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0:00:09 > 0:00:13- Do the little things - that you saw and heard from me.
0:00:14 > 0:00:18- The words of St David in his sermon - on the hill in Llanddewi Brefi.
0:00:18 > 0:00:21- With St David's Day just passed...
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- ..it's apt that we follow - our patron saint's lead.
0:00:24 > 0:00:27- We'll do that - by celebrating people...
0:00:28 > 0:00:32- ..who give their time, energy - and generosity to help others.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- Tonight's singing - comes from Bishopston.
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- We'll meet some of the members - who volunteer in the church shop.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- You never know - who's going to come in.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- We'll have a performance - from Angharad Brinn.
0:01:15 > 0:01:20- And Nigel will join the night-time - volunteers on Swansea's streets.
0:01:21 > 0:01:22- What's your name?
0:01:22 > 0:01:23- What's your name?- - TJ.
0:01:23 > 0:01:25- Let's go for a walk.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31- The first day of March...
0:01:31 > 0:01:35- ..has been a national festival - for the Welsh for centuries.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37- We celebrate on 1 March...
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- ..because it's said that - St David died on this date in 589.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- We're joining a full congregation - at St Teilo's Church...
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- ..one of the oldest Christian sites - on the Gower.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- St Teilo - was a contemporary of St David.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- Both apparently went on pilgrimage - together to Jerusalem.
0:01:57 > 0:02:02- Leading the singing is the local - musician, Alun Tregelles Williams.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- As the sun sets on Swansea Bay, - the city lights up again...
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- ..to welcome hundreds of people - to enjoy the night life.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- The Reverend Jill-Hailey Harries - and a group of local Christians...
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- ..are preparing - to walk the pavements too.
0:05:55 > 0:05:56- I've come to join them.
0:05:57 > 0:05:58- I'll put you to work.
0:05:58 > 0:06:01- We'll pack bottles of water - and flip-flops.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03- These are important.
0:06:03 > 0:06:08- They're useless to you but they're - good to tie back girls' hair...
0:06:08 > 0:06:11- ..if they're ill.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- Jill, tell me about - the history of Street Pastors.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- It dates back to 2003.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- A man called Les Isaac...
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- ..saw there was a need to do - something among young people...
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- ..who hung around on streets - and created trouble.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- He started the work in Brixton.
0:06:33 > 0:06:34- It's spread.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- People have seen that - going out among the people...
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- ..and trying to get to know them - has made a difference.
0:06:42 > 0:06:46- Before going on Swansea's busy - streets on Saturday nights...
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- ..there's time for a prayer.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- Lord, make me an instrument - of thy peace.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- Where there is hatred, - let me sow love.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- I'm a little sceptical and nervous - because I'm not sure...
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- ..how those out enjoying themselves - will respond to the pastors.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- On the whole, people appreciate us.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- We don't have people - shouting nasty comments.
0:07:16 > 0:07:20- They usually say positive things.
0:07:20 > 0:07:26- We help people, - walking them to the taxi rank...
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- ..or we might call an ambulance - or someone's parents.
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- We just want to ensure - that they go back safely.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38- Their condition varies.
0:07:39 > 0:07:44- They might be drunk or they might - have a cut from walking barefoot.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47- It could be a minor injury.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- Young girls often walk for a bit - and their shoes start to pinch.
0:07:52 > 0:07:56- They take them off. New shoes - - wearing them out for the first time.
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- There's glass on the ground - and they step on it.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- That's where the flip-flops come in.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- We're clearing this up because - it's glass. It could be a danger.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- Where are the Street Pastors - when you need them?!
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- There are two bottles down here.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- I've done my good deed for tonight.
0:08:21 > 0:08:22- Where are they?
0:08:22 > 0:08:24- They'll get the sack!
0:08:26 > 0:08:27- I'll put them in the bin.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- Our work is just starting. - We have many hours left.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- Join us later.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07- One establishment that's a focus - for many societies in Bishopston...
0:11:07 > 0:11:11- ..is the Christian bookshop - and cafe, The Lamplighter...
0:11:12 > 0:11:14- ..which is run - by a team of volunteers.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- Gaynor, you're a faithful member - of St Teilo's Church.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25- You also volunteer at - The Lamplighter. What's its history?
0:11:26 > 0:11:29- It started about 24 years ago.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- It was the brainchild - of a former priest at the church...
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- ..a woman called Tessa Lee.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- She wanted to bring the - light of Christ from the church...
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- ..up to the village.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- Her dream - was to have a little shop...
0:11:49 > 0:11:53- ..where you could buy - religious books and cards.
