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0:00:02 > 0:00:06- Every picture tells a story. What - is the story behind these pictures?
0:00:06 > 0:00:10- Will it be possible - to organize a reunion...
0:00:10 > 0:00:12- ..to retake the photo?
0:00:14 > 0:00:19- Tonight, the Caernarfon Woolworths - St David's Day competition, 1990.
0:00:19 > 0:00:21- Where did they all go?
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0:00:43 > 0:00:45- HARP PLAYS LAND OF MY FATHERS
0:00:52 > 0:00:53- Pool Street, Caernarfon.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- On Saturday morning, shops in one - of the town's busiest streets...
0:00:59 > 0:01:01- ..are opening, ready for a new day.
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- But one shop will never - open its doors again.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- For Gwenda Toplis, Woolworths - has been part of the family.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- I remember working here years ago - before I got married.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- Many people have worked here.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- Both my daughters worked here.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- My sister worked here - and her daughter.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- My sister-in-law - - that's where they met.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36- Many of my friends worked here...
0:01:36 > 0:01:38- ..and their children too.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- I've got lots of happy memories - of the place - yes, indeed.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50- One of Gwenda's happy - memories from the shop...
0:01:50 > 0:01:54- ..is a photo of the St David's Day - celebrations, almost 20 years ago.
0:01:54 > 0:01:59- I think it actually was March 1st, - but I'm not sure.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- We dressed up - to do various things there...
0:02:05 > 0:02:09- ..like collecting money for charity.
0:02:09 > 0:02:14- We wore costumes at Christmas too. - We had fun doing things like that.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- Since leaving Woolies, - Gwenda has been busy.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- I thought I'd stay - at home for a while.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24- But I took over Y Gegin Fach.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- I was there for 13 years.
0:02:28 > 0:02:33- Now, I go to Willow Hall - for a day or two a week...
0:02:33 > 0:02:35- ..to cook for the residents.
0:02:35 > 0:02:40- The cook remembers two other - Woolworths workers in the photo...
0:02:40 > 0:02:42- ..and that Welsh costume.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- Gill, my friend, - had dressed up like me.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- Mr Griffin, as manager, joined us.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- Mr Griffin wasn't - one for dressing up.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- He organized things and made - sure that everyone else did.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- He looked after the shop - while we put on our costumes.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- Dafydd Iwan - is crouching at the front.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- I don't know which school - the girls came from.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17- So Gwenda has a lot to do to find - two former Woolworths' workers...
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- ..lots of girls in Welsh costume, - not to mention Dafydd Iwan...
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- ..and reunite everyone.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- Probably the best place to start - looking for one of the girls...
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- ..is at a local primary school.
0:03:32 > 0:03:33- Hello.
0:03:33 > 0:03:34- Hello.- - Hello.
0:03:34 > 0:03:35- How are you?
0:03:35 > 0:03:36- How are you?- - Fine, how are you?
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- I'm looking for this girl. - I've heard that she works here.
0:03:40 > 0:03:41- Oh!
0:03:41 > 0:03:42- Oh!- - Do you know her?
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- She looks like Elen Medi.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48- She works here, - but isn't here today.
0:03:48 > 0:03:49- Not here?
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- She's working at the cobbler's shop.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54- Right! I'll look for her there.
0:03:54 > 0:03:55- Fine. Good luck.
0:03:55 > 0:03:56- Fine. Good luck.- - Thank you for your help.
0:03:57 > 0:03:58- You're welcome. Bye.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01- Maybe she'll be enlightened here.
0:04:04 > 0:04:09- I hope Elen will help me - find out who the other girls are.
0:04:12 > 0:04:13- Hello.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- Hello.- - Hello. I wonder if you can help me?
0:04:16 > 0:04:17- I'll try my best.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- I've been told you're this girl.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- Where did you get this?
0:04:23 > 0:04:24- This is Elen.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- The first time I saw the photo, - I burst out giggling.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- It was weird to think that something - that feels like yesterday...
0:04:33 > 0:04:35- ..was so many years ago.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- Will you help me find out - who these girls are?
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- Of course, no problem at all.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- As I recall, it was a competition - for the best costume.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- I remember how proud I felt - wearing it.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- The costume has been - in my family for almost 100 years.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- The young mother of two - lives in Caernarfon.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- This is the first time - her daughter has worn...
0:05:00 > 0:05:01- ..her great-grandmother's costume.
0:05:01 > 0:05:02- ..her great-grandmother's costume.- - Careful.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- I'm turning into you, Mam.
