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0:00:18 > 0:00:26- Hello and welcome to Heno live - from Llanelli on Wednesday night.
0:00:27 > 0:00:31- We're half way through the week and - four sleeps away from Christmas Eve.
0:00:31 > 0:00:35- Are you excited yet?
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- My two sons are very excited.
0:00:39 > 0:00:44- My wife and son are also excited.
0:00:44 > 0:00:49- Tonight, the presenter, - Ifan Jones Evans...
0:00:49 > 0:00:55- ..and the referee, Nigel Owens, - will help us pull our crackers.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- Are you ready, boys?
0:00:58 > 0:01:05- I can't wait.
0:01:05 > 0:01:11- I like the jumper.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- Well someone has to make an effort!
0:01:15 > 0:01:17- What's Elin got for us tonight?
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- Good evening, - I'm in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa...
0:01:23 > 0:01:28- ..for the launch of the Seidr Ddoe, - the memories of Linda Griffiths.
0:01:28 > 0:01:33- She's going to be performing tonight - and the audience can't wait.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36- Keep watching to find out more.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- Have you bought your turkey yet?
0:01:43 > 0:01:48- I've been on a turkey farm in Peniel - with Hywel and Eileen Jenkins.
0:01:49 > 0:01:50- What's your story, Huw?
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- Tonight, I'll be sharing my personal - Christmas traditions with you...
0:01:56 > 0:02:03- ..by attending a Plygain service - at Old Bethel on Christmas morning.
0:02:03 > 0:02:07- Our musical guests - are two friends from Anglesey.
0:02:07 > 0:02:12- It's Gwen Elin and Elin Angharad.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- Stay tuned to Mari and myself - for the next hour.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- Welcome to Heno.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- We start tonight's programme with - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:02:26 > 0:02:32- The prizes are starting to dwindle, - but there's still plenty remaining.
0:02:33 > 0:02:45- There's a Smart watch that does - everything from texting to phoning.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- It doesn't tell the time though!
0:02:53 > 0:02:58- There's also a tablet.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- The hampers are nice.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04- Here's Geraint Todd - with last night's question.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- Where does Trafalgar Square - get its Christmas tree?
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- 1) Norway, 2) Wales, or 3)Ireland?
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- Merry Christmas to you all.
0:03:19 > 0:03:26- The answer is Norway!
0:03:27 > 0:03:37- I've got the all-important numbers.
0:03:37 > 0:03:45- Have you pulled a cracker before?
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- No, I haven't.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- It's ringing.
0:03:53 > 0:04:01- The number is for a mobile phone.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- Hello?
0:04:04 > 0:04:08- Hello, it's Mari and Rhodri - from S4C's Heno.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- Do you have something to tell us?
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- Christmas Cracker!
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- Yes, that's right!
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- Who's on the line, please?
0:04:21 > 0:04:27- It's Helen of Southampton.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- Southampton is very cold.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- Please choose a cracker - between 1 and 28.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37- Crackers 2, 4, 6, 15, 16 - and 26 remain.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- I'll have number 4.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- I'd like anything.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- Let's pull the cracker - to see what you've won.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50- One, two, three.
0:04:52 > 0:04:59- Congratulations, - you've won a tablet.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- Are you happy with your prize?
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- Yes, that's wonderful.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- That's lovely.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- Thank you very much.
0:05:09 > 0:05:20- Merry Christmas to you!
0:05:21 > 0:05:25- It's great to hear that are you - tuning in from Southampton!
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- For every prize that you win, a - gift will also be given to charity.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- Tonight's charity is Christian Aid.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- Our contribution will help purchase - a pair of shoes.
0:05:35 > 0:05:40- We take shoes for granted but they - are invaluable to the Third World.
0:05:43 > 0:05:48- You can win more prizes on tonight's - Heno and Prynhawn Da again tomorrow.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- If you didn't win tonight, - there's another chance to enter.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- For a chance to win, you need to - answer the all-important question.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- Here's the S4C rugby commentator, - Gareth Rhys Owens with the question.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- What colour is Rudolph's nose?
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- 1) red, 2) blue, or 3) green?
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- Good luck - and merry Christmas to you all.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- Here's the question again.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18- What colour is Rudolph's nose?
0:06:18 > 0:06:20- 1) red, 2) blue, or 3) green?
