Tarsans Trawsfynydd

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0:00:02 > 0:00:04- Every picture tells a story.

0:00:04 > 0:00:06- What's the story - behind this picture?

0:00:07 > 0:00:10- Will it be possible to organize - a reunion to retake the picture?

0:00:14 > 0:00:18- Tonight, the 1980 - Trawsfynydd Tarzans competition.

0:00:19 > 0:00:21- Where did they all go?

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0:00:45 > 0:00:47- # We'll drink every teardrop

0:00:48 > 0:00:49- # Of your Beaujolais wine #

0:00:50 > 0:00:52- It's a Thursday night - in Trawsfynydd.

0:00:53 > 0:00:56- It's choir rehearsal - for some of the village lads.

0:00:57 > 0:00:59- # You're more beautiful every day #

0:00:59 > 0:01:03- It's a chance for Rhys Williams - to meet friends...

0:01:04 > 0:01:06- ..and practise his singing.

0:01:08 > 0:01:10- But almost 30 years ago...

0:01:11 > 0:01:14- ..the sound this bassist produced - was slightly less harmonious!

0:01:14 > 0:01:18- He was also - wearing a little less clothing!

0:01:19 > 0:01:22- Thirty years ago, - Rhys and his school friends...

0:01:22 > 0:01:26- ..took part in a Tarzans - competition in Traws carnival.

0:01:28 > 0:01:31- As a farmer, - Rhys is still close to nature.

0:01:32 > 0:01:36- He lives in Cwm Prysor - with his wife and two children.

0:01:37 > 0:01:40- Look at Tarzan - swinging through the trees!

0:01:43 > 0:01:46- Do you recognize someone? - Where's Dad?

0:01:46 > 0:01:47- There.

0:01:48 > 0:01:50- A long time ago, - we held a competition...

0:01:51 > 0:01:52- ..Tarzan.

0:01:52 > 0:01:55- To find the best Tarzan.

0:01:56 > 0:01:59- There was a carnival here - many years ago.

0:01:59 > 0:02:02- Selecting the district queen - was one competition.

0:02:03 > 0:02:09- They dreamt up a butch - Tarzan competition for the boys!

0:02:12 > 0:02:15- Everyone wanted - to be Tarzan in Trawsfynydd!

0:02:15 > 0:02:18- We stood in trunks, - shouting like Tarzan!

0:02:19 > 0:02:23- It definitely - got us out of our shells!

0:02:24 > 0:02:28- That's me on the end. - I've got a monkey and his food.

0:02:29 > 0:02:31- I was eight.

0:02:32 > 0:02:34- Most were in my school year.

0:02:35 > 0:02:39- Mark O'Neil was younger than me. - Tim was a year older.

0:02:40 > 0:02:43- I don't know how old - the tall one is.

0:02:44 > 0:02:47- I'd guess he was older than me - - or he ate a lot!

0:02:47 > 0:02:50- The first step - is to visit Geraint Jones.

0:02:51 > 0:02:54- Mr Jones was the headmaster - of Trawsfynydd primary school.

0:02:58 > 0:02:59- How are you?

0:02:59 > 0:03:01- How are you?- - It's been a long time!

0:03:02 > 0:03:05- He was also the compere - of the Tarzan competition.

0:03:05 > 0:03:07- Nice to see you. - What can I do for you?

0:03:07 > 0:03:10- I need your help - to find some friends.

0:03:10 > 0:03:12- Would you like to come in?

0:03:12 > 0:03:13- Would you like to come in?- - Thank you.

0:03:15 > 0:03:17- I'll need to wear spectacles.

0:03:17 > 0:03:20- Can he help his former pupil?

0:03:21 > 0:03:23- I wonder where they all are?

0:03:24 > 0:03:28- My task is to find them. - Have you any idea where they are?

0:03:28 > 0:03:29- Elfed.

0:03:29 > 0:03:30- Elfed.- - Yes?

0:03:31 > 0:03:35- He moved to Anglesey but he - now lives in the Manchester area.

0:03:36 > 0:03:37- Does he?

