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0:00:35 > 0:00:38- As the working day - comes to an end in Port Talbot...
0:00:38 > 0:00:42- ..the sun makes way for the night.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- The night-shift starts - in the steelworks...
0:00:45 > 0:00:47- ..shops and cafes close...
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- ..choirs, bands, clubs and pubs - prepare for the night...
0:00:52 > 0:00:54- ..and the children - are home from school.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- It's a time to practise and relax.
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- I like playing netball in school...
0:01:06 > 0:01:09- ..and I play the harp and trumpet.
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- Outside of school, - I like playing the piano...
0:01:13 > 0:01:17- ..playing on the trampoline - and playing with my brother.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20- I like playing football.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- My favourite football team - is Swansea City.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- Port Talbot - is a great place to live.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- I like visiting the beach.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- Right, time to come in for tea.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- 20 metres. Around the...
0:01:43 > 0:01:44- 20 metres. Around the...- - No way.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- On the grass.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48- Hello.
0:01:48 > 0:01:49- Hello.- - Alright?
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- Just finished? Had a good day?
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- It was OK, yeah.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- You got Bold?
0:01:56 > 0:02:00- It's all the hard work - I've been doing.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02- Had a good day?
0:02:02 > 0:02:04- Yeah.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- Port Talbot's library - is in the shopping centre.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- It's been busy today, - as has Baglan library.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- Patsy Bracewell is an important part - of life in the library.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30- Patsy is originally from Leicester.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34- # One, two, three, - wave, wave, one, two, three
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- # Turn and turn our hands #
0:02:36 > 0:02:41- I've worked in this area - for 15 years.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44- I worked with little children.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- I often join groups of families - in the library...
0:02:49 > 0:02:54- ..to sing Welsh nursery rhymes - and they can borrow books.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57- Do you think he'll eat the apple?
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- Neath and Port Talbot Hospital - opened in which year?
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- I attended the history quiz - this morning - it was very popular.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- We have a cuppa and some cake - and that's fab.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13- There's a knitting club...
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- ..an art club for children...
0:03:16 > 0:03:18- ..and I think, over the years...
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- ..the library has created - its own community...
0:03:21 > 0:03:24- ..with so many people coming here.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- # Without a moment's sleep
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- Cor Meibion Cymric Port Talbot - is one of the local choirs.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- They rehearse - in the Taibach Wesley chapel.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- # Through the early hours
0:03:44 > 0:03:48- I've lived in Port Talbot - since I was born.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- My role in the choir, - as secretary...
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- ..is to organise overseas tours...
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- ..and trips - around England and Wales.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- We have a varied repertoire.
0:04:03 > 0:04:08- A lot of religious pieces - - we sing in many churches...
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- ..and we also have - a lighter repertoire.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- We have a lot of fun after concerts - - what they call afterglow.
0:04:19 > 0:04:24- It's like another concert - - everyone enjoys themselves.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26- A couple of pints and a joke.
0:04:27 > 0:04:33- # Battling through the long hours
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- I've sung with the choir - for 27 years - a life member.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- I'm the choir's stage manager.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- My son works in the steelworks.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- He's an inspector in hot strip mill.
0:04:47 > 0:04:52- He hasn't laughed for eight weeks - because of the news that broke.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- I think more than 20 - of our members...
0:04:58 > 0:05:00- ..worked in the steelworks.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- Up until last year...
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- ..Tata was our chief sponsor.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09- They were very good to us.
0:05:09 > 0:05:14- # I see your face
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- # Fears subside
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- Many members of my family - worked in the steelworks.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- My father, grandfather and brother.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- My son-in-law is waiting to hear.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- It's a very worrying time - for the family.
0:05:30 > 0:05:38- They're young and they have - financial responsibilities.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- They want to know - what's happening...
0:05:41 > 0:05:43- ..so that they can plan - for the future.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- It's a difficult time for people.
0:05:46 > 0:05:51- # When the night
0:05:51 > 0:05:56- # Is long #
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- With the day shift over - in the steelworks for Ryan Thomas...
