Pennod 6 Gwesty Parc y Stradey

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-Llanelli - home of Sosban Fach.

-The old industrial town is now home

-to car and horse racing.

-There are many reasons to celebrate

-and relax at the Stradey Park Hotel.

-Good morning, Stradey Park Hotel.

-Today, the children get excited

-about meeting a special guest.

-Will everybody behave

-at the staff party?

-No, I won't be!

-Gareth and Rhian

-finally tie the knot.

-This is the first time

-I've seen you in a dress.

-Welcome to Y Gwesty.

-The end of the year is always the

-busiest time for Debs and the staff.

-Today's our first Christmas party.

-Oh, and who's popping by today?

-The Llanddarog WI.

-Watch out! Lock up your husbands!

-Everybody's happy and they've got a

-happy spirit and time goes quicker.

-There's something in the atmosphere.

-It's a lovely feeling.

-It isn't a happy time

-for the turkey...

-..but there's more to Christmas

-than a bit of stuffing.

-Angela and Sylvia are busy turning

-the hotel into a temple of tinsel.

-I do what Angela tells me to do.

-She's the boss.

-She's a very good Santa's helper.

-She'll have to be good

-with 20 rooms to prepare.

-My jingles are already jangling!

-Angela likes things in order.

-We've tried all sorts over the years

-and had really modern decorations...

-..but people like

-the traditional decorations.

-I enjoy Christmas. It's an excuse

-to get the family together.

-Debs is a young mother

-and appreciates the family time.

-My child is four this year

-and he understands Christmas.

-He's asked to write a letter

-to Father Christmas...

-..and has asked for some toys.

-This is my son's name.

-He means a lot to me

-and I'd do anything for him.

-I work all these hours

-so that I can spoil him.

-Christmas is the time for treats

-and I'm sure there's plenty of tips.

-I do my best for every customer.

-Some don't tip at all.

-Other customers give 1 each.

-Sometimes, you get more

-and it's a bonus...

-..but at Christmas,

-the customers are more generous.

-It's the season for giving.

-But there are some who take...

-..and I don't mean the mince pies,

-carrots and sherry!

-The most we've lost is a sideboard.

-For a moment,

-I thought she said sideboard.

-They took it out of the double doors

-of the gallery.

-They thought

-it suited their kitchen.

-Yes, she did say sideboard.

-Yes, I remember it and she was

-quite upset the morning after.

-She couldn't believe that somebody

-would do such a thing.

-I don't know how they moved it.

-It is Christmas after all, Sylvia.

-I think that's good enough.

-Next!

-Would you like to come on through?

-In the restaurant, the Llanddarog WI

-has arrived for their lunch.

-Would you like a mulled wine?

-It's the start

-of the Christmas season.

-The first turkey is ready

-and it's only November.

-Tradition is only a minor detail.

-Christmas seems to be starting

-earlier every year.

-It's 12 November this year and

-the Christmas decorations are up.

-By Christmas day,

-we don't want Christmas dinner.

-You can help yourself

-to the turkey from the carvery.

-A chef is happiest

-with a knife in his hand.

-Everyone seems happy

-and we've started serving food.

-The weather or any troubles

-they are facing in life...

-..pales into insignificance

-when they have this lunch.

-It's an amazing atmosphere

-so I don't mind being in work.

-Use your Tarzan strength, Mrs Jones!

-Go on.

-And again.

-Hooray!

-I hope it was worth the effort.

-Hotels are always busy...

-..but the staff are more

-enthusiastic than usual today.

-It's our staff party tonight.

-There'll be no tips tonight!

-We'll have a few drinks,

-some food and have fun.

-Tom, the off-duty duty manager,

-is organizing the event.

-We have a bouncy castle,

-sumo suits and a rodeo reindeer.

-Goodness me,

-but the staff deserve a shindig.

-It's good to have a celebration

-before Christmas.

-They can get over their hangovers

-before everyone else has theirs.

-We've still got guests so some staff

-have to cover the reception and bar.

-One of those who'll be on duty

-is Lesley.

-I don't mind working.

