Wed, 22 Feb 2017

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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Llanelli - for your Wednesday edition of Heno.

0:00:22 > 0:00:29- Join me for the next 30 minutes - for another busy programme.

0:00:29 > 0:00:35- Elin's in Newtown to hear about - an appeal regarding an ancient tree.

0:00:35 > 0:00:37- What's the story, Elin?

0:00:39 > 0:00:47- I'm at the Monty Club to hear about - an oak on the outskirts of the town.

0:00:47 > 0:00:51- It's hoping to be named - the Best Tree in Europe.

0:00:51 > 0:00:57- Stay tuned to have the all-important - voting details for the Brimmon oak.

0:00:57 > 0:01:04- It's World Yoga Day and we hear of a - new Carmarthen centre for all ages.

0:01:05 > 0:01:08- Alun Williams chats - to the actor, Gruff Glyn...

0:01:09 > 0:01:14- ..who stars in Fantastic Mr Fox - at The New Theatre in Cardiff.

0:01:14 > 0:01:20- We have some of your entries in - our winter photography competition.

0:01:21 > 0:01:26- There's still time to enter - before the closing date on Friday.

0:01:26 > 0:01:31- My studio guest this evening - is the historian, Catrin Stevens.

0:01:32 > 0:01:38- She is the project coordinator for - Voices from the Factory Floor...

0:01:38 > 0:01:41- ..run by - the Women's Archive of Wales.

0:01:42 > 0:01:47- She's published a book about the - factory women of Wales in the 1940s.

0:01:48 > 0:01:52- We start with Elin in Newtown - and a team of people.

0:01:53 > 0:01:58- They are putting Wales on the map in - a special way via a specific appeal.

0:02:01 > 0:02:06- Good evening, Owain.

0:02:06 > 0:02:13- The community wants us to vote - for the Brimmon oak tree to win...

0:02:13 > 0:02:18- ..the Best Tree in Europe title.

0:02:18 > 0:02:23- Let's hear more about this - ancient tree and the appeal.

0:02:26 > 0:02:30- This is the Brimmon oak that - hopes to win Europe's Best Tree.

0:02:31 > 0:02:37- It's already scooped the title for - the best tree in Wales and the UK.

0:02:38 > 0:02:43- But what makes this lovely tree on - the outskirts on Newtown so special?

0:02:47 > 0:02:51- We estimate that this tree - is 500 years old.

0:02:51 > 0:02:56- The only way to find out is cut it - down but we don't want to do that.

0:02:57 > 0:03:00- It's the European Tree of the Year.

0:03:01 > 0:03:06- We're not searching for the most - prettiest and oldest tree...

0:03:06 > 0:03:10- ..but a beloved tree - that everyone in the area loves.

0:03:11 > 0:03:15- We believe the tree fits - this description perfectly.

0:03:16 > 0:03:21- The landowner and community - were successful in saving it...

0:03:22 > 0:03:25- ..whilst a new road - was being built nearby.

0:03:26 > 0:03:31- The oak plays a major role in - the landowner's family history.

0:03:32 > 0:03:36- My family have looked after - this tree since the 1600s.

0:03:37 > 0:03:43- We've got some lovely photographs - of my great-aunt's wedding in 1901.

0:03:43 > 0:03:48- They could've taken them anywhere, - but it had to be under the tree.

0:03:49 > 0:03:52- It gives these trees - better protection.

0:03:53 > 0:03:58- We just want to save this old tree - and hopefully we have saved it.

0:03:59 > 0:04:04- A song has also been composed to - raise awareness by a local composer.

0:04:07 > 0:04:10- It says something - about us as a nation.

0:04:11 > 0:04:20- We've avoided change - in order to save this tree.

0:04:20 > 0:04:29- It's part of our heritage, it lives - and is part of farmland and family.

0:04:30 > 0:04:37- There are 16 competitors, and the - Czechs and Poles are front runners.

0:04:37 > 0:04:46- The Welsh must cast their votes - for this tree before 28 February.

0:04:46 > 0:04:52- St David's Day is the next day, so - let's come out on top on that day.

0:05:01 > 0:05:07- It's an amazing tree.

0:05:07 > 0:05:16- I'm joined by Heini Evans - from Cadw Coed.

0:05:16 > 0:05:26- We're passionate about the tree.

0:05:27 > 0:05:33- People need to vote on - the Tree of the Year website.

0:05:34 > 0:05:42- You can vote for two trees.

0:05:42 > 0:05:51- Make sure you cast your vote.

0:05:51 > 0:05:57- It would be like winning the Euro - 2016...

0:05:57 > 0:06:02- ..if we win this award.

0:06:02 > 0:06:10- Mai Jones is the owner - of the Monty Club in Newtown.

0:06:10 > 0:06:19- We want everyone to vote.

