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0:00:05 > 0:00:10- Ioan Doyle from Bethesda is - one of Wales's best young climbers.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14- But after school, rather - than be a professional climber...
0:00:15 > 0:00:18- ..he chose sheep farming - on the Carneddau.
0:00:19 > 0:00:24- It feels like a path to me. I'm - in charge of that path in my life.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- By dedicating his time - to the sheep, the climbing suffered.
0:00:30 > 0:00:32- I have much more to lose.
0:00:32 > 0:00:38- Now, Ioan and girlfriend Helen - have eleven acres of rented land...
0:00:38 > 0:00:39- ..and 50 sheep.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42- We have a farm really, don't we?
0:00:42 > 0:00:43- We have a farm really, don't we?- - Yes.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46- The business and work - take all his time.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- Climbing opportunities are rare.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51- Things went from bad to worse.
0:00:51 > 0:00:52- Things went from bad to worse.- - I've broken my hand.
0:00:53 > 0:00:58- Can Ioan succeed with his business - and prepare for a new challenge...
0:00:59 > 0:01:04- ..climbing one of Ireland's toughest - walls, before the season ends?
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- He's still got it.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- Helen has found work - in Zip World, Bethesda...
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- ..in the university summer holiday.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- It's just as well. The lambs - haven't brought in money yet.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- They have to earn a living.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45- They have to earn a living.- - Three, two!
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- Ioan has accepted a job - commentating on S4C...
0:01:56 > 0:01:58- ..from the Llanelwedd show.
0:01:58 > 0:02:03- It's a challenge for a young man - used to farming and climbing.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- This is Ioan's favourite part.
0:02:05 > 0:02:06- This is Ioan's favourite part.- - Yes.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- He's at his happiest - and most comfortable here.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- He will have to commentate - on wood chopping, shearing...
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- ..and the feather section, - to his mother's surprise.
0:02:21 > 0:02:22- He knows nothing about hens.
0:02:22 > 0:02:23- He knows nothing about hens.- - I've no idea.
0:02:23 > 0:02:28- I only hold hens when they're old, - to put them out of their misery.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32- This is where - they distribute the prizes.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- There are all kinds of birds here.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37- I was nervous at first.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39- I wasn't sure what to do.
0:02:39 > 0:02:41- I felt I didn't fit in at all.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- But I'm getting there slowly.
0:02:45 > 0:02:46- How old are you?
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- How old are you?- - Sixteen this year.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- I've kept them since I was seven.
0:02:51 > 0:02:52- This one is supposed to win.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54- This one is supposed to win.- - That's a national champion.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- I have to hold it tight.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- Don't let it go, - or he won't be happy!
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- I can't change the way I am...
0:03:04 > 0:03:06- ..and put on a face.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- It's working quite well, I think.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11- People are happy.
0:03:11 > 0:03:12- It's work.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17- I saw his first item - on S4C on Monday morning.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- I was with Mam. - I could tell he was very nervous.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- But he got better as the items - went on through the day.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- He was less nervous.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33- It's a big thing, - talking live on TV.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- You record it as live. - It's exactly the same discipline.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- But there's so much - going on in the show...
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- ..the director can choose - when to use items.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49- It's like a jigsaw.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- Our job is to feed the big - machine constantly with items.
0:03:55 > 0:03:56- BACKGROUND CHAT
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- Standing in a group - of people and saying the lines...
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- ..is what I find most difficult.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05- RINGS BELL
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- It's acting, in a way.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- It's difficult.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- But talking to shearers...
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- ..wallers...
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- ..or a woodcutter - like Dafydd is easy.
0:04:20 > 0:04:21- I do that anyway.
0:04:22 > 0:04:23- Mr Cadwaladr, how are you?
0:04:23 > 0:04:24- Mr Cadwaladr, how are you?- - How are you?
0:04:24 > 0:04:25- Fine, thanks.
0:04:26 > 0:04:26- Enjoying the show?