0:05:04 > 0:05:05- Careful!
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- The costume was - my great-grandmother's.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12- Her husband, Rees Hughes, - was Custodian of Caernarfon Castle.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17- When Edward VIII was - invested as Prince of Wales...
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- ..a choir was created in Caernarfon.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- These were the choir's costumes.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27- Seeing Elin wear it brings - a lump of pride to my throat.
0:05:32 > 0:05:33- Do you know anyone here?
0:05:33 > 0:05:34- Do you know anyone here?- - I know Sarah.
0:05:34 > 0:05:34- Do you know anyone here?
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- She was a year younger in school.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- I'm almost sure this is Jade.
0:05:39 > 0:05:40- Oh?
0:05:40 > 0:05:42- I don't know the other three.
0:05:43 > 0:05:44- Look!
0:05:44 > 0:05:48- It would be lovely to know where - they are and hear their memories.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- Lovely, great. Thank you.
0:05:51 > 0:05:52- Lovely, great. Thank you.- - Thanks, Elen.
0:05:52 > 0:05:52- Thanks, Elen.
0:05:53 > 0:05:58- So Gwenda has found one of the - girls and her truly Welsh costume.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- And she's got help in her search.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- But it will be a lot - of work to find everyone.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- Gwenda needs the local radio station - to help publicize their reunion.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- No problem - I'll make - an appeal in the programme.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14- I hope you find them.
0:06:14 > 0:06:15- I hope you find them.- - Right, thank you.
0:06:15 > 0:06:16- No problem.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- While Gwenda gets help on the radio, - Elen starts her search.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- Maybe the Herald newspaper - will have a few clues.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29- She looks familiar. - I'm sure she's in the photo.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- Gwennan Wyn Hughes.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- Elen has to go to Porthmadog...
0:06:38 > 0:06:42- ..and hopes to find the competition - winner, with a bit of luck.
0:06:44 > 0:06:45- CAR RADIO
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- Were you present in the Caernarfon - Woolworths as a little girl...
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- ..wearing a Welsh costume, - back in 1990?
0:06:53 > 0:06:55- Contact me at Champion 103.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- But she's worried about - finding the girl from Port.
0:07:00 > 0:07:03- I feel rather nervous - about seeing Gwennan.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- I don't remember much - about the photo.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- I'm afraid I won't recognize her - - that she's changed over the years.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- The answer is in the lingerie shop.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- Will the deputy manager - be able to reveal more?
0:07:23 > 0:07:24- Hello, how are you?
0:07:24 > 0:07:25- Hello, how are you?- - How are you?
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- Fine, thanks. - I hope you can help me.
0:07:28 > 0:07:29- I'll try my best.
0:07:29 > 0:07:31- I'll try my best.- - I'm looking for this little girl.
0:07:31 > 0:07:32- It's me.
0:07:32 > 0:07:33- It's me.- - It is?
0:07:34 > 0:07:36- This is Gwennan.
0:07:36 > 0:07:37- I'm there.
0:07:37 > 0:07:38- I'm there.- - Oh, yes!
0:07:38 > 0:07:39- Do you remember anything about it?
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- Do you remember anything about it?- - Not much. I was only 3 and a half.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- I don't remember much, - just walking around Caernarfon.
0:07:47 > 0:07:51- St David's Day is approaching, - so we'd like to recreate the photo.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53- Can you come - to the reunion on Saturday?
0:07:54 > 0:07:55- Yes, fine.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58- Fantastic. See you Saturday.
0:07:58 > 0:07:58- OK.
0:07:58 > 0:07:59- OK.- - Thank you.
0:08:00 > 0:08:01- See you.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- So the winner of the Welsh costume - competition is on her way back...
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- ..to Woolworths once more.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- But for one of those - who spent many years there...
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- ..the search has made her feel - nostalgic for a time gone by.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- NEWS HEADLINES
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- After almost a century, Woolworths - on the main street will disappear.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26- 200 shops will close.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- Almost 30,000 people - will lose their jobs.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- Gwenda wants to reminisce - about the good old days.
0:08:37 > 0:08:39- It's nice to see everyone.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44- The Caernarfon shop employed - almost 100 people at one time.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- Gwenda and her former - colleagues miss it.
0:08:48 > 0:08:49- It was a good crew.
0:08:49 > 0:08:50- It was a good crew.- - Yes, marvellous.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53- Woolworths' doors were always open.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- But now, there's nothing there.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- It's sad to see it closed.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01- I hope something will replace it.