0:06:19 > 0:06:28- It's important for planting Newtown - on the map.

0:06:28 > 0:06:34- People can enjoy a drink here too.

0:06:34 > 0:06:40- You're passionate about the tree.

0:06:40 > 0:06:47- I'm not biased at all.

0:06:47 > 0:06:54- I've just been to see the Polish - tree.

0:06:54 > 0:06:59- This is a tree-mendous tree!

0:06:59 > 0:07:03- People can vote online.

0:07:03 > 0:07:15- Do it tonight.

0:07:18 > 0:07:21- You can vote until 28 February.

0:07:22 > 0:07:27- Make sure you vote for the Brimmon - oak to win this amazing title.

0:07:27 > 0:07:32- Voices from the Factory Floor - was launched two years ago.

0:07:33 > 0:07:37- The project recorded the stories - of those women...

0:07:37 > 0:07:41- ..who worked in factories - during the 1940s.

0:07:42 > 0:07:46- Catrin Stevens is the coordinator - of the project...

0:07:46 > 0:07:49- ..the for Women's Archive of Wales.

0:07:50 > 0:07:55- There's currently a book - that recalls their stories.

0:07:55 > 0:07:59- This is the book, - Voices from the Factory Floor.

0:08:00 > 0:08:10- Take us back to the start - of the project.

0:08:10 > 0:08:20- I was writing a book about women in - the 20th century.

0:08:20 > 0:08:26- There was a lot of information about - the role of women...

0:08:26 > 0:08:38- ..during the World Wars.

0:08:40 > 0:08:46- Very little was found about the - women in the time after the war.

0:08:47 > 0:08:51- Let's hear from some ladies - who worked in these factories.

0:08:52 > 0:08:56- I worked at Hodges in Fforestfach - making suits for men.

0:08:57 > 0:08:59- I got married in 1964.

0:09:00 > 0:09:05- I fell pregnant and had to leave - my job as there was no childcare.

0:09:05 > 0:09:10- There were no nursery schools - so I had to give up work.

0:09:10 > 0:09:12- It was so noisy.

0:09:13 > 0:09:16- It took me a long time - to get used to the noise.

0:09:17 > 0:09:21- There were women from Swansea - and women from Gowerton.

0:09:25 > 0:09:32- I was scared of them - and reported us for speaking Welsh.

0:09:40 > 0:09:45- You met some wonderful women.

0:09:45 > 0:09:51- I knew those two ladies.

0:09:51 > 0:09:56- We had project managers.

0:09:56 > 0:10:08- They found some of these ladies.

0:10:08 > 0:10:12- Those workers were also able to put - us on the right direction...

0:10:13 > 0:10:20- ..to find the other workers.

0:10:20 > 0:10:26- A lot of women had to work hard.

0:10:26 > 0:10:35- They were determined to work hard...

0:10:35 > 0:10:45- ..to get their families out of - living in poverty.

0:10:46 > 0:10:50- This was before the times when the - country flourished...

0:10:50 > 0:10:56- ..in the 1960s.

0:10:57 > 0:11:04- A lot of the women enjoyed - themselves.

0:11:04 > 0:11:08- I read about the story of Sue Jones.

0:11:08 > 0:11:15- She was 14 years old.

0:11:15 > 0:11:19- We have a website.

0:11:20 > 0:11:30- You can see the interviews.

0:11:31 > 0:11:43- We wanted to discuss all sorts of - themes in the book.

0:11:43 > 0:11:50- There was a massive explosion where - three women and one man...

0:11:50 > 0:12:02- ..were killed in a explosives - factory.

0:12:04 > 0:12:09- They have worked hard.

0:12:09 > 0:12:14- They also enjoyed themselves.

0:12:14 > 0:12:23- You can buy the book online.

0:12:24 > 0:12:29- It's time for a break, but there's - still plenty to come this evening.

0:12:30 > 0:12:35- The actor, Gruff Glyn chats - about his role in Fantastic Mr Fox.

0:12:35 > 0:12:40- We celebrate World Yoga Day - at a new centre in Carmarthen.

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0:12:52 > 0:12:54- Welcome back.

0:12:54 > 0:13:00- Many of you have children who are - fans of the work of Roald Dahl...

0:13:00 > 0:13:04- ..and especially the story, - Fantastic Mr Fox.

0:13:05 > 0:13:09- This week, the story is staged - at The New Theatre in Cardiff.

0:13:10 > 0:13:13- It stars the Welsh actor, - Gruff Glyn.

0:13:13 > 0:13:17- Alun Williams caught up - with Farmer Bunce.

0:13:19 > 0:13:24- Gruff, thanks for your time, - I know you're a busy man.

0:13:25 > 0:13:31- You play two characters in the show, - Bunce and Mole.

