Tue, 25 Apr 2017 Prynhawn Da

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-Hello and welcome to Llanelli

-on a glorious Tuesday...

-..but there's a nip in the air.

-It's good to see the sun and you'll

-always get a warm welcome from us!

-This is what we have for you

-over the next 50 minutes.

-Euros Lewis chats about a project...

-..based on the links between the

-Welsh countryside and the Great War.

-Matt Guy rustles up a stroganoff

-in our Meal in Minutes slot.

-Lowri Steffan looks at various

-wooden items for the home.

-The mild weather has seen

-an increase in adders in Wales.

-Geraint Snakes joins us

-to discuss the matter.

-The singer and winner of the

-Blue Ribband, Eleri Owen Edwards...

-..chats about some

-of her prized possessions.

-Join us for all this over the next

-50 minutes for today's Prynhawn Da.

-April is National

-Autism Awareness Month.

-It's a condition that affects

-34,000 people in Wales.

-We're joined by Dr Llinos...

-..Sian and Gerwyn Rees Evans

-and their daughter, Angharad...

-..who has autism.

-Welcome to you all.

-Angharad is busy playing.

-Angharad is playing games.

-It's Fireman Sam.

-What is autism?

-Autism is a mental condition that

-is present from early childhood...

-..and characterized by great

-difficulty in communicating...

-..and forming relationships

-with other people.

-It can be difficult to be diagnosed.

-It takes many months

-to get a diagnosis.

-The child will have to be seen

-by an array of people.

-Socializing can be difficult

-if you have autism.

-It's important to note that

-there is an autistic spectrum.

-There are different grades

-of autism.

-When did you realize Angharad

-had this condition?

-We noticed when

-she was about a year old.

-We have three other children.

-We noticed that she

-wasn't developing properly.

-Did you suspect anything?

-We didn't know what was wrong.

-We didn't know about it...

-..until we had the diagnosis.

-What was different about Angharad?

-She did a lot of things

-that were unusual.

-She would run around in circles.

-Her sleeping pattern

-was very unusual.

-She doesn't have a pattern

-with her sleep.

-How much help did you receive?

-After the diagnosis

-in Bronglais Hospital...

-..we got to the car

-and didn't know what do to next!

-The biggest mistake

-was to do research online.

-We read some details

-that gave us more hope.

-Angharad's condition is very

-different to other people.

-What are the next steps

-following a diagnosis?

-It all depends on the individual.

-Not every individual

-will need the same support.

-Those living with autism

-will have other problems.

-Some of them might

-have learning difficulties.

-Each individual needs a diagnosis.

-Does Angharad attend school now?

-She goes to an autistic group

-in Aberystwyth.

-We've seen a difference in her

-since she started going there.

-She still doesn't speak properly.

-She's developing every day.

-No one day is the same

-with Angharad.

-You cannot plan ahead with Angharad.

-A lot of those with autism

-likes a routine.

-Yes, that's true for us.

-Going back to school after

-the holidays...

-..will be a challenge.

-She's the youngest of four.

-All her brothers and sisters

-are brilliant with her.

-Sioned, Gruffydd and Tudor

-are great with her.

-Tudur is ten years old today.

-Visit the doctor

-if you suspect any symptoms?

-Go to your doctor for advice.

-You can also speak to the school

-about your child's behaviour.

-Thank you for joining us.

-After the break, Euros Lewis

-chats about his new project...

-..that looks at the links between

-Ceredigion and the Great War.

-Lowri Steffan has stylish,

-wooden items for the home.

-Join us in a few minutes.

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-Welcome back.

-In 2014, we marked a century

-since the start of the Great War...

-..and the people of North Ceredigion

-started a project...

-..called A Time To Remember

-And Reflect.

-It remembers the scars left by the

-Great War on the Welsh countryside.

-They have collected information

-and responded creatively to the war.

-On Sunday, there's the showing

-of a film at Theatr Felinfach.

-It's called Cofia'n Gwlad...

-..and looks at the relationship

-between Ceredigion and World War I.

-Euros Lewis wrote the film and the

-play that is based on the story...

-..and he joins us now.

-Welcome to the programme, Euros.

-Thank you.

-Tell us more about the film.

-The film is a combination

-of drama and history.

-This isn't just a record of a drama.

