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0:00:18 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Heno - on Wednesday 3 May.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- It's an historic day - for Merched y Wawr.
0:00:26 > 0:00:32- Fifty years ago, Merched y Wawr - was formed in Parc near Bala.
0:00:32 > 0:00:38- Gerallt visited the village to meet - some of those pioneering women.
0:00:38 > 0:00:45- I've come to Parc where Merched - y Wawr was founded 50 years ago.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- You may know a few members from the - movement including these originals.
0:00:49 > 0:00:54- You can find out more shortly.
0:00:54 > 0:00:59- It's Wednesday, so we're ready to - spin our wheel in Fancy a Fortune?
0:00:59 > 0:01:07- You could win up to 1,000 and we'll - set tonight's question in a moment.
0:01:07 > 0:01:12- Rhodri Davies marks 70 years of - a revolution in Welsh education...
0:01:12 > 0:01:17- ..with the founding of - Ysgol Dewi Sant in Llanelli.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- I'm Nigel Owens and I've got some - exciting news to share with you.
0:01:22 > 0:01:29- Stay tuned as - you're the first to find out.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33- We're joined in the studio - by Gwyneth Glyn and Guto Puw...
0:01:33 > 0:01:37- ..who tell us about - a new Welsh opera called Y Twr.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- The presenter, actor and clog - dancer, Tudur Phillips is also here.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- We start the programme with...
0:01:43 > 0:01:45- ..Fancy a Fortune?
0:01:45 > 0:01:47- # Fancy a Fortune? #
0:01:50 > 0:01:54- The wheel is waiting to be spun...
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- ..and we hope someone will win - our jackpot of 1,000!
0:01:58 > 0:02:04- First, you need to answer - this very topical question:
0:02:04 > 0:02:09- How old is Merched y Wawr this year?
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- 1) 5, 2) 50, or 3) 500?
0:02:13 > 0:02:21- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
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0:02:51 > 0:02:54- Good luck!
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- # Fancy a Fortune? #
0:03:00 > 0:03:07- This day in 1967 saw a small - revolution in Parc near Bala...
0:03:07 > 0:03:12- ..with the founding of a new group - for women that operated in Welsh.
0:03:12 > 0:03:18- Merched y Wawr was born - and it has been a sweeping success.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- This year, Merched y Wawr is 50.
0:03:21 > 0:03:27- Their magazine, Y Wawr - is the best-selling Welsh magazine.
0:03:27 > 0:03:38- Gerallt can tell us more.
0:03:42 > 0:03:52- This is the celebratory edition - of Y Wawr.
0:03:52 > 0:03:57- It will help answer the question - in tonight's Fancy A Fortune?
0:04:03 > 0:04:09- We've been very busy at Parc - in recent months.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- We're preparing to mark 50 years - of Merched y Wawr.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- This is where the group was formed.
0:04:17 > 0:04:24- We've got artefacts, photographs and - items linked with Merched y Wawr.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29- Ladies of the Parc branch are - choosing items for our exhibition.
0:04:29 > 0:04:35- We've had a lot of fun - and are all excited about it.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- Happy birthday to Merched y Wawr!
0:04:44 > 0:04:50- This is the celebratory edition of - Y Wawr to mark the 50th anniversary.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- How and why was the first branch - established at Parc?
0:04:54 > 0:05:00- The main reason - for establishing Merched y Wawr...
0:05:00 > 0:05:06- ..was the Women's Institute refusal - to acknowledge the Welsh language.
0:05:06 > 0:05:11- They refused to accept the notes - of the branch in Welsh.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- If we didn't conform to the rules - of the Women's Institute...
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- ..then we would be excluded.
0:05:18 > 0:05:24- As a result, - we established the Merched y Wawr...
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- ..and it snowballed all over Wales.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33- You cannot mention Merched y Wawr - without referring to Parc...
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- ..and the founder, Zonia Bowen.
0:05:36 > 0:05:42- Yesterday, I chatted with Zonia - about establishing Merched y Wawr.
0:05:42 > 0:05:49- The 1960s is famous for being a time - of fighting for your rights.
0:05:49 > 0:05:56- It was the same in Wales and Welsh - speakers fought for the language.
0:05:56 > 0:06:02- Saunders Lewis had delivered - his famous Tynged yr Iaith speech.
0:06:02 > 0:06:08- Eileen Beasley refused to pay her - taxes until the bills were in Welsh.