0:09:01 > 0:09:02- I hope something will replace it.- - Yes.
0:09:02 > 0:09:04- I think...
0:09:05 > 0:09:06- It's a pity.
0:09:06 > 0:09:07- It's a pity.- - Yes.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10- When I went by, I thought...
0:09:11 > 0:09:13- ..about the time we worked there.
0:09:14 > 0:09:14- It's sad.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16- It's sad.- - A lot of good memories.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- But, on Pool Street, - the search continues.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27- One famous singer made a big - impression on Elen 20 years ago.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- When he sang Elen O Elen, - he kissed my cheek.
0:09:30 > 0:09:36- Jabas gave me a kiss too. I didn't - wash my face for three days.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39- But Dafydd Iwan's - kiss lasted longer.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- And she has an idea - where to find him.
0:09:47 > 0:09:48- How are you?
0:09:48 > 0:09:49- How are you?- - How are you?
0:09:51 > 0:09:53- Do you know this man?
0:09:55 > 0:09:56- That's me.
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- I seem to remember a competition - and I had to judge...
0:10:02 > 0:10:05- ..who had the best Welsh costume - - something like that.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- But will Dafydd know who was hiding - under Fireman Sam's hat...
0:10:10 > 0:10:12- ..and the Dragon, 20 years ago?
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- I'm not sure, it's so long ago.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- I'm an old man now!
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- Who was dressed up as Fireman Sam?
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- I've got an idea, - but I could never be sure.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- I wouldn't dismiss - these Welsh cliches.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- It's important - to have symbols like these.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- Maybe we don't value - the Welsh costume enough...
0:10:39 > 0:10:43- ..whatever the truth is - about its origins.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45- It's important to have symbols...
0:10:46 > 0:10:48- ..these Welsh cliches...
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- ..like the dragon, - leek and daffodil.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- The Welsh costume - and tall hat are important.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59- We hope to have a reunion next week.
0:10:59 > 0:11:00- Can you come?
0:11:00 > 0:11:01- Can you come?- - Fine!
0:11:01 > 0:11:03- A week Saturday?
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- A week Saturday?- - Better check my little book.
0:11:05 > 0:11:06- A week Saturday?
0:11:06 > 0:11:07- A week Saturday?- - Yes.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09- Any chance of a date with Dafydd?
0:11:09 > 0:11:11- Fine! The 7th?
0:11:11 > 0:11:12- Fine! The 7th?- - Yes.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14- I'll be there. Nice to meet you.
0:11:15 > 0:11:17- You haven't changed at all!
0:11:17 > 0:11:18- Thank you!
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- # Elen, oh Elen, come back #
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- I've just seen Dafydd Iwan.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- I got a kiss on this cheek!
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- When I was 11, I got a kiss here.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33- At 30, I got a kiss here.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- That's it! So far, so good.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39- But there are still more to find.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- Why are leeks on the menu?
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- Where are the other girls - in Welsh costume?
0:11:46 > 0:11:47- The last house.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- And who is hiding - under Fireman Sam's helmet?
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0:12:04 > 0:12:07- Gwenda and Elen are looking - for former staff members...
0:12:07 > 0:12:10- ..from Woolworths, Caernarfon - and the girls in Welsh costume...
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- ..who celebrated St David's Day - there almost 20 years ago.
0:12:14 > 0:12:15- I'm Elen.
0:12:15 > 0:12:16- I'm Elen.- - Some have been found...
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- ..but there's still work - to do to reunite everyone...
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- ..at the Pic'n'mix shop - to recreate the photo.
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- Twenty years after taking the photo, - one of the girls in Welsh costume...
0:12:28 > 0:12:30- ..knows how to aim high.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- I work for the Active - Young People team...
0:12:35 > 0:12:36- ..as a 5x60 Officer.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- My job is to do - extra-curricular activities...
0:12:42 > 0:12:45- ..and target children who - don't already participate in sport.
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- At the moment, my job focuses on - the Olympics in three years' time.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- Everything is aimed towards that.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- There's a bit of - talent-spotting in my job too.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- Jade herself isn't - lacking in talent either.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- I represented Wales.
0:13:03 > 0:13:08- I won the Welsh Schools Championship - at the 100-metre breaststroke.
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- I was North Wales champion - for six years running.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17- I was OK!
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- Although Jade has been - a national champion...
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- ..she's a home-loving girl.