-The drama showcases the archives

-we have in the area.

-It shows the path taken by

-the project.

-The project started in 2013...

-..and we had a blank page

-at the start!

-We found that we wanted to go out

-into the community...

-..to see how the Great War

-affected the area.

-There was an exhibition...

-..under the title, A Time

-To Remember And Reflect...

-..at the Rhydypennau Hall

-in Bow Street.

-We had an incredible response

-from the community.

-We had a response from all sorts

-of people.

-It was a great way to unite

-the people as a nation.

-What was the response like

-with that exhibition?

-It was a travelling exhibition.

-It meant that it continued

-the dynamic...

-..of uniting people of all ages...

-..from school children to

-grandparents.

-Today, we're in a period where

-people want to build walls...

-..and live separate lives.

-This exhibition was about

-breaking down the barriers...

-..and working together.

-Let's see an excerpt from the drama,

-Cofia'n Gwlad.

-Mam?

-Mam?

-

-I won't be long.

-Food is almost ready, there's only

-the potatoes left to do.

-Mam, come here a minute.

-Mam, come here a minute.

-

-I'll be with you in a moment.

-Ifan John.

-Mam, for goodness sake!

-I've got something to tell you.

-That was Ifan John.

-He had something to say!

-He isn't at the heart

-of the drama...

-..but it's all about his mother...

-..who was this

-strong chapel-going lady.

-It's based on the letters that

-were sent home by the soldiers.

-The women had all these letters.

-They had to live in this country...

-..and do everything that

-was needed in their homes.

-A lot of women of the age

-of Ifan John...

-..had to leave their homes...

-..and work in

-the munitions factories.

-Here's a clip of Caledryn Evans.

-You were here were you, in Flander?

-You were here were you, in Flander?

-

-Yes, in Flanders.

-Yes, a horrible place.

-That was Caledfryn Evans.

-There's some characters in the film.

-Caledfryn Evans is on that film.

-He had the stories from his parents.

-The drama questions the future

-of the communities.

-I wanted to show what happens

-after a war.

-It's all about the existence

-of the chapels.

-It makes us think.

-it isn't about what happens

-in London.

-The film is being shown at Theatr

-Felinfach on Sunday 30 April.

-Next, Matt Guy has a great idea for

-your supper in our Meal in Minutes.

-Today, I'm making

-a chicken stroganoff.

-Start by chopping an onion.

-Crush a clove of garlic,

-remove the skin and chop it finely.

-Next, we have the mushrooms.

-The chicken is cooking so we can add

-the onions, garlic and mushrooms.

-Cook them

-until they have softened...

-..and then add some cream,

-mustard and fresh coriander.

-Place some pasta

-in the centre of the plate...

-..and spoon over the stroganoff and

-finish it with some fresh parsley.

-That's a chicken stroganoff -

-a Meal in Minutes!

-That looked delicious.

-Next, we've got a bit of interior

-design advice with Lowri Steffan.

-Welcome to the programme.

-Today, we're looking at wooden items

-for the home.

-I wanted to look at wood today.

-You can get all sorts of things.

-We start with handmade items.

-The large boat at the back

-is from Home Sends.

-It's 28 for the large boat.

-It's quite rustic.

-It isn't trying to be

-something else.

-Wales is awash with craftmakers.

-It's in Caernarfon.

-The wine rack is 28.

-This goes on the wall.

-It holds wine bottles

-and wine glasses.

-I love that!

-We've got some at home.

-The stool is 30 from Coffor Bach.

-Coffor Bach is a store in Llandeilo.

-It reminds us of our childhood.

-You can smell the wood too.

-A lot of people have sat

-on that stool!

-There's some large coat hooks.

-It's 38 for the large coat hooks

-from Coffor Bach.

-These are quite modern.

-They look plain

-but made using traditional methods.

-People like handmade items.

-You can get anything made from wood.

-There's jewellery

-and all sorts of gifts.

-There's even some wooden bunting.

-We've got a modern twist

-on the lovespoon.

-It's cut using a laser.

-Those are some lovely items.

-There's an array of bird tables

-from Marks and Spencer.

-We should remember the wildlife.

-They vary is price from 8 to 15.

-Marks and Spencer

-has a huge collection of items...

-..for the garden.

-It's handmade

-and uses natural materials.