0:06:08 > 0:06:12- It was a revolutionary time.
0:06:13 > 0:06:22- After being excluded from the WI, we - carried on as an independent group.
0:06:22 > 0:06:30- I felt we should start a Welsh group - for women in Wales.
0:06:30 > 0:06:36- One winter had come and gone - and spring was on the horizon.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- April arrived - and nothing had happened.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- If I didn't do something - about it myself...
0:06:45 > 0:06:51- ..then I knew that a Welsh group - for women would never happen.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- I've told Zonia many times that she - was the spark and I was the petrol.
0:06:56 > 0:07:01- A car needs both to work but - the spark is the most important.
0:07:01 > 0:07:08- She worked incredibly hard - to prepare for the Bala Eisteddfod.
0:07:08 > 0:07:12- She rented a tent on the Maes...
0:07:12 > 0:07:17- ..and printed lots of leaflets - for those who wanted to join us.
0:07:17 > 0:07:22- Both Zonia and I thought it - would fail but the place was full.
0:07:22 > 0:07:27- The support was incredible - and I'll never forget that day.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30- I'm sure everyone will agree...
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- ..that Merched y Wawr has helped - raise the profile of the language.
0:07:46 > 0:07:54- Yes, Merched y Wawr is very - important to Wales and her language.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- I'm joined by Rhiannon Parry...
0:07:59 > 0:08:11- ..the president of the Penygroes - branch of the Merched y Wawr.
0:08:11 > 0:08:17- What is happening at Penygroes - tonight?
0:08:17 > 0:08:24- Tonight, Penygroes - has all these knitted clothes...
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- ..that have been knitted - for premature babies.
0:08:28 > 0:08:35- Beryl Jones inspired us to do this.
0:08:35 > 0:08:43- She does a lot of knitting.
0:08:44 > 0:08:47- A lot of people would ask her - to knit hats...
0:08:47 > 0:08:54- ..for the premature babies.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- How much of this clothing is here?
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- We're giving these clothes - to the maternity unit...
0:09:02 > 0:09:10- ..at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- I don't know how much is here.
0:09:14 > 0:09:21- Angharad Tomos is with us tonight.
0:09:21 > 0:09:26- I'm the guest speaker tonight.
0:09:27 > 0:09:31- Tonight, I'm going to be talking - about the Walk of Peace...
0:09:32 > 0:09:37- ..of the women many years ago.
0:09:37 > 0:09:43- They called on - the leaders of the world...
0:09:43 > 0:09:48- ..to call for peace.
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- There's some bluebells - for you later too!
0:09:52 > 0:09:56- Congratulations to the - Merched y Wawr on their milestone.
0:09:56 > 0:10:04- Gwyneth Glyn and Guto Puw - have joined us this evening.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- Tudur Phillips is also here.
0:10:09 > 0:10:21- It's a family programme.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27- Your mother was with - Merched y Wawr just there.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32- Yes, that's right.
0:10:32 > 0:10:37- it's great to see the women in Parc.
0:10:37 > 0:10:43- They are going from strength - to strength.
0:10:43 > 0:10:52- Gwyneth and Guto are here - to chat about their opera, Y Twr.
0:10:52 > 0:10:59- It's going on tour.
0:11:00 > 0:11:06- When did the idea come from?
0:11:06 > 0:11:13- It's about 30 years ago...
0:11:13 > 0:11:19- ..that I went to university - and studied Music.
0:11:20 > 0:11:25- I told my tutor that - I'd love to write an opera.
0:11:25 > 0:11:31- There are so many elements - to writing an opera.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- Some 27 or 28 years later...
0:11:35 > 0:11:42- ..and we're about to take - to the stage with Y Twr.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- Y Twr is a joint venture - between Music Theatre Wales...
0:11:46 > 0:11:53- ..and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru.
0:11:53 > 0:11:59- A lot of it is thanks to sponsorship - from the Arts Council of Wales.
0:11:59 > 0:12:05- This came in 2009.
0:12:05 > 0:12:12- I knew a lot about - Gwenlyn Parry's drama.
0:12:12 > 0:12:18- I had seen it in the past.
0:12:18 > 0:12:23- It was very surreal - and full of imagery.
0:12:23 > 0:12:30- I thought it was perfect - for an opera.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- The funding from - the Arts Council of Wales...
0:12:34 > 0:12:39- ..was to write an act...