0:04:26 > 0:04:28- Enjoying the show?- - Great. There's none better.
0:04:29 > 0:04:30- We're looking forward.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- I think he's introducing - the shearing later.
0:04:34 > 0:04:34- That's his thing.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- That's his thing.- - Yes, he's looking forward.
0:04:37 > 0:04:38- He is.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40- ANNOUNCER IN BACKGROUND
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- I shear two months every year, - going round and sweating.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47- This is my favourite - place in the show.
0:04:47 > 0:04:52- Wales is competing against France - as well as New Zealand this year.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- Sheep and wool will be flying.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- ANNOUNCER IN BACKGROUND
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- How are you?
0:05:02 > 0:05:03- How are you?- - Fine thanks, Ioan.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06- The shearers are going well.
0:05:06 > 0:05:07- The lambs are flying out.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09- The lambs are flying out.- - These are young lads.
0:05:09 > 0:05:13- It's good to see so many - of them coming to the job.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- They're shearing extremely well too.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- They're shearing extremely well too.- - I regret not competing myself!
0:05:18 > 0:05:20- ANNOUNCER IN BACKGROUND
0:05:23 > 0:05:28- It's the best part of the show - for me, watching the lads shear.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- Twenty sheep in thirteen minutes.
0:05:31 > 0:05:32- Amazing.
0:05:32 > 0:05:37- It's great watching - the professional lads at work.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40- I'm keen to start competing.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42- I say that every year.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- Dewi Jenkins!
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- And in stand three, Bryn Lloyd Rees!
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- After the show, - back home in the fields...
0:05:56 > 0:06:01- ..it's time to take his first - lambs to the Llanrwst abattoir.
0:06:08 > 0:06:09- SHEEP BLEATS
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- We've had a new trailer.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- It's the first time - I'm taking lambs to the abattoir...
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- ..for the business.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- I had to put them - in this shed overnight.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- The lambs are reluctant - to get in the trailer.
0:06:50 > 0:06:51- Watch the door.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10- We have seven to go.
0:07:11 > 0:07:12- Six, sorry.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- It's Day One of the business.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- Our produce is going - to be slaughtered now.
0:07:23 > 0:07:24- We'll see how it goes.
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- All of these have been ordered.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- We don't have the means - to store them in a freezer.
0:07:35 > 0:07:36- We take orders.
0:07:36 > 0:07:41- Everyone will fetch them on Friday, - when they'll be ready.
0:07:42 > 0:07:43- I have to tag these.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14- It's a one-way ticket for the lambs.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16- Unfortunately.
0:08:16 > 0:08:20- But this is the only reason - we keep lambs.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24- They look cute and cuddly.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- But we rear them for the meat.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- It's a rather sad feeling, really.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- You end a creature's life...
0:08:37 > 0:08:39- ..for your own benefit.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43- But I enjoy the fruits of the job.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- Lamb is one of my favourite meats.
0:08:49 > 0:08:51- I enjoy rearing the lambs.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- There's nothing enjoyable - about an animal being killed.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- It's just part of it. - That's the system.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- I'm looking forward - to seeing how the lambs turn out.
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- They look good, going in.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10- They're about 32 kilos.
0:09:24 > 0:09:25- Shoo!
0:09:27 > 0:09:28- Where do you come from?
0:09:28 > 0:09:29- Where do you come from?- - Bethesda.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34- OK, lad? Thank you very much.
0:09:34 > 0:09:35- Thanks.
0:09:35 > 0:09:36- See you soon.
0:09:36 > 0:09:37- See you soon.- - Yes.
0:09:38 > 0:09:39- Lovely.
0:09:40 > 0:09:41- Don't hurt them.
0:09:41 > 0:09:42- Don't hurt them.- - We won't.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- We'll only kill them.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48- The sheep business is successful.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50- There's finally time...
0:09:50 > 0:09:54- ..to think about his friend John - McCune's challenge to climb...