0:03:37 > 0:03:41- Who better than the former - headmaster to find the Traws pupils?

0:03:41 > 0:03:44- That's been a lot of help. - Thanks for your time.

0:03:44 > 0:03:46- I hope you find them all.

0:03:46 > 0:03:47- I hope you find them all.- - I hope so!

0:03:47 > 0:03:49- Bye, Rhys.

0:03:52 > 0:03:57- Rhys has his work cut out - to organize the Tarzans reunion!

0:03:57 > 0:03:59- Richard was also one of them.

0:04:01 > 0:04:03- The boys sound good tonight.

0:04:03 > 0:04:05- We shouldn't say that, - standing outside!

0:04:06 > 0:04:08- They sound worse when we join in!

0:04:08 > 0:04:10- Do you remember this?

0:04:10 > 0:04:12- That's a long time ago now.

0:04:12 > 0:04:14- That's a long time ago now.- - Yes, 1980.

0:04:14 > 0:04:17- There I am. Look at that big mouth!

0:04:19 > 0:04:22- Rich works - for a local demolition company.

0:04:24 > 0:04:26- I married 8 years ago.

0:04:27 > 0:04:31- I have two girls - - one is 11, the other is 8.

0:04:32 > 0:04:35- They attend the school I went to.

0:04:36 > 0:04:40- Richard won the Mechanic of the Year - certificate in college.

0:04:42 > 0:04:46- I had the opportunity to work - for companies in the London area.

0:04:47 > 0:04:49- I came home.

0:04:51 > 0:04:55- After living away, - I appreciated my home more.

0:04:56 > 0:04:58- Traws isn't very big.

0:04:59 > 0:05:01- But there are characters here!

0:05:01 > 0:05:05- We all know each other. I love going - away - but it's nice to come home.

0:05:08 > 0:05:11- I remember the picture being taken - and the carnival.

0:05:11 > 0:05:14- The carnival was a big event - back then. They took a group photo.

0:05:16 > 0:05:19- But look how long ago it was!

0:05:20 > 0:05:23- I still think of myself - as being a youngster!

0:05:26 > 0:05:28- I fancy arranging a reunion.

0:05:28 > 0:05:30- Can you find Tim?

0:05:32 > 0:05:33- Where is Tim?

0:05:34 > 0:05:36- He's in Porthmadog or Blaenau.

0:05:38 > 0:05:41- I'll leave that with you - - and we'll take it from there!

0:05:41 > 0:05:45- I'll be in touch. We'd better - go back in or we'll have a row!

0:05:45 > 0:05:49- The former Tarzans will share the - burden of reuniting the monkeys...

0:05:49 > 0:05:52- ..and their old jungle friends - back in Traws hall.

0:05:55 > 0:05:58- Richard's on board. - But the search has only just begun.

0:06:01 > 0:06:03- Despite - a heavy workload on the farm...

0:06:03 > 0:06:07- ..Rhys needs - to shepherd a gang of Tarzans.

0:06:09 > 0:06:11- Are you free to come to the reunion?

0:06:15 > 0:06:19- Where better to start the search - in Traws than the local pub?!

0:06:20 > 0:06:22- This regular might bring some luck.

0:06:22 > 0:06:24- This regular might bring some luck.- - Are you OK? How are you, Rhys?

0:06:25 > 0:06:27- I'm OK.

0:06:27 > 0:06:28- This is Elfyn.

0:06:29 > 0:06:31- Do you recognize these?

0:06:32 > 0:06:34- Yes! It's a good picture!

0:06:38 > 0:06:41- I farm at home.

0:06:41 > 0:06:44- I do contracting work - - building walls...

0:06:44 > 0:06:46- ..machine and fencing work.

0:06:46 > 0:06:48- A bit of everything.

0:06:49 > 0:06:51- I was born and bred here.

0:06:53 > 0:06:56- Perhaps I was the stupid one, - in not leaving!

0:06:56 > 0:06:58- I don't know.

0:06:59 > 0:07:02- I lost my hair in my twenties.