0:06:21 > 0:06:28- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- The phone lines close - at 1.55pm tomorrow.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- All entrants must be 18 and over.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- Don't call after the lines close - or you may still be charged.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- Email heno@tinopolis.com - or visit the S4C website for terms.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- Good luck to you all.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- Let's return to Elin Fflur.
0:06:51 > 0:07:03- Good evening, Elin.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- Can you hear us, Elin?
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- Good evening to you both.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- Welcome to - Llanfinhangel-yng-Ngwynfa.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- The singer, Linda Griffiths - is launching her autobiography.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23- Seidr Ddoe is the title - of Linda Griffiths' book.
0:07:23 > 0:07:30- Linda shares her memoirs through - song in the book, Seidr Ddoe.
0:07:30 > 0:07:36- The launch is going to be busy.
0:07:36 > 0:07:43- You don't in the area anymore.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- But a crowd has turned out for you.
0:07:47 > 0:07:51- I'm lucky to have a lot of family - in the area.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- I love coming back.
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- I didn't expect to see - so many people here.
0:07:59 > 0:08:07- I wanted to launch the novel here.
0:08:07 > 0:08:15- This one where I did one - of my first performances.
0:08:15 > 0:08:21- This is one of the best places - in the world.
0:08:21 > 0:08:32- I've been browsing the book.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- You tell the memoirs through songs.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- This is different.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- I wanted to write - a traditional autobiography.
0:08:44 > 0:08:49- We looked at it and my songs.
0:08:49 > 0:09:01- I just want to tell the stories - that are involved with the songs.
0:09:05 > 0:09:11- There are some short stories - about the Plethyn days.
0:09:11 > 0:09:22- There's a story of Elfed - who was a local minister...
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- ..who was an influence.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28- He taught me a lot of songs.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- There's a plaque to Elfed - on the wall.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- He made such a contribution - to the area.
0:09:34 > 0:09:39- I had to write a chapter about him.
0:09:39 > 0:09:44- Myrddin ap Dafydd has joined us.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- Writing the lyrics - was an important part of the songs.
0:09:49 > 0:09:56- Plethyn would bring me the stories.
0:09:57 > 0:10:02- Linda and Plethyn would always - sing from their heart.
0:10:03 > 0:10:08- Linda manages to show the heart - and soul of the songs...
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- ..in this autobiography.
0:10:12 > 0:10:24- This is a wonderful book.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- Linda is also singing tonight.
0:10:28 > 0:10:38- Roy Griffiths is here.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- Roy is Linda's brother.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- I'm glad that Linda - has written this book.
0:10:44 > 0:10:46- I was also a member of Plethyn.
0:10:47 > 0:10:53- There are stories about the family - and the group in the book.
0:10:53 > 0:10:59- She's helped me - to remember different events.
0:10:59 > 0:11:06- She looked at certain things - in a different way to mine.
0:11:06 > 0:11:12- She did ask me to look over some - of the chapters that she wrote.
0:11:12 > 0:11:18- It was about time - that she wrote the book...
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- ..to remember the great times - that we had.
0:11:21 > 0:11:31- Let's chat to Gwyndaf 'Cogs' Evans.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35- You run this hall - and know Linda well.
0:11:35 > 0:11:40- I'm delighted that Linda - came to launch her book her.
0:11:40 > 0:11:51- I'm a lot older than Linda.
0:11:51 > 0:11:57- Elfed influenced Linda - and he would call her Linda Fach.
0:11:58 > 0:12:10- Linda is behind you - with her daughters.
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- We can sing a bit of a song for you.
0:12:15 > 0:12:24- # Small baby
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- Thank you, Elin.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- Sorela were on Prynhawn Da - yesterday.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- After the break...
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- ..the presenter, Ifan Jones Evans - and referee, Nigel Owens join us.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- We also remember the serious side - of Christmas.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- The food bank in Port Talbot opens - on Christmas Day for those in need.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- Our cameras paid it a visit.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:13:05 > 0:13:08- Welcome back.
0:13:08 > 0:13:20- Ifan Jones Evans and Nigel Owens - are our sofa guests tonight.
0:13:20 > 0:13:27- You're fronting a new gameshow - on S4C in the new year, Ifan.
0:13:27 > 0:13:35- You have an appeal for us too.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- Yes, we're looking ahead - to the new year.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- I have an appeal for the viewers.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- Oci, Oci, Oci is my new series.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- The programme is about darts.