0:09:55 > 0:09:57- ..the Holy Jesus Wall in Donegal.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03- But he has to prepare - here in Wales first.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09- Ioan has sheared for two months.
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- But he has done very little - climbing since injuring his hand.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19- Climbing in North Wales slate - quarries is special, if not unique.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- It's very local to me.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23- Do you go on the left?
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- No, straight.
0:10:27 > 0:10:32- To test my hand, - I chose an E5 in the quarry.
0:10:34 > 0:10:38- It's a classic climb. - A lot of people talk about it.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- The climb is in two parts.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- The first part isn't dangerous...
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- ..but it makes you think a bit.
0:10:51 > 0:10:57- It's quite technical. - The gear isn't fantastic, really.
0:10:58 > 0:10:59- It's alright.
0:11:04 > 0:11:05- Then above that...
0:11:06 > 0:11:11- ..the second pitch is technical - and quite powerful in parts.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15- But the gear is very good.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- You can just go for it, - and you're fairly safe.
0:11:20 > 0:11:24- At the top, - the crack is quite pumpy.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- There are a lot of small, - different kinds of places to climb.
0:11:30 > 0:11:35- I chose it because of the variety - of climbing styles you use on it.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- There isn't much pulling on slate.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08- A lot is on the feet.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10- You don't pull very hard.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13- You're on your toes and fingertips.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- There's nothing too physical.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- My hand felt quite good.
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- When I did the last pitch, - where it was quite powerful...
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- ..I felt very confident.
0:12:30 > 0:12:32- I could put the gear in easily.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35- Everything just fell together.
0:12:37 > 0:12:42- The fact I sheared - for three months says the lot.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49- The climb was a test for my hand, - to see how it would be in Ireland.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- I think I'll be alright. - I think I'm ready.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55- OK, Helen?
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- He's still got it.
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0:13:21 > 0:13:25- A local farmer does exactly - what Ioan and Helen want to do.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- Gwyn Thomas of Blaen-y-Nant...
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- ..is a pioneer of home reared - Snowdonia organic meat.
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- The farm is in the shadow - of Tryfan and the Glyderau.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- Tryfan Organics is food with a view.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- I've been selling red meat...
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- ..for 45 years.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55- I sell to family, friends...
0:13:55 > 0:14:00- ..and to visitors - who used to stay in Mam's B&B.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- We've expanded even further.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- We sell red meat.
0:14:08 > 0:14:13- Ioan plans to sell boxed lamb - to friends and neighbours.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- Nowadays...
0:14:16 > 0:14:21- ..people are more keen to trace - the source of the meat...
0:14:21 > 0:14:26- ..to discover how the animal - was kept, where it was fattened...
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- ..and how it was treated - when it was alive.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- They know exactly - what they're getting.
0:14:33 > 0:14:38- Meat in supermarkets can - come from New Zealand, Australia...
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- ..or Scotland.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- You can never tell where - the meat comes from. Alright, mate.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- I was just discussing - the new venture.
0:14:49 > 0:14:50- We're trying.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- We're trying.- - This is the perfect time.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- Visitors are arriving.
0:14:56 > 0:15:00- They are health conscious. The - zip wire is a tourist attraction.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04- There's surfing in Trefriw, - and mountain biking.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- It's a popular destination...
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- ..for people who care - about their diets.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12- They see what's here...
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- ..and can't understand - why they can't get the stuff.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- Three days after taking - the lambs to slaughter...
0:15:30 > 0:15:32- ..the meat is ready to collect.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35- They can see - the quality of their produce.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- What do you do here, then?
0:15:38 > 0:15:40- You're the man in charge.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- Are they ours?
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- That's the nicest lamb - out of them all.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- They are all round the R3L.
0:15:56 > 0:16:01- We're looking at the percentage - of fat to meat.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- That's the requirement - of the commercial market.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07- I didn't expect this.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- They're brilliant.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- I'm very pleased.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18- It gives us an idea for breeding - next year...