0:12:39 > 0:12:50- ..and for it to be performed.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- They commissioned the full opera.
0:12:53 > 0:13:05- It's ready to be performed.
0:13:08 > 0:13:15- Was it a difficult decision to - adapt Gwenlyn's work into an opera?
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- It's very difficult - to adapt a drama to music.
0:13:20 > 0:13:25- It's a classic piece.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- I had to leave room for Guto - to work on the music.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- This is the first time...
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- ..for the - Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru...
0:13:35 > 0:13:44- ..to produce an opera.
0:13:44 > 0:13:49- It's also the first opera - to be performed in Welsh.
0:13:49 > 0:13:59- You are looking forward - to the premiere.
0:14:00 > 0:14:05- Y Twr has its Welsh premiere - at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff...
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- ..on 19 and 20 May.
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- Y Twr is going to be performed - across Wales...
0:14:11 > 0:14:16- ..in Cardiff, Aberystwyth, - Bangor, Mold and Swansea.
0:14:16 > 0:14:25- Y Twr is performed in Welsh - but there are English surtitles.
0:14:26 > 0:14:28- Have you seen the finished opera?
0:14:29 > 0:14:36- I've seen some of the rehearsals.
0:14:37 > 0:14:43- There's a run-through tomorrow.
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- We'll see how it all fits together.
0:14:49 > 0:14:57- I can't wait to see that.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- I'm delighted to be - a part of this process.
0:15:02 > 0:15:09- I'm honoured to be - at the rehearsals.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11- It's still developing.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- There's more work to be done.
0:15:15 > 0:15:20- There are great singers as well.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- The singers are incredible.
0:15:23 > 0:15:30- Caryl Hughes is one of my friends - and she's singing it.
0:15:30 > 0:15:35- Gwion Thomas is also wonderful.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38- It sounds so exciting and fresh.
0:15:38 > 0:15:41- Congratulations to you on the work.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45- After the break...
0:15:46 > 0:15:50- ..Tudur Phillips chats about his - success at the Pan Celtic Festival.
0:15:50 > 0:15:54- Don't forget to dial and answer - our question in Fancy A Fortune?
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- How old is Merched y Wawr this year?
0:15:58 > 0:16:02- 1) 5, 2) 50, or 3) 500?
0:16:02 > 0:16:09- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- Get dialling now - and we'll see you in a few minutes.
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0:16:24 > 0:16:27- Welcome back.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- Wednesday is the night - that we play Fancy A Fortune?
0:16:30 > 0:16:33- One lucky viewer could win - up to 1,000 by 8.00pm.
0:16:33 > 0:16:38- There's still time to compete by - answering this simple question:
0:16:38 > 0:16:43- How old is Merched y Wawr this year?
0:16:43 > 0:16:49- 1) 5, 2) 50, or 3) 500?
0:16:49 > 0:16:58- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:16:58 > 0:17:03- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- The phone lines close at 7.30pm.
0:17:07 > 0:17:11- Get dialling because - this could be your lucky night!
0:17:12 > 0:17:17- If you enter, stay by your phones as - we'll be calling you live at 7.50pm.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- Good luck!
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- # Fancy a Fortune? #
0:17:23 > 0:17:29- Do you have one of these - in your wallet, Rhodri?
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- I think I've got one in the house.
0:17:32 > 0:17:39- Let's explain why this 5 note - will be worthless in a few days.
0:17:43 > 0:17:50- From Friday 5 May, - you cannot use the old 5 note.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54- You can change them at the bank.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- There are millions of the old notes - out there.
0:17:58 > 0:18:03- Check that there aren't any in your - pockets, under your beds or bags.
0:18:03 > 0:18:07- If you collect money, - as opposed to spending it like me...
0:18:07 > 0:18:11- ..this is the time to find one - in mint condition.
0:18:11 > 0:18:15- It could be worth a lot more than 5 - in the future.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- After Friday, people will only - accept the new 5 notes...
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- ..and there are new 10 - and 20 notes on the way!
0:18:26 > 0:18:31- Make sure you spend those - old 5 notes before Friday.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- We're now joined by the presenter, - actor and clog dancer...
0:18:35 > 0:18:37- ..Tudur Phillips.
0:18:37 > 0:18:40- Welcome to the programme, Tudur.
0:18:40 > 0:18:45- Thank you.