0:13:50 > 0:13:57- We're searching for teams of four.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- We need two of the members - to be good in pub quizzes...
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- ..and the other two - to be good at darts.
0:14:03 > 0:14:12- There will be knockout rounds.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- Four teams will appear - in every programme.
0:14:15 > 0:14:23- There will also be a wonderful - cash prize.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- I can't wait to start the programme.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- You are in a great company too.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- I'll be working with Eleri Sion.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- Do you have any tips for me?
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- Make sure you have the first word!
0:14:39 > 0:14:43- She's great.
0:14:43 > 0:14:51- The programme will be aired - after 9.00pm.
0:14:51 > 0:15:02- We'll be able to have a lot of - fun and banter.
0:15:03 > 0:15:12- We want to have great characters - involved.
0:15:13 > 0:15:25- Make sure you think of the best - people you know to answer questions.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- You'll also need to know good darts - players.
0:15:29 > 0:15:34- We could have families involved.
0:15:34 > 0:15:39- We'll be travelling everywhere.
0:15:39 > 0:15:42- We're going to be going - to Merthyr Tydfil.
0:15:42 > 0:15:52- We'll also be in Llangefni.
0:15:52 > 0:15:57- We don't know where we'll go - in Mid Wales yet.
0:15:57 > 0:16:02- Are you good at darts, Nigel?
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- I had a dart board - when I was younger.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- I used to work in a youth club.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- Everyone plays darts.
0:16:12 > 0:16:24- Children would play killer darts.
0:16:25 > 0:16:31- One of my best friends, - Jonathan Clayton is a darts player.
0:16:31 > 0:16:43- If I could answer the questions, - he could throw the darts.
0:16:44 > 0:16:50- The dart players - don't have to speak Welsh.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52- We don't need the darts players - to be Welsh speaking.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55- We want the teams to come - and have a great time.
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- It sounds like a great series.
0:16:59 > 0:17:05- I can't wait.
0:17:05 > 0:17:11- The details have been on the screen.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- Don't ask me the phone number!
0:17:14 > 0:17:18- Make sure you get in touch with us.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- The filming will be in March - and April.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23- Thank you, Ifan.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- One in five now live under - the poverty line in the UK.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- This time of year can also be tough - for families and individuals.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33- To ensure that nobody - misses out this year...
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- ..the food bank in Port Talbot is - opening its doors on Christmas Day.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- A three-course meal will be served - to anyone who'd like to join them.
0:17:41 > 0:17:43- Our cameras went to find out more.
0:17:55 > 0:18:01- We opened in September 2014 - and are getting busier all the time.
0:18:01 > 0:18:07- We've helped 6,000 people and opened - a second food bank in Cwmafan...
0:18:07 > 0:18:09- ..so we're very busy.
0:18:15 > 0:18:21- I've been a volunteer with the Port - Talbot Food Bank for three years.
0:18:22 > 0:18:28- I help every Friday morning - and Monday morning and I enjoy it.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- It's important that people know - where they can turn for help.
0:18:32 > 0:18:37- The food bank offers more than food - as we support people...
0:18:37 > 0:18:43- ..and point them - in the right direction.
0:18:43 > 0:18:48- It's very important for people - to donate food to the food bank...
0:18:48 > 0:18:52- ..because there's a huge demand - for food in this area at Christmas.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- We're incredibly busy on Friday.
0:18:59 > 0:19:04- For the first time ever, we've - decided to open on Christmas Day.
0:19:04 > 0:19:11- People have been fantastic - and donated turkeys and money.
0:19:11 > 0:19:16- The ladies of a local chapel - will make us some soup...
0:19:16 > 0:19:23- ..followed by a traditional roast - and a selection of desserts.
0:19:24 > 0:19:31- We've also got a brand-new group - of volunteers...
0:19:31 > 0:19:36- ..because our regular volunteers - deserve the rest...
0:19:36 > 0:19:42- ..so there's some new volunteers for - Christmas Day and all are welcome.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- These places and individuals who - help out are so important, Nigel.
0:19:53 > 0:20:00- Yes, of course.
0:20:00 > 0:20:09- We don't realize how lucky we are.
0:20:09 > 0:20:17- A lot of volunteers - give a lot of time up.
0:20:17 > 0:20:23- It's sad that people find it - difficult to live.