0:13:26 > 0:13:30- I've always lived in Caernarfon. - I'm thinking about moving house.
0:13:30 > 0:13:32- But I wouldn't leave Caernarfon.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- I'm happy. - There's a good community here.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- The shop left an impression - on her too.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- Every Saturday, I'd go with friends - to Caernarfon town centre.
0:13:44 > 0:13:49- We all went to Woolworths - for the Pic'n'mix and new CDs.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53- That was the routine on Saturday - - we'd go to town, to Woolworths...
0:13:53 > 0:13:55- ..buy chips then go home!
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- I remember dressing up - as a Welsh lady.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- Mam said she had cut up - an old dress to make a skirt.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- I'm looking forward - to seeing everyone else...
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- ..especially the ones - I don't know in the photo.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- It'll be nice to see who - they are and hear their stories.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- And to see Dafydd Iwan again.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- I wouldn't call myself a fan, - but it'll be nice to meet him.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- So Jade is going to jump at the - opportunity to be in the photo!
0:14:24 > 0:14:29- But Elen still has work to do - to find two more competitors...
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- ..in their Welsh costumes that day.
0:14:33 > 0:14:35- Some people recognized Sarah...
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- ..but they can't find - the little girl with fair hair.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- Only the local Cofis can help now!
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- Elen needs answers.
0:14:45 > 0:14:47- I've got no idea. Do you?
0:14:47 > 0:14:51- She looks like Alison, - Helga's sister.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54- But she's not having much luck...
0:14:56 > 0:14:57- ..so far.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01- The only one I can think of - lives in that house.
0:15:03 > 0:15:04- Hello, you OK?
0:15:04 > 0:15:05- Hello, you OK?- - Hello. Yes.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- I want to ask for your help, please.
0:15:07 > 0:15:11- Is there any information - about the girl no-one knows?
0:15:12 > 0:15:14- It's definitely not Alison. No.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- But if one is still missing, - at least Elen has heard...
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- ..where one other girl is.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- I've been told that Jennifer, - one girl in the photo, works here...
0:15:24 > 0:15:25- ..at Ysgol Brynrefail.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- I've come to see if she's free - to recreate the photo Saturday.
0:15:30 > 0:15:32- I hope I'll find her.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- She's preparing a really Welsh menu.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42- Hello, how are you?
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- I don't know if I'm - in the right place.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- I've got a photo here, - and I hope you're in it.
0:15:48 > 0:15:49- That's me!
0:15:50 > 0:15:52- This is Jennifer.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- It was a big shock - when Elen walked in...
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- ..when I was cooking with - the girls. Everyone had a shock.
0:16:00 > 0:16:04- Seeing the old photo has - brought back a lot of memories.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- I remember the day well. An old lady - that Mam knew lent me the costume.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- I'm sure I got 3rd or 4th. - It was a good day.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- Jennifer works - as a Cookery teacher now.
0:16:16 > 0:16:21- I moved when I was 7, so don't have - much contact with anyone there now.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- I'm looking forward to seeing - everyone grown up, looking older.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- I'm sure we'll have fun.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- So the girl with - the leeks will be there.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- Gwenda doesn't have far to look...
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- ..for the other Woolworths - girl in the photo.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- Gwenda and I were - friends through work.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43- Gwenda left a little before me.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- But we still see each other around.
0:16:47 > 0:16:49- Is this you?
0:16:51 > 0:16:52- Yes.
0:16:53 > 0:16:54- This is Gillian.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- Do you know anyone else there?
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- Do you know anyone else there?- - Mr Griffin.
0:16:59 > 0:17:00- You.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- Mr Griffin did most - of the work really.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- He was very good at bringing - the community into work.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- He would say straightaway, - "We'll take part.
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- "I'll give you some of my girls." - That sort of thing.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- I remember dressing up, but not why.
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- It looks like a competition.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- Saturday was usually full, - a family day, everyone came in...
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- ..or if it was a holiday.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- We got to know customers quite well.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33- Do you recognize me in the photo?
0:17:34 > 0:17:35- Is that you?
0:17:35 > 0:17:36- Is that you?- - Yes.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- Gillian is the mother of Lowri and - she is expecting her second baby.
0:17:40 > 0:17:45- I've got a little less than 2 weeks - to go now. It's really countdown.
0:17:46 > 0:17:47- You know her?
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- You know her?- - Yes, Gwenda from Caffi Gwenda.
0:17:49 > 0:17:50- Yes.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52- Yes.- - Why is Fireman Sam there?