0:18:46 > 0:18:56- Congratulations on your success - at this year's Pan Celtic Festival.
0:18:57 > 0:19:03- I was very lucky.
0:19:03 > 0:19:09- Some of the judges chose me - over the Scots and Irish.
0:19:09 > 0:19:21- I haven't competed in many years.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- You were the champion - of the solo dance.
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- The girl who was third...
0:19:31 > 0:19:39- ..used similar steps.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- What made your dance different?
0:19:42 > 0:19:49- The Irish raised their legs a lot.
0:19:49 > 0:19:55- The Breton group got you involved - in the dance.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- It is more difficult - as you get older?
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- Thank you for saying that!
0:20:02 > 0:20:08- I didn't think about it - ten years ago.
0:20:09 > 0:20:15- These days, I need to warm up!
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- The Pan Celtic Festival...
0:20:18 > 0:20:23- ..was also a successful event - for your wife, Anni.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27- Anni won for the best original song - at the Pan Celtic Festival.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29- I was very proud of her.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- It was a great night for Anni.
0:20:32 > 0:20:38- It's an important festival.
0:20:38 > 0:20:47- Yes, it's quite an event.
0:20:47 > 0:20:52- We went there with - the Dawnswyr Talog group.
0:20:53 > 0:21:03- There was a lot of things going on - at the festival.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- It was a great experience.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09- Anni sounds lovely when she sings.
0:21:09 > 0:21:14- Does she dance?
0:21:14 > 0:21:24- Yes, she does.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- She was dancing on the street - with us in Carlow.
0:21:28 > 0:21:38- Gwyneth, have you been - to the Pan Celtic Festival?
0:21:38 > 0:21:41- I went to the Pan Celtic Festival...
0:21:41 > 0:21:46- ..when I was with Ysgol Glanaethwy.
0:21:46 > 0:21:53- The event is growing.
0:21:53 > 0:22:05- It's a lot more than - just a singing event.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08- Mam and Dad were there last year...
0:22:08 > 0:22:14- ..and joined us this year - and met up with old friends too.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18- You also make a living out - of clog dancing.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20- I visit schools - with my clog dancing.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- Invite me to your school!
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- Tudur performs some clog dancing - later in the programme.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29- Our spring photography competition - closes on Friday...
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- ..and we'll reveal the winner - live on Heno at 7.00pm.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- There's still a day to enter and - win either an iPad or television.
0:22:38 > 0:22:43- Thanks for all your entries and - let's take a look at some of them.
0:23:43 > 0:23:47- Get snapping and send us your - entries before midday on Friday.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49- After the break...
0:23:49 > 0:23:55- ..we chat to referee, Nigel Owens - about his exciting news from today.
0:23:55 > 0:23:59- Rhodri Davies marks - 70 years of Ysgol Dewi Sant.
0:24:00 > 0:24:08- A resident of Burry Port - also celebrates his 99th birthday.
0:24:08 > 0:24:12- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:24:24 > 0:24:26- Welcome back.
0:24:26 > 0:24:30- The phone lines have closed - for tonight's Fancy A Fortune?
0:24:30 > 0:24:33- Stand by your phones as - we'll call a lucky viewer later.
0:24:33 > 0:24:36- Congratulations to Nigel Owens.
0:24:37 > 0:24:43- He'll referee his sixth - European Champions Cup final...
0:24:43 > 0:24:45- ..and for a third consecutive year.
0:24:45 > 0:24:48- Let's join Llinos and Nigel now.
0:24:51 > 0:24:55- Good evening to you.
0:24:55 > 0:24:59- I've just pulled Nigel - out of a training session.
0:24:59 > 0:25:03- Your exciting news - means another milestone for you.
0:25:03 > 0:25:09- I haven't had a chance to shave - and you've caught me on the spot!
0:25:09 > 0:25:14- I don't referee - to reach any milestones.
0:25:15 > 0:25:18- If you referee just to reach - a pinnacle or a number of games...
0:25:18 > 0:25:22- ..you're refereeing - for all the wrong reasons.
0:25:22 > 0:25:27- I referee because I enjoy it.
0:25:27 > 0:25:33- I'll continue to do it for - as long as I enjoy it on this level.
0:25:33 > 0:25:39- It's my 100th match in the European - Cup and my first was back in 2001.
0:25:39 > 0:25:48- This 100th game - also happens to be a final.
0:25:48 > 0:25:52- It's my sixth time in the tournament - and third consecutive time.