0:20:23 > 0:20:33- You've had a busy year, Nigel.
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- It has been a great year for me.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- I've been travelling a lot.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- I was out in New Zealand.
0:20:42 > 0:20:49- I was there three weeks - prior to the game.
0:20:49 > 0:20:54- A lot of the games that - I referee are outside of Wales.
0:20:55 > 0:21:04- I spend a lot of time in airports.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- I'm honoured to referee the games.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- Travelling can be tiring.
0:21:10 > 0:21:17- When you travel to New Zealand - and Australia...
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- ..you need at least seven days - to get over the jet lag...
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- ..and when you return.
0:21:26 > 0:21:30- You went twice to Australia.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- I've been to Australia twice - this week.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- I also went to Argentina.
0:21:37 > 0:21:46- I wanted to go to Patagonia.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- I really wanted to go.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54- Next time I go, - I'll go to Patagonia.
0:21:55 > 0:22:05- You have also been busy - with your television work.
0:22:06 > 0:22:13- We're on the 13th year - of Jonathan now.
0:22:14 > 0:22:19- You also appeared on Panorama.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- I was also very honest - on an episode of Panorama.
0:22:23 > 0:22:32- I wanted to speak about how many men - and boys have eating disorders.
0:22:32 > 0:22:39- Many are surprised with the - numbers of how many suffer.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- The response was great - on social media.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- I received a wonderful response - from the programme.
0:22:48 > 0:22:53- The programme has - helped a lot of people.
0:22:53 > 0:23:03- Many people have opened up - about their issues.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06- If you have problems, - you have to talk to people.
0:23:06 > 0:23:18- Everyone needs support.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- It shows strength to chat to people - and tell them your problems.
0:23:30 > 0:23:40- We also drove tractors together.
0:23:40 > 0:23:46- It was aid of your friend, Angharad.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49- Yes, I helped Angharad raise money.
0:23:49 > 0:23:52- I've donated a few signed items - for her.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58- We're fortunate in Wales that - all our communities are close.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03- Everyone gets together to help.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05- I try and help my friends.
0:24:05 > 0:24:09- If you really want to help, - you'll find the time.
0:24:09 > 0:24:16- Never forget your friends.
0:24:17 > 0:24:23- Nigel has starred in a pantomime - with Shane Williams.
0:24:23 > 0:24:29- Nigel appears in Shane a'r Belen Aur - on S4C on Christmas Day.
0:24:29 > 0:24:35- I enjoyed the panto.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37- What are your plans for Christmas?
0:24:38 > 0:24:41- I won't be home over Christmas.
0:24:41 > 0:24:45- I will be referring Munster - and Leinster.
0:24:45 > 0:24:53- There will be no flights - on Boxing Day.
0:24:53 > 0:24:58- My referee friend has invited me - to a Christmas Day dinner.
0:24:59 > 0:25:03- I'm going to take pudding with me.
0:25:04 > 0:25:07- My aunt makes it for me.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11- You have to leave us now.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14- Yes, I have to leave now.
0:25:15 > 0:25:18- I promised to pick my godsons up.
0:25:18 > 0:25:20- We're going for a Nando's.
0:25:20 > 0:25:21- Thank you.
0:25:21 > 0:25:22- After the break...
0:25:23 > 0:25:27- ..I'm busy helping plucking - turkeys on a farm in Peniel.
0:25:27 > 0:25:31- We also enjoy a chat and song - from Gwen Elin and Elin Angharad.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33- Don't go far!
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0:25:39 > 0:25:41- Subtitles
0:25:44 > 0:25:47- Welcome back.
0:25:47 > 0:25:51- Here's a quick reminder of - tonight's cracker question.
0:25:53 > 0:26:00- What colour is Rudolph's nose?
0:26:00 > 0:26:03- Merry Christmas to you all.
0:26:05 > 0:26:06- Thank you, Gareth.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09- Here's the question again.
0:26:09 > 0:26:11- What colour is Rudolph's nose?
0:26:12 > 0:26:14- 1) red, 2) blue, or 3) green?
0:26:15 > 0:26:25- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:26:25 > 0:26:31- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:26:31 > 0:26:33- Good luck to you all!
0:26:35 > 0:26:38- How many of you will feast on turkey - next Monday?
0:26:39 > 0:26:45- What about you, Rhodri?
0:26:45 > 0:26:47- There's seven of us.