0:13:31 > 0:13:37- Bunce is a psychotic farmer - who's trying to kill the fox.

0:13:37 > 0:13:44- Mole is a very different character - and he's Mr Fox's friend.

0:13:44 > 0:13:49- He is part of the group of friends - who are trying to save the day.

0:13:50 > 0:13:52- They sound and look very different.

0:13:53 > 0:13:56- Mole wears cricket gloves - back to front.

0:13:57 > 0:13:58- Moles have...

0:13:58 > 0:14:00- Moles have...- - ..big hands.

0:14:04 > 0:14:08- They have huge hands - which sort of turn backwards.

0:14:09 > 0:14:12- The gloves are worn back to front.

0:14:12 > 0:14:16- I've never studied moles.

0:14:17 > 0:14:20- Drama college - is for studying animals!

0:14:20 > 0:14:22- You've really got into character.

0:14:22 > 0:14:24- You've really got into character.- - I am now, actually!

0:14:26 > 0:14:29- Fantastic Mr Fox is by Roald Dahl.

0:14:29 > 0:14:32- Were you a fan of the book?

0:14:32 > 0:14:35- I loved a lot of Roald Dahl's books.

0:14:36 > 0:14:39- I was a fan of the great film - by Wes Anderson.

0:14:40 > 0:14:46- I liked the BFG, Twits, Matilda, - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

0:14:46 > 0:14:51- I feel like one of the Twits - with this sad excuse for a beard.

0:14:51 > 0:14:56- When I have a poached egg for - breakfast, some stays in my beard.

0:14:57 > 0:15:02- You've been on tour to Southampton - and London but it's a long tour.

0:15:03 > 0:15:05- It runs until July.

0:15:05 > 0:15:13- We tour across England - then to Edinburgh, Glasgow...

0:15:13 > 0:15:16- ..and in two weeks, - we're off to Dubai.

0:15:16 > 0:15:18- How did you get that gig?

0:15:18 > 0:15:20- How did you get that gig?- - I don't know!

0:15:21 > 0:15:26- A lot of the schoolchildren - over there want to see the show.

0:15:27 > 0:15:32- I have two friends who teach out - there and everyone's very excited.

0:15:33 > 0:15:37- Do you need anyone to carry your bag - or your mole costume?

0:15:40 > 0:15:45- You're in Cardiff at the moment - but is it nice to be back in Wales?

0:15:46 > 0:15:48- The entire cast said I was beaming.

0:15:49 > 0:15:53- It's nice to be in Cardiff - were I was born and raised.

0:15:56 > 0:15:58- I went to Ysgol Glantaf.

0:15:59 > 0:16:04- Some 22 people I knew came to see - last night's performance.

0:16:04 > 0:16:09- My friends and family are very - honest and they really loved it!

0:16:10 > 0:16:14- No pressure, but my family - is coming tomorrow night.

0:16:15 > 0:16:18- I don't have a ticket - because I'm working.

0:16:18 > 0:16:21- You'll be coming to Dubai!

0:16:21 > 0:16:23- You'll be coming to Dubai!- - Yes, indeed.

0:16:23 > 0:16:29- You've had a successful career and - we've seen you on a lot of shows.

0:16:29 > 0:16:31- What is coming up for you?

0:16:32 > 0:16:35- My mind is on this show until July.

0:16:35 > 0:16:39- I'll then be looking to audition - for more projects.

0:16:40 > 0:16:45- This is a theatre show so I might - like to do some TV or film work...

0:16:45 > 0:16:48- ..or maybe another theatre show.

0:16:49 > 0:16:52- That's what's fun - about being an actor.

0:16:53 > 0:16:57- You just don't know - what's around the corner...

0:16:57 > 0:17:01- ..where you'll be, - what character you'll play.

0:17:03 > 0:17:05- Gruff, it's been a pleasure.

0:17:06 > 0:17:07- Good luck and break a leg.

0:17:07 > 0:17:09- Good luck and break a leg.- - Thank you.

0:17:10 > 0:17:13- # He rocks, he's Fantastic Mr Fox #

0:17:26 > 0:17:28- It looks like a great show.

0:17:29 > 0:17:33- Today is 22 February - and it's World Yoga Day.

0:17:33 > 0:17:39- Mari's in Carmarthen to meet a new - company that proves yoga is for all.

0:17:45 > 0:17:49- Good morning, everyone - and good morning, babies.

0:17:50 > 0:17:53- We'll start Week 6 with the babies.

0:17:54 > 0:18:02- We've come outside for a cuppa - to hear more about Magu - Nurture.

0:18:02 > 0:18:04- It's very exciting.

0:18:05 > 0:18:09- A group of us with the same vision - have come together...

0:18:10 > 0:18:14- ..to provide services - which support families.