-There's an array of wooden toys.

-They aren't cheap!

-No, that's right.

-The animals are 10.99 each.

-It's 32.50

-for the wooden camper van.

-The lid comes off

-and there are people inside.

-People will remember these toys.

-It could be a family heirloom!

-There's a lovely clock.

-People think of traditional items

-when you think of wood...

-..but the clock is very modern.

-The clock is 48 from Dots.

-It would be great in a modern room.

-You can get an array of lamps

-made from wood.

-The lamp made from driftwood is 69.

-The driftwood lamp is from Dots.

-People think that

-they can make them too!

-If you're making something

-from driftwood...

-..the wood should be treated...

-..so that they don't catch fire!

-They look very simple.

-There's a standard lamp from Dots.

-It's got a concrete base.

-You could put any shade on it.

-Stick to natural colours

-or something bright.

-After the break...

-..Geraint Snakes chats about the

-current increase in adders in Wales.

-to plant some potatoes.

-Join us in a few minutes.

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-Welcome back to Prynhawn Da.

-Our next guest is Geraint Hopkins...

-..or Geraint Snakes

-as he's commonly known.

-Welcome to the programme.

-It's been reported that Wales

-has seen an increase...

-..in its adder population.

-Can you tell us more about it?

-There isn't more of them.

-People are building on sites

-where more snakes are living.

-They try to hide from people.

-But some people are silly!

-I've seen three this year.

-There are hundreds in Gowertown.

-There are some in Pembrey

-and Furnace.

-I've only seen a few of them

-They don't attack.

-They will only attack if disturbed.

-Yes, they will only attack

-if you disturb or step on them.

-Many dog owners let their pets roam

-and they can get attacked.

-They are venomous.

-They are the only venomous snakes

-in Britain.

-You can die from a bite

-if you aren't treated.

-Don't panic if you are bitten.

-The venom runs through your body

-quicker if you panic.

-Seek medical emergency.

-The pain can be excruciating.

-I've ripped my Achilles tendon!

-I haven't been bitten!

-How can you spot an adder?

-Adders grow to this size.

-They have a diamond pattern

-on the back.

-They grow bigger when pregnant.

-Don't wear sandals in areas

-where you think they are living.

-Snakes sense you from vibrations.

-They also like to lie

-in the sunshine.

-If you get too close to them,

-they will bite.

-You haven't brought an adder today.

-This is an African House Snake.

-He's only a baby.

-He will grow to about six feet.

-Many children will run around in the

-forest and get bitten by a snake.

-Head to the hospital immediately.

-Inform them of which snake

-has bitten you.

-Grass snakes are harmless.

-They give off a musk.

-They are not poisonous.

-The message is not to go near grass

-areas!

-Next, we venture into the garden and

-Ieuan has some advice on potatoes.

-"You don't get something

-for nothing," as the saying goes.

-"The exception proves the rule,"

-is another saying.

-These blue forget-me-nots are

-the perfect example of an exception.

-I didn't sow them but birds dropped

-the seeds a few years ago...

-..and these have spread and flowered

-every spring since that time.

-I don't turn the soil until May

-to allow them to self-sow...

-..and why not too?!

-If you have a glasshouse...

-..plant early potatoes in pots

-of compost early in the year.

-These were planted in the third week

-of January...

-..and kept in the glasshouse until

-being moved outdoors in early April.

-They were left to acclimatize in a

-cold frame just like these plants.

-I harvested my first new potatoes

-over the Easter weekend...

-..and I'm going to pick some more.

-Not bad.

-They are the perfect size

-for a dinner plate.

-It's the second half of April, so

-we can plant all the late potatoes.

-I've already opened a furrow

-to the depth of about six inches.

-If you live near the sea or coast,

-line the furrow with seaweed.

-Seaweed is amazing and

-contains a wealth of nutrients...

-..including 58 elements that

-are missing in manure and compost.

-They are gradually released into

-the soil for the plants to absorb.

-It also contains a growth hormone

-and an antifungal substance.

-On top of all this, it helps

-to retain moisture in the soil.

-Wash it to remove

-any surface salt and sand...

-..before laying it in the furrow.

-They do the same in Jersey

-when growing their famous potatoes.

-In Jersey, they grow a variety known

-as the International Kidney Potato.

