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0:00:18 > 0:00:24- Hello and a warm welcome to Heno.
0:00:24 > 0:00:31- We welcome the chaired poet at the - Monmouthshire National Eisteddfod.
0:00:31 > 0:00:36- The Chief Bard, Aneirin Karadog - is also a friend of the programme.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40- Everyone here recognizes you - as a former Heno reporter...
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- ..and we want to congratulate you!
0:00:44 > 0:00:51- APPLAUSE AND CHEERING
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- Congratulations to you, Aneirin.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59- How does it feel?
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- Have you got a spare handkerchief?
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- I don't think it'll sink in - for another five years.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- The response has been incredible and - I'm very grateful for the support.
0:01:11 > 0:01:17- I look forward to our chat - later in the programme.
0:01:18 > 0:01:26- Tonight, we hear of a Morris Minor - from Deganwy raising funds for MS.
0:01:27 > 0:01:30- In our series of interviews - from the Eisteddfod Maes...
0:01:30 > 0:01:36- ..Angharad chats to the author - and presenter, Ffion Hague.
0:01:36 > 0:01:41- We also enter the equine world - to meet a champion at dressage.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- Welcome to Heno.
0:01:49 > 0:01:54- We start tonight - at The Anglesey Show.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- It's day two and as we saw last - night, it is a roaring success.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- Gerallt's in his element there.
0:02:03 > 0:02:07- We've had the Royal Welsh Show and - the Eisteddfod...
0:02:07 > 0:02:14- ..but for two days in August - the Mona Showground is bustling.
0:02:14 > 0:02:19- You can walk around the Anglesey - Show until your soles bleed...
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- ..and chat - until your mouths run dry!
0:02:23 > 0:02:28- That's just what I've been doing.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- Roland Williams - is delighted with the old machinery.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- You won't find anything else - like this on any showground.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- No, I haven't seen anything - like it yet in North Wales.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- I suspect most were scrapped - so nobody would see them...
0:02:44 > 0:02:53- ..but I found this - and did my best with it.
0:02:53 > 0:02:59- This is an agricultural show but - it has more than just agriculture.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- Lowri Wyn knows this - and you love it.
0:03:03 > 0:03:09- This is my second year and got new - customers for my jewellery in 2015.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12- Do the people of Anglesey dig deep?
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- Do the people of Anglesey dig deep?- - Yes, they are great.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- Brian Thomas - is a farmer, a butcher...
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- ..and Rick Stein calls him - a hero of local produce.
0:03:25 > 0:03:31- What's so special about your meat - and why should I buy it, Brian?
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- It's Welsh Black beef - which is the best you can buy.
0:03:36 > 0:03:42- There's a thin layer of fat on - the outside and it's marbled inside.
0:03:42 > 0:03:48- This would cook wonderfully.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53- This is the main agricultural event - of North Wales...
0:03:53 > 0:04:01- ..but what makes - the Anglesey Show so special?
0:04:01 > 0:04:06- I live in Gwalchmai and enter - produce and vegetables every year.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- It brings everyone together - and I always enjoy it.
0:04:11 > 0:04:18- It's a great day out, the children - love it and we live on a small farm.
0:04:18 > 0:04:25- It brings everyone on Anglesey - together and we all speak Welsh.
0:04:25 > 0:04:31- I like spending Mam's money - and seeing the cattle.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- The cattle shed - is the heart of every show.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- Heulwen Williams - won't disagree with that.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- How far did you travel to be here?
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- We live ten miles away but - brought the cattle here on Sunday.
0:04:47 > 0:04:52- Dairy cattle need to settle in and - are not as easy as the beef cattle.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- The family is out in force - with the beautiful Sonia.
0:04:57 > 0:05:04- You show the cattle and the children - can sit with the calves too.
0:05:04 > 0:05:10- A lot of the children - haven't seen these kind of animals.
0:05:11 > 0:05:16- Some tell me that they are afraid of - cattle and you should be cautious...
0:05:17 > 0:05:22- ..but these are handled every day - so should not be feared.
0:05:22 > 0:05:28- You may recognize Sonia because - she was in a football team recently.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- Yes, I was with Owain Tudur's team.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- You're too modest to say they won - but you enjoyed yourself in France.
0:05:36 > 0:05:44- It was a great adventure, we made - friends and had a lot of fun.
0:05:44 > 0:05:49- Which is better - Euro 2016 - in France or the Anglesey Show?
0:05:49 > 0:05:53- It's the Anglesey Show!
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- It was great fun - at the Anglesey Show.
