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0:00:19 > 0:00:23- Hello and welcome - to Wednesday's edition of Heno.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- It's great to have your company - for the next half an hour.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29- We're on our travels again tonight.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- I've been to visit St David's - Hospice in Llandudno...
0:00:33 > 0:00:37- ..and meet the dedicated team - of staff and volunteers.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41- I was recently with a patient - who was here for a short period.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- He wasn't terminally ill - but he needed a break.
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- His wife was worried about him.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- He turned round and said to her...
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- .."Listen, how many hotels - have we stayed in over the years?
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- "Well, this is the best 5-star hotel - I've every stayed in!"
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- Apparently, - bees possess a regional accent!
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- Daf Wyn discovers - what the buzz is all about.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- We'll find out how some folk - from Monmouthshire have been busy...
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- ..creating Blodeuwedd out of flowers - in time for the Eisteddfod.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- Gwawr Edwards, the soprano, - joins me in the studio tonight...
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- ..to chat about her new documentary, - Difas yr Eisteddfod...
0:01:26 > 0:01:29- ..which is on S4C tomorrow.
0:01:33 > 0:01:38- I have been speaking with women who - have performed at the Eisteddfod.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- We'll chat some more later.
0:01:42 > 0:01:47- St David's Hospice in Llandudno - got in touch with us recently...
0:01:47 > 0:01:52- ..to tell us about an animated film - they made with presenter, Nia Parry.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- The video promotes - the charity's good work.
0:01:56 > 0:02:00- I attended the launch - to discover more about it.
0:02:03 > 0:02:07- I've been delighted to have played - a part in a short video...
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- ..which explains to people - a little about the hospice.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- As a local woman - who was raised in Rhos-on-Sea...
0:02:14 > 0:02:19- ..I've been aware of the hospice - throughout my life.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- In the video, - there are many messages.
0:02:23 > 0:02:25- There's some information...
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- ..for example, that it costs 5,000 - a day to run the hospice...
0:02:29 > 0:02:34- ..that 1,600 use the services - provided by the hospice...
0:02:34 > 0:02:37- ..and that it's all completely free.
0:02:42 > 0:02:46- To ensure that the doors - of the hospice remain open...
0:02:46 > 0:02:51- ..they rely on specialist staff and - also a group of loyal volunteers.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- Volunteering is a wonderful thing.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01- However much you put in, - you get so much more back.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06- The service here is a specialist one - and is full of dignity.
0:03:07 > 0:03:12- You can feel the love that is here, - and that is quite extraordinary.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18- It really touches you, and I have - experienced it from both sides.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- I have seen it as a volunteer - for almost six years...
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- ..but my wife also died here - six months ago.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- I really saw and felt - the special care provided here.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- We care for people with cancer - and those without cancer...
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- ..but who have terminal diseases.
0:03:41 > 0:03:46- We care for their social, spiritual, - physical and mental needs...
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- ..and those of their families.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- It's important for us to develop - an animated video like this one...
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- ..because people tend to think - that hospices are depressing places.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- We want to convey the message - that it's a place full of life...
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- ..where every moment of people's - lives is appreciated.
0:04:07 > 0:04:11- I was recently with a patient - who was here for a short period...
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- ..for a bit of a break.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- His wife was worried about him.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19- He turned round and said to her...
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- .."Listen, how many hotels - have we stayed in over the years?
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- "Well, this is the best 5-star hotel - I've every stayed in!"
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- That's a great description - of a hospice.
0:04:33 > 0:04:37- A lot of fund-raising takes place - to ensure this place is supported.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- How does Nia Parry being here with - the video make a difference to you?
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- It's fantastic that she - has come here today.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48- It spreads the message - of our work here...
0:04:48 > 0:04:52- ..and underlines the importance of - the hospice and of the fund-raising.
0:04:53 > 0:04:58- The work done here at the hospice - can be serious and difficult...
0:04:58 > 0:05:04- ..but as you can see when you walk - in, the atmosphere is a happy one.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- It was important to reflect - that fact in the video.
0:05:17 > 0:05:23- The hospice summer fair will held - on Saturday 30 July in Llandudno.
0:05:24 > 0:05:29- The event will begin at 1.00pm and - you'll get to see the entire video.
0:05:32 > 0:05:37- My studio guest this evening - is the soprano, Gwawr Edwards.
0:05:37 > 0:05:43- Gwawr tells us about a her latest - documentary on S4C tomorrow night.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- Difas yr Eisteddfod - airs tomorrow on S4C at 9.30pm.