0:25:52 > 0:25:56- I'm certainly proud of it...
0:25:56 > 0:26:02- ..but it makes me realize that - I don't have much time left!
0:26:02 > 0:26:06- How many times have you made it - into the Guinness Book of Records?
0:26:07 > 0:26:11- I must be there - for reasons you can't broadcast!
0:26:11 > 0:26:15- I'm in it for a few reasons...
0:26:15 > 0:26:19- ..and the most recent was for - the biggest scrum in the world...
0:26:19 > 0:26:23- ..with Golden Oldies in Cardiff - a few months ago.
0:26:23 > 0:26:26- I don't know if the number of games - a person has refereed...
0:26:26 > 0:26:30- ..is in the book.
0:26:30 > 0:26:34- Your refereeing career - goes from strength to strength.
0:26:34 > 0:26:37- No, I think it's coming to an end!
0:26:37 > 0:26:39- No, I think it's coming to an end!- - No, not at all.
0:26:39 > 0:26:42- A massive congratulations - to you from everyone at Heno.
0:26:43 > 0:26:44- When is the final?
0:26:44 > 0:26:46- It's on Saturday 13 May...
0:26:46 > 0:26:50- ..but I hope it isn't unlucky for me - or anyone else in the tournament!
0:26:50 > 0:26:54- Are you looking forward to the game?
0:26:54 > 0:26:57- Yes, it's a great event - and the biggest game in Europe.
0:26:58 > 0:27:01- Good luck and congratulations.
0:27:01 > 0:27:02- Good luck and congratulations.- - Thank you very much.
0:27:02 > 0:27:05- Back to you in the studio.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08- Congratulations again to Nigel - and all the best to him.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12- It's a momentous year for - Ysgol Dewi Sant in Llanelli.
0:27:12 > 0:27:16- It's 70 years since Wales' first - Welsh school opened its doors...
0:27:16 > 0:27:18- ..by the support - of the local council.
0:27:18 > 0:27:23- It marked the dawn - of Welsh education.
0:27:23 > 0:27:27- Rhodri's been reminiscing - with two prominent former pupils.
0:27:32 > 0:27:38- Early March in 1947 saw heavy snow, - shortages and a time of anxiety...
0:27:38 > 0:27:43- ..but it was also - a revolutionary time in Wales.
0:27:43 > 0:27:48- The Education Act of 1944 - was led by Rab Butler.
0:27:48 > 0:27:53- Parents could choose their child's - education on the basis of religion.
0:27:54 > 0:27:57- People in Llanelli, - and my mother chaired a group...
0:27:58 > 0:28:01- ..felt they should be able to choose - education on the basis of language.
0:28:01 > 0:28:10- They won the right to form the - basis of a new Welsh medium school.
0:28:10 > 0:28:17- Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards established - a Welsh school in Aberystwyth.
0:28:17 > 0:28:22- The important step was to get - funding from a county council.
0:28:22 > 0:28:26- On his third birthday - on St David's Day in 1947...
0:28:26 > 0:28:33- ..Deian Hopkin joined 33 children - at the school in Seion Chapel.
0:28:33 > 0:28:39- The teachers and headmistress - were integral to its success.
0:28:39 > 0:28:43- Ysgol Dewi Sant - wasn't like any other school.
0:28:43 > 0:28:48- Miss Olwen Williams - wasn't just the headmistress...
0:28:48 > 0:28:53- ..but was linked with nationalism - and was friends with Saunders Lewis.
0:28:53 > 0:28:58- The other local schools - had trips to Barry Island...
0:28:59 > 0:29:03- ..but we visited D J Williams - in Fishguard.
0:29:03 > 0:29:08- It produced Welsh speakers and - those who took pride in the nation.
0:29:08 > 0:29:14- It was important to get the right - teaching staff to start the school.
0:29:14 > 0:29:18- Ysgol Dewi Sant was lucky to have - the leadership of Olwen Williams...
0:29:19 > 0:29:24- ..who was a pure genius.
0:29:24 > 0:29:29- You also had Inez Thomas - and many other teachers...
0:29:29 > 0:29:35- ..who were fundamentally dedicated - to this as it wasn't just a job.
0:29:35 > 0:29:39- Llanelli was the biggest Welsh town - in Wales...
0:29:39 > 0:29:43- ..not in terms of percentages - as we look to Caernarfon for that...