0:06:03 > 0:06:08- It was also a great Eisteddfod - for our guest.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11- The Chief Bard, Aneirin Karadog - won the Chair.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- Let's take another look - at Friday's Chairing ceremony.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- FANFARE
0:06:24 > 0:06:28- CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:06:28 > 0:06:32- The Pavilion is Abergavenny - is full to bursting...
0:06:32 > 0:06:39- ..and the lights are dancing around - to find the new Chief Bard.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- We can see the man who has won.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46- APPLAUSE
0:06:46 > 0:06:54- Just in case you're unsure of the - winner or can't see very well...
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- ..then this man is Aneirin Karadog.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:07:14 > 0:07:25- What was going through your mind - at the time?
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- You had to sit up in front - of everyone.
0:07:29 > 0:07:35- It was an amazing moment.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- I was starting to tear up - at one stage...
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- ..but had to pull myself together.
0:07:42 > 0:07:50- They said that they didn't want - to keep me for long...
0:07:50 > 0:08:01- ..because Laura is heavily pregnant!
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- How difficult was it to keep it - a secret?
0:08:05 > 0:08:10- People always think that you're - going to enter the competition.
0:08:11 > 0:08:23- I told my family.
0:08:23 > 0:08:28- I only told my brother when he was - on holiday in Brittany.
0:08:29 > 0:08:37- There's a lot of people - at the Eisteddfod...
0:08:37 > 0:08:43- ..with a keen eye.
0:08:44 > 0:08:51- If they'd seen us early in the day - looking smart...
0:08:52 > 0:08:59- ..then they were going to suspect.
0:08:59 > 0:09:04- Garry Owen's mother was in the - car park.
0:09:04 > 0:09:16- I told him about it...
0:09:16 > 0:09:26- ..and he said that his mother had - told him.
0:09:27 > 0:09:36- Gerallt was also in the Pavilion.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- Where have you placed the chair?
0:09:41 > 0:09:46- I thought that I'd put the Chair in - the best place.
0:09:46 > 0:09:53- I've had to cover the Chair - to stop my cat from scratching it.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- I sent a photograph - of the Chair in my home...
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- ..to Jean, Dic Jones' wife - via Facebook.
0:10:00 > 0:10:05- She had a message from the carpenter - of the Chair...
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- ..asking if she could tell me - to move it away from the radiator...
0:10:09 > 0:10:18- ..or the wood was going to warp!
0:10:18 > 0:10:23- The Chair is part of the poem.
0:10:23 > 0:10:30- The Chair was donated by Dic Jones' - family.
0:10:30 > 0:10:37- I remember working with Dic Jones on - Heno.
0:10:37 > 0:10:49- Some of my filming work - inspired the poem.
0:10:51 > 0:10:58- It has all gone into my mind - and worked as an inspiration.
0:10:58 > 0:11:02- I've tried to win the Chair - many times.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04- I don't know how I can beat it.
0:11:04 > 0:11:05- I won't enter next year.
0:11:06 > 0:11:08- It's one step at a time at the - moment.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- We'll chat again later.
0:11:10 > 0:11:14- Deganwy locals are quite familiar - with Philip and Catherine Barnett...
0:11:15 > 0:11:17- ..driving around - in their green Morris Minor.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- The charming, little motor will take - them further afield for a fortnight.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- Their drive will raise funds - in aid of multiple sclerosis.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- Heno wished them the best of luck - before embarking upon the venture.
0:11:30 > 0:11:36- Next Sunday, Catherine and I - start another sponsored trip.
0:11:36 > 0:11:41- We did a similar tour three years - ago to raise money for MS.
0:11:41 > 0:11:47- This time, we're going all - along the coast of Britain...
0:11:48 > 0:11:53- ..and hope to return to Deganwy - in one piece!
0:11:53 > 0:11:57- We'll travel to Scotland, back - along the east coast of Britain...
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- ..to London and back, - which is about 3,200 miles in total.
0:12:02 > 0:12:08- We're doing this journey - because our son, Tim...
0:12:08 > 0:12:15- ..was diagnosed with - multiple sclerosis seven years ago.
0:12:15 > 0:12:20- We decided that we must - do something positive...
0:12:20 > 0:12:25- ..even though it was devastating - and changed what we do as a family.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- He has also raised money - while he was teaching.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32- This is our latest venture.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36- Tim isn't as fit as he used to be - so finds it very encouraging...
0:12:36 > 0:12:42- ..that we are doing more - and more to raise awareness of MS.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47- We've had Morris Minors for years - and love their character.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- This particular model - has been with us for four years.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- It will survive this journey - because it's used every day.
0:12:57 > 0:13:01- I love it - and it's part of the family.
0:13:01 > 0:13:10- We're going on this journey - and grateful for all the support.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16- Good luck to them.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- After the break, we chat to the - author and presenter, Ffion Hague.