0:26:47 > 0:26:52- We've decided to eat out this year.
0:26:53 > 0:26:54- I've got my turkey ready.
0:26:54 > 0:26:58- More than ten million turkeys - are eaten at Christmas in Britain.
0:26:58 > 0:27:00- But how do they reach our tables?
0:27:00 > 0:27:02- I've been busy plucking!
0:27:04 > 0:27:09- Penlan Fach is a 130-acre farm - in Peniel near Carmarthen.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13- Hywel and Eileen Jenkins and their - sons keep cattle and chickens...
0:27:14 > 0:27:21- ..but in December, everyone comes - together to pluck some turkeys!
0:27:21 > 0:27:26- We've kept turkeys since 1959.
0:27:26 > 0:27:31- Dad would go to Aberystwyth to buy - turkeys that were a month old.
0:27:31 > 0:27:37- We now get them when they are - a day old in July from Shropshire.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40- How many turkeys do you have?
0:27:40 > 0:27:46- We get 300 and try to keep as many - of them alive as some are 5...
0:27:46 > 0:27:52- ..whilst others are cheaper so we - try to keep our losses to a minimum.
0:27:52 > 0:27:55- Where are your customers from?
0:27:55 > 0:27:59- Most of them are locals but we have - one going to Newcastle Upon Tyne...
0:27:59 > 0:28:03- ..and our customers - include two ministers.
0:28:03 > 0:28:07- Last year, - we sent a turkey to France...
0:28:07 > 0:28:12- ..and she sent us a photograph - of the turkey in front of the Alps!
0:28:13 > 0:28:16- # Je t'aime, Je t'aime
0:28:16 > 0:28:20- # Oui, Je t'aime #
0:28:21 > 0:28:24- MUSIC SCRATCHES OFF
0:28:25 > 0:28:29- Why do you do it and enjoy it?
0:28:29 > 0:28:33- It's the Christmas spirit as - we see the same people every year.
0:28:34 > 0:28:37- Your sons have also helped - since they were young.
0:28:37 > 0:28:41- They've never had a real Christmas - as we've always been working.
0:28:41 > 0:28:48- We would drag them out in all - weathers and they always help.
0:28:48 > 0:28:53- It's a real family business.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55- I don't know - when I started plucking.
0:28:56 > 0:28:58- You were three years old.
0:28:58 > 0:29:01- You were three years old.- - He plucked from the pram.
0:29:01 > 0:29:06- It's a long day when you're plucking - so many each year.
0:29:06 > 0:29:12- It can get cold but stand on the - feathers and they keep you warm.
0:29:12 > 0:29:22- I imagine you have some interesting - conversations whilst plucking.
0:29:22 > 0:29:28- We discuss everything but this year - it's been about sandwich fillings!
0:29:28 > 0:29:34- It's always fun and sociable - with all sorts of people.
0:29:36 > 0:29:45- The plucking is over year but - the birds need to be prepared now.
0:29:45 > 0:29:52- I need to use a needle to dress it - but most opt for elastic bands now.
0:29:52 > 0:29:55- Where did you learn to do it?
0:29:55 > 0:29:59- I learnt it from Aunty Mary - at the Young Farmers' Club.
0:29:59 > 0:30:06- My wife is annoyed that Aunty Mary - taught me but that's another story!
0:30:06 > 0:30:14- The turkeys are wrapped, weighed and - go into the chiller for collection.
0:30:14 > 0:30:17- Our biggest turkey this year - is 36lbs!
0:30:17 > 0:30:20- Who's eating that?
0:30:20 > 0:30:24- I want to give it to Rhodri Owen but - he isn't strong enough to carry it!
0:30:25 > 0:30:29- I think it should stay in Peniel - but what about the little one?
0:30:29 > 0:30:32- It's a small 10lb turkey - for someone called Mari Grug!
0:30:32 > 0:30:36- It was delicious last year - so I can't wait to eat another one.
0:30:36 > 0:30:39- Thank you, Hywel and - I hope to see you again next year.
0:30:39 > 0:30:41- Merry Christmas.
0:30:41 > 0:30:44- Merry Christmas.- - And the same to you.
0:31:00 > 0:31:06- We all have to see the process.
0:31:06 > 0:31:11- I eat the giblets for breakfast.
0:31:11 > 0:31:21- Gwen Elin and Elin Angharad - are our musical guests.
