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0:00:02 > 0:00:05- Wrexham - is North Wales's largest town.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11- Business is booming - for its famous lager.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14- I thought it would be - a good opportunity.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19- It's either sink or swim. - We can't stand still.
0:00:21 > 0:00:25- The town's heart - is its football club.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27- It's a great football club.
0:00:27 > 0:00:31- It's close to my heart. - I've been here since the age of 15.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- Things are changing in Wrexham. - People are willing to venture.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- There are some - fantastic opportunities...
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- ..for those willing - to put the time and labour in.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- It's important - to be self-motivated.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56- We need to realize - our strengths and potential.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58- It's confidence.
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0:01:24 > 0:01:29- At the Racecourse, Wrexham Football - Club is holding an open day.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- Eighteen months ago, - the fans became the new owners.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- The future is in their hands.
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- Lifelong supporter Spencer Harris - is a board member.
0:01:45 > 0:01:46- Diane!
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- Wrexham Football Club - has a huge history.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- We've played - in the Cup Winners' Cup.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- We reached the quarter final - of the European Cup Winners' Cub.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- We've played against Roma, Porto...
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- ..some of Europe's biggest clubs.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- Wrexham has won the Welsh FA Cup...
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- ..more than any other club.
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- Next year...
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- ..Wrexham will be 150 years old.
0:02:22 > 0:02:23- Amazing!
0:02:24 > 0:02:25- The fans meet their heroes.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30- Chief Executive, Don Bircham, - explains his vision.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34- We take it for granted because - we're behind the scenes every day.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- But for a youngster to sit - in the home dressing room...
0:02:39 > 0:02:41- ..for a Dad to reminisce...
0:02:41 > 0:02:46- ..when he sees old trophies - from our great heritage in Europe...
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- ..for a fan to be up close - to the players as they train.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- We sometimes forget - how much of a privilege that is.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- Barcelona?! Why has - everybody got Barcelona kits on?
0:02:59 > 0:03:00- The personnel change...
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- ..but there's something about - this place that doesn't change.
0:03:05 > 0:03:10- Every time you come in here you get - hairs on the back of your neck.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16- It was a difficult decade - for the club and supporters.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- After years of mismanagement, - the FA penalised the club.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- Wrexham FC - was relegated from the League.
0:03:24 > 0:03:29- I want to see this club, - as much as anybody in this room...
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- ..in the Championship.
0:03:32 > 0:03:37- I haven't got a sack of gold. I've - only got what I've got to work with.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- It was a difficult situation.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- Before we took over...
0:03:44 > 0:03:49- ..the club was losing - a million pounds annually.
0:03:49 > 0:03:54- We had to find a path...
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- ..through all that mess...
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- ..to bring the club - out the other end.
0:04:03 > 0:04:08- The club entered into a partnership - with Glyndwr University.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- The supporters own the club. - The University owns the stadium.
0:04:14 > 0:04:19- We had to turn around a business...
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- ..that was losing - a million every year...
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- ..into a sustainable business...
0:04:27 > 0:04:32- ..that doesn't pay out more - than it brings in.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34- That's what we're doing.
0:04:34 > 0:04:39- We have sponsorships, - player sponsorships...
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- ..and for the Racecourse stands.
0:04:42 > 0:04:48- We advertise in the programme. - We arrange hospitality, too.
0:04:48 > 0:04:53- There's match day admission fee.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- 299 pounds, please.
0:04:56 > 0:05:01- We're selling season tickets - in the shop.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- We're on the right path.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- That demonstrates a confidence - in the town...
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- ..and North and Mid Wales.
0:05:10 > 0:05:15- People have faith in the team, - the club and ownership of the club.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19- What we're doing...
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- ..and what - the supporters are doing...
0:05:23 > 0:05:29- ..is taking over one of the most - important businesses in North Wales.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- We're doing it for ourselves.
0:05:33 > 0:05:39- It will encourage people - to come to enjoy the football...
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- ..at the Racecourse.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46- The people of Wrexham - will have the confidence...
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- ..to make the most of their lives.
0:05:49 > 0:05:54- It's more than football - and it's brilliant.
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- Saith Seren is the first stop - on Russ and Nick's round.
0:06:02 > 0:06:04- They work for Wrexham Lager.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10- The famous lager - wasn't brewed for ten years...
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- ..until Gwyn Roberts took over.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- The demand increases every week.
0:06:20 > 0:06:22- The beer is going very well.
0:06:22 > 0:06:27- Almost 300 barrels go out - every week.