0:05:59 > 0:06:04- I was approached to sing at the - Eisteddfod concert on Friday.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- The idea for the documentary series - came from the name of the concert.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- There are so many previous - Eisteddfod winners.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- I'm pleased that I didn't have to - choose who would appear...
0:06:30 > 0:06:32- ..on the programme.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- There are some singers - who continue to sing today...
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- ..and others have given up - on singing.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58- They come from all different musical - backgrounds.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- I was delighted to be approached to - present the programme.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- Without the Eisteddfod stage I would - never have become a singer.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- Here's a snippet - from Difas yr Eisteddfod.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- Many young singers - want to come to London to study.
0:07:14 > 0:07:18- Winning a competition like - the Towyn Roberts Scholarship...
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- ..helps them cross that bridge...
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- ..and perform on world-famous stages - such as this one!
0:07:26 > 0:07:31- The Royal Albert Hall is one of the - world's most iconic concert halls.
0:07:32 > 0:07:37- In 2008, I was honoured to be part - of The Night of 1,000 Voices.
0:07:38 > 0:07:46- # You'll never walk
0:07:46 > 0:07:54- # A-lone #
0:07:55 > 0:07:57- RAPTUOUS APPLAUSE
0:08:16 > 0:08:20- The Eisteddfod can really - give you a boost.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- That was quite an experience for - you.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- Winning a prize was an incredible - help.
0:08:33 > 0:08:35- Many singers come from Wales...
0:08:38 > 0:08:43- ..and I believe the reason behind it - is the Eisteddfod.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- It's a really good starting point.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- You discover if you can make it - in the music world...
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- ..by taking part in the Eisteddfod.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04- We have a variety of stars - in the programme.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- We have enough content - for more than one series.
0:09:29 > 0:09:33- Caryl Hughes, Meinir Wyn Roberts, - Rhian Lois, Shan Cothi...
0:09:33 > 0:09:35- ..all appear in the series.
0:09:56 > 0:10:00- I thought everyone would have the - same experiences at the Eisteddfod.
0:10:00 > 0:10:05- There were so many different - experiences to record.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- But each individual had a different - story.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- On the Eisteddfod Maes next week...
0:10:20 > 0:10:22- ..a selection of singing, - acting and music...
0:10:22 > 0:10:25- ..by the local people - of Monmouthshire.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- It takes place at the County - Pavilion, where every day...
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- ..there will be a reading - of the Blodeuwedd myth.
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- Volunteers from Arts Alive Wales...
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- ..have been making Blodeuwedd - out of flowers.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- Here are the details.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- It's very exciting because they're - making a sculpture of Blodeuwedd...
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- ..out of willow and flowers - which they have made.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54- They're also making a white owl.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57- Today, I'm making the wings - of the owl.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00- Cath and Oliver are also helping.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03- I have the responsibility - of making one wing.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- We are also making the feathers.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- First of all, we made the wings - out of willow.
0:11:11 > 0:11:16- Then we made the feathers out of - muslin and fixed everything on.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- Blodeuwedd was made out of flowers - as a wife for Lleu.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- That, of course, doesn't suit her.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- It's a kind of arranged marriage.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- She likes to have a mind of her own.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- I like the fact, - that although she looks pretty...
0:11:41 > 0:11:43- ..she is not pretty inside.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47- We work as a team - and we speak with each other.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51- We discuss how we're going to create - things together...
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- ..and the best way of making - flowers and feathers.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- It's a lot of hard work - but also a lot of fun.
0:12:01 > 0:12:06- I will be right next to Blodeuwedd - for the entire week.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13- We'll read the Blodeuwedd story and
0:12:13 > 0:12:18- I'll then turn to the audience - and ask them what happens next.
0:12:20 > 0:12:24- Some people might know the story - but others might not.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28- We will open it up - for a kind of discussion.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32- Come to the Monmouthshire stand...
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- ..every day at 1.45pm - during the festival.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- After the break...
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- ..Daf Wyn poses the question, - do bees have regional accents?
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- He chats to an expert in this field - and meets a beekeeper...
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- ..who is familiar - with the Amman Valley accent.
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- We also have an appeal from the - members of Teifi Autograss Club...
0:12:57 > 0:13:01- ..which this year, is celebrating - its 40th anniversary.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- You'll get to hear all about it - after this short break.
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0:13:14 > 0:13:16- Welcome back.