0:07:02 > 0:07:05- It was one of those things - - stress related.

0:07:05 > 0:07:09- I began to wear - a baseball cap instead...

0:07:10 > 0:07:12- ..to replace the hair!

0:07:12 > 0:07:16- It's not a trademark, I'm used - to wearing it, just like trousers!

0:07:18 > 0:07:22- The bloke in the cap - can remember the fashion too.

0:07:23 > 0:07:27- I vaguely remember a piece - of fur around my waist, shorts...

0:07:28 > 0:07:30- ..and some top or other.

0:07:31 > 0:07:36- I wasn't good enough for the float. - I wasn't first, second or third.

0:07:38 > 0:07:42- It would be good to see everyone - from the photo again.

0:07:42 > 0:07:45- I don't think we've met - since the picture was taken.

0:07:46 > 0:07:49- The wall builder - will return for the reunion.

0:07:50 > 0:07:53- Several jungle creatures - are still avoiding capture.

0:07:57 > 0:08:00- In Porthmadog, - Richard helps with the search.

0:08:03 > 0:08:05- I'm looking for Timothy.

0:08:05 > 0:08:09- Rhys heard he's working in a garage.

0:08:22 > 0:08:23- Timothy.

0:08:25 > 0:08:26- Rich! It's been ages!

0:08:28 > 0:08:30- Here's Tim - and he's in shock!

0:08:31 > 0:08:33- Remember this?

0:08:33 > 0:08:35- Oh, Rich!

0:08:37 > 0:08:38- Good heavens!

0:08:38 > 0:08:40- Good heavens!- - It's a good picture, isn't it?

0:08:41 > 0:08:42- Where are you?

0:08:42 > 0:08:43- Where are you?- - There!

0:08:44 > 0:08:49- We want to arrange a reunion. - Would you like to join us?

0:08:49 > 0:08:50- Sure!

0:08:51 > 0:08:52- It would be nice to see everyone.

0:08:52 > 0:08:55- It would be nice to see everyone.- - Yes, to see each other once again.

0:08:55 > 0:08:58- We'll find out - what happened to everyone.

0:08:58 > 0:09:00- This mechanic will be there.

0:09:01 > 0:09:05- Rhys is determined - to find the competition winner...

0:09:05 > 0:09:08- ..so he can take his place - in the back row.

0:09:09 > 0:09:12- Are you OK? - Thanks for agreeing to see me!

0:09:12 > 0:09:13- Welcome!

0:09:13 > 0:09:15- Welcome!- - Could I see the school register?

0:09:15 > 0:09:17- It's in the staff room.

0:09:17 > 0:09:19- It's in the staff room.- - Lovely!

0:09:20 > 0:09:23- Will he find the name - in the old school register?

0:09:24 > 0:09:25- It looks old!

0:09:25 > 0:09:28- It is old! - The earliest date is 1915.

0:09:30 > 0:09:32- I think you're towards the end!

0:09:34 > 0:09:36- I'm looking for pupils - who were my age.

0:09:37 > 0:09:41- The picture was taken in 1980.

0:09:42 > 0:09:45- According to the photo, - we're all roughly the same age.

0:09:47 > 0:09:50- I don't recognize two - in the picture.

0:09:52 > 0:09:54- Perhaps I should go back a year.

0:09:55 > 0:09:57- They might have been older than me.

0:09:58 > 0:10:02- Look - Malawi. His father - worked in the Foreign Office.

0:10:03 > 0:10:07- Michael Morris Evans, his father - was Brian Evans - from Malawi.

0:10:09 > 0:10:11- He was only here for three months.

0:10:11 > 0:10:16- Could he be the one we don't - recognize? I wouldn't remember him.

0:10:19 > 0:10:22- That was great. - Thanks for your time.

0:10:23 > 0:10:25- You're welcome. Good luck.

0:10:25 > 0:10:26- You're welcome. Good luck.- - Great! Thanks!

0:10:28 > 0:10:30- They're one step nearer - in their search.

0:10:30 > 0:10:33- Michael was the name - of the Traws Jungle King!

