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0:00:18 > 0:00:22- Hello, good evening and welcome - to Heno, live from Llanelli...
0:00:22 > 0:00:25- ..and welcome to our Christmas - Cracker Competition.
0:00:25 > 0:00:30- A digital radio last night, a hamper - of Welsh foods this afternoon...
0:00:31 > 0:00:35- ..but there are plenty of - wonderful prizes still to be won.
0:00:36 > 0:00:41- We have iPads, televisions - and a coffee machine up for grabs.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- If you entered last night, - stay by the phone.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- I could be phoning you - in about five minutes!
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- We'll also hear about another - Christmas tradition from Ieuan.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- Today, why do we bother - to decorate our Christmas trees?
0:00:59 > 0:01:03- Mabli Tudur is in the studio - for a chat and a song.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07- I'll be singing Un Seren - by Delwyn Sion.
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- You'll also be helping me - to pull a Christmas Cracker!
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- It's a very important task.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21- Thank you.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- But first, we're off - to the village of Llanarthne.
0:01:25 > 0:01:29- The whole community have turned out - to support a young girl...
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- ..who is doing something special - for a very worthy charity.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36- Alun Williams is amongst them all - with a pair of scissors.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- It sounds very dangerous. - What's going on, Alun?
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- Fiona has decided - to cut all her hair off.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50- The question is why?
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- My aunt is suffering with cancer.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- She's gone through chemotherapy.
0:02:12 > 0:02:14- She's lost her hair.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- How important is your hair?
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- My hair is very important to me.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37- I've been growing it for so long.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- Kath Jones will be cutting - Fiona's hair this evening.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- Do you have a special technique - for cutting Fiona's hair?
0:02:49 > 0:02:51- I'm cutting some of it...
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- ..so that another child with cancer - can use the hair.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- I've always wanted - to cut a girl's hair.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- Would it be alright - for me to cut your hair?
0:03:05 > 0:03:07- Yes,!
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- Go for it.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- I hope you don't regret it.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- Wow, your hair is really long.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- I have to chop it off.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- Come over here.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- It has to be over here.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- There's no going back.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34- Cut it back by here.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- I might cut your fingers off.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- Wow!
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- That's cool.
0:03:45 > 0:03:46- Thank you.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- This hair will go to a company.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- Yes, it goes to the - Little Princess Trust Fund...
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- ..to make a wig for a child who has - cancer.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- Join me later to see how Fiona - looks after her haircut.
0:04:21 > 0:04:22- Fiona is very brave.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25- The moment has arrived.
0:04:26 > 0:04:31- It's time to call a lucky viewer in - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- Don't forget to say those two - magic words, Christmas Cracker!
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- Last night, Ed Holden asked what - was on Ryan Davies' Christmas tree.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- The answer was, of course, tinsel.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47- Let's get dialling.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- I can tell you that the code - is 01994.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- That is from the St Clears area.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58- It's ringing.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- It's still ringing.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- Hello?
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- Hello, it's Elin Fflur - from S4C's Heno.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13- Do you have something to tell us?
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- Christmas Cracker!
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- Yes, that's right!
0:05:19 > 0:05:21- Who's on the line, please?
0:05:27 > 0:05:29- It's Cymraes Davies.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- Where are you calling from?
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- I'm in Whitland.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- It's quite dry here at the moment.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- I'd love to win a prize.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- Please choose a cracker - between 1 and 28.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- I'll have number 24.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- Let's pull the cracker - to see what you've won.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- Congratulations, this is your prize.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- Congratulations, - you've won a widescreen television.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- Are you happy with your prize?
0:06:22 > 0:06:24- Yes, that's wonderful.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27- Thank you very much.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- I'm delighted with that.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- It'll be great for Christmas.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- I'll be spending Christmas in - Cardiff.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42- For every prize that you win, a - gift will also be given to charity.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- Tonight's charity is the - Golau Cancer Foundation.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- It does some tremendous work - here in South Wales.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- Thank you for entering our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- A very Merry Christmas to you!
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- There will be another Christmas - Cracker opportunity tomorrow night.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- The question you need to answer - is set by Rhys Meirion.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- What colour is Rudolph's nose?
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- 1) red, 2) blue, or 3) green?
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- # Merry Christmas to you! #
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- Here is that question once again.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20- What colour is Rudolph's nose?
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- 1) red, 2) blue, or 3) green?
0:07:24 > 0:07:28- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:07:32 > 0:07:38- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- All entrants must be 18 or over.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53- The phone lines close at 1.55pm - tomorrow or Thursday, 15 December.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- Don't call after the lines close - or you may still be charged.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59- For full terms and conditions, - visit www.s4c.cymru
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- Good luck to you!
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- All this week, our Gardening Guru - has looked at Christmas traditions.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- Tonight, he takes a look - at the Christmas tree.
0:08:16 > 0:08:22- The tradition of evergreen plants - to mark Pagan winter festivals...
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- ..dates back thousands of years.
0:08:26 > 0:08:31- The earliest use of a pine tree - stems from Estonia and Latvia...