0:11:53 > 0:11:59- Also a place for the community to - come and have a cuppa and some cake.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- Why is it called The Lamplighter?
0:12:03 > 0:12:04- Why is it called The Lamplighter?- - It's from the Bible.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- From the book of Matthew.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- The light of Christ in the world. - That's how it got its name.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17- The Lamplighter - is part of the church.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20- The work done here is for charity.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- People give up their time for free.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27- It's worked very well - over many years.
0:12:29 > 0:12:33- People think there's not much Welsh - in the Gower Peninsula.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- But that's been proved wrong.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40- After I moved here - around 20 years ago...
0:12:40 > 0:12:45- ..I learnt there was a Welsh society - in Bishopston that met every month.
0:12:45 > 0:12:50- It's nice that Welsh speakers - go there on Monday evenings...
0:12:50 > 0:12:54- ..and listen to guests - address the society in Welsh.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- What's interesting is you never know - who's going to come in.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- The Gower's a beautiful place, - as you know.
0:13:04 > 0:13:09- People come here to buy some things - while they're out walking.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- Anyone could call in.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- Sometimes it's quiet, - sometimes it's very busy.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25- # For Wales our land
0:13:25 > 0:13:30- # Oh, father, hear our prayer
0:13:30 > 0:13:34- # The blessed vineyard
0:13:34 > 0:13:39- # Entrusted to our care
0:13:40 > 0:13:44- # May you protect her
0:13:44 > 0:13:50- # Always faithfully
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- # And prosper here
0:13:54 > 0:14:01- # All truth and purity
0:14:02 > 0:14:06- # For your Son's sake
0:14:06 > 0:14:12- # Who bought us with His blood
0:14:13 > 0:14:17- # O make our Wales
0:14:17 > 0:14:24- # In your own image, Lord
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- # O come the day
0:14:51 > 0:14:56- # When o'er our barren land
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- # Reviving winds blow
0:15:01 > 0:15:05- # Sent from God's own hand
0:15:06 > 0:15:10- # As grace pours down
0:15:10 > 0:15:15- # On parched and arid sand
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- # We will bear fruit
0:15:20 > 0:15:26- # For Christ by his command
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- # Come with one voice
0:15:31 > 0:15:36- # And gentle vigour sing
0:15:38 > 0:15:43- # The virtues of
0:15:43 > 0:15:52- # Our gentle Lamb and King #
0:16:03 > 0:16:09- Back in the centre of Swansea, I'm - out with some special volunteers...
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- ..Street Pastors.
0:16:11 > 0:16:16- Around two or three in the morning, - when places start to shut...
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- ..that's when they start - to get busier.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- Over the next few hours, the Street - Pastors will be a lot busier.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28- You're now a part of the street.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- People expect you to be here.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- When people see you, - they know what you do.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- They probably seek you out.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- Some come up to us asking for help.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- That's why I have this in my ear. - We're also linked to CCTV.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- If they see someone in trouble, - they can call us.
0:16:50 > 0:16:51- Are you alright?
0:16:51 > 0:16:53- Are you alright?- - Aye. I'm just sobering up.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- It's been an eye-opener - to see what you do.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59- The preparation and the good work.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- To do that on cold nights, - fair play to you.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06- Where would Jesus be - if he was here?
0:17:06 > 0:17:11- We all have young children - and young people in our families...
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- ..who go out to enjoy themselves.
0:17:15 > 0:17:19- If something happens to them, there - is someone here watching over them.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- Every parent and every family member - wants them to get home safely.
0:17:24 > 0:17:29- What's nice is the Street Pastors - are going up to people...
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- ..helping them - and giving them water.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34- I doff my cap - to the work that they do.
0:17:35 > 0:17:36- They do great work.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40- Drink some water. Sip that slowly.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- Don't stay there. - What's your name, by the way?
0:17:45 > 0:17:46- TJ.
0:17:46 > 0:17:48- I'm Jill. Nice to meet you.
0:17:49 > 0:17:50- Let's go for a walk.
0:17:53 > 0:17:54- Brilliant!
0:17:54 > 0:17:59- They do a better job than anyone - else could do. Just brilliant.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19- "If you're a Welshman - fond of your land
0:21:19 > 0:21:21- "And fond of your brave fathers
0:21:22 > 0:21:27- "Keep a festival for your seed - - no matters what outsiders say
0:21:27 > 0:21:32- "Wear a leek in your cap - and wear it in your heart."
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- Our visit to the Gower Peninsula - has come to an end for now.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- I've enjoyed learning - about this wonderful area...
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- ..and about the people - who are so willing to help others.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52- People who realize - St David's words...
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- ..about the greatness - of performing small deeds.
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