0:06:27 > 0:06:32- We supply many wholesalers and pubs.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- We didn't know what the costs - would be when we started.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- It ran into millions of pounds.
0:06:42 > 0:06:47- We felt it was worth the money.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51- We're all from Wrexham - and we're very proud of the town.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- I was brought up on Wrexham Lager.
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- To see it disappear destroyed - a lot of businesses in the area...
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- ..local employment, - transporters, the pubs, everybody.
0:07:03 > 0:07:08- To see how well we're doing - after 18 months is a godsend.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10- I'm very proud of it.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- It's a good opportunity to get - the name of Wrexham back on the map.
0:07:16 > 0:07:21- I've got a present for you. First - edition of Wrexham Export Lager.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- Fantastic. First delivery to a pub.
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- First delivery to a pub. We look - after you, don't we? See you later.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- Saith Seren is Wales's only - cooperatively-owned town pub.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- It's also a Welsh Centre.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- Where do you want this?
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- A new tenant is moving in - - Menter Iaith Maelor.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- We're looking forward - to working with Saith Seren.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- There are many events - taking place here.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57- We hope to arrange our own events.
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- It makes sense - to support Saith Seren.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- We're trying - to support local businesses.
0:08:05 > 0:08:10- The first floor is used - for classes and meetings.
0:08:10 > 0:08:15- There's an artist studio here.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- Menter Iaith Maelor is moving in.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21- In little over a year...
0:08:21 > 0:08:25- ..it's become - a proper Welsh Centre...
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- ..and not just a tavern.
0:08:29 > 0:08:34- We can reach out beyond - the Welsh speaking community...
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- ..to Welsh learners.
0:08:36 > 0:08:41- There are a thousand adults - learning to speak Welsh in Wrexham.
0:08:41 > 0:08:47- It's a way of becoming - a Centre for the whole community.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- Kellogg's headquarters - is in Manchester.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- Spencer is the Head of - Human Resources, Kellogg's Europe.
0:09:00 > 0:09:05- The 60-mile journey from his home - in Coedpoeth doesn't bother him.
0:09:07 > 0:09:13- A huge city like Manchester - is different from Wrexham.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16- It's not better.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20- It's nice to work here.
0:09:20 > 0:09:25- There are many good things - in Manchester. But I prefer Wrexham.
0:09:25 > 0:09:31- In 2011, Spencer won Learner - of the Year at Denbigh Eisteddfod.
0:09:31 > 0:09:37- I was brought up - and went to school in Wrexham.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43- I studied Welsh - until I left school.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48- I couldn't speak the language.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- I felt like a Welshman...
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- ..but something was missing.
0:09:57 > 0:10:02- I was thrilled to win - Learner of the Year.
0:10:04 > 0:10:09- I'm passionate about the language. - It's important to me.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- I'm still a learner.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19- It's difficult to be as fluent - as a first language speaker...
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- ..especially living in Wrexham.
0:10:22 > 0:10:27- Maybe Welsh - isn't widely spoken here...
0:10:27 > 0:10:32- ..but it's a Welsh area - in the hearts of the people.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- Remember - to include negative patterns.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- I don't like, I hate - or my least favourite programme.
0:10:46 > 0:10:51- Jenny, Spencer's wife, - teaches Welsh in Coleg Cambria.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- Should I go?
0:10:56 > 0:10:59- I should. I shouldn't.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04- In the past two years, more people - than ever are learning Welsh.
0:11:05 > 0:11:09- The National Eisteddfod - was a great boost.
0:11:10 > 0:11:16- Many people jumped at the chance - of learning Welsh.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- Many carried on and became fluent.
0:11:20 > 0:11:25- They fall into two camps - in my classes.
0:11:26 > 0:11:32- Parents who send their children - to Welsh primary schools...
0:11:33 > 0:11:36- ..and people who have retired...
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- ..who had always wanted to learn - but had no time.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- Everyone happy? We'll move on.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- I was raised in Wrexham. Dad spoke - Welsh. He was in the police force.
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- Mam is from the Netherlands.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56- It was different - when we had children.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- Spencer had won Learner of the Year.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- We brought - the children up bilingually.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07- What's that?
0:12:07 > 0:12:10- Just try one.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- Sit at the table.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- I like to keep busy.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- It's important to me - that the children are busy...
0:12:21 > 0:12:23- ..and have plenty of things to do.
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- It's easier for me - to be where the children are.
0:12:27 > 0:12:32- Mam has arranged - the important things.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- Mam organizes - everything around here.