-They are planted early

-and harvested early as new potatoes.

-The International Kidney

-is an example of second earlies.

-When left to mature,

-they grow into large potatoes.

-Allow 18 inches

-between each late potato...

-..or 15 inches in the case

-of the second earlies...

-..and 12 inches

-between early potatoes.

-It isn't too late to sow

-the early potatoes...

-..and strengthens

-the immune system of plants...

-..to help them

-fight against diseases.

-Don't worry if you cannot collect

-fresh seaweed...

-..as you can get a tonic containing

-the benefits of the seaweed.

-This is dissolved in water and

-helps with the growth of potatoes...

-..and every other plant.

-Thanks to Ieuan

-for his great advice.

-Mari Grug from the Heno team

-has joined us in the studio.

-My husband has planted already.

-Join me for another jam-packed Heno

-at 7.00pm.

-We've got another feature

-from the Pan Celtic Festival...

-..that was held in Carlow in Ireland

-over the weekend.

-I've got a studio full of guests

-this evening.

-I'm joined by Sioned Webb,

-Mair Tomos Ifans and Arfon Gwilym...

-..to discuss the tradition

-of May Day carols or songs.

-We meet Ioan Lloyd who is

-a 14-year-old boy from Llandysul...

-..who is making a name for himself

-in the rallying world.

-After the break, we're joined

-by the singer, Eleri Owen Edwards.

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-Welcome back.

-We close the programme

-with Eleri Owen Edwards...

-..the mezzo-soprano who won the

-Blue Ribband in 2013 in Denbigh.

-She joins us to chat about

-her prized possessions.

-You currently live in Cilycwm

-in the Towy Valley...

-..but are originally

-from the Conwy Valley.

-Yes, that's right.

-My father thought the Conwy Valley

-was the most beautiful place...

-..in the world.

-I worked in bank in this area.

-I moved to Cilycwm because

-I married a farmer from the area.

-All the items are linked with

-my musical tours around the globe.

-I have very fond memories of singing

-around the world.

-The plate was presented to me

-at the Gymanfa Ganu...

-..at the Ontario Festival in Canada

-in 1994.

-I was invited to sing

-in the Ontario Festival...

-..as a soloist

-for the Glan Alun Choir from Mold.

-The trip is held annually.

-I've also performed

-in various concerts...

-..in Toronto, London,

-Peterborough and Ottawa.

-I recall these places

-because of the English names.

-It was a great to join the choir.

-It was presented to me by the mayor

-of Peterborough.

-There's a model of a cow.

-I was given the model of a cow...

-..when I was a soloist at the

-Celtic Festival in Chicago in 2006.

-The Bangor male voice choir

-invited me to Chicago.

-There was a huge parade

-as part of the Celtic Festival...

-..that had over 100 patterned

-and colourful fibreglass cows.

-I wouldn't have gone to these places

-without the singing.

-There was a lady who was our guide.

-Her name was Mona

-and she gave me the cow.

-There was an auction to raise funds

-for a local children's ward.

-We breed limousin cattle on our farm

-in Cilycwm...

-..so have a number of other

-china cows in our home.

-We have carvings of cows

-on our fireplace.

-Each one of them come in different

-styles and are colourful.

-Mona, the guide,

-is coming to see us in May.

-I'll have to keep the cow on

-display!

-Tell us about the pendant.

-The pendant was a gift after

-I'd won the Blue Ribband in 2013.

-Aled, my husband,

-gave me the pendant...

-..when I was invited to sing at

-the St David's Day Gymanfa Ganu...

-..at the Welsh chapel in Melbourne

-in 2014.

-It was a dream of mine to go to

-Australia.

-Melbourne is a special place.

-Australia is famous

-for mining natural opal.

-Aled wanted me to have this pendant

-to remember the tour.

-It sparkles and changes colour

-in the light.

-I would never have gone to these

-places if I didn't sing/

-Aled and myself are singing

-in Colwyn Bay on Saturday.

-We are joined by other artists and

-choirs.

-Piantel is one of the other acts.

-Thank you, Eleri.

-Prynhawn Da

-returns tomorrow at 2.00pm.

-We hear about the history

-of Cantre'r Gwaelod.

-Aled Jones: Fy Nhaith Glasurol

-follows the news and weather on S4C.

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