0:06:03 > 0:06:07- ..he turns his sights - to football coaching.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14- I coach the Baglan boys and girls - U14 teams.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18- We train once a week.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20- We play games on Sundays.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26- Wait, wait, wait. Well done.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- The season's over...
0:06:30 > 0:06:36- ..but we have 16 girls who attend - every session and every game.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- Well done.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- I've been a referee for 27 seasons.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44- I spent 12 years - in the Welsh Premier League...
0:06:44 > 0:06:49- ..and I'm a futsal - coach and referee...
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- ..with the - Football Association of Wales.
0:06:53 > 0:07:00- Football is one of my passions and - I also like watching the Swans play.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09- I'm Rhun ap Robert.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- I'm a curate in Port Talbot, - in the Aberavon parish.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- I've been here for two years.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20- It's a busy parish.
0:07:20 > 0:07:25- There are three churches, St Agnes, - St Mary's and Holy Trinity.
0:07:26 > 0:07:31- Catholicism is strong in the area, - the Anglican church is strong here.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- There are also - many other churches here.
0:07:34 > 0:07:40- It's good to see the chapels - and churches working together...
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- ..on different projects, - such as the food bank.
0:07:44 > 0:07:49- People can visit St Paul's Centre - if they want advice about debt.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53- There's also a job club.
0:07:57 > 0:08:02- The steelworks touches the lives - of almost everyone in the community.
0:08:02 > 0:08:03- It's a major employer.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10- High employment - helps build a prosperous community.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- If there's no work, - the wider community suffers...
0:08:15 > 0:08:17- ..economically and spiritually.
0:08:28 > 0:08:33- In the Aberavon Beach Hotel, Amanda - Lewis organises swimming lessons.
0:08:36 > 0:08:40- I like seeing children change - from being nervous and crying...
0:08:40 > 0:08:43- ..and not liking the water at all...
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- ..to liking swimming, - liking being in the sea...
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- ..and knowing they can save - their own lives.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- There's more to Port Talbot - than just the steelworks.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- We have a strong community here.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03- People help one another.
0:09:03 > 0:09:08- We have a lot of friends here, - we're surrounded by friends.
0:09:14 > 0:09:18- The area has changed - for the better recently.
0:09:18 > 0:09:22- The local policeman - has witnessed these changes.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- I'm PC Ken Bowen. - I'm the schools liaison officer.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30- I've worked in this area - for a while.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34- I worked with the drugs team - in Sandfields, Port Talbot.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- I've seen this place change.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- Sandfields was a hard place to work - in the '90s.
0:09:40 > 0:09:44- A lot of people - were committing crimes every day.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48- I remember a time when cars - were being stolen all the time.
0:09:48 > 0:09:49- The area has changed.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- When you drive around - Sandfields now...
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- ..you can see that people - are proud of their homes.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- The area has changed, - along with the people.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- Mark Watkins is one of the owners - of Energie fitness club.
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- It's home to the area's - successful kickboxing club.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- I've been a personal trainer - and sports therapist...
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- ..for 15 years.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- I teach kickboxing - full time as well.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- I was a kickboxing fighter.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27- I won the pro British title...
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- ..fought for the British team - in the World Championships...
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- ..and had ten professional fights.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36- We have a hundred members.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- Just had four boys selected - for the WAKO British team.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44- They'll be heading - to the WAKO World Championships.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- WAKO is the Olympics of kickboxing.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- Cameron Michael Bradshaw, - 13 years old.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- I came third - in the British Championships...
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- ..and I'm WKU Welsh champion.
0:10:56 > 0:11:01- I'm Kieron Jones. I've won six - British titles and a world title.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- I've been selected to fight - for Team GB in Ireland.
0:11:04 > 0:11:08- I'm Dalton John, - I've won three British titles...
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- ..a European title - and three world titles.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- I'm Lewis Matthew Hemmings. - I'm 11 years old.
0:11:15 > 0:11:22- I've won the WKU Welsh champion and - I've also been selected for Team GB.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- Mark is my trainer, - or Blue, as we call him.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- We enjoy every minute of being here - and it's special.
0:11:32 > 0:11:36- Winning the World Championships - - that's my target.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- Brilliant for confidence, - especially for the juniors.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43- Parents have told us that - since they've been kickboxing...