0:13:21 > 0:13:33- We also enter the equine world - and meet a champion at dressage.
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0:13:43 > 0:13:46- Welcome back.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- The Rio Olympic Games - are currently underway.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- We meet someone who could compete - on the highest level in the future.
0:13:53 > 0:13:58- Elizabeth Thomas from Ammanford is - a talented 25-year-old horse rider.
0:13:58 > 0:14:09- She's an international rider who's - swapped show jumping for dressage.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- She's come first in competitions - Rhodri has met her.
0:14:18 > 0:14:23- Mam and Dad had horses - when they were growing up.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- When I was born, - there was a pony waiting for me!
0:14:27 > 0:14:32- I could ride a horse - before I could walk.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- I love the sport and - do something with horses every day.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42- I'm lucky because Dad has built me - a dressage arena at home.
0:14:42 > 0:14:51- It's one thing to enjoy a sport - but you need talent to gain success.
0:14:52 > 0:14:59- Yes, but I think that - the harder you work...
0:15:00 > 0:15:05- ..you have more of a chance - at success.
0:15:05 > 0:15:10- My first competition was a - small show with a pony and I won it.
0:15:10 > 0:15:17- After winning, you want to do - another event and do well.
0:15:17 > 0:15:22- She did that and moved from local - to national and international level.
0:15:23 > 0:15:30- It meant sacrificing her love - of jumping to focus on dressage.
0:15:31 > 0:15:38- My friend competed for Wales and - I spoke to her because I do jumps.
0:15:38 > 0:15:43- She asked me to try for Wales - and thought, "why not?!"
0:15:43 > 0:15:48- I went to a camp at the David Broome - Event Centre in Chepstow.
0:15:48 > 0:15:53- They told me that I was good - and talented.
0:15:53 > 0:15:58- I got an email to say - that I was in the Welsh team.
0:15:59 > 0:16:04- If you're jumping over the fences, - you want to go full pelt.
0:16:05 > 0:16:11- Dressage is the opposite - as you need to be slow and steady.
0:16:11 > 0:16:15- You have to wait for the horse - and can't rush or you lose it.
0:16:15 > 0:16:21- You have to sit - and wait for the horse.
0:16:21 > 0:16:26- She didn't have to wait long - for success.
0:16:26 > 0:16:33- In June, Elizabeth was first in a - competition for teams in Britain.
0:16:33 > 0:16:39- I was in the line up and - they called tenth, ninth, eighth.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42- I thought I was fifth.
0:16:42 > 0:16:47- Fifth came out, then fourth, - third and second.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- I was first - and I couldn't believe it.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- How does the family feel - about her success?
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- We're very proud of her and - she's worked hard over the years.
0:17:01 > 0:17:07- The quality of the competitors - in Britain is amazing.
0:17:07 > 0:17:13- Wales is very small when compared - with those across the bridge...
0:17:13 > 0:17:19- ..so she's done exceptionally well.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- When you think of her success - to date...
0:17:23 > 0:17:27- ..what are the plans for the future?
0:17:27 > 0:17:32- Her mother always says that - Elizabeth will go to the Olympics.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- She's going up the rankings - all the time...
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- ..so I don't see - why she can't make it there.
0:17:41 > 0:17:46- With some luck, I want to compete in - the Olympics or Commonwealth Games.
0:17:46 > 0:17:51- I've got the horse - and am told that I'm talented.
0:17:51 > 0:17:59- All I can do is keep going and - something might come out of it!
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- We wish all the best to Elizabeth.
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- Next, we return to the Maes at the - Monmouthshire National Eisteddfod.
0:18:13 > 0:18:18- Apart from Aneirin Karadog's feat, - there were other interesting events.
0:18:18 > 0:18:23- The latest tent that's a favourite - is Y Lolfa Len - Literature Lounge.
0:18:23 > 0:18:29- It neighbours the Literature Tent - and holds fun and informal sessions.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- One contributor discussed the new - Mamwlad book and television series.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- It was the author and presenter, - Ffion Hague.
0:18:37 > 0:18:40- Angharad spoke to her.
0:18:40 > 0:18:45- It's lovely to chat with you at the - Literary Lounge of the Eisteddfod...
0:18:46 > 0:18:51- ..where you've just launched - the book called Mamwlad.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- Yes, we're launching the book today.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- Beryl Hughes Griffiths - has compiled this wonderful book...
0:18:58 > 0:19:00- ..of the best stories - from the series of Mamwlad.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- I wrote the foreword to the book - and it's selling well.
0:19:04 > 0:19:08- Mamwlad is so relevant - to various parts of Wales.
