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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Wednesday's - edition of Heno live from Llanelli.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- As usual, we've got a variety of - stories over the next 30 minutes.
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- First, we join Alun Williams at - Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Welsh school.
0:00:30 > 0:00:34- It's been an exciting day for - the teachers, children and parents.
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- There are two new pupils - here at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran.
0:00:38 > 0:00:40- They are Sbarc and Seren.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- Stay tuned to find out more.
0:00:43 > 0:00:48- Rhodri Davies is in Capel Iwan - to visit a manor steeped in history.
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- I've come to Glaspant Manor, - on the outskirts of Capel Iwan.
0:00:52 > 0:00:58- Freddie Mercury spent time here.
0:00:58 > 0:01:05- If you have a spare million pounds, - this could be your home.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- Rhodri mentioned - Freddie Mercury there.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- But if you're a fan of music - from the Swinging Sixties...
0:01:14 > 0:01:20- ..the Millennium Centre stages a - show about the era's biggest bands.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- Do the songs Lola, Sunny Afternoon, - You Really Got Me, ring a bell?
0:01:26 > 0:01:31- You can relive the Sixties at - the Millennium Centre this week...
0:01:31 > 0:01:36- ..with the new musical, - Sunny Afternoon: The Kinks.
0:01:36 > 0:01:43- Garmon Rhys stars in the show - and tells us what's in store for us.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- Speaking of the Swinging Sixties...
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- ..our guest was only then starting - out in the Welsh music scene.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- Dafydd Iwan, welcome to Heno.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59- Thank you.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- Were you a fan of The Kinks?
0:02:03 > 0:02:15- Not really.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- They were around at the time.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20- You've come to tell us - about a new app.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- But first, we're off to Cwmbran.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- Two new characters joined the - pupils, teachers and parents...
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- ..to launch the - Welsh Language Charter.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- Sbarc and Seren play a major role in - school life and inspire children...
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- ..to use the Welsh language in all - aspects of their lives.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38- Alun Williams joined - the celebrations.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44- The aim of the Welsh - Language Charter...
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- ..is to encourage children - to speak Welsh more often socially.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- It's a Welsh Government venture - which has travelled across Wales.
0:02:53 > 0:03:01- Today, they've reached - Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04- The Welsh Charter - is a new project...
0:03:04 > 0:03:09- ..which hopes to have 1M - Welsh speakers by 2050.
0:03:09 > 0:03:14- Today, we celebrate the school's - successes and launching the project.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- A couple of us at the school - co-ordinate the Charter.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- We have meetings - to think of ways forward...
0:03:22 > 0:03:27- ..to help the children to feel more - confident using the language...
0:03:27 > 0:03:32- ..inside and outside the school.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- Sbarc and Seren are the official - mascots of the Welsh Charter.
0:03:35 > 0:03:40- They are on the posters and the - children have got to know them.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- They are here today, ready to launch - the charter in the school.
0:03:43 > 0:03:53- We are selling stuff and helping - people to speak Welsh.
0:03:53 > 0:04:02- We are selling stuff so children - and parents can speak Welsh.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- How important is it - that people learn Welsh?
0:04:06 > 0:04:11- It's important to speak Welsh and - we all need to start speaking it.
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- There are challenges outside school.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- There are Welsh Apps, Welsh TV - and contemporary Welsh music.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- We are asking parents - to support us...
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- ..by helping their children to - use these resources.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- It will give them a better - experience of the language...
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- ..and make them more confident - to make Welsh part of their lives.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- We've had a positive response - from all the schools in this area.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40- The parents have also been positive.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- They have made the decision to send - their children to a welsh school.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48- They want to promote the language - and raise its status in the area.
0:04:48 > 0:04:53- Joe, without wishing to sound rude, - what on earth are you doing here?
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- Coming from Bristol, I've always - been a bit of a Wenglophile.
0:04:57 > 0:05:02- Not so fond of Cardiff City FC, - who beat us on the weekend.
0:05:02 > 0:05:08- I'm a massive fan of Welsh TV, - theatre, poetry and music.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- We grew up on it.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- My girlfriend is a first-language - Welsh speaker and we've had a son.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- I want to know how to get involved - and learn your beautiful language.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- Fair play to you, "Chwarae teg" - - there's your first lesson!
0:05:23 > 0:05:27- I don't know what that means - because it's very early days.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31- On the App on my phone, - it talks a lot about lamb meat.