0:11:43 > 0:11:47- ..within 12 months, - their grades in school have gone up.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- Concentration levels increase.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- A lot of people in Port Talbot - say they can't wait to get out.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57- I can't understand why.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- We've got an awesome beach, - beautiful mountains.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04- The people of Port Talbot - are the salt of the earth.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- Why would anyone want to leave?
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0:12:31 > 0:12:35- Raspberry Jam are a popular local - band made up of four young Welshmen.
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- I'm Marcus, I'm the lead singer. - I also play the guitar.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- I'm Andrew, I play the violin.
0:12:44 > 0:12:46- I'm Andrew, I play the violin.- - I'm Lloyd, I play the drums.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- I'm Luke, I play the bass and cello.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- Raspberry Jam are a local band - in Port Talbot.
0:12:52 > 0:12:57- We have a varied set list, - including folk and country.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- The band have been together - for three years.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03- Marcus formed it, - I joined a year ago...
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- ..and Lloyd joined two years ago.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- Three years ago.
0:13:10 > 0:13:15- We perform songs - that people like to dance to.
0:13:15 > 0:13:20- We perform different songs - to other bands.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23- We're in Blancos in Port Talbot.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25- It's an engagement party.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- Matthew and Sophie's - engagement party.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- Congratulations to you both.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- TV director and musician Cleif - Harpwood, who was raised her...
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- ..and moved back to live here...
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- ..remembers the local - musical tradition.
0:13:49 > 0:13:55- In a modern town at the time, - I remember the energy of the '60s.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- More wealth, good jobs...
0:13:59 > 0:14:03- ..and people wanted to spend - their money.
0:14:03 > 0:14:09- There were a lot of social clubs - and nightclubs.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- They were very popular here - at that time.
0:14:13 > 0:14:14- They all thrived.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18- You had the beach - and the clubs along the beach.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- The Bay View Social.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23- Then came the Labour Club.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25- The Naval Club.
0:14:26 > 0:14:28- The Four Winds.
0:14:28 > 0:14:32- These were the hotbeds - of entertainment and music.
0:14:32 > 0:14:40- It was a time when a new wave - of pop music emerged.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- That influenced everyone - who lived here.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- You had groups like Quicksand, - they were very popular.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- Phil Ryan was associated - with Man band.
0:14:56 > 0:15:00- Kimla Taz were a local band, - the Eyes of Blue.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03- I remember - hearing pop music mostly...
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- ..in Aberavon fair.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- I could hear all the hits - because I worked in the fair.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- When the revolution - in the Welsh music scene happened...
0:15:14 > 0:15:20- ..when we left home to attend - universities and colleges...
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- ..we took - some of that background with us.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- Two years ago, - Kevin Davies set up a brewery.
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- He now brews a beer with a special - message, SOS beer, Save Our Steel.
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- We started the brewery - in 2014, in May.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- We've had a successful two years.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- We're just about to expand now - up to Tonmawr, to a 10-barrel plant.
0:16:03 > 0:16:04- Things are on the up.
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- We brew the SOS as a pump clip - and a beer to put on the bar...
0:16:11 > 0:16:12- ..of all local trade...
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- ..to show they're standing up - alongside the steelworkers...
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- ..to fight the cause.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- The pubs are doing OK because - the steelworks is still open.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- If the steelworks wasn't open, - it would devastate the place.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- The place would be devastated.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- That can't be allowed to happen.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- Margaret Jones, a retired teacher...
0:16:49 > 0:16:54- ..does a lot of good work, including - volunteering with the Samaritans.
0:16:55 > 0:17:00- When I was a child, - Chad Varah set up the Samaritans.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- I can't remember how old I was...
0:17:03 > 0:17:08- ..but for some reason, - I was interested from the start.
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- I always said that some day, - some day, I'd help out.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- I'm glad - I decided to join the charity.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- We've been trained.
0:17:21 > 0:17:27- The work we do is confidential, - by phone, email, post...
0:17:28 > 0:17:32- ..text and people - also call in to our centres.
0:17:34 > 0:17:38- I wouldn't say I enjoy the work - but I get a sense of satisfaction.