0:10:33 > 0:10:35- Will Rhys find him in time?

0:10:36 > 0:10:37- Is that you?

0:10:37 > 0:10:38- Is that you?- - Yes!

0:10:38 > 0:10:40- There is one Tarzan - who's far easier to find.

0:10:41 > 0:10:44- Over the road from - Trawsfynydd in Stesion village...

0:10:44 > 0:10:47- ..a lorry driver - relaxes with his son.

0:10:47 > 0:10:50- How are you? - Is this where you're hiding?!

0:10:50 > 0:10:51- Yes!

0:10:51 > 0:10:53- Yes!- - It's a nice day.

0:10:54 > 0:10:56- This is Llion.

0:10:57 > 0:11:00- My girlfriend - is expecting a baby next week.

0:11:00 > 0:11:04- With a baby on the way, - Llion is a busy man!

0:11:04 > 0:11:05- Will you come to the reunion?

0:11:05 > 0:11:06- Will you come to the reunion?- - Yes.

0:11:06 > 0:11:08- I'll ring you. Nice to see you!

0:11:08 > 0:11:10- I'll ring you. Nice to see you!- - And you.

0:11:10 > 0:11:12- Llion will try his best to be there.

0:11:13 > 0:11:18- Rhys has given himself a task and - a half. Finding everyone isn't easy.

0:11:19 > 0:11:21- And there are a few left to find.

0:11:21 > 0:11:23- Who's this jet-setter?

0:11:24 > 0:11:27- Where is - the former King of the Tarzans?

0:11:28 > 0:11:30- Who owns these African sculptures?

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0:11:42 > 0:11:44- This farmer faces quite a challenge.

0:11:45 > 0:11:47- Rhys Williams - is looking for fellow Tarzans...

0:11:48 > 0:11:51- ..who competed - in the 1980 Traws carnival.

0:11:54 > 0:11:56- The winner left a long time ago.

0:11:56 > 0:11:58- Michael Morris Evans.

0:11:58 > 0:12:01- Michael Morris Evans.- - At least Rhys discovers his name.

0:12:01 > 0:12:06- This Tarzan roams airports - as part of his everyday life.

0:12:06 > 0:12:09- It's nice that my work - is in millions of people's homes.

0:12:11 > 0:12:16- I've been to Berlin for a few days - and Turkey a fortnight ago.

0:12:16 > 0:12:20- He is responsible for technology - some would call essential.

0:12:21 > 0:12:24- One of the chips I worked on...

0:12:24 > 0:12:29- ..controls the Sky Plus system - which is inside your box.

0:12:29 > 0:12:31- Perhaps some of my work - is inside it!

0:12:32 > 0:12:36- Elfed lives in Cheshire - with his wife and two sons.

0:12:36 > 0:12:40- I've been fortunate - to have travelled the world.

0:12:41 > 0:12:43- It's interesting - for my young children.

0:12:44 > 0:12:47- When it's midday here - and midnight in China...

0:12:48 > 0:12:51- ..I'll say I'm going to bed - when they're getting up.

0:12:51 > 0:12:53- It's good for them.

0:12:54 > 0:12:58- They see there's more to life - than just our little town.

0:12:59 > 0:13:03- My father was the minister - at Moreia in Trawsfynydd.

0:13:03 > 0:13:07- He believed the carnival - united the community.

0:13:07 > 0:13:11- Seeing the minister - in fancy dress was fun.

0:13:11 > 0:13:16- He was the minister there - for 13 years.

0:13:17 > 0:13:22- By the time he left in 1980, - he was gravely ill, unfortunately.

0:13:26 > 0:13:28- I remember a few of the faces.

0:13:29 > 0:13:34- I was friends with Rhys because - we attended the same nursery school.

0:13:36 > 0:13:40- I was quite shy. I teased him - and he would turn on me.

0:13:41 > 0:13:45- I probably - just wanted to be his friend.

0:13:46 > 0:13:50- I last saw them - when I was 7 or 8 years old.

0:13:52 > 0:13:54- Elfed will face - a trip back to Traws.