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- If you need someone to ask - for "Cig oen", I'm your man!
0:05:34 > 0:05:35- Brilliant.
0:05:35 > 0:05:36- Brilliant.- - It's early days.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- Joe, thank you and good luck.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- Joe, thank you and good luck.- - You're welcome.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- Many children's parents have - had Welsh-medium education...
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- ..but who have lost confidence - over time.
0:05:49 > 0:05:54- We hope to boost everyone's - confidence with this venture...
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- ..and for people to use Welsh - in every aspect of their lives.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- Some important work being done - there by Menter Iaith.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- My studio guest tonight - is the singer, Dafydd Iwan.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- Welcome to the programme.
0:06:10 > 0:06:17- Thank you.
0:06:23 > 0:06:28- The children often listen - to your music in Cwmbran.
0:06:28 > 0:06:38- Here is the man behind the voice.
0:06:38 > 0:06:43- It's great to see the Charter - across Wales.
0:06:43 > 0:06:48- It was a great success in Gwynedd.
0:06:48 > 0:06:58- The children lead the way.
0:06:59 > 0:07:05- It's important they - use it outside school.
0:07:05 > 0:07:12- Welsh music was mentioned.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- Dafydd is here to tell us about a - new Welsh music streaming service.
0:07:16 > 0:07:20- Apton is available to us all.
0:07:20 > 0:07:29- It's an exciting time.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- Apton is a Welsh music - streaming service.
0:07:33 > 0:07:45- It stems from A Bangor University - research project.
0:07:45 > 0:07:57- Three years has been spent on it.
0:08:00 > 0:08:07- There definitely is a need - for a service.
0:08:07 > 0:08:19- Many Sain records have been streamed - on Spotify.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- Now it's all available on Apton.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- You don't need to download them, - but can stream them live.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- The whole catalogue is available.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38- You can have a favourites list.
0:08:38 > 0:08:50- Spotify is the major player.
0:08:52 > 0:08:57- They are known to not pay - artists much money.
0:08:57 > 0:09:03- We will be paying artists properly.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- It can be used anywhere.
0:09:07 > 0:09:19- You need to register online.
0:09:19 > 0:09:31- You can then download the app - to your phone.
0:09:32 > 0:09:44- There is also a phone service.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48- Over 1,500 have already registered.
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- It's gone international.
0:09:52 > 0:09:57- You've had a lot of interest - in this app outside of Wales.
0:09:57 > 0:10:05- People in Patagonia have subscribed.
0:10:06 > 0:10:15- We were hacked earlier this year.
0:10:15 > 0:10:27- It actually gave us some publicity.
0:10:27 > 0:10:37- People contacted us for details.
0:10:37 > 0:10:49- Dafydd Roberts has been talking - to companies across the world.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- We are hoping it will encompass - all minority languages.
0:10:59 > 0:11:05- Have you been able to use vinyls?
0:11:05 > 0:11:14- Some people do buy vinyl.
0:11:14 > 0:11:22- Everything on vinyl - will be available on Apton.
0:11:23 > 0:11:30- We have had to use our archive.
0:11:30 > 0:11:36- Many other archives are on Apton.
0:11:36 > 0:11:45- I hope people will use it.
0:11:45 > 0:11:51- It costs a minimum of 6 a month.
0:11:52 > 0:11:53- Thank you, Dafydd.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57- It's time for a break - but we've got this to come later.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- Find out more about A Sunny - Afternoon at the Millennium Centre.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- It stars me, Garmon Rhys.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- And Rhodri has been to a - Carmarthenshire manor house...
0:12:06 > 0:12:10- ..with has a connection with another - giant of the rock music scene...
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- ..Freddie Mercury.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14- See you in a few minutes.
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0:12:28 > 0:12:30- Welcome back.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- I don't know if Dafydd - agrees with me...
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- ..but English-penned tracks - such as Lola, Waterloo Sunset...
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- ..and Dedicated Follower of Fashion - are among the Sixties biggest hits.
0:12:42 > 0:12:52- Yes, the songs are iconic.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- They were lovely songs with great - melodies.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- If you remember this era - and are a fan of The Kinks...
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- ..you can relive these classics - in a musical based on the band...