-I can stay out of mischief

-if I work.

-So, you're not one for sumo suits

-and a rodeo reindeer.

-I like celebrating.

-Isn't that you with the legs?

-You won't need them tonight.

-Some of the staff are staying

-at the hotel this evening.

-Look out!

-Thank you.

-Are they excited?

-Of course I am, I can't wait.

-It'll be fine.

-I think they'll all behave.

-Being on duty is one of the perks

-of being the boss.

-I get to work and see if I can

-remember how to be a waitress.

-It'll be an unforgettable night

-once everything is in place.

-Or a night to forget, Tom!

-Weddings play an important part

-in the life of the hotel.

-Every year,

-they host about 80 weddings.

-What this hotel hasn't seen

-is nobody's business!

-One couple taking the plunge

-is having a drink in the bar.

-Everything's in place for Gareth

-and Rhian's upcoming nuptials.

-It was going to be

-a small wedding...

-..but after counting

-our family and friends...

-..it's become much bigger

-than I was expecting!

-As part of the preparations, the

-couple had a wine tasting afternoon.

-A try before you buy.

-The wine is being sampled

-and nothing else!

-I've got the Chilean wine.

-I've got the Chilean wine.

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-I thought they were all Chilean.

-I'm a fan of wine.

-He'll drink any leftover wine that's

-in the house but I'm the wine lover.

-Have you tasted the rose?

-Have you tasted the rose?

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-Gareth is happy to take a back seat.

-Why would you want to drink that?

-They finally reach a decision.

-We're happy with the wines

-from Chile, Spain and California.

-You need many things

-to ensure a happy wedding.

-Everyone will compliment

-the wedding dress...

-..but woe betide any groom

-who looks shabby!

-Shazam! The makeover is complete.

-He scrubs up well.

-It's lovely.

-Gareth's groomsmen offer support

-with one priceless accessory.

-Man boobs!

-Is anything else as important

-in building a happy marriage?

-I think not!

-There's excitement in the air

-as the staff arrive for the party.

-Netra's never seen this hour before

-and she won't be preparing any eggs.

-Thank you.

-The ladies' man has also arrived.

-I've been looking forward to this

-for a few weeks.

-Mair is hot on his heels.

-Which way do we go in?

-The staff entrance.

-You don't have to worry

-about the food tonight, Chris.

-Most won't remember eating it,

-let alone how it tasted.

-Everyone's arriving between 7.00pm

-and 7.30pm to have food at 7.45pm.

-Hopefully it won't be later than

-8.00pm so we can have a drink then.

-It's all running like clockwork

-and the food is served on time.

-With Angela on duty, it won't be

-long before Chris joins the party.

-Mark has pulled two crackers

-and speaking of crackers...

-Yes, I'm enjoying so far.

-We've had plenty to eat.

-We've had plenty to eat.

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-I'm full now.

-We need to wash it down

-with a drink.

-Will it be a sedate evening?

-No, I won't be!

-The evening entertainment

-is paying dividends.

-The highlight of the evening has to

-be the Stradey Park Hotel Oscars.

-And the award goes to...

-And the award goes to...

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-Netra.

-Netra from Nepal takes the award

-for her mountain of breakfasts.

-Never angry, always happy.

-Netra is obviously happy.

-She's a popular member of staff

-so the whole team is very happy.

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-Yes, I've finished work for tonight

-and it's time for a few pints.

-Angela has also finished work.

-I'll stay out of the way, keep a low

-profile and let them get on with it.

-That's a sensible move, Angela.

-Back at reception, there's isn't

-much bounce in Lesley!

-I'm hiding here out of the way.

-After the break, a seasonal visitor

-arrives at the hotel. Ho, ho, ho!

-They're so supportive of the school.

-Is the large box

-the return of the sideboard?

-Everybody wants a sneak peek!

-Gareth and Rhian get married

-and the first ultimatum is given.

-He's got two minutes.

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-It's 8.00am and an important day

-at the hotel.

-A large parcel has arrived

-in Stradey Park Hotel.

-What is it?

-Oh! It's a big box.

-Oh! It's a big box.