0:12:36 > 0:12:37- She does.
0:12:38 > 0:12:43- Last Sunday, there was a - judo competition in Manchester.
0:12:43 > 0:12:48- Then we rushed to Ellesmere Port - for the girls' dancing competition.
0:12:49 > 0:12:51- On Monday, they had judo training.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55- On Wednesday, - they had judo gradings.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- Tomorrow is Mali and Megan's - dance class.
0:12:59 > 0:13:04- After that, I have - to organize the parish hall...
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- ..for a fund raising event.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13- Spencer works away - and he does long hours.
0:13:14 > 0:13:17- He does more - with the children on the weekend.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19- He's incredibly busy...
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- ..and very successful - and very happy, I hope!
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- I'll cover it with bubble wrap.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- You won't feel anything.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- Jenny is the family matriarch.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- She's the glue - that sticks us together.
0:13:40 > 0:13:44- She makes sure the children do - what they're supposed to do.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49- She makes sure I do - what I'm supposed to do.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- Mali in the front, please.
0:13:53 > 0:13:54- Mali in the front, please.- - No problem.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- I'm lucky - to have a supportive family.
0:13:59 > 0:14:04- I can get on with - my club and community work.
0:14:05 > 0:14:10- Without their support, - I couldn't do what I do.
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0:14:17 > 0:14:20- Pol Wong - is a former kickboxing champion.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- As someone born and bred - in Wrexham...
0:14:23 > 0:14:26- ..the local community - is important to him.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- I run a Kung Fu school in Ruabon.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- I started in 1996.
0:14:34 > 0:14:39- There are classes - for children and adults.
0:14:40 > 0:14:46- There are Kung Fu, Qi Gong - and meditation classes.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- In 2002...
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- ..I was ordained - a Shaolin Temple Monk.
0:14:54 > 0:14:55- One.
0:14:56 > 0:14:57- Two.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- Don't bend over too far.
0:15:04 > 0:15:09- Kung Fu is a good way - to learn a lot of other things.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14- Children think Kung Fu is cool.
0:15:15 > 0:15:20- I teach every lesson - through the medium of Welsh.
0:15:21 > 0:15:24- When children come here...
0:15:24 > 0:15:28- ..suddenly, - it's cool to speak Welsh.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- Remember to breathe out.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33- Well done.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37- The children are all different.
0:15:37 > 0:15:42- What I've seen happen many times...
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- ..is that they are shy - when they first come here...
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- ..and they lack confidence.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- But gradually, things turn around.
0:15:59 > 0:16:04- On the other hand, we get - children who are full of energy...
0:16:04 > 0:16:06- ..too much energy.
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- They have no discipline.
0:16:11 > 0:16:15- We see them turn around, too.
0:16:15 > 0:16:20- One of my sons has ADHD. - This helps him to concentrate.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24- He's focused and calmer.
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- I can see a difference - when he arrives home.
0:16:28 > 0:16:33- He's changed by the time - he comes back. He's more focused.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- My son has been coming here - for a year and a half.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41- The main thing is - he loves coming here.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- It's his big thing for the week.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- His self-confidence - has gone through the roof.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50- He's done - a number of shows with Pol.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- He first did it - after about six months...
0:16:54 > 0:16:58- ..when Pol was doing a show - in Saith Seren.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- Pol said, "Gruff and Cynan, - let's go." They were up and gone.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- If I'd have asked him, he'd say, - "I couldn't do it."
0:17:06 > 0:17:10- With the confidence - that Pol instils in them, they can.
0:17:10 > 0:17:14- Take your time. Don't try too hard.
0:17:14 > 0:17:20- I feel lucky to have been born - and bred in a strong community.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- When I was growing up...
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- ..I was lucky to have the chance - to learn a lot of things...
0:17:28 > 0:17:31- ..from local people.
0:17:31 > 0:17:36- I want to be a similar figure...
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- ..to the people - I turned to as a youngster.
0:17:40 > 0:17:45- Hopefully, if I can be like - a lot of the older men...
0:17:45 > 0:17:49- ..who were around - when I was young...
0:17:49 > 0:17:52- ..I'd be happy with that.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- Saith Seren wants to establish - itself as a Welsh Centre.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- Tonight's host is poet - Aled Lewis Evans.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- Poets have gathered - to share their work.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- I'm a member of - the entertainment committee.
0:18:14 > 0:18:18- A group of us arranges - Welsh evenings.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- It's lovely here. - I feel safe in the town centre.