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- ..staged at the Wales - Millennium Centre until Saturday.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- Llinos Lee met cast member, - Garmon Rhys to find out more.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14- # The tax man's taken all my dough
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- # And left me in this stately home
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- # Lazing on a sunny afternoon #
0:13:23 > 0:13:29- Thanks for the chat before you - step on stage for the matinee.
0:13:29 > 0:13:34- Tell us more about Sunny Afternoon.
0:13:35 > 0:13:41- It follows the story of The Kinks - who formed back in the Sixties.
0:13:41 > 0:13:48- They started as youngsters jamming - in a changing room and in the house.
0:13:48 > 0:13:55- They played around on their guitars - and became international superstars.
0:13:55 > 0:14:00- # Are you listening to me? #
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- I portray the bassist, Pete Quaife.
0:14:04 > 0:14:09- Ray Davies and Dave Davies - were also band members.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- They were the original - Gallagher brothers.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- There was a lot of feuds - and conflict between them.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- Pete is stuck in the middle of them.
0:14:19 > 0:14:25- Each actor has to play an instrument - so is it an added pressure for you?
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- Yes it does.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- There's a part where I have to - dance, sing and play the guitar...
0:14:31 > 0:14:35- ..all whilst acting.
0:14:36 > 0:14:44- I'm doing four things at the same - time and it can be challenging.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- # Lola
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- # La-la-la-la Lola #
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- Were you a fan of The Kinks?
0:14:53 > 0:14:56- Were you a fan of The Kinks?- - Yes, massively.
0:14:56 > 0:15:02- I didn't realize how much of - an influence they had on rock music.
0:15:02 > 0:15:10- They helped to develop the sound - of distortion and the fuzzy guitars.
0:15:10 > 0:15:16- When I had the job, I listened - to their whole back catalogue...
0:15:16 > 0:15:22- ..and realized how good they were.
0:15:22 > 0:15:28- # Help me, help me, - help me, sail away #
0:15:29 > 0:15:31- Give us an example of the songs - in the show.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- There's Days, Lola, You Really Got - Me, All Day and All of the Night...
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- ..and Set Me Free.
0:15:38 > 0:15:44- Do you see the audience singing - along to these recognizable songs?
0:15:44 > 0:15:50- It's a satisfying feeling - when we look out into the audience.
0:15:50 > 0:15:54- This is half way - between a drama and a gig.
0:15:54 > 0:16:04- People forget they've come to see a - drama and they give it their all.
0:16:05 > 0:16:11- A venue like this offers so much - to the production.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- # Are you listening to me? #
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- Where will you be performing after - the Wales Millennium Centre?
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- In February, - we'll be performing in Llandudno.
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- Many of my family and friends will - be coming to see me in Llandudno.
0:16:28 > 0:16:33- The show will be in the centre until - Saturday, can you sell it to us?
0:16:33 > 0:16:41- The show is a lot of fun, loud - and is a great night out...
0:16:41 > 0:16:46- ..which is guaranteed to make you - dance, sing and smile.
0:16:46 > 0:16:50- # In the summertime
0:16:50 > 0:16:55- # In the summertime #
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- I love it!
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- That certainly looks worth seeing.
0:17:03 > 0:17:15- The show runs at the Millennium - Centre until Saturday.
0:17:15 > 0:17:27- Dafydd knows Garmon.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- I'm sure the show will be a great - night out.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34- If 1.1 million can ever - be considered a bargain...
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- ..then we've got - that bargain for you now.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- Glaspant Manor is on the outskirts - of Capel Iwan in Carmarthenshire...
0:17:41 > 0:17:42- ..and is for sale.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46- For just over a cool million - you'll get this magnificent place...
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- ..that's a holiday rental business - with a connection to rock legends.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53- Rhodri went to find out more.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06- Glaspant really is quite a place.
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- As well as the Grade 2 listed - manor house, there's a farm...
0:18:13 > 0:18:17- ..holiday cottages - with seven bedrooms...
0:18:17 > 0:18:24- ..barns, which are used as - workshops, and a lovely lake.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- But if that wasn't enough, wait - until you hear about the history.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- Freddie Mercury - absolutely loved this place!
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- The present owners have been here - for about ten years...
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- ..but for centuries, until the - middle of the 20th century...
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- ..it was the home - of the Howell family.
0:18:59 > 0:19:02- They were the landed gentry - of this area.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07- The squire of the Capel Iwan area - would have been a Howell.
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- He owned an farming estate - with tenants paying rent.
