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0:00:39 > 0:00:42- It's early morning in Port Talbot.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- It's a town - of almost 40,000 people...
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- ..on a plot of land between Baglan - Bay and the mountains of Cwmavon.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- Many have started work already.
0:00:54 > 0:00:56- The children are getting ready - for school.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- People come and go - at the train station.
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- The steelworks, as ever, draws - the attention of the M4 commuters.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- Under the M4, come and meet - the people of Port Talbot.
0:01:11 > 0:01:16- You're waking up with Badger and - Claire at breakfast on the Wave.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18- Lovely morning out there today.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- On Aberavon Beach, - Neath Port Talbot council workers...
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- ..are collecting - yesterday's rubbish.
0:01:29 > 0:01:34- One young local businessman - is opening up for the day.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- I'm Emyr Harris. We produce vegan - pies at this unit in Port Talbot.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- It was my friend's business - - he was working with someone else.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- They were processing - vegetarian food.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- I just came in with him - and we started making vegan pies.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54- We don't sell a lot of pies - around here...
0:01:54 > 0:02:00- ..because no-one eats vegan pies - in Port Talbot - well, not many!
0:02:00 > 0:02:06- We travel to London, Brighton, - Bristol, Swansea and Cardiff.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- Because we're close to the M4, - we can go back and forth.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- Today, I'm preparing - for the Cowbridge Food Festival.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17- During the food festival - this weekend...
0:02:18 > 0:02:20- ..we hope to sell 700 pies.
0:02:20 > 0:02:25- We have five pies - drunken - mushroom, Moroccan tagine...
0:02:25 > 0:02:27- ..red lentil and roast pumpkin - curry pie...
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- ..rendang pie and Swedey Todd pie.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- They were my friend's recipes - when we started out.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- We've developed them - as we've expanded.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41- We prepare the pies, cook them - and sell them on the weekend.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- We don't want to go - into supermarkets like Tesco...
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- ..but we want to expand gradually.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- We have enough money in the business - to keep us going.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57- I just like doing it - and we're growing slowly.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- The secret of a good pie - is plenty of filling.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06- Good morning, Eleri. - Good morning, have a nice day.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- Ta-ra.
0:03:15 > 0:03:20- The Hutin-Pearcy family - live right next to the M4.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- Dad Matthew - is already at work in Tata.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- Emma's getting - Catrin and Iestyn ready...
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- ..for another day - at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhosafan.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- It's busy every morning, - just before school.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- The children get up, they argue...
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- ..just like any other family.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45- Sometimes, I'm left alone...
0:03:45 > 0:03:48- ..because my husband works shifts.
0:03:48 > 0:03:51- Most of the time, - I do everything for them.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55- Catrin's in Year 5 in Rhosafan. - Iestyn's in Year 2.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- They enjoy attending school.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04- The M4 is right - at the end of our street.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- We see it every day..
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- ..out the front and out the back.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14- We forget it's there.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17- We're so used to seeing it.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- We don't really hear the noise, - even the lories.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- Sometimes at night, we can hear it - but we're so used to it now.
0:04:26 > 0:04:31- It's what everyone sees - - the M4 and the steelworks.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34- Just over the wall...
0:04:35 > 0:04:37- ..we're here.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40- As a community in Port Talbot, - we're very close.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- Everyone knows each other, - we have a lot of old friends here.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47- Most people stay in Port Talbot.
0:04:47 > 0:04:52- It's important people realise - that there is a community here.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- It's not just about the M4 - and the steelworks.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09- See you later, ta-ra.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19- It's a huge dog, - a Rhodesian Ridgeback.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26- I'm Margaret Jones - but everyone knows me...
0:05:26 > 0:05:28- ..as Margaret Buckingham.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- Coffee morning today in Carmel.
0:05:33 > 0:05:38- We've raised a lot of money - for local charities.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- Good morning. - How's everyone this morning?
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- We charge everyone a pound.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- A black coffee for me, please.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50- Oh, thank you. - Thank you, you're very kind.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- It's been a huge success and - it's an opportunity to socialise.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- I was a teacher before I retired.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- I taught Welsh as a second language - in a local comprehensive school.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- I met a lot of children - during my career...
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- ..who'd had a difficult upbringing.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- I wanted to do something - to help them.
0:06:15 > 0:06:21- I became a volunteer - and an independent visitor...