0:18:23 > 0:18:26- It's not far to walk home.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- There's always a homely atmosphere.
0:18:30 > 0:18:35- I hope Saith Seren - can inspire others.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- It is possible to have a Centre...
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- ..where the community - and language meet.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- People can come here...
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- ..and feel relaxed speaking Welsh.
0:18:50 > 0:18:56- If Welsh is the language of the - school, chapel and Merched Y Wawr...
0:18:58 > 0:19:02- ..where can you go to speak Welsh - if you've left school...
0:19:02 > 0:19:08- ..don't go to chapel - or Merched Y Wawr?
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- That's a part - of what Saith Seren is about.
0:19:13 > 0:19:18- It's a place where - it's the norm to speak Welsh.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20- That's our goal...
0:19:20 > 0:19:26- ..to be somewhere where people feel - comfortable trying to speak Welsh.
0:19:26 > 0:19:30- Many people can speak Welsh - but they lack the confidence.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35- If you only order - a pint of beer, that's fine.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- No-one expects complex cynghanedd.
0:19:40 > 0:19:42- Are you coming for this?
0:19:43 > 0:19:48- In Coedpoeth, Jenny's family - prepare for a fund raising event...
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- ..towards - renovating the rooms upstairs.
0:19:51 > 0:19:53- And in the middle.
0:19:56 > 0:20:01- Can you put the chairs - around the tables?
0:20:01 > 0:20:05- We're three quarters of the way - through a very busy day.
0:20:06 > 0:20:11- I hope we have a good turnout - so we can raise plenty of money.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- There are lots of stalls - and a bingo game.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19- I hope it won't get too late.
0:20:19 > 0:20:24- They're taking part - in a dance competition tomorrow.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- We have to get up at 6.30am - again tomorrow!
0:20:27 > 0:20:32- I hope enough people come - so that it's a success.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35- "What did you get in your test?
0:20:35 > 0:20:40- "She can't breathe on me 'cos - I've done my poetry appreciation
0:20:40 > 0:20:44- "And I know what an englyn is, - and how many syllables it's got
0:20:45 > 0:20:47- "And I've watched Traed Mewn Cyffion
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- "I'd be dead good - if those mutations weren't there
0:20:52 > 0:20:53- "They should be scrapped"
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- "They should be scrapped"- - Two and one, 21.
0:20:57 > 0:21:02- The evening in Coedpoeth - is a resounding success.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- Eight and four, 84.
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- Spencer's mind is on the football - club even on a night out.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13- Unlucky for some, Number 13.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- One in five, 15.
0:21:18 > 0:21:22- In the spirit - of a community venture...
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- ..every language is welcomed, - including Klingon.
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0:21:40 > 0:21:44- They need an audience - to ensure future successes.
0:21:45 > 0:21:50- The support is there. It would - be nice if more people came.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54- According to recent figures...
0:21:54 > 0:21:59- ..there are 29,000 Welsh speakers - in Wrexham county.
0:21:59 > 0:22:04- There's potential - for new people to come.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09- "Today's youth - live life to the full
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- "I know you are pulled - in every direction
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- "Whatever you decide
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- "Whatever path you travel
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- "You are still A-star to me"
0:22:24 > 0:22:29- You can open the doors, but - you can't force people to come in.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- There are days when it's very quiet.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- People haven't got the money - to come out.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- The culture is changing, too.
0:22:41 > 0:22:45- Staying in is the new going out.
0:22:45 > 0:22:48- People are drinking at home.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52- Beer from the supermarket - is cheaper. Sky is on TV.
0:22:52 > 0:22:54- It's easier to stay in.
0:22:55 > 0:23:00- It's hard for people to understand - that this is more than a pub.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04- It's a part of the Welsh Centre...
0:23:04 > 0:23:10- ..that's trying to do things - that no-one else in town is doing.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13- It's been a learning curve - for us all...
0:23:13 > 0:23:19- ..how to bring - the pub and Centre together.
0:23:19 > 0:23:21- I think we're succeeding.
0:23:28 > 0:23:32- Next time, - Hannah is back and she has plans.
0:23:33 > 0:23:36- I've come home and it's empty.
0:23:37 > 0:23:38- Perfect timing!
0:23:41 > 0:23:44- Wrexham FC starts - the new season with confidence.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48- We're a big club. - We should not be in this league.
0:23:48 > 0:23:53- There's no divine right - to get out of it. Here we go again.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58- I hope we can do - what Swansea has done.
0:23:58 > 0:23:59- Why not?
0:24:00 > 0:24:01- Why not?
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