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- Have you ever listened intently - to the sound of bees buzzing?
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- It seems that bees - have regional accents.
0:13:24 > 0:13:29- No, honestly, and Daf has been in - Cardiff University to find out more.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- You might expect to see me - in a garden this evening.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- However, I'm in a laboratory - at Cardiff University.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- New research is currently underway - at the university...
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- ..to discover if regional bees - have different accents.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- Do bees speak in different dialects?
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- Later, I'll be chatting to someone - involved in the research.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57- But before that, I took advantage - of the fair weather...
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- ..and met with a man who keeps bees - and produces honey.
0:14:03 > 0:14:08- The honey bee, one of the most - important insects for humankind.
0:14:08 > 0:14:13- It's the only creature that produces - food than can be eaten by humans.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17- One person who tends bees - is Emyr Jenkins from Glanamman.
0:14:18 > 0:14:23- My grandfather kept bees during WWII - and up to the 1950s...
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- ..but he stopped before I was born.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- He was clearing a cupboard out - when I was about nine years old...
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- ..and he gave me a book which he - thought I would enjoy reading.
0:14:34 > 0:14:38- Here it is, The Practical Bee Guide - by Rev. J.G. Digges.
0:14:38 > 0:14:42- I think it was written in 1909.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- I read it from cover to cover - many times over.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- Since then, - I always wanted to keep bees.
0:14:50 > 0:14:55- Anyone can do it, but beekeeping - does require some skill.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- You have to have a keen interest - and be willing to learn.
0:15:00 > 0:15:01- I can hear them buzzing behind us.
0:15:02 > 0:15:02- Shall we take a look?
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- Shall we take a look?- - Of course.
0:15:04 > 0:15:05- We have to put on some kit first.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- We have to put on some kit first.- - Yes.
0:15:10 > 0:15:15- Wellies, a suit, some headgear - and we're ready for the honey bee.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17- How many hives do you have here?
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- How many hives do you have here?- - A dozen.
0:15:21 > 0:15:24- Between 30,000 and 50,000 - in every hive.
0:15:24 > 0:15:28- Thousands!
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- Emyr, I'm a little bit scared.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36- There are quite a few of them here.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- You don't need to be afraid at all.
0:15:39 > 0:15:39- They are buzzing in my ear.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- They are buzzing in my ear.- - The noise is the worst thing.
0:15:42 > 0:15:48- How many bees are going to be - in this hive?
0:15:48 > 0:15:52- There's quite a new queen - in this hive...
0:15:52 > 0:15:58- ..so there will be about 40,000 bees - in this hive.
0:15:58 > 0:16:03- There is some fresh honey in here.
0:16:03 > 0:16:08- How long does it take - to fill this up with honey?
0:16:08 > 0:16:12- With good weather and plenty - of flowers, as is the case now...
0:16:12 > 0:16:18- ..they will fill this box - with honey within a week.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- A conscientious bee can visit - 2,000 flowers every day...
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- ..although the average - is between 50 and 100.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- The fruit of their labour - is golden honey.
0:16:29 > 0:16:33- During its lifetime, a bee, having - visited thousands of flowers...
0:16:33 > 0:16:36- ..will only make one twelfth - of a teaspoon of honey.
0:16:37 > 0:16:42- It's not for everyone but some - people love being amongst bees.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45- Others don't like it at all.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- I enjoy their honey though!
0:16:50 > 0:16:56- Cheers!
0:16:59 > 0:17:00- There's nothing better, is there?
0:17:00 > 0:17:05- There's nothing better, is there?- - Not at all.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08- I'm not going back in, mind!
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- The honey was delicious.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- Research is currently underway - at Cardiff University...
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- ..to discover if bees have different - regional dialects.
0:17:19 > 0:17:24- The aim is to discover - if bees make different noises.
0:17:24 > 0:17:31- We don't discuss regional dialects - here, but the sound of the bees.
0:17:31 > 0:17:37- The sounds are familiar to us all.
0:17:37 > 0:17:43- The sound of the wings flapping - over 200 times a second.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- We have a sensor on the beehive, - which is located on our roof.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- The sensor gives us a status of the - general wellbeing of the hive...
0:17:52 > 0:17:55- ..and the bees inside.
0:17:55 > 0:18:00- How important is it to keep a record - of how the bees are doing?
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- This is important - for a variety of reasons.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- We want to discover as much as - possible about the bees...
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- ..for a number of reasons including - pollinating, agricultural...