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- ..and what to look for.
0:16:21 > 0:16:22- It's great news.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25- Fantastic.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- I wasn't expecting this.
0:16:29 > 0:16:34- I bought Bernie the Southdown ram - for Helen on her birthday.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- It's quite unlike Welsh sheep. - He was the runt.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42- He turned out to be a good ram. - We put him to the Welsh sheep.
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- They are the best lambs.
0:16:45 > 0:16:50- We'll use him again next year - on most of the flock.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- Well done, Bernie.
0:16:54 > 0:16:55- Well done, Bernie.- - I feel really proud.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- It's been quite an experience - for Helen.
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- From loving the lambs - born in the fields...
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- ..to seeing them in the box.
0:17:05 > 0:17:09- I can cope - with knowing they're going...
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- ..so long as - they've had a good life.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- But like this, it's just meat.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17- High fives.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- Off Bernie!
0:17:21 > 0:17:23- With the meat in boxes...
0:17:23 > 0:17:28- ..they're in a hurry to get them - home to their customers.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31- That's the full lamb, 15.8 kilos.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- The Food Standards Agency...
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- ..requires they keep the meat - for the shortest possible time.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- It has to be stored - under five degrees Celsius.
0:17:45 > 0:17:50- Don't touch anything once you've - cleaned your hands. Do it again.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52- Use that.
0:18:03 > 0:18:05- His little paw is sticking out.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- When we get our lamb, - we quarter and halve it.
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- People tend to neglect - the breast of lamb.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- I remove the bone...
0:18:19 > 0:18:21- ..stuff it with herbs...
0:18:22 > 0:18:24- ..and season it.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- Once it's rolled and tied, - it's ready for the oven.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31- It's just as tasty - as the other cuts.
0:18:31 > 0:18:36- I make the most of a cut - that tends to get neglected.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- We have to bag them...
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- ..and get a rough idea - of how much they weigh.
0:18:44 > 0:18:50- We've taken orders for - a half, quarter and a whole lamb.
0:18:51 > 0:18:56- We need to work out how much - to charge, which is important.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00- They are heavier than I thought.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- Sadly, - I remember which lamb this is.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- I pulled it.
0:19:12 > 0:19:15- The lambs are heavier than expected.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- The customer can expect to pay more.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- We'll just say - it's eleven pounds a kilo.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- Do you want to make it - ten pounds a kilo?
0:19:29 > 0:19:30- OK.
0:19:58 > 0:19:59- Hi!
0:20:11 > 0:20:15- The first four lambs - have earned them over 600.
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- It's the perfect start for - their Llandygai mountain lamb.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- The Loved Lamb venture is a success.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41- With the Ireland trip approaching...
0:20:41 > 0:20:45- ..Ioan is worried - about his climbing.
0:20:45 > 0:20:49- He's tackling one of the area's - most difficult climbs...
0:20:49 > 0:20:51- ..The Quarryman.
0:20:52 > 0:20:57- He's rehearsing complex moves - with an overhead rope.
0:20:57 > 0:21:02- Ioan's hero, Johnny Dawes, - climbed it in the eighties.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- It's still difficult today, - as Ioan will find out.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- That hurt!
0:22:13 > 0:22:15- I feel quite good.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18- I was strong - when it came to pulling...
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- ..but it takes a lot of energy.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23- It's so complicated.
0:22:24 > 0:22:29- It's important - to set myself challenges.
0:22:29 > 0:22:35- Climbing can be too easy - when everything falls into place.
0:22:36 > 0:22:41- Everything has fallen - into place recently.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- I'm starting to get into it.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49- Everything is working.
0:22:50 > 0:22:55- It was cocky of me to attempt - that climb, to think I could do it.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- Ioan can't link the moves - with the overhead rope...
0:23:00 > 0:23:05- ..not to mention - thinking about leading.
0:23:05 > 0:23:10- The Quarryman was a reality check. - It doesn't augur well for Ireland.
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