0:17:38 > 0:17:44- All we need is someone saying thank - you that we were there for them.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49- I've worked as the director - of the local branch in Swansea.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51- That was a huge honour.
0:17:52 > 0:17:57- I met people from other - local institutions and charities.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- I now work for the charity - across the whole of Wales.
0:18:02 > 0:18:04- That's also wonderful.
0:18:05 > 0:18:10- It has been a huge honour - to volunteer for the charity.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- Following a successful season...
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- ..Aberavon RFC - are training for next season.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- Rheon James is one of their - newest talents.
0:18:32 > 0:18:39- I've just joined Aberavon. I had a - few games with them two seasons ago.
0:18:39 > 0:18:45- I enjoyed the whole experience. - They gave me a warm welcome.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- Pre-season begun last week.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- A lot of running, - a lot of hard work ahead.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- Playing rugby in Port Talbot, - I must say...
0:18:57 > 0:19:00- ..the supporters - are behind us all the way.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07- The atmosphere during - and after the games is special.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- Everyone backs the team 100%.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- It's very special to see.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- We have a lot of talent - coming through the ranks.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- A lot of youngsters - are involved in the squad.
0:19:23 > 0:19:28- I feel the team, myself, - and everyone, have a lot to give.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- We'll work hard...
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- ..take one game at a time...
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- ..and hope everything looks great - at the end of the season.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- The male voice choir - plays an important part locally.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- I lost my wife in 2006.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- I'm just proud - to sing with the choir.
0:19:56 > 0:19:58- I was in a choir years ago.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- It's a pleasure spending time - with the boys, they're great boys.
0:20:04 > 0:20:10- It's nice. I enjoy coming out - to join the boys in the choir.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19- I've been a member of the choir - for 50 years.
0:20:19 > 0:20:21- Since 1966.
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- I was the choir's secretary - for 30 years.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29- During that time...
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- ..we visited Germany...
0:20:34 > 0:20:36- ..France, Scotland...
0:20:37 > 0:20:38- ..America.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- If you want to travel - and see the world...
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- ..join a choir.
0:20:48 > 0:20:53- The choir is full - of friendly, down-to-earth members.
0:20:54 > 0:20:57- Even though we come - from different backgrounds...
0:20:57 > 0:21:00- ..everyone in the choir is equal.
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- Friends and a family of friends too.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- When one has a worry, - the whole choir worries.
0:21:08 > 0:21:11- When one rejoices, we all rejoice.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14- That's the type of people we are.
0:21:17 > 0:21:23- A lot of boys from Pontrhydyfen, and - all the villages down to the town...
0:21:23 > 0:21:25- ..work in the steelworks.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- There was an opportunity - back in the 1960s...
0:21:29 > 0:21:34- ..for anyone who wanted to work, - to find a job there...
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- ..to start their career.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- They worked their way up...
0:21:40 > 0:21:43- ..in whichever direction - they wanted to go.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04- # The Devil Went Down to Georgia #
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- They look as if they're - enjoying themselves.
0:22:15 > 0:22:17- People are dancing.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19- # Play your fiddle hard
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- # Hell's broke loose in Georgia - and the Devil deals the cards
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- We've recorded an album of covers.
0:22:27 > 0:22:33- The next thing we want to do - is record our own songs.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- Yeah, - we've just written some new songs.
0:22:37 > 0:22:39- A couple in English, - a couple in Welsh.
0:22:39 > 0:22:44- We hope to record a Welsh album - next summer.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- We have loads to do to move up.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- # And a band of demons joined in - and it sounded something like this
0:22:52 > 0:22:54- We'll go out - and get the crowd excited.
0:22:55 > 0:22:56- Get them enjoying themselves.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- Looking forward to it. - It should be good.
0:23:00 > 0:23:01- Enjoy.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03- Enjoy.- - Marvellous!
0:23:15 > 0:23:20- While Raspberry Jam entertain the - guests at the engagement party...
0:23:20 > 0:23:25- ..the sun sets over Port Talbot - and people prepare for the night.
0:23:25 > 0:23:29- The lights still shines brightly - in the steelworks.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32- Let's hope it stays like that - for years to come.
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