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- That would have been the source - of his wealth.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- Like other families of this kind - they were privately educated.
0:19:20 > 0:19:25- Most of them had been Anglicized but - the Howell family were different.
0:19:25 > 0:19:29- They had kept hold - of their Welshness.
0:19:29 > 0:19:32- Henry Howell kept a diary...
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- ..which records the life - of the family and the community...
0:19:36 > 0:19:39- ..at the end of the Victorian Age.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- We get to see both sides - of the family.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- We meet other noblemen - hunting with dogs.
0:19:47 > 0:19:52- On the other hand, - you have the gossip of Capel Iwan.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- Who was seeing who, who had got - a divorce or were in trouble...
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- ..even who were ill.
0:20:00 > 0:20:05- In the diary, you get a picture - of everyday life in Capel Iwan.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10- A very different owner followed - the departure of the Howell family.
0:20:11 > 0:20:15- Angela Lyle is from a famous family, - Tate & Lyle, the sugar company.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19- One of her best friends, a - flamboyant character of the '70s...
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- ..was Freddie Mercury.
0:20:22 > 0:20:27- He started to some to stay with her - at Glaspant.
0:20:28 > 0:20:30- This is one of the holiday cottages.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- Believe it or not, - but many years ago...
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- ..this is where Freddie Mercury - and many other famous names...
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- ..sang and recorded.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- Queen and other groups...
0:20:44 > 0:20:49- ..had stayed at the world's first - residential recording studio...
0:20:49 > 0:20:51- ..Rockfield Studios near Monmouth.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- Angela Lyle converted one of the - stables into a studio at Glaspant.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- Freddie Mercury, Ozzy Osbourne - and Black Sabbath, Hawkwind...
0:21:00 > 0:21:03- ..but the most famous was - the original line-up of Genesis.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- The last album they recorded - before Gabriel left the band...
0:21:08 > 0:21:11- ..was The Lamb Lies Down - on Broadway.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- It went into the Top Ten - across the world.
0:21:14 > 0:21:19- That album was recorded at that - small studio in Carmarthenshire.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24- Other people also left their mark - on this place.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- For example, - an Italian prisoner of war.
0:21:28 > 0:21:36- In 1943, Prisoner of War, Carlo - Fiori, Via S Gallo, Firenze, Italia.
0:21:37 > 0:21:43- About 1,000 Italians were held at - the Henllan camp, ten miles away.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- They often helped out - on local farms and estates.
0:21:47 > 0:21:52- Many stayed in the area after the - war and their families remain here.
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- Glaspant is still an important part - of the community.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- It's a very special place.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05- Many mansions in West Wales have - gone to ruin as families die out...
0:22:05 > 0:22:10- ..or have been swamped by debt.
0:22:10 > 0:22:15- This is still here - and it's a hidden jewel.
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- If only I had a spare million!
0:22:23 > 0:22:29- The singer, Dafydd Iwan - has been my studio guest.
0:22:29 > 0:22:41- Do you have a spare million?
0:22:42 > 0:22:48- No, Apton is keeping me busy.
0:23:05 > 0:23:17- Will you be able to hear the Welsh - greats on Apton?
0:23:24 > 0:23:34- Yes, we're bringing all of the Welsh - labels together.
0:23:34 > 0:23:46- There is a crisis for many labels.
0:23:47 > 0:23:53- We want the Welsh recording labels - to continue.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58- Good luck with Apton, the new - Welsh music streaming service.
0:23:58 > 0:24:02- Visit the website for more details.
0:24:03 > 0:24:04- Thank you, Dafydd.
0:24:04 > 0:24:06- That's it from us tonight.
0:24:06 > 0:24:08- Join Prynhawn Da tomorrow at 2.00pm.
0:24:08 > 0:24:12- Huw Fash looks at floral styles - which are on trend this season.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- Dafydd Cadwaladr also discusses - teas that make a perfect cuppa.
0:24:16 > 0:24:17- On Heno at 7.00pm...
0:24:18 > 0:24:21- ..Elin looks around the new Hafod - Lon school in Penrhyndeudraeth.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24- Gerallt will chat with the author, - Harry Parry in Llanengan.
0:24:24 > 0:24:29- Angharad's guest is Mirain Fflur, - a presenter of Pigo Dy Drwyn.
0:24:30 > 0:24:33- Until then, thanks for watching - and goodnight.
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