0:31:21 > 0:31:33- Gwen Elin has been on Heno before.
0:31:34 > 0:31:38- We've been friends for many years.
0:31:38 > 0:31:41- We were friends in school.
0:31:41 > 0:31:52- We discussed performing together - for a long time.
0:31:52 > 0:32:04- One night, we just decided to go - for it.
0:32:04 > 0:32:09- You have both been successful - in music competitions in Wales.
0:32:09 > 0:32:12- The duo offers an opportunity for us - to perform together...
0:32:13 > 0:32:19- ..before we get to old to compete - in the Eisteddfod.
0:32:19 > 0:32:21- You've also studied in New York.
0:32:22 > 0:32:24- Yes, I've been in New York.
0:32:25 > 0:32:27- We hope to fill our diary for 2018.
0:32:28 > 0:32:32- We have a lot of fun together.
0:32:32 > 0:32:36- I get to perform - with my best friend.
0:32:36 > 0:32:42- What are you performing for us - later?
0:32:42 > 0:32:49- Tonight's song is called - Ynghanol y Goleuni.
0:32:49 > 0:32:53- The song was written - by other teachers.
0:32:53 > 0:32:57- We look forward to your performance - at the end of the programme.
0:32:57 > 0:33:02- Most families have their own - Christmas traditions and customs.
0:33:02 > 0:33:05- But it's nice to learn a new tip, - or try a new custom.
0:33:06 > 0:33:12- Gareth Rhys shows us how technology - can make your Christmas much easier.
0:33:18 > 0:33:22- Christmas isn't Christmas - without some batteries!
0:33:22 > 0:33:25- Make sure you have plenty - of AA and AAA batteries...
0:33:25 > 0:33:30- ..to avoid disappointed faces - and don't forget a screwdriver!
0:33:31 > 0:33:35- What's the point in having batteries - if you can't open the toy?
0:33:35 > 0:33:38- Christmas morning is very busy...
0:33:38 > 0:33:42- ..as you cook your turkey, roast - potatoes and Christmas pudding.
0:33:42 > 0:33:46- You don't need a timer but simply - use the alarm on your mobile phone.
0:33:47 > 0:33:52- If you need something to keep the - children happy on Christmas Eve...
0:33:52 > 0:33:57- ..nothing beats the app to track - the man himself, Father Christmas.
0:33:58 > 0:34:03- You can follow him around the world - from country to country.
0:34:03 > 0:34:08- He's in the North Pole at the moment - getting ready!
0:34:08 > 0:34:12- My best tip - is to enjoy the celebrations.
0:34:17 > 0:34:18- After the break...
0:34:19 > 0:34:26- ..Huw Fash tells us more about a - Plygain service in the Amman Valley.
0:34:26 > 0:34:29- We also enjoy a performance - from Anglesey's latest duo...
0:34:29 > 0:34:32- ..Gwen Elin and Elin Angharad.
0:34:32 > 0:34:34- See you in a few minutes.
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0:34:40 > 0:34:42- Subtitles
0:34:46 > 0:34:49- Welcome back.
0:34:49 > 0:34:53- If you play Loteri Cymru, - do you know where your money goes?
0:34:53 > 0:34:57- Hanfod Wales distributes the funds - and has announced...
0:34:57 > 0:35:02- ..that 28 charities have received - small grants for community projects.
0:35:02 > 0:35:05- Heno is visiting those - that have accepted grants.
0:35:05 > 0:35:10- The Welsh Language Initiative of - Rhondda Cynon Taf in Pontypridd...
0:35:10 > 0:35:14- ..has received funding to hold music - workshops for schools in the county.
0:35:15 > 0:35:17- Our cameras went to find out more.
0:35:20 > 0:35:23- The Welsh Language Initiative - of Rhondda Cynon Taf...
0:35:23 > 0:35:28- ..promotes and co-ordinates - Welsh-language events in the county.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31- I'm a youth worker - in Rhondda Cynon Taf...
0:35:32 > 0:35:35- ..and run three different - youth clubs in the evenings.
0:35:35 > 0:35:39- There are various welsh networks - in the schools too.
0:35:39 > 0:35:43- We're grateful to have won a grant - of 3,500 from Hanfod Cymru.
0:35:43 > 0:35:47- The money will be spent - on workshops with Mei Gwynedd.