0:29:44 > 0:29:48- ..but in terms of the numbers - as it was a large, industrial town.
0:29:48 > 0:29:52- The residents spoke their own - version of the Welsh language...
0:29:53 > 0:29:59- ..and used different Welsh terms - for the market, trees and birds.
0:30:00 > 0:30:04- It was a part of it all.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08- The relationship between the - teachers, parents and pupils...
0:30:09 > 0:30:12- ..was both permanent and strong.
0:30:12 > 0:30:16- A few years ago, - I was speaking in Llanelli.
0:30:16 > 0:30:23- A gentleman in his nineties was - present and I knew him as Mr Thomas.
0:30:23 > 0:30:31- He had kept one of my first books of - essays from 1970 and gave it to me.
0:30:31 > 0:30:34- It includes the first story - that I had written.
0:30:34 > 0:30:40- "The snow fell like feathers forming - a gentle blanket over the garden.
0:30:40 > 0:30:45- "The birds started tweeting."
0:30:45 > 0:30:50- There are references to writing and - you could see that I'd be an author.
0:30:51 > 0:30:54- How could someone who grew up - in a small house in Pwll...
0:30:54 > 0:30:57- ..go on to study English - in Cambridge?
0:30:58 > 0:31:05- It's because of Ysgol Dewi Sant and - its high standards in everything.
0:31:05 > 0:31:09- Ysgol Dewi Sant is an example of - a school with dedicated parents.
0:31:10 > 0:31:15- It was easy to say - that it would fail.
0:31:15 > 0:31:19- These parents - weren't wealthy or professionals...
0:31:19 > 0:31:27- ..but they had this vision to have - something new for their children.
0:31:27 > 0:31:33- We're standing in Cardiff that saw - Welsh primary schools from 1949...
0:31:33 > 0:31:37- ..at Ninian Park Primary School - with nine pupils.
0:31:37 > 0:31:42- It has flourished and there are now - schools all over the city...
0:31:42 > 0:31:45- ..with hundreds of pupils - learning Welsh.
0:31:45 > 0:31:48- Where did it all start?
0:31:48 > 0:31:58- It was an experiment by Ysgol Dewi - Sant to spread the Welsh language.
0:31:58 > 0:32:04- ..forming generations - who enjoyed the Welsh language.
0:32:04 > 0:32:10- It would be an essential part - of their lives as adults.
0:32:28 > 0:32:34- Congratulations - to Ysgol Dewi Sant in Llanelli.
0:32:34 > 0:32:37- Our old friend, Albert Francis - got in touch with us...
0:32:38 > 0:32:41- ..to inform us that - a Burry Port Probus Club member...
0:32:41 > 0:32:44- ..is celebrating - a special birthday tomorrow.
0:32:44 > 0:32:47- Ken Bowen celebrates - his 99th birthday tomorrow.
0:32:47 > 0:32:50- A special surprise party - was organized for him today...
0:32:51 > 0:32:53- ..and Rhodri Gomer - was on the guest list.
0:32:57 > 0:32:59- Without Ken's knowledge...
0:32:59 > 0:33:04- ..his closest friends have gathered - at The Ashburnham Hotel, Pembrey...
0:33:04 > 0:33:08- ..to mark his special milestone.
0:33:08 > 0:33:11- # Happy birthday to you
0:33:11 > 0:33:13- # Happy birthday to you
0:33:14 > 0:33:17- # Happy birthday dear Ken
0:33:17 > 0:33:21- # Happy birthday to you! #
0:33:21 > 0:33:25- Welcome.
0:33:25 > 0:33:28- What's the secret of longevity?
0:33:28 > 0:33:32- Watching Llanelli play rugby.
0:33:32 > 0:33:35- Good friends, I think. - Having friends around you.
0:33:36 > 0:33:41- I'm lucky.
0:33:41 > 0:33:46- Peter is the oldest Welshman - to play rugby for Wales.
0:33:46 > 0:33:48- Yes, I am.
0:33:48 > 0:33:50- Who's the best one - out of the three of you?
0:33:50 > 0:33:53- Who's the fittest - out of the three of you?
0:33:53 > 0:33:58- I'd say that it's this one - Ken!
0:33:58 > 0:34:00- You also play bowl - so that keeps you fit.
0:34:00 > 0:34:04- Yes, I do and he's a great bowler.
0:34:05 > 0:34:10- Albert, how would you describe Ken?