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- ..just over 500 years ago.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- The first Christmas trees were - introduced in Victorian Britain.
0:08:45 > 0:08:50- They were often lit by candles, - which was very dangerous!
0:08:51 > 0:08:57- Town centres had trees and had folk - dances around it, but it got burnt.
0:08:58 > 0:09:03- Germany started the custom - of bringing the tree indoors.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08- Early decorations were edible - such as apples, nuts and dates.
0:09:09 > 0:09:15- Glassmakers made decorations - that are similar to modern versions.
0:09:19 > 0:09:25- In 1895, the American, Ralph Morris - invented electric Christmas lights.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30- Hence making it - a safe Christmas for all!
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- Merry Christmas.
0:09:42 > 0:09:47- After the break, Gerallt eats at - the best curry house in North Wales.
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- And a chat and song with one of - Wales' young talents, Mabli Tudur.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- See you in a few minutes.
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0:10:08 > 0:10:10- Welcome back.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- Time to hear the latest carol in - the Christmas Carol Competition.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- Two schools performed today.
0:10:17 > 0:10:22- Ysgol Llwynderw, Swansea, are first - and here's a snippet of the carol.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26- # Gloria, Gloria!
0:10:27 > 0:10:32- # Today, the Son of God is born
0:10:32 > 0:10:38- # Christ the Lord, - the King who came down from Heaven
0:10:38 > 0:10:42- # Who came down from Heaven #
0:10:55 > 0:11:00- We'll hear Ysgol Pen Barras, Ruthin, - before the end of the programme.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- Mabli Tudur joins me - in the studio today.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- Welcome to the programme.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- Thank you.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- It's been a very busy year for you.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16- You're still in school.
0:11:19 > 0:11:24- I'm still studying in the Sixth Form - at Ysgol Plasmawr.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- I've had a very busy year.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- Over the summer, - I filmed The Green Hollow.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- It was a film with Michael Sheen - about Aberfan.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- The school has recently been - performing Cysgu'n Brysur.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08- I'm also releasing an EP.
0:12:16 > 0:12:21- The show is about the stresses - of being in the Sixth Form.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- The school - hosted its Eisteddfod today.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30- The school Eisteddfod had a - Christmas feel to it.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33- I've been on the programme before.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- I did sing one of my own songs.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- I'm finishing my A levels.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- I hope to go to London or Cardiff.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- But I've got to be realistic.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- You are very talented.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- I might not get into the West End.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- I feel so comfortable in that world.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14- I love playing characters.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- I can't imagine doing anything else.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- How did it all start?
0:13:31 > 0:13:33- I'm from a musical family.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- I started as a classical singer.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43- I played Sandy in Grease.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55- That was my first big role.
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- Which character would you like to - play?
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- I'd love to play Mary Poppins.
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- Appearing in Les Miserables - would be brilliant too.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- School of Rock sounds great too.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- I'd love to appear in that.
0:14:24 > 0:14:29- Tonight's song is the classic - Delwyn Sion track, Un Seren.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- I love the song.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- Rhys, my friend, is playing the - guitar for me too.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39- I loved playing the Christmas
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- The prizes are great!
0:14:42 > 0:14:46- I've got some fantastic news for - curry fans in the Caernarfon area.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- Sopna near Pontrug has won the title - for best curry house in North Wales.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- Gerallt congratulates them...
0:14:54 > 0:14:59- ..and making sure the judges did a - proper job, he also tried the curry!
0:15:00 > 0:15:02- Shashlick, Korma or a Dopiaza.
0:15:03 > 0:15:07- At the Sopna restaurant, it matters - not the taste or heat of a curry...
0:15:07 > 0:15:11- ..because the same care is taken - to prepare each and every one.
0:15:11 > 0:15:17- It's not overnight that these chefs - master a Madras or perfect a Pilau.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- I love the smells of a kitchen - in an Indian restaurant.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26- I wish I could share - these wonderful aromas with you.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- It's an education just to watch Raj.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31- He's not still for one moment.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- However, there are some hungry - people waiting for their meals...
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- ..and this food looks spectacular.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- Let's find out what they think.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- Just look at this table, - there is so much choice.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50- You don't just have to have rice.
0:15:50 > 0:15:54- There is plenty of meat - and a variety of vegetables.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- Plenty of colour and nourishment.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01- I have been coming to Sopna - for a few years.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- I have a variety of reasons - for supporting Sopna.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09- I'm Vice Chair of Caernarfon - Cricket Club and Sopna sponsor us...
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- ..and their curries are incredible.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- Shajanur, - it smells absolutely perfect.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21- Congratulations on the - Best Curry House in North Wales.
0:16:21 > 0:16:23- What's the secret of a good curry?
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- When I was 16, I started - a full-time job in North Wales.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31- I've been making this curry - for 24 years.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- If I started to learn - to cook curry today...
0:16:35 > 0:16:39- ..maybe in 20 years time, - I'd be as half as good as you.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- Maybe similar to me!
0:16:42 > 0:16:44- Congratulations again.
0:16:45 > 0:16:46- Thank you.