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- ..for children in care.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- I worked with the church, - here in town...
0:06:31 > 0:06:32- ..and with the Samaritans.
0:06:33 > 0:06:38- Some would say that Port Talbot - is a town with many problems...
0:06:39 > 0:06:43- ..with everything that's happening - in the steelworks...
0:06:43 > 0:06:47- ..but despite that, - people continue to give.
0:06:47 > 0:06:54- For me, that makes me feel proud - that I come from Port Talbot.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59- I'm proud of the people who live - here and I think they're special.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- One of the town's characters - is Captain Beany.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09- Nice to see you.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11- Ysgol Rhosafan.
0:07:13 > 0:07:14- Shw mae?
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- He's renowned for his work - raising money for charity.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20- Everybody's full of beans today. - Wow!
0:07:21 > 0:07:26- Captain Beany is a space age - superhero from planet Beanus.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- Consequently, he's on a mission.
0:07:28 > 0:07:32- The mission is to help human beings - for the beanefit of mankind.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- We're going to do a double high-five - - are you up for that?
0:07:37 > 0:07:38- Aye-aye.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- I've always been involved - with charity fundraising...
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- ..in Port Talbot.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- Wouldn't it be a great idea - if we could encapsulate...
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- ..the fundraising today - with a sponsored high-five...
0:07:53 > 0:07:55- ..with Ysgol Rhosafan?
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- It was officially - the Welsh record high-five...
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- ..and I'm sure that we can put this - into the annals...
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- ..of Port Talbot knowing that - they created a Welsh school record.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10- Give yourself - a big round of applause.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- It's been a lot of fun...
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- ..spending time with Captain Beany.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- It's lovely.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- Cheerio, children.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- Cheerio, children.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- The day shift in the steelworks - started at 7.00am.
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- I'm Ryan Thomas.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- I've worked in this department - since 2004.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46- I come from Port Talbot.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- I work as a senior operative here.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- From the control room, - I instruct the crane driver...
0:08:56 > 0:09:01- ..where to lower the slabs.
0:09:02 > 0:09:08- They're then taken out - to locations such as Trostre...
0:09:08 > 0:09:13- ..or to companies such as Coca Cola - or the Nissan car company.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19- It's a good work pattern.
0:09:19 > 0:09:24- We work 12-hour shifts, - from seven to seven...
0:09:24 > 0:09:27- ..two day shifts - and two night shifts.
0:09:28 > 0:09:34- It is difficult sometimes when we - work a night shift on the weekend...
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- ..especially when my wife and - children are away for the weekend...
0:09:43 > 0:09:44- ..and I can't join them.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- Sometimes, we work over Christmas.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- With our crew - and the people we work with...
0:09:54 > 0:09:59- ..we spend more time with them - than we do with our families.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- That comes with the job.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05- I'd rather be working - than unemployed.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- I'm Kelvin Edwards.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- I live in Sandfields in Port Talbot. - I've lived here since I was two.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27- I worked in the steelworks.
0:10:27 > 0:10:32- I was taken on as an apprentice - straight from school.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- I worked there for 43 years - in total.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37- I retired two years ago.
0:10:39 > 0:10:40- I'm married.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44- I have two daughters, - a granddaughter and a grandson.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47- Sandfields is a great place to live.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- I enjoy living here. - It's a community.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- It's split into small communities.
0:10:53 > 0:10:59- It's a huge estate but there are - small communities within the estate.
0:11:00 > 0:11:05- I've been out today with my daughter - and Glesni and Emrys.
0:11:06 > 0:11:08- Are you running?
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- We visited Margam Park.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- It's a nice day, - the rain's stayed away...
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- ..and we've enjoyed our walk - around the castle.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- They say there's only one wall left.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23- They say if the wall falls, - the steelworks will fall too.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27- We don't want that to happen, do we?
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- It's part of Port Talbot now.
0:11:29 > 0:11:34- There was one very wealthy family - years ago...
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- ..and people have views on that...
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- ..but the community now owns - the castle and its lands.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- On the Margam land - once owned by the Talbots...
0:11:45 > 0:11:48- ..the steelworks were built.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- I can't emphasise enough - the importance...
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- ..of the steelworks to Port Talbot.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57- The town was built on metal.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- First, the copper works were here...