0:18:13 > 0:18:19- ..and the hope that they can reveal - new antibiotics for us.
0:18:19 > 0:18:27- The amount of sound tell us about - different illnesses within the hive.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- We want to know if the queen is - healthy and if she'll move hives.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37- There are numerous measurements - we need for the status of the hive.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- You won't release a statement - claiming North Wales bees...
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- ..and South Wales bees - are different?
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- That was a misunderstanding between - a scientist and the media.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- The bees are keeping you busy, but - you'll also be at the Eisteddfod.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- What will you be doing?
0:18:57 > 0:19:02- Our Cardiff University Medical - Society team have been very busy...
0:19:02 > 0:19:08- ..and they will bring an science and - technology exhibition to the Maes.
0:19:08 > 0:19:13- There will be numerous activities - for small children and adults.
0:19:13 > 0:19:20- We want to show you how much we know - about the brain and how it works.
0:19:20 > 0:19:25- We've also got a new mascot, - Ned the Neuron.
0:19:25 > 0:19:30- He'll be on the Maes with us.
0:19:30 > 0:19:37- We'll discuss how he and billions of - his friends work within the brain.
0:19:38 > 0:19:44- They are responsible for sending - messages to various part of the body
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- Make sure you come over - and meet Ned.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50- Will you have any honey?
0:19:51 > 0:19:58- No, there won't be any honey, but we - will have a tasting tricks.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- We'll also play some memory games.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- Make sure you call over to the - science pavilion at the Eisteddfod.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- Back to you in the studio.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- Thank you, Daf.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12- That was very interesting.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- Next, we turn our attention - to Autograss racing.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- This is the largest - amateur motor sport in Britain.
0:20:18 > 0:20:22- Since the 1960s, clubs across - the country have raced on pastures.
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- Over 40 years ago, - the Teifi Autograss Club was formed.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- To mark this milestone, the club is - creating a memory book...
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- ..and they want your help.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39- Teifi Autograss - is a combination of two clubs...
0:20:39 > 0:20:44- ..one from Newcastle Emlyn - and the other from Lampeter.
0:20:45 > 0:20:51- There were 25 founding members...
0:20:51 > 0:20:59- ..and we were fortunate that every - one was enthusiastic about the club.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- We want as much input as possible - from members over the 40 years...
0:21:08 > 0:21:11- ..in order to create - a worthwhile book...
0:21:11 > 0:21:18- ..that everyone will want - to own for years to come.
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- We now have a new website, - www.teifiautograss.club...
0:21:26 > 0:21:28- ..where people can fill in - a questionnaire.
0:21:29 > 0:21:34- It will take people - some time to fill it in.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- There might be bundles of photos - gathering dust in attics...
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- ..across Cardiganshire - and South Wales.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- People might not think - they're worth anything...
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- ..but as a club, we're looking - for as much help as possible...
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- ..to create a book that highlights - everything from the past 40 years.
0:21:56 > 0:22:00- Teifi Autograss is a unique club, - so friendly, like a second family.
0:22:01 > 0:22:11- This book is very exciting and the - work that's been done is incredible.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- I look forward to seeing - the finished product.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- It will be great to see 40 years - of history between two covers.
0:22:26 > 0:22:35- Gwawr Edwards - has been my studio guest tonight.
0:22:35 > 0:22:45- The opening concert - is on Friday evening.
0:22:48 > 0:22:58- I look forward to performing.
0:22:59 > 0:23:09- We'll be celebrating a variety - of musical genres.
0:23:17 > 0:23:27- I'll also be judging at the - Eisteddfod.
0:23:30 > 0:23:40- I can't wait to hear an array - of talents.
0:23:40 > 0:23:49- What type of reaction do you think - the programme will have?
0:23:50 > 0:23:56- There are various elements to the - competition.
0:23:56 > 0:24:06- Each story is interesting.
0:24:09 > 0:24:14- This will be a great programme to - view before the Eisteddfod.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18- Gwawr Edwards - has been my studio guest tonight.
0:24:18 > 0:24:22- That's it from us tonight - but we return tomorrow at 7.00pm.
0:24:22 > 0:24:26- Llinos enjoys a round of golf - with our biggest rugby stars.
0:24:26 > 0:24:31- We meet two artists who exhibit work - at Plas Tan Y Bwlch over the summer.
0:24:31 > 0:24:35- The authors, Sian Northey - and Alys Conran, are our guests.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37- Until tomorrow, goodbye.
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