0:16:46 > 0:16:51- Congratulations to Sopna - for winning another award.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- I'm not surprised because - it's such a warm place.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- That is very unusual for - Indian restaurants in this area.
0:17:00 > 0:17:09- What I enjoy about coming here is - the colourful fare and tasty food.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- There is also a real Welsh welcome.
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- Shah has made a real effort to learn - Welsh and it's a pleasure to visit.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- Thank you for the lovely food.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- Congratulations.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- You can't move!
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- Why is the curry here so good?
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- We try our best always.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37- Many people say "Very nice, - wonderful and I can't move"!
0:17:39 > 0:17:45- Friends, I'm sure we want to thank - Shah and congratulate him too.
0:17:46 > 0:17:48- Thank you.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02- Congratulations to them.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08- Gerallt loves a curry.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- It's time to return to Alun - in Llanarthne...
0:18:11 > 0:18:14- ..because the moment has arrived!
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- Welcome back to Llanarthne.
0:18:19 > 0:18:25- Tonight, Fiona Shields has been - having her hair cut for charity.
0:18:38 > 0:18:43- I'm cutting my hair to raise - money for a cancer charity...
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- ..as my aunt - has been through chemotherapy.
0:18:55 > 0:18:58- The hair will be sent - to the Little Princess Trust Fund.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- I'm nervous about seeing my hair.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03- She's been great.
0:19:05 > 0:19:07- It's an emotional night.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- What does Mary think?
0:19:13 > 0:19:15- You're Fiona's mother.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18- I'm very proud.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22- It's a great idea.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- She decided to do it herself.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- I'm very proud of her.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- She's doing it for my sister.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- This is her hair before - she had it cut.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- My sister was suffering - with breast cancer this year.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- How much do you plan to raise?
0:19:59 > 0:20:01- I hope to raise 1,000.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- I love it.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- I'll cut your hair next, Elin.
0:20:16 > 0:20:17- No thank you, Alun!
0:20:17 > 0:20:23- Here's Rhys Meirion with a reminder - of tonight's Cracker question.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25- What colour is Rudolph's nose?
0:20:26 > 0:20:28- 1) red, 2) blue, or 3) green?
0:20:30 > 0:20:35- # Merry Christmas to you! #
0:20:36 > 0:20:41- Time to hear our second carol from - today's Christmas Carol Competition.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- Here's Ysgol Pen Barras in Ruthin.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- # Make us a beloved family
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- # We reach for your hand
0:20:53 > 0:20:57- # We kneel together
0:20:58 > 0:21:04- # And share the hope - of the carpenter's son
0:21:04 > 0:21:09- # We kneel together
0:21:09 > 0:21:15- # And share the hope - of the carpenter's son #
0:21:20 > 0:21:24- This year's competition - has been another success.
0:21:24 > 0:21:29- The judges have a tough task - of choosing a winning carol.
0:21:30 > 0:21:34- Two special programmes will air at - 7.30pm tonight and next Wednesday.
0:21:34 > 0:21:38- You can hear them all again - and find out who is the winner.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- That's it from us tonight.
0:21:40 > 0:21:42- Thanks for your company.
0:21:42 > 0:21:47- We leave you with Mabli performing - Delwyn Sion's classic, Un Seren.
0:21:54 > 0:21:59- # If I could tell Granddad
0:22:00 > 0:22:06- # That men have walked on the moon
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- # He'd find it hard to believe
0:22:10 > 0:22:15- # That man had gone so far
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- # So far
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- # But there you go
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- # It's a strange old world
0:22:28 > 0:22:34- # That's not how it used to be
0:22:35 > 0:22:40- # Things were better back then
0:22:43 > 0:22:49- # But maybe it's me - who's old fashioned
0:22:50 > 0:22:53- # One star
0:22:53 > 0:22:57- # Only one star
0:22:57 > 0:23:03- # Only one star mattered to us
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- # Only one star
0:23:07 > 0:23:12- # High above Bethlehem
0:23:12 > 0:23:18- # Only one star mattered to us
0:23:22 > 0:23:25- # Christmas is expensive
0:23:25 > 0:23:28- # It's a struggle
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- # Christmas is a gem
0:23:32 > 0:23:35- # It is beautiful
0:23:36 > 0:23:39- # I find it hard to believe
0:23:39 > 0:23:44- # That man has forgotten
0:23:44 > 0:23:47- # Completely
0:23:48 > 0:23:54- # The beauty, - the wonder of the season
0:23:56 > 0:24:01- # That's not how it used to be
0:24:03 > 0:24:09- # Things were better back then
0:24:11 > 0:24:17- # But maybe it's me - who's old fashioned
0:24:19 > 0:24:21- # One star
0:24:22 > 0:24:25- # One star
0:24:26 > 0:24:31- # Only one star mattered to us
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- # Only one star
0:24:35 > 0:24:39- # High above Bethlehem
0:24:39 > 0:24:46- # Only one star mattered to us
0:24:48 > 0:24:56- # Mattered to us #
0:24:56 > 0:24:59- APPLAUSE
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