0:12:00 > 0:12:05- ..then the tinplate works before - the introduction of the steelworks.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- The site of the steelworks - in Port Talbot...
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- ..that was built in 1947, - straight after the war.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- At one time, - the Port Talbot steelworks...
0:12:15 > 0:12:18- ..was one of the largest - industrial sites in Europe.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- When I started working there, I was - part of an 18,000-strong workforce.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26- Only about 4,000 work there now...
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- ..but it's still an important part - of Port Talbot.
0:12:29 > 0:12:36- Looking to the future, I wouldn't - oppose Emrys working there...
0:12:36 > 0:12:38- ..or even Glesni.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- It gave me a good livelihood.
0:12:41 > 0:12:46- I worked there straight from school - until my retirement.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- It provided me with a livelihood...
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- ..and it could do the same - for my grandchildren.
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0:13:07 > 0:13:12- The mountain and the sea - are a part of Port Talbot.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14- Aberavon Beach - is a major attraction.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- Kyle James works - in the area's new leisure centre.
0:13:20 > 0:13:21- I walk to work.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- I work in the new - leisure and fitness centre...
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- ..down there.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- When I walk down, - I look at the old Afan Lido site.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- When I was a boy, I used to - practically live in the Afan Lido.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- It was a huge place.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- I swam with the swimming club - three times a week.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- I also attended parties there.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- About seven years ago...
0:13:49 > 0:13:54- ..there was a huge fire and the Afan - Lido went up in smoke in minutes.
0:13:55 > 0:13:56- It was gone.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- The new centre is smaller, - to be honest...
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- ..when you compare it - to the old Afan Lido...
0:14:04 > 0:14:09- ..but the kit that's been installed - inside is top of the range.
0:14:10 > 0:14:15- The equipment in the gym - is top of the range.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18- The swimming pool's great.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20- I work as a lifeguard.
0:14:20 > 0:14:25- I make sure that everyone - who uses the centre is safe.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- The Port Talbot area - is world-renowned for its cycling.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- The Dragon Bike Ride, - a great preparation...
0:14:45 > 0:14:48- ..for the Tour de France, - is held here.
0:14:49 > 0:14:50- Let's count down in French.
0:14:51 > 0:14:56- Cinq, quatre, trois, deux, un.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- Allez, allez, allez!
0:14:59 > 0:15:03- It's been a good event. - 5,000 cyclists left the site.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- We're waiting for them - to complete the course.
0:15:07 > 0:15:12- They're enjoying the ride - up in the hills, with great views.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- We're just waiting for them - to return here.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- I come from Italy - and this is magnificent.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26- These are not only hills, - these are tough places...
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- ..where a keen biker - can really challenge himself.
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- It's stunning, stunning. - It's the best place I've ever been.
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- Jonathan Elias from Castell Howell - delivers food...
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- ..to hotels and cafes - in the morning.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- This morning, - I've visited Aberavon Beach Hotel.
0:16:02 > 0:16:07- I'm now in Blanco's and heading - to Ferrari's, a local cafe.
0:16:07 > 0:16:10- I've been delivering here for years.
0:16:10 > 0:16:15- I've got to know a lot of people - over the past few years.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- We have some fun in the morning.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22- It would be a shame - if the steelworks closed down.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- It would have a huge impact - on this community of Port Talbot.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- Sinclair car company is an - established company in Port Talbot.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- Sinclair have many showrooms...
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- ..but the company was formed - in Port Talbot in 1945.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- The company employs - almost 600 people.
0:16:51 > 0:16:52- I'm Alun Rees.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- I'm the parts manager - in Port Talbot.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- I've worked here for 16 years.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- Sinclair have been in Port Talbot - for over 70 years.
0:17:04 > 0:17:10- We still have customers who were - customers when Sinclair started.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- That's very important to us.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- If something happens - in the steelworks...
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- ..that will affect - everything else in the area.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- It will be such a shame - for the area.
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- If people don't have money, their - last priority will be buying cars.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35- The steelworks is crucial - in terms of employment...
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- ..but it's also - a dangerous place to work.
0:17:39 > 0:17:43- Emma Hutin-Pearcy - knows better than anyone about this.
0:17:44 > 0:17:49- It's difficult for us as a family - to see the steelworks...
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- ..and sometimes, - to speak about the steelworks.
0:17:53 > 0:17:59- It took my brother's life, Andrew.