0:34:10 > 0:34:18- I returned from Cardiff - around 14 years ago.
0:34:18 > 0:34:22- He was the first gentleman I met, - and he's looked after me.
0:34:23 > 0:34:25- And he's looked after me.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27- Yes, he's a good friend.
0:34:36 > 0:34:42- Happy birthday to Ken.
0:34:42 > 0:34:47- In the final part, - Gerallt is surrounded by bluebells.
0:34:48 > 0:34:54- And we call one of our viewers - who has entered Fancy A Fortune?
0:34:54 > 0:34:57- Stand by your phones!
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0:35:04 > 0:35:06- Subtitles
0:35:09 > 0:35:11- Welcome back.
0:35:11 > 0:35:13- The moment has arrived.
0:35:13 > 0:35:15- It's time to play...
0:35:15 > 0:35:17- It's time to play...- - Fancy a Fortune?
0:35:17 > 0:35:21- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:35:21 > 0:35:25- Hundreds of you have been calling - for Fancy A Fortune?
0:35:25 > 0:35:37- Tudur joins us to spin the wheel - in Fancy A Fortune?
0:35:38 > 0:35:46- Tudur Owen won 500 last week.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49- Let's get dialling.
0:35:50 > 0:35:54- I can tell you that - it's the number of a mobile phone.
0:35:54 > 0:35:57- Tonight, we asked you - the age of Merched y Wawr.
0:35:57 > 0:36:01- The answer is 50 years old.
0:36:02 > 0:36:05- It's ringing.
0:36:05 > 0:36:07- Hello?
0:36:07 > 0:36:11- Hello, it's Angharad Mair - and Rhodri Owen from S4C's Heno.
0:36:12 > 0:36:19- Who am I talking to?
0:36:19 > 0:36:22- It's Gwynfor Davies from Pencader.
0:36:23 > 0:36:29- Tudur will give the wheel a spin - and we'll see how much you've win.
0:36:29 > 0:36:37- I hope you're feeling lucky tonight.
0:36:38 > 0:36:43- Congratulations, you've won 500.
0:36:43 > 0:36:46- Thank you very much.
0:36:47 > 0:36:52- Very good!
0:36:52 > 0:37:00- How are you going - to spend the money?
0:37:00 > 0:37:04- I'd like to give it to a group - in Pencader.
0:37:05 > 0:37:07- It's a charity.
0:37:07 > 0:37:09- That's great.
0:37:10 > 0:37:13- Keep some for yourself too!
0:37:13 > 0:37:23- Thank you for watching Heno - and for entering Fancy A Fortune?
0:37:24 > 0:37:31- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:37:32 > 0:37:37- When research is carried out - on the most popular wild flower...
0:37:37 > 0:37:41- ..bluebells always - almost top the list.
0:37:41 > 0:37:47- And they're on show during May - and Gerallt's been among them.
0:37:55 > 0:38:00- Bluebells often flourish - on the slopes of our woodlands.
0:38:01 > 0:38:06- Whilst roaming Wales, - some woodlands have left their mark.
0:38:06 > 0:38:10- A year ago, I was travelling - from Machynlleth to Aberdovey...
0:38:11 > 0:38:14- ..and spotted this glorious blanket - of bluebells.
0:38:14 > 0:38:21- I took some photographs and promised - to return and meet its owners.
0:38:25 > 0:38:29- This spot sits on the land - of Marchlyn Farm in Pennal.
0:38:29 > 0:38:36- This blanket of blue forms part - of the changing seasons on the farm.
0:38:37 > 0:38:41- I can say - with my hand on my heart...
0:38:41 > 0:38:49- ..that I've never seen such a - glorious vision of bluebells, Hywel.
0:38:49 > 0:38:55- It's always like this and I was born - here and lived here all my life.
0:38:55 > 0:39:02- It's an old woodland that was cut - down in the war but grew back.
0:39:02 > 0:39:08- I suspect the bluebells - have always been here.
0:39:08 > 0:39:12- Sheep and their lambs - are allowed to graze in the area.
0:39:12 > 0:39:15- I doubt this stock - does them any harm.
0:39:15 > 0:39:19- They are amazing, Ceinwen.
0:39:19 > 0:39:23- It's a beautiful spot and I love - coming to see all the colours.
0:39:23 > 0:39:26- We live between Machynlleth - and Aberdovey...