0:17:52 > 0:17:57- I left because my daughter - had leukaemia when she was two.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59- I left at that time.
0:17:59 > 0:18:04- After she finished her treatment, - I began a course in Child Care.
0:18:05 > 0:18:10- Why did only you and Gwenda, - Caffi Gwenda, do that?
0:18:10 > 0:18:12- I don't know.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- Either we were the only ones silly - enough to do it, or we were good.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- Like models, maybe. I don't know!
0:18:21 > 0:18:26- So, baby permitting, Gillian will - take her place in the photo again.
0:18:28 > 0:18:33- One person in the photo was central - to celebrating St David's Day.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- On the day the photograph - was taken...
0:18:37 > 0:18:40- ..I remember the store - seemed very, very busy.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- Standing at the back - of the photo was Mr Griffin...
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- ..the former manager - of Woolworths, Caernarfon.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- He was chiefly responsible for the - Welsh costume competition that day.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- It seemed literally - like hundreds of children.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- And a very good atmosphere. Some - of the girls made some bara brith.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- We decorated the cash desk - with daffodils.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- It was a competition - and everyone had made the effort.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- He retired from the shop - in Caernarfon almost six years ago.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- Although he continues - to work to earn a living...
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- ..working in Woolies - was more than just a job for him.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19- It's very sad, - the demise of the company...
0:19:20 > 0:19:22- ..and all these people lost - their jobs - they were good times.
0:19:23 > 0:19:24- A lot of camaraderie, - with many good friends.
0:19:25 > 0:19:27- You go your separate ways...
0:19:27 > 0:19:30- ..but it's still nice - to see them and greet them.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- Very fond memories.
0:19:33 > 0:19:37- But the final farewell - to Woolworths wasn't easy.
0:19:37 > 0:19:41- I went in and said hello - to two or three people...
0:19:41 > 0:19:43- ..and shook them by the hand.
0:19:44 > 0:19:46- And disappeared pretty quickly.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- The big day has arrived.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- After the searching, Elen hopes - the 1990 St David's Day crew...
0:20:02 > 0:20:04- ..will return to - Woolworths, Caernarfon.
0:20:04 > 0:20:05- Hello, Elen.
0:20:05 > 0:20:06- Hello, Elen.- - How are you, Gwenda?
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- We're OK.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- I'm looking forward to seeing - the little girls in the photo...
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- ..and seeing them grown up.
0:20:17 > 0:20:18- Hello, how are you?
0:20:18 > 0:20:19- Hello, how are you?- - The dragon's come too!
0:20:21 > 0:20:22- How are you, Jade?
0:20:22 > 0:20:24- How are you, Jade?- - Fine, thanks.
0:20:24 > 0:20:24- Jade, is it?
0:20:24 > 0:20:25- Jade, is it?- - Yes.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- You were the little girl - in the front? Great.
0:20:29 > 0:20:30- And which one were you?
0:20:30 > 0:20:31- And which one were you?- - Gwennan.
0:20:31 > 0:20:32- Gwennan!
0:20:32 > 0:20:33- Gwennan!- - The smallest one.
0:20:33 > 0:20:38- Even the original dragon - from 1990 has made it back!
0:20:38 > 0:20:39- Hello!
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- This is the first time most have - seen each other since the photo...
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- ..was taken almost 20 years ago.
0:20:45 > 0:20:46- It's been a long time.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- It's been a long time.- - Many years!
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- Although two girls - still haven't been found...
0:20:52 > 0:20:53- ..at least there's a reply from one.
0:20:53 > 0:20:54- ..at least there's a reply from one.- - Hiya, how are you?
0:20:55 > 0:20:57- But Sarah can't come.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- But one who has come - is the former Woolworths manager.
0:21:01 > 0:21:02- Hello, how are you?
0:21:02 > 0:21:03- Hello, how are you?- - How are you doing, Gwenda, alright?
0:21:03 > 0:21:04- Yes, nice to see you.
0:21:04 > 0:21:05- Yes, nice to see you.- - Nice to see you.
0:21:05 > 0:21:06- How are you?
0:21:06 > 0:21:07- How are you?- - I'm Elen.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- These are the young - ladies that were in the...
0:21:10 > 0:21:11- Yes.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- I've got to say, I'm very sorry, - I don't recognize you!
0:21:15 > 0:21:16- Jolly good.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19- The day brings back - memories to Mr Griffin.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- To take the photo, - a photographer is needed.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26- Nigel Hughes was also - there 20 years ago.