0:13:54 > 0:13:59- There are more to find. What became - of Michael, the competition winner?

0:13:59 > 0:14:01- Rhys has some information.

0:14:04 > 0:14:09- We're in the Llangollen area. - I'm here to meet Michael's mother.

0:14:10 > 0:14:16- I hope to confirm - he's the boy in the picture.

0:14:22 > 0:14:23- Hello. Mrs Evans?

0:14:23 > 0:14:24- Hello. Mrs Evans?- - Yes?

0:14:25 > 0:14:26- You don't know me.

0:14:26 > 0:14:27- You don't know me.- - No!

0:14:27 > 0:14:29- I'm Rhys Williams from Trawsfynydd.

0:14:29 > 0:14:30- I'm Rhys Williams from Trawsfynydd.- - Oh, yes?

0:14:30 > 0:14:33- I'm looking for Michael Evans.

0:14:34 > 0:14:35- My son?

0:14:36 > 0:14:38- Hopefully!

0:14:38 > 0:14:40- If Rhys is looking for Tarzan...

0:14:40 > 0:14:44- ..there are a few objects - from the jungle in this house.

0:14:44 > 0:14:48- It's hardly surprising - no-one recognized this boy.

0:14:49 > 0:14:52- The register says he only came - to the school for three months.

0:14:52 > 0:14:54- We were living in Malawi.

0:14:55 > 0:14:59- We'd come over - for an extended holiday.

0:14:59 > 0:15:02- Michael went to Traws school.

0:15:02 > 0:15:04- We were staying with my mother.

0:15:05 > 0:15:07- Do you remember the day?

0:15:07 > 0:15:08- Not really.

0:15:09 > 0:15:13- Memories came flooding back - when I look at the photo.

0:15:13 > 0:15:16- I remember one incident - in particular.

0:15:17 > 0:15:21- Michael had been saying - that he lived in Malawi, in Africa.

0:15:22 > 0:15:26- He must have mentioned - how much he liked the country.

0:15:28 > 0:15:31- I happened to be standing - in the back of the hall.

0:15:31 > 0:15:35- A lady in front of me said, - "Is he telling the truth?"

0:15:36 > 0:15:38- What is Michael doing nowadays?

0:15:40 > 0:15:46- We returned to Malawi - a month or so after the carnival.

0:15:46 > 0:15:50- We came back to this country - eighteen months later.

0:15:51 > 0:15:54- Michael went to boarding school.

0:15:55 > 0:15:58- He's living in Edinburgh now.

0:15:59 > 0:16:02- He's working in IT.

0:16:03 > 0:16:06- Michael is back - in Britain from Africa.

0:16:06 > 0:16:10- Is it a step closer for the King - of the Jungle to return to Traws?

0:16:11 > 0:16:14- The big day arrives, - the search is over.

0:16:15 > 0:16:18- Rhys hopes the Tarzans - will return to Traws hall.

0:16:21 > 0:16:24- Someone arrives, armed with a snack!

0:16:25 > 0:16:27- Look what he's got!

0:16:29 > 0:16:31- I've brought a banana for you, Rhys!

0:16:31 > 0:16:32- I've brought a banana for you, Rhys!- - Elfyn has arrived.

0:16:33 > 0:16:37- It's changed since I was last here. - The hall is still the same.

0:16:40 > 0:16:41- Tim is back.

0:16:47 > 0:16:49- Congratulations. - You're a father again.

0:16:49 > 0:16:51- Since Rhys last saw Llion...

0:16:51 > 0:16:55- ..he's become - a father for the second time.

0:16:55 > 0:16:57- But a couple still need persuading.

0:16:59 > 0:17:02- Hi, Owain? It's Rhys. - We're in the reunion.

0:17:03 > 0:17:05- I thought you were coming.

0:17:05 > 0:17:10- Elfed returns to Traws - for the first time in 30 years.

0:17:10 > 0:17:14- That was Dad's chapel. - That's Hedd Wyn over there.

0:17:15 > 0:17:17- Hello, how are you?

0:17:19 > 0:17:20- Are you OK?