0:39:26 > 0:39:31- ..and people - stop to take photographs.
0:39:31 > 0:39:38- Visitors stay here to take - photographs of the bluebells in May.
0:39:44 > 0:39:49- Every year, I love finding new areas - to see the bluebells.
0:39:49 > 0:39:54- One of the best places to find them - is on Facebook!
0:39:57 > 0:40:02- I took photographs and - uploaded them to Facebook last week.
0:40:02 > 0:40:06- They were taken - at the St Deiniol Bangor Golf Club.
0:40:06 > 0:40:10- Every year, the bluebells amaze me - and are one of my favourite flowers.
0:40:11 > 0:40:16- The Penrhyn Choir sings about them - in a piece by R Williams Parry.
0:40:16 > 0:40:22- One line translates as "the colour - which takes your breath away."
0:40:22 > 0:40:27- They are a wonderful sign - of the spring.
0:40:27 > 0:40:31- Derec Owen is also a member - of the St Deiniol Bangor Golf Club.
0:40:31 > 0:40:36- He's a former winner of one - of our photography competitions.
0:40:37 > 0:40:41- This is the camera - that you won on Heno.
0:40:41 > 0:40:45- I won it three years ago - and use it every day.
0:40:45 > 0:40:51- You still photograph bluebells - and they make for a great picture.
0:40:51 > 0:40:57- I'm one of the first at the course - to get excited by the bluebells.
0:40:58 > 0:41:03- I spot the first bunch and know - that there's more to come in spring.
0:41:03 > 0:41:06- It can be difficult to capture - the blue tone of the bluebell...
0:41:06 > 0:41:08- ..on the digital camera.
0:41:09 > 0:41:16- It's a beautiful flower and I love - the small heads with the tiny bells.
0:41:16 > 0:41:23- I always jump at the chance - to take photographs of bluebells.
0:41:23 > 0:41:29- The message is to enjoy the - bluebells but don't pick them!
0:41:29 > 0:41:35- Hywel Evans holds the secret - to growing bluebells in Pennal.
0:41:35 > 0:41:39- People love seeing this.
0:41:39 > 0:41:44- Yes, and it's good for the people.
0:41:44 > 0:41:50- They grow from natural fertilizer - and the water from heaven.
0:41:51 > 0:41:54- It must do them good as the - bluebells come back year after year.
0:42:00 > 0:42:04- The bluebells are wonderful - at the moment.
0:42:04 > 0:42:08- Gwyneth Glyn and Guto Puw have been - our studio guests this evening.
0:42:08 > 0:42:13- Y Twr has its Welsh premiere - at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff...
0:42:13 > 0:42:25- ..on 19 and 20 May.
0:42:28 > 0:42:36- There are talks every night - with the cast and crew.
0:42:36 > 0:42:40- Yes, we're going to hold interviews.
0:42:40 > 0:42:50- We'll tell the audience - about the formation of the opera.
0:42:51 > 0:42:54- Are you confident about the - response?
0:42:54 > 0:42:56- We're confident about it.
0:42:56 > 0:42:59- We've had a great response to date.
0:42:59 > 0:43:04- We end tonight with a performance of - clog dancing by the master himself.
0:43:04 > 0:43:10- Here's Tudur Phillips accompanied by - his mother, Eirlys, on the piano.
0:45:58 > 0:46:02- APPLAUSE
0:46:02 > 0:46:06- Thank you, Tudur.
0:46:06 > 0:46:10- That's it from us tonight - and thank you to all our guests.
0:46:10 > 0:46:14- Congratulations to Gwynfor Davies, - the winner of Fancy a Fortune?
0:46:15 > 0:46:17- Prynhawn Da - returns tomorrow at 2.00pm.
0:46:17 > 0:46:20- There's an item for me - on Prynhawn Da tomorrow.
0:46:20 > 0:46:24- You can find out how you can help - your child or grandchildren...
0:46:24 > 0:46:26- ..who are studying for their GCSE.
0:46:27 > 0:46:30- I'll be recording the programme - and watching it back for some help!
0:46:30 > 0:46:34- Shan Cothi will be in the studio - with Llinos for tomorrow's Heno.
0:46:35 > 0:46:39- Daf Wyn celebrates the tradition - of afternoon tea with Winnie James.
0:46:39 > 0:46:43- Until tomorrow, goodnight.
0:46:43 > 0:46:43- .