0:21:26 > 0:21:28- To be honest, I don't remember much.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31- Over the years, - I've taken thousands of photos.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33- Once I saw it, I knew I'd taken it.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36- Are Fireman Sam - or the Dragon are coming?
0:21:37 > 0:21:38- I don't know.
0:21:38 > 0:21:39- I don't know.- - We didn't go after them.
0:21:39 > 0:21:40- No!
0:21:40 > 0:21:41- No!- - LAUGHTER
0:21:41 > 0:21:45- Because we couldn't see - their faces, I think.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- Around the corner, two ladies - are very keen to surprise...
0:21:49 > 0:21:51- ..some of the old shop crew.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- They worked in the Caernarfon - Woolworths for many years.
0:21:56 > 0:21:56- Turn round.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58- Turn round.- - They're ready to cause a stir.
0:21:58 > 0:22:03- When they see us arrive - and take off the silly hats...
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- ..they'll say, - "I thought it was you!
0:22:07 > 0:22:09- "It would be the two naughty ones!"
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- It'll be nice to be back together, - some of the staff from years ago.
0:22:14 > 0:22:15- I'll suffocate in this!
0:22:15 > 0:22:17- I'll suffocate in this!- - They are hot, aren't they?
0:22:17 > 0:22:18- LAUGHTER
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- Elen and Gwenda's search - was successful.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- The Caernarfon Woolworths - crew is back.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27- It'll be nice to recreate the photo.
0:22:27 > 0:22:32- We won't all be in the same - costumes - we've grown a bit!
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- And there won't be an opportunity - to go into Woolworths again.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- Unfortunately, we weren't able - to get a key to go in...
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- ..to take the photo - although - we knew exactly where to stand.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45- If you remember, girls, - we were just in the far corner.
0:22:46 > 0:22:46- Yes!
0:22:46 > 0:22:47- Yes!- - By the lift.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- The original photographer is ready.
0:22:51 > 0:22:52- Goodness, aren't you pretty!
0:22:52 > 0:22:54- Goodness, aren't you pretty!- - LAUGHTER
0:22:54 > 0:22:57- Familiar faces are congregating.
0:22:58 > 0:22:59- There we are!
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- Not quite. These two characters - have to take their place.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- LAUGHTER
0:23:06 > 0:23:08- And as a final note...
0:23:08 > 0:23:09- Hello!
0:23:09 > 0:23:10- Hello!- - Dafydd is here.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12- Still here, after all these years?
0:23:12 > 0:23:14- Still here, after all these years?- - We haven't moved!
0:23:14 > 0:23:16- Move to the side a little.
0:23:16 > 0:23:20- While the photographer - organizes things...
0:23:20 > 0:23:23- ..everyone wants to know - who is behind the masks.
0:23:24 > 0:23:25- CHEERS
0:23:25 > 0:23:29- Shirley and Carol worked for more - than 50 years between them...
0:23:29 > 0:23:31- ..at Woolworths, Caernarfon.
0:23:33 > 0:23:35- The same crew are back - at the same location.
0:23:36 > 0:23:38- The little girls are young women.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41- Some of the children - are mothers themselves.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44- And although the shop - has closed for ever...
0:23:45 > 0:23:48- ..for one moment, the Caernarfon - Woolworths St David's Day crew...
0:23:48 > 0:23:49- ..are back together.
0:23:49 > 0:23:51- ..are back together.- - After three - 1, 2, 3!
0:23:58 > 0:24:02- It was great to see everyone and - hear their memories about the day.
0:24:06 > 0:24:07- It was quite moving today...
0:24:07 > 0:24:10- ..especially when we all - walked up to Woolworths.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- It brought many memories back.
0:24:14 > 0:24:17- Everyone has grown up - with Woolworths.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21- It was a place - where everyone felt at home.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28- # This land belongs to you and me #
0:24:29 > 0:24:30- Join in!
0:24:30 > 0:24:33- # This land is my land #
0:24:33 > 0:24:38- After today, we're going - to meet up more often.
0:24:38 > 0:24:42- A part of Caernarfon has gone - with the shop, unfortunately.
0:24:42 > 0:24:45- But happy or sad, - there's character here.
0:24:45 > 0:24:49- In Caernarfon, it's St David's Day - every day of the year.
0:24:50 > 0:24:53- # From Anglesey to Monmouth
0:24:55 > 0:24:58- # This land belongs
0:24:58 > 0:25:01- # To you and me #
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