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-Yes, a big box.

-Small cake.

-Size isn't everything, Mair!

-It's enough for Gareth and Rhian

-who are getting married today.

-Rhian and her bridesmaids

-are making a weekend of it...

-..and are staying on the eve

-of the wedding too!

-That explains why they're

-cavorting around in dressing gowns.

-I'm fine. I can't wait.

-Today is one big party.

-Elizabeth, Rhian's mother,

-has done some cavorting too.

-Did you sleep at all?

-Yes, but I had to be woken up

-at 6.00am or I'd have slept through.

-We haven't had a heart-shaped cake

-for a long time.

-We get square cakes

-and unique ideas such as cupcakes.

-A heart-shaped cake is different

-and a nice change.

-Be careful, the last thing you want

-on a wedding day is a broken heart.

-When I was a little girl, I

-didn't dream about my wedding day.

-I was never one of those girls who

-planned the day to the last detail.

-Well you've had it now

-and everything seems great.

-I'm nervous

-but excited for the day ahead.

-This will settle the nerves

-and it's not even 9.00am.

-I know, but they're celebrating

-a special day so they might as well!

-Rhian and her friends are like

-Julius Caesar and his cronies.

-A bit of bubbly in the morning.

-If it's after 9.00am,

-then I can open the bubbly.

-It's not, Mair.

-They certainly don't look nervous.

-I'll top them up as I go along.

-Cheers.

-Hang on, it's not nerves.

-They're drunk.

-What will Mair be doing?

-I'll make sure that everything runs

-smoothly and they're comfortable.

-"Make yourselves at home."

-We've taken it literally.

-Let's leave the toga party and join

-Debs who is with the other guests.

-She'll serve the guests

-at the wedding too.

-I think the bride is nervous.

-Yesterday, she was back and forth

-a lot but I think she's calmed down.

-There's an order from upstairs,

-but is it for solids or liquids?

-The bride has asked for bacon,

-brown bread, butter and ketchup.

-It's something to keep her going.

-It must be the nerves.

-It reminds me of my wedding day.

-It's lovely and everyone's so happy.

-You look forward to this day as

-you only expect to get married once.

-I have to make sure that we all eat

-or we'll be on the floor by midday!

-Mair has gone to remind the girls

-about the purpose of their stay.

-Do you remember?

-It's Gareth and Rhian's wedding

-and Gareth, the groom, has arrived.

-We left at 10.30pm...

-..but we heard that the girls

-were up until 2.00am.

-There might be

-a few headaches today.

-You don't know the half of it,

-Gareth!

-In the meantime, the boys

-are comparing shoes and haircuts...

-..their favourite tailor and socks!

-They're also discussing

-the price of pants.

-I spent 30 on pants.

-Rhian gets new underwear so it's

-only fair I get new Calvin Kleins.

-You're their best advertisement

-but other pants are available.

-None of these guests

-know the value of the pants...

-..but Elizabeth

-thinks it's money well spent.

-She's 33, so we've waited a while

-but it's all happened at once.

-She met Gareth, moved to Llanelli,

-got engaged and bought a house.

-Are you taking that down the aisle?

-Are you taking that down the aisle?

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-What are you like? I can't cope now.

-But she'll have to cope

-as the big moment has arrived.

-It's nerve-racking for Gareth.

-The new pants

-will make a world of difference.

-Have faith in your pants

-and everything will be OK.

-Are you OK?

-Are you OK?

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-Yes, I'm fine.

-There's pretty. She looks stunning.

-Ladies and gentlemen,

-please rise to welcome the bride.

-It's obviously an emotional moment.

-Everyone must have had

-some new pants.

-I've known you for many years...

-..but this is the first time

-I've seen you in a dress.

-We are gathered here today...

-..to join Gareth and Rhian Wyn

-in holy matrimony.

-You'll need to say "I do."

-I'll nod my head at the right time.

-Gareth, do you take

-Rhian Wyn to be your wife?

-The preparations

-are in full swing...

-..and Mark has one eye

-fixed on the clock.

-We want the dinner done

-as soon as possible...