0:17:21 > 0:17:23- Rhys, isn't it?

0:17:23 > 0:17:25- Rhys, isn't it?- - Yes. It's been a long time!

0:17:25 > 0:17:26- Nice to see you.

0:17:26 > 0:17:28- Nice to see you.- - You haven't changed!

0:17:28 > 0:17:30- Nor you - apart from the hair!

0:17:33 > 0:17:34- Tim.

0:17:34 > 0:17:35- Elfyn.

0:17:37 > 0:17:39- We went on stage from here?

0:17:41 > 0:17:43- We came up from the cellar once.

0:17:44 > 0:17:47- Some of the Tarzans - are running late.

0:17:48 > 0:17:50- And who is this who's sneaked in?

0:17:51 > 0:17:53- Peter John has found his way here.

0:17:55 > 0:18:00- I rubbed gravy browning over myself. - It's not a sunny place!

0:18:01 > 0:18:06- I used gravy browning, and - my mum's fur coat as a loin cloth!

0:18:08 > 0:18:11- I'd wanted to join the army - since I was a little boy.

0:18:12 > 0:18:15- I was in the army for a few years.

0:18:15 > 0:18:20- I went back to Afghanistan - and Kosovo as a reservist.

0:18:22 > 0:18:24- But I still come back to Traws.

0:18:24 > 0:18:27- There's nowhere like it.

0:18:27 > 0:18:31- After all the phone calls, - Owain finally arrives.

0:18:31 > 0:18:34- I'm quite nervous - - I haven't seen them in years.

0:18:34 > 0:18:38- I'm looking forward - to seeing who's there.

0:18:39 > 0:18:43- The lorry driver won't miss - the chance to be a Tarzan again!

0:18:44 > 0:18:46- How are you all?

0:18:47 > 0:18:48- Are you OK?

0:18:50 > 0:18:53- Little do they know a surprise - awaits them outside the hall.

0:18:54 > 0:18:58- Shall we go in? I wonder - if they'll be glad to see me!

0:18:59 > 0:19:03- Mr Jones has brought a few - mementoes from the jungle along.

0:19:05 > 0:19:07- Here we are. How are you?

0:19:11 > 0:19:12- How are you?

0:19:14 > 0:19:18- We need to wear these now - - as you were, more or less.

0:19:19 > 0:19:22- There's a pair of shorts each.

0:19:23 > 0:19:24- There are still a couple missing.

0:19:24 > 0:19:26- There are still a couple missing.- - Who's this?

0:19:26 > 0:19:26- Mark O'Neil.

0:19:26 > 0:19:28- Mark O'Neil.- - Of course!

0:19:30 > 0:19:33- One of the old Tarzans - still likes to perform.

0:19:34 > 0:19:38- The whole rock and roll thing - was Mum's fault.

0:19:39 > 0:19:42- She called me - Elvis Aaron Presley O'Neil.

0:19:43 > 0:19:45- # Hello, hello #

0:19:46 > 0:19:49- Mark O'Neil - now lives in Oxfordshire.

0:19:49 > 0:19:52- Tonight, - he's performing in Aberystwyth.

0:19:52 > 0:19:54- On my first day in Traws school...

0:19:54 > 0:20:01- ..the headmaster said, "Right, - children! What shall we sing today?"

0:20:01 > 0:20:04- I yelled, "Rock and roll!"

0:20:07 > 0:20:11- When I first saw the photo - I thought it was a wind-up.

0:20:11 > 0:20:13- I didn't recognize myself at all!

0:20:14 > 0:20:16- It looks like me.

0:20:16 > 0:20:20- I can't remember the competition, - why I went, nor when it happened.

0:20:21 > 0:20:25- I thought Trawsfynydd was OK - - but I was 7.

0:20:26 > 0:20:29- What I'm trying to say is, - everything's OK when you're 7.

0:20:31 > 0:20:33- Traws is quite grey, - when I think about it.

0:20:34 > 0:20:36- It's not a good place, in my mind.

0:20:36 > 0:20:39- Will the rocker - return to the Traws hall stage?

