We also have a lot of talent coming - through.
0:22:23 > 0:22:29- You also play netball.
0:22:29 > 0:22:39- I played in primary school.
0:22:39 > 0:22:49- I carried on in university.
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- I used to play in defence.
0:22:53 > 0:23:00- I changed to goal attack.
0:23:00 > 0:23:05- They are of the Carmarthenshire - Sunday School Netball Tournament.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- Whilst we've been on the air...
0:23:08 > 0:23:14- ..you have inspired a viewer - to send in these photos.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18- They are of the Carmarthenshire - Sunday School Netball Tournament.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22- Y Priordy were the winners and Capel - Newydd Llanddarog were second.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26- Many congratulations - and thanks for getting in touch.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- The future is bright.
0:23:29 > 0:23:34- They are so young!
0:23:35 > 0:23:42- Our Heno cameras will be there.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45- Wales play New Zealand - on 7 and 8 February.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49- The games will be played at - the Ice Arena Wales in Cardiff Bay.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53- Gwyl Gymraeg Ystradgynlais - is just around the corner.
0:23:53 > 0:23:57- One of the headliners will be - singing in the studio tomorrow...
0:23:57 > 0:23:59- ..Arwel Lloyd of Gildas.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- # When the world's storms - are threatening
0:24:02 > 0:24:04- # Do not, do not tell
0:24:05 > 0:24:07- # And enemies want to harm you
0:24:08 > 0:24:10- # Do not, do not tell
0:24:19 > 0:24:23- # And if sometimes you succeed #
0:24:23 > 0:24:26- It's always a pleasure - to welcome Gildas to the studio.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29- We'll also be in Bala - as the Mudiad Meithrin announce...
0:24:29 > 0:24:33- ..that they hope to be included - in the Guinness Book of Records.
0:24:33 > 0:24:37- And we'll catch up with the Bala - football team on their new 3G pitch.
0:24:37 > 0:24:41- From myself and Cerys, enjoy the - rest of your evening and goodnight.
0:24:41 > 0:24:41- .