-..because New Zealand

-play Wales at 5.30pm.

-We've got a major timeline

-to finish by 5.00pm.

-Wedding pants are one thing,

-but rugby is something else.

-I now pronounce you

-husband and wife.

-Thank you very much.

-Kick off is getting closer but I'm

-sure everything will go to plan...

-..because rugby is important

-in this marriage...

-..as Rhian proved

-in the photographs.

-Rugby is close to her heart,

-but closer to her feet.

-Yes, Cwmllynfell rugby socks.

-But does she have matching pants?

-Mr and Mrs Evans.

-CHEERING

-The food is on its way.

-Gareth's father has noticed a number

-of coincidences in the day's events.

-I married Janet here

-when it was called Bryn-y-Mor.

-On the day of our wedding...

-..the Lions won the third test

-in New Zealand to win the series.

-That's right, isn't it?

-She couldn't find me. I wasn't in

-the reception but watching rugby.

-I hope the chefs

-don't expect any feedback today.

-This food won't touch the sides.

-There's an hour to go.

-There's an hour to go.

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-I hope there's a television.

-Nobody can leave

-until every sprout is finished.

-Rhian asked everyone to eat quicker

-so we can watch the game.

-The speeches are next

-and there's a time limit.

-He's got two minutes.

-Hurry up or this will be

-the shortest marriage in history.

-A few speeches and let's get on.

-To my beautiful wife, Rhian Wyn.

-To my beautiful wife, Rhian Wyn.

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-Rhian Wyn!

-Brief and precise.

-I couldn't have done

-a better job myself.

-With the formalities over...

-..everyone settles down

-in the bar to watch the game...

-..and that includes

-the happy couple.

-It was the socks what done it!

-Empty bottles say it's been good.

-We've had empty places coming back

-and people have enjoyed the dinner.

-It's another day and another wedding

-at the Stradey Park Hotel.

-The year is coming to an end.

-Today,

-there's another special party.

-It isn't a wedding but it'll be

-just as happy with a lot of noise.

-They dress up

-and have a bit of a disco.

-It's Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffwrnes and

-the head teacher, Mrs Lloyd-Jenkins.

-We have a great relationship

-with the hotel...

-..and they're very supportive.

-It's great that the children get

-to have fun in a festive atmosphere.

-The staff also get to relax

-with the children.

-They get spoilt rotten.

-Mark hasn't got time to relax

-because there's plenty to do.

-We have a spillage.

-I'm sure the spillages

-at the wedding were worse.

-The chef's pushed out the boat with

-their poule nuggets et saucisson.

-Chicken nuggets and sausages.

-It's not often we do

-anything like this.

-Nothing pleases children

-more than nuggets and a sausage.

-I dressed up

-for my school's Christmas party.

-We've come here today

-for food and ice cream.

-I had sausage and chips.

-I'm enjoying the party.

-Who do we have here? Hello!

-He won't get any complaints

-from these guests.

-These are Mark's children,

-but they haven't come to see Dad.

-The most important guest

-is waiting in reception. Ho, ho, ho!

-It's the highlight of the year

-for Ysgol Gymraeg y Ffwrnes...

-..and Stradey Park Hotel.

-It's apt to end on a local note.

-The hotel offers accommodation

-to visitors...

-..but also opens its doors

-to the community.

-It's been quite a year

-for this family-run, 4-star hotel...

-..with visitors from far and wide.

-It's Dad's 90th birthday.

-Some came here to relax.

-I like to have a massage.

-Some relaxed too much.

-It's a girls' night out.

-Behind all the fun,

-you'll find a team of professionals.

-Every day is different.

-Every day is different.

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-It's all hands on deck today.

-It's a 24-hour job.

-It's a 24-hour job.

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-You get a buzz from it.

-Even the boss lends a hand.

-Even the boss lends a hand.

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-I get to be the waitress.

-Some customers

-were easier than others.

-They refuse to leave.

-They refuse to leave.

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-They're probably having a nightmare.

-The tips you get

-at the end of the day do help.

-The staff are so close

-that they might as well be related.

-We're one big family.

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