0:19:08 > 0:19:15- Today, there was a discussion - about the women from this area.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- We made a programme about the - Lady of Llanover, Augusta Hall...
0:19:19 > 0:19:24- ..and another about - Margaret Hague Thomas from Llanwern.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- Both have played important roles - in the Eisteddfod.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31- Augusta would have loved to have - the Eisteddfod on her own doorstep.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- Do you feel proud of the fact - that you've succeeded...
0:19:36 > 0:19:47- ..to make good of the fault that - has been done to women in history?
0:19:47 > 0:19:53- I'm very proud of the series - as we've worked hard on them.
0:19:53 > 0:19:57- I'm honoured - to be a part of the team...
0:19:57 > 0:20:02- ..but we are moving towards - celebrating the role of women more.
0:20:02 > 0:20:09- I'm on the board for - Welsh biographies in Aberystwyth...
0:20:09 > 0:20:14- ..and we've just uploaded material - to the website about Augusta Hall.
0:20:14 > 0:20:20- In the past, she came under - her husband, Benjamin Hall...
0:20:20 > 0:20:25- ..who is interesting but - nothing when compared to Augusta...
0:20:25 > 0:20:30- ..so she now has a record - in her own name.
0:20:30 > 0:20:36- The panels saw importance in those - of interest to them in the past.
0:20:36 > 0:20:41- Yes, and women were second-class - citizens in those times...
0:20:41 > 0:20:46- ..so it's important to look back - at history as we've done in Mamwlad.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- It's great to see this history - between two covers.
0:20:51 > 0:20:57- A television series is one thing - but it can be easier to read a book.
0:20:58 > 0:21:04- This is a permanent record and we - hope people watch the series again.
0:21:04 > 0:21:09- Have you been enjoying yourself - on the Eisteddfod Maes?
0:21:09 > 0:21:15- I'm working today but will see - friends and go shopping tomorrow.
0:21:15 > 0:21:20- Earlier, - you were being interviewed by BBC4.
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- Yes, BBC4 is making - a programme about Augusta Hall.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- One of the BBC editors - has come to see the Eisteddfod...
0:21:30 > 0:21:34- ..so I took him around and we had - some cakes with the Merched y Wawr!
0:21:35 > 0:21:44- I'm sure people are stunned - by the culture of the Eisteddfod.
0:21:44 > 0:21:50- I wanted to convey the Eisteddfod - to the BBC4 audience...
0:21:50 > 0:21:55- ..so thought of it as a combination - of the Hay Festival, the Proms...
0:21:55 > 0:22:01- ..Glastonbury and the competitive - element of the Man Booker Prize.
0:22:01 > 0:22:06- People are always amazed - and it's great to see.
0:22:06 > 0:22:11- I'll quote you on that as it's ideal - for describing the Eisteddfod.
0:22:11 > 0:22:16- I don't need to ask - but I'm sure you're very busy.
0:22:16 > 0:22:23- Yes, there's plenty to do - but am going on holiday next week.
0:22:23 > 0:22:30- Enjoy yourself and I hope to see - another series of Mamwlad on S4C.
0:22:30 > 0:22:36- It's important and educates Wales - on these interesting figures.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- Thank you very much.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- The Chief Bard, Aneirin Karadog - has been my studio guest tonight.
0:22:46 > 0:22:56- Aneirin is the winner of the Chair - at this year's National Eisteddfod.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- Four of the main winners - were under 40.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- It's amazing.
0:23:02 > 0:23:08- Yes, that's right.
0:23:08 > 0:23:20- Other awards and medals - went to younger people too.
0:23:20 > 0:23:25- It's also great that there - are other competitors...
0:23:25 > 0:23:32- ..who were worthy winners...
0:23:32 > 0:23:43- ..are all relatively young.
0:23:43 > 0:23:54- I remember going to the Chairing - ceremonies in the past.
0:23:54 > 0:23:58- It send shivers down my spine.
0:23:58 > 0:24:02- You've had messages - from all the world.
0:24:03 > 0:24:08- I've had messages from many people - from across the world...
0:24:09 > 0:24:12- ..such as Sri Lanka.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15- The birth of your second child - is also imminent.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20- My wife, Laura is heavily pregnant - and due any day now.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23- Heno returns at 7.00pm tomorrow.
0:24:23 > 0:24:28- Daf Wyn is among the first to ride - on Wales' brand-new air ambulance.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32- Huw Fash helps parents out with - uniforms for the new school term.
0:24:32 > 0:24:36- The sports commentator, - Wyn Gruffydd is our studio guest.
0:24:37 > 0:24:40- It's goodnight from me and Aneirin.
0:24:41 > 0:24:41- .