0:20:40 > 0:20:42- We're not sure who this one was.

0:20:43 > 0:20:47- That's my cousin, Dylan.

0:20:47 > 0:20:50- Work commitments - prevent Dylan from coming.

0:20:50 > 0:20:52- Rhys receives a text message.

0:20:54 > 0:20:56- "There's a reason - why the past is the past...

0:20:56 > 0:20:59- "..and I'd like - to keep it that way."

0:21:00 > 0:21:01- Mark O'Neil.

0:21:03 > 0:21:04- Shame.

0:21:05 > 0:21:07- I was looking forward to seeing him.

0:21:08 > 0:21:10- Going back in time - doesn't suit everyone.

0:21:12 > 0:21:15- The rest of the lads - enter into the spirit of it all...

0:21:15 > 0:21:17- ..as the photographer prepares.

0:21:23 > 0:21:26- There is one final surprise - for the Tarzans.

0:21:26 > 0:21:29- It took him - 6 hours to get here today.

0:21:29 > 0:21:32- My life is completely - outside of Trawsfynydd now...

0:21:32 > 0:21:34- ..but my roots are still here.

0:21:34 > 0:21:36- This is Michael.

0:21:36 > 0:21:39- I spent time here, - went to the local school.

0:21:39 > 0:21:43- Learnt - and forgot - a little bit - of Welsh. I entered the competition!

0:21:43 > 0:21:46- That was the highlight - of my time in Traws...

0:21:46 > 0:21:49- ..winning the competition - against all the local talent.

0:21:51 > 0:21:52- Who's this?

0:21:52 > 0:21:53- Who's this?- - I'm Mike.

0:21:54 > 0:21:58- Rhys's detective work paid off. - Mr Tarzan 1980 is back in Traws.

0:21:59 > 0:22:01- I was the winner.

0:22:03 > 0:22:05- The Tarzans are one gang once again.

0:22:06 > 0:22:08- I had the snake last time!

0:22:08 > 0:22:10- There you go, then.

0:22:13 > 0:22:15- Are you in the same places?

0:22:17 > 0:22:22- They were 8-year-olds when they - stepped on stage thirty years ago.

0:22:28 > 0:22:32- Are you removing the t-shirts? - Well done, Owain!

0:22:33 > 0:22:37- I won't do it on my own! No way!

0:22:40 > 0:22:43- They just need - to get the costume right.

0:22:45 > 0:22:47- Tarzan didn't put his hands - in his pocket!

0:22:48 > 0:22:51- The same crowd are back - in exactly the same place.

0:22:52 > 0:22:55- But Tarzan wouldn't - be Tarzan without...

0:22:55 > 0:22:58- One, two, three.

0:23:00 > 0:23:02- FEEBLE TARZAN CRY

0:23:03 > 0:23:05- It's not as good as it was!

0:23:05 > 0:23:07- It's a bit harder - for the lads today.

0:23:07 > 0:23:10- One, two, three.

0:23:11 > 0:23:13- LOUD TARZAN CRY

0:23:16 > 0:23:19- Some have moved away, - others are closer to home.

0:23:20 > 0:23:24- But for one brief moment, the 1980 - Trawsfynydd Tarzans are reunited.

0:23:26 > 0:23:28- It's been a fun day.

0:23:29 > 0:23:33- I had the same trouble with - the schoolchildren many years ago.

0:23:34 > 0:23:37- Some wouldn't listen, others talked - non-stop. I'd tell them to be quiet.

0:23:40 > 0:23:43- Thinking back - to when we were in school...

0:23:43 > 0:23:46- ..our personalities - haven't changed that much.

0:23:47 > 0:23:48- We're still Traws lads.

0:23:50 > 0:23:52- We're older and uglier.

0:23:53 > 0:23:56- It's amazing to see the lads again.

0:23:57 > 0:24:01- We were young and shy - - now we're old, noisy...

0:24:01 > 0:24:03- ..and embarrassed!

0:24:05 > 0:24:08- People hardly change - when they grow up!

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