0:17:59 > 0:18:04- He was almost 20 years old.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- He'd just completed - his apprenticeship there.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- He went into work - on the Thursday morning.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- He was just filling in, really.
0:18:22 > 0:18:26- He received a phone call - to say they need an extra worker...
0:18:26 > 0:18:28- ..so in he went.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- We left the house - the same time that morning.
0:18:34 > 0:18:39- My father phoned me about 5.30pm...
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- ..to tell me Andrew was missing...
0:18:42 > 0:18:47- ..after an explosion - in the blast furnace.
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- It's still difficult, - 15 years after the accident...
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- ..it stays with you forever.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04- Especially with my husband - working there now...
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- ..for almost every shift, - when he leaves home...
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- ..I worry about him.
0:19:13 > 0:19:15- I know what can happen.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- Neath Port Talbot's Cartrefi crew - maintain the houses.
0:19:42 > 0:19:43- I'm Dafydd Rosser.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- I started working for Cartrefi NPT - as an apprentice carpenter.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- Today I'm changing the barrel - on the door...
0:19:54 > 0:19:56- ..ready for the new tenants.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- Port Talbot - is a great place to work.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01- It's full of characters.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05- It's great working - when the sun shines, like today.
0:20:05 > 0:20:07- What are you doing?
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- What are you doing?- - I've changed the door lock.
0:20:09 > 0:20:10- I'm John Taylor.
0:20:11 > 0:20:15- I feel lucky to live in Port Talbot.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- The commute to work is easy.
0:20:19 > 0:20:24- We live in a beautiful area, - we're close to the sea, the beach...
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- ..and the mountains.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28- Happy, very happy, Daf.
0:20:28 > 0:20:35- We have over 9,000 homes - in the Neath Port Talbot county.
0:20:36 > 0:20:41- One of the most important aspects - is providing good quality homes...
0:20:41 > 0:20:44- ..for people and their families...
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- ..and then maintaining them - through tenancies.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53- Families and neighbours - are very friendly.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- They help one another.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- I think everyone knows what's - happening to Tata Steel right now.
0:21:00 > 0:21:05- These are difficult times but that's - where the community pulls together.
0:21:05 > 0:21:08- They help each other - through the uncertainty.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- There are two Welsh-medium - primary schools in the area.
0:21:15 > 0:21:16- Tyle'r Ynn and Rhosafan.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- The Welsh-medium secondary school - is Ystalyfera.
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- A new Welsh-medium school - is planned for the Sandfields area.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- I'm Andrew Millard.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- I'm a music teacher in Ystalyfera.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- There's talk about opening - a new school in Sandfields.
0:21:37 > 0:21:40- A lot of children - travel from Port Talbot.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43- They're real characters. - They're a joy to teach.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47- # Come together
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- # Come together
0:21:50 > 0:21:54- # Come together as one #
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- Who remembers what 'gwead' means? - Any one? What does gwead mean?
0:21:59 > 0:22:01- What's in the song.
0:22:01 > 0:22:02- Texture?
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- That's the word - but what does it mean?
0:22:06 > 0:22:07- Layers.
0:22:07 > 0:22:08- Layers.- - The Welsh word?
0:22:09 > 0:22:11- 'Haenau'.
0:22:12 > 0:22:14- I'm Ashleigh and I attend - Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera.
0:22:15 > 0:22:21- Mam and Dad don't speak Welsh but - my older brother is in Ystalyfera.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- Ystalyfera is great. I'm in Year 7.
0:22:24 > 0:22:30- I moved here from Year 6 - in Ysgol Gynradd Rhosafan.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- I've made new friends here.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- I know a lot of people - and Ystalyfera is great.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- # Dewch At Eich Gilydd - - Edward H Dafis #
0:22:41 > 0:22:46- When I leave school, I want to be - a marine biologist in Australia.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- # Come together
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- # Come together
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- # Come together as one #
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- After school, - on sunny days in Ystalyfera...
0:23:03 > 0:23:06- ..I like going swimming - and surfing down in Sandfields...
0:23:07 > 0:23:09- ..and spending time with my friends.
0:23:13 > 0:23:16- Well done, lovely. Thank you.
0:23:27 > 0:23:32- The morning's hustle and bustle - gives way to the afternoon.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36- We'll join more local people - in our next programme.
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