0:35:48 > 0:35:54- He will help secondary school pupils - to compose and perform their songs.
0:35:54 > 0:35:58- We rely on these grants - in order to develop new things...
0:35:59 > 0:36:03- ..with the aim - of making them self-sufficient.
0:36:10 > 0:36:13- It's great to see - where they money is going.
0:36:14 > 0:36:22- What time do you wake - on Christmas Day?
0:36:22 > 0:36:24- We wake up at around 6.00am.
0:36:25 > 0:36:29- In Cwmamman, in the Amman Valley, a - group of people wake before dawn...
0:36:29 > 0:36:34- ..not to open presents but to head - to chapel for the Plygain service.
0:36:35 > 0:36:37- # The lull of the wind
0:36:38 > 0:36:40- # The lull of the wind
0:36:41 > 0:36:43- # As it passes the door
0:36:45 > 0:36:48- # Mary is on her bed of straw
0:36:52 > 0:36:58- # Gazing at her sweet baby #
0:36:59 > 0:37:04- Christmas is a time of year that - is full of tradition and memories.
0:37:05 > 0:37:09- One of my lasting traditions - and sweetest of memories...
0:37:10 > 0:37:14- ..is getting up early and walking by - torchlight to Hen Bethel Chapel...
0:37:14 > 0:37:21- ..for the special service on - Christmas morning called Plygain.
0:37:21 > 0:37:26- In the Amman Valley, - we say "Lan i'r Bilgen!"
0:37:26 > 0:37:31- # "Sleep until the break of day" #
0:37:33 > 0:37:38- The chapel has been here - since the 18th century...
0:37:38 > 0:37:45- ..and that's when they started - the Plygain on Christmas morning.
0:37:45 > 0:37:50- It's an ancient Welsh tradition and - we'll keep it forever in this area.
0:37:50 > 0:37:55- "In the sixth month, the angel - Gabriel was sent from God."
0:37:55 > 0:38:00- When I was a girl, we lived - on the other side of the fields...
0:38:00 > 0:38:04- ..so we walked across the fields - carrying our Tilley lamp.
0:38:04 > 0:38:10- We'd meet other children and walk - together and that was 60 years ago!
0:38:10 > 0:38:14- Meirion Evans led the Plygain - from World War II onwards.
0:38:14 > 0:38:18- After Meirion's death, his nephew, - Lyndon, jumped to the task...
0:38:18 > 0:38:21- ..and I took over when he retired.
0:38:23 > 0:38:27- "Hen Fethel Chapel looks bare - but so is the Black Mountain
0:38:27 > 0:38:30- "Within its whitewashed walls - is perfect peace
0:38:30 > 0:38:35- "The same old fire, - the same old pews
0:38:35 > 0:38:40- "The same old pulpit where saints - spoke of the miracles of God."
0:38:41 > 0:38:44- This is when Christmas - starts for me.
0:38:44 > 0:38:51- I invite my friends and there's - a wonderful Christmassy atmosphere.
0:38:51 > 0:38:57- "O come, all ye faithful, - joyful and triumphant.
0:38:57 > 0:39:02- It's wonderful and I've come here - since I was a child with my family.
0:39:02 > 0:39:06- We'd come in wellington boots with - little light and even in the snow.
0:39:06 > 0:39:13- It was fantastic - and one of my favourite memories.
0:39:13 > 0:39:18- It's a family tradition - in the Amman Valley.
0:39:18 > 0:39:22- I started as a child - and carried it into my teens.
0:39:22 > 0:39:26- It's a wonderful tradition - with an incredible atmosphere.
0:39:26 > 0:39:30- # "Look at the Wise Men" #
0:39:30 > 0:39:34- "Jesus, he is. the true Son of God, - Friend and Redeemer of humankind."
0:39:35 > 0:39:38- You get up in the middle - of the night to get here.
0:39:38 > 0:39:43- As the service ends, the sun rises - and shines through the windows.
0:39:43 > 0:39:51- It's wonderful on Christmas morning - and you might have some snow too!
0:39:51 > 0:39:58- # "Sleep, sleep, my dear child..." #
0:39:58 > 0:40:03- There's something about it as if - you've been once, you'll come again!
0:40:03 > 0:40:07- # "Sleep
0:40:07 > 0:40:10- # "Sleep
0:40:11 > 0:40:19- # "Sleep" #
0:40:28 > 0:40:39- Ifan, I can imagine there's a lot of - singing in your house at Christmas.