0:18:14 > 0:18:19- We specialize in pregnancy, - birth, parenting and beyond.

0:18:19 > 0:18:25- We chose 'Nurture' because it's - a term which works for everyone.

0:18:26 > 0:18:29- The four core members - have different skills.

0:18:30 > 0:18:33- I do the yoga with another teacher.

0:18:33 > 0:18:38- Doula's supports women - during pregnancy and birth.

0:18:38 > 0:18:42- Another member of the team - is Christine Davies.

0:18:42 > 0:18:48- She is an occupational therapist - with a background in mental health.

0:18:49 > 0:18:52- Yoga works to make people - feel empowered.

0:18:53 > 0:18:58- Mothers who have these treatments - feel more confident.

0:18:58 > 0:19:04- The children are better and an - attachment builds between them.

0:19:05 > 0:19:09- There is less stress on the NHS.

0:19:09 > 0:19:16- We feel that we help the community, - the women, families and children.

0:19:20 > 0:19:27- We have a nice, cosy home - at the Waverley Stores.

0:19:27 > 0:19:33- It's one of the oldest shops - in Carmarthen and a family business.

0:19:34 > 0:19:38- One of the most popular sessions - is the baby yoga class.

0:19:39 > 0:19:44- Some babies had even started on - their sessions before being born.

0:19:45 > 0:19:50- I did yoga with Laura when I was - pregnant for the entire nine months.

0:19:51 > 0:19:57- It prepared me for having the baby - and I wanted to continue afterwards.

0:19:57 > 0:20:01- The baby yoga classes - with Laura are lovely.

0:20:01 > 0:20:04- It's something I can do with Elgan.

0:20:05 > 0:20:10- It helps with development, how he - rolls and keeps his back straight.

0:20:11 > 0:20:14- It's also a good way - of getting back to fitness...

0:20:15 > 0:20:19- ..after the nine months of pregnancy - and the birth.

0:20:20 > 0:20:24- Running classes in Welsh - is very important to Laura.

0:20:26 > 0:20:31- There are some very happy - mothers and babies amongst them.

0:20:32 > 0:20:35- Before going to bed, - we try to do some yoga.

0:20:36 > 0:20:39- Having this in Welsh - is worth its weight in gold.

0:20:40 > 0:20:43- You look out for Welsh activities...

0:20:44 > 0:20:49- ..because you often have more - in common with those mothers.

0:20:50 > 0:20:54- You want to speak your mother tongue - with the child.

0:20:54 > 0:20:59- You also get to find out - what else goes on in your area.

0:20:59 > 0:21:04- I would recommend that everyone - has baby yoga classes with Laura.

0:21:05 > 0:21:11- Erwan Teifi, the teacher's baby, - also benefits from the experience.

0:21:11 > 0:21:14- We don't have family nearby.

0:21:14 > 0:21:20- I'm from North Wales and my - husband's family lives in Brittany.

0:21:20 > 0:21:24- I wanted a job - where I could bring the children.

0:21:24 > 0:21:29- It's been lovely to teach yoga - to babies with a real baby!

0:21:30 > 0:21:34- It has helped parents to see that - all babies are the same.

0:21:35 > 0:21:37- They all cry and make a noise.

0:21:44 > 0:21:56- More details are available from the - centre's website or Facebook page.

0:21:56 > 0:22:01- Tomorrow is your final chance - to send us your winter photographs.

0:22:02 > 0:22:06- Our competition will be judged - on Friday night's Heno.

0:22:06 > 0:22:11- Here's a selection of snapshots - that have already reached us.

0:23:07 > 0:23:10- Those were some lovely photographs.

0:23:10 > 0:23:13- Get snapping - and send us your photos now!

0:23:15 > 0:23:21- This historian, Catrin Stevens has - been my studio guest this evening.

0:23:22 > 0:23:34- There's a new book about women who - worked in factories in the 1940s.

0:23:34 > 0:23:40- You can buy the book now.

0:23:41 > 0:23:50- We hope to launch a musical about it - too.

0:23:50 > 0:23:57- It will be bilingual.

0:23:58 > 0:24:02- It should appeal to all ages.

0:24:02 > 0:24:04- That's it from us tonight.

0:24:05 > 0:24:10- On tomorrow's Prynhawn Da, Huw Fash - welcomes teachers to the catwalk.

0:24:11 > 0:24:17- On Heno tomorrow, we're at the Pics - Film Festival at Galeri, Caernarfon.

0:24:17 > 0:24:22- Rhodri Davies chats with - the stand-up comedian, Elis James.

0:24:23 > 0:24:28- The presenter, Teleri Glyn Jones - joins Llinos in the studio.

0:24:28 > 0:24:34- Teleri discusses a new political - series on S4C called O'r Senedd.

0:24:34 > 0:24:37- Until tomorrow, goodnight.

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