0:40:39 > 0:40:51- My friend is back from China.
0:40:51 > 0:40:54- We'll be singing tomorrow I'm sure!
0:40:55 > 0:40:59- Here's a reminder of our cracker - question set by Gareth Rhys Owen.
0:40:59 > 0:41:02- What colour is Rudolph's nose?
0:41:02 > 0:41:04- 1) red, 2) blue, or 3) green?
0:41:05 > 0:41:08- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:41:08 > 0:41:12- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:41:12 > 0:41:14- Good luck to you all!
0:41:17 > 0:41:26- Ifan Jones Evans - has been our guest tonight.
0:41:26 > 0:41:34- You said you will be singing with - your friend...
0:41:34 > 0:41:38- ..who is coming back from China - tomorrow.
0:41:38 > 0:41:50- What are you plans for Christmas?
0:41:52 > 0:41:58- It's going to be a great Christmas - with little Heti.
0:41:58 > 0:42:06- She's almost one now.
0:42:06 > 0:42:11- I'm also fronting a new darts show - on S4C in the new year.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14- We are appealing for viewers - to take part.
0:42:14 > 0:42:16- Teams of four are required.
0:42:16 > 0:42:19- The contact details - are on the screen.
0:42:20 > 0:42:23- It will be great to work with Eleri - Sion again.
0:42:23 > 0:42:27- That's all from us tonight. - Another hour has flown!
0:42:27 > 0:42:31- On Prynhawn Da tomorrow, - there's fashion with Huw.
0:42:32 > 0:42:36- Ifan's brother, Robyn Lyn also - drops in for a chat and performs.
0:42:37 > 0:42:42- On Heno tomorrow, we call another - winner in our cracker competition.
0:42:42 > 0:42:47- We also celebrate the story of the - Nativity on a farm in Betws-y-Coed.
0:42:47 > 0:42:52- We chat to Emma Walford and West End - stars, Jade Davies and Luke McCall.
0:42:53 > 0:42:57- But we leave you tonight with - Elin Angharad and Gwen Elin...
0:42:57 > 0:43:00- ..performing Ynghanol y Goleuni.
0:43:14 > 0:43:20- # Once again this year, - we will welcome
0:43:21 > 0:43:27- # The festival - as its never been welcomed before
0:43:27 > 0:43:33- # We want to see the white star
0:43:33 > 0:43:41- # We want to see - the snow on the trees
0:43:41 > 0:43:47- # And in the bright lights
0:43:47 > 0:43:53- # Every face will have a smile
0:43:54 > 0:43:59- # Our cups will be overflowing
0:43:59 > 0:44:07- # And we'll be happy in our world
0:44:07 > 0:44:13- # But amongst all the brightness
0:44:14 > 0:44:20- # Will we see - the miracle of the Word?
0:44:20 > 0:44:26- # Amongst all the brightness
0:44:27 > 0:44:33- # Will we see the three in the hay?
0:44:33 > 0:44:43- # Will we see the dark shadow - like Herod threatening Mary's child?
0:44:45 > 0:44:49- # There is a gentle breeze
0:44:50 > 0:44:56- # That accompanies - the sound on the street
0:44:57 > 0:45:02- # Melodies flowing freely
0:45:03 > 0:45:10- # Like the beating heart - of our world
0:45:11 > 0:45:17- # And we'll celebrate joyfully
0:45:17 > 0:45:23- # With carols, music and song
0:45:23 > 0:45:30- # We sing praises to the festival
0:45:30 > 0:45:37- # In pure harmony
0:45:37 > 0:45:43- # Peace and love for the world
0:45:43 > 0:45:49- # Peace and love for the world
0:45:50 > 0:45:56- # But amongst all the brightness
0:45:56 > 0:46:03- # Will we hear - of the miracle of the Word?
0:46:04 > 0:46:10- # Amongst all the brightness
0:46:10 > 0:46:16- # Will we hear the cries in the hay?
0:46:16 > 0:46:27- # Will we hear those who are crying - tonight just like Mary's child? #
0:46:28 > 0:46:31- APPLAUSE
0:46:31 > 0:46:33- That was wonderful.
0:46:34 > 0:46:37- Until tomorrow, goodnight.
0:46:37 > 0:46:37- .