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0:00:00 > 0:00:04- Welcome to Dechrau Canu - Dechrau Canmol from Caernarfon.
0:00:07 > 0:00:11- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:11 > 0:00:16- # Soli Deo gloria
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0:00:41 > 0:00:45- Tonight we'll meet - some of the area's residents...
0:00:45 > 0:00:47- ..and hear their favourite hymns.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- But we begin with our first hymn.
0:00:50 > 0:00:52- Dyma Gariad Fel Y Moroedd.
0:03:33 > 0:03:38- Alun Ellis is a horticulture and - conservation tutor at Glynllifon.
0:03:38 > 0:03:43- For the past two years, he's been - an elder at Croes Y Waun Chapel.
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- He's certainly one of - the youngest elders in the district.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55- Tell us about your work here in - Glynllifon and what it means to you.
0:03:56 > 0:04:02- Basically, - I teach horticulture to teenagers.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- Young people - with educational needs...
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- ..and those who need - more of a helping hand...
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- ..before moving on - to mainstream higher education.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- The chapel's important to you.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- The chapel's important to you.- - The chapel's central in my life.
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- I've been an elder there - for three years...
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- ..and I'm also - a Sunday school teacher.
0:04:27 > 0:04:32- It can be difficult attracting young - people to our chapels nowadays.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- I have to admit, - I'm not disheartened by it.
0:04:36 > 0:04:41- The Sunday school - in Waunfawr is growing.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46- I wouldn't say it's flourishing but - it's growing from month to month.
0:04:46 > 0:04:51- If a Sunday school in a small - village grows from month to month...
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- ..then there's hope.
0:04:55 > 0:04:59- You've chosen your favourite hymn. - Tell us what it is.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- It's a translation by Dafydd Jones.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- Dafydd Jones from Caio...
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- ..was a drover.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- He drove cattle to England, where he - embraced the work of Isaac Watts...
0:05:15 > 0:05:18- ..the famous English hymnist.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- He set about translating his work..
0:05:22 > 0:05:26- ..and named them Salmau Dafydd - (Psalms of David).
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- I like the hymn better when - it's sung to the hymn tune Moliant.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- We're not asking for anything.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- We're not trying - to make a deal with God in the hymn.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40- It's simple and traditional.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- The only thing we do - is give thanks and praise.
0:05:49 > 0:05:57- # When I survey the wondrous cross
0:05:57 > 0:06:06- # On which the prince of glory died
0:06:06 > 0:06:14- # My richest gain I count but loss
0:06:14 > 0:06:24- # And pour contempt on all my pride
0:06:25 > 0:06:34- # Forbid it, Lord, - that I should boast
0:06:34 > 0:06:44- # Save in the death of Christ my God
0:06:44 > 0:06:53- # All the vain things - that charm me most
0:06:53 > 0:07:03- # I sacrifice them to His blood
0:07:05 > 0:07:13- # Were the whole realm - of nature mine
0:07:13 > 0:07:22- # That were a present far too small
0:07:22 > 0:07:30- # Love so amazing, so divine
0:07:30 > 0:07:42- # Demands my soul, my life, my all #
0:07:46 > 0:07:50- Wendy Ostler is a member - of the town's Salem Chapel.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- She's a Conwy schools - liaison officer.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56- You moved to the town 18 years ago.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- Tell us why you moved here - and a little of your history.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- We moved here from Swansea - due to work obligations...
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- ..but it had always been both - our dreams to raise the children...
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- ..in a Welsh-speaking community.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- You're a member of Salem Chapel, - which you hold dear.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- Yes, before I left Swansea, - I said to my friend...
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- .."Where am I going to - go to chapel in North Wales?"
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- He said, "If you go to Salem Chapel - with Ron Williams...
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- "..I'm sure you'll be very happy. - and you'll never want to leave."
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- And that's true enough.
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- You suffered a bereavement three - years ago when your husband died.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46- I'm sure the Salem community - were a comfort to you.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- Very much so.
0:08:48 > 0:08:53- Many people in the chapel have been - through similar experiences.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- You find inner strength - when you see how others are coping.
0:08:57 > 0:09:02- You've chosen a special hymn - tonight. Tell us about it.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- The hymn is Dwy Law Yn Erfyn.
0:09:05 > 0:09:10- I was raised in England, so I'm not - as familiar as I should be...
0:09:10 > 0:09:12- ..with Welsh hymns.
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- I've no distant memories - of favourite Welsh hymns.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20- While I was - arranging Jim's funeral...
0:09:21 > 0:09:24- ..we were deciding as a family - which hymn to choose.
0:09:25 > 0:09:26- Jim had been an atheist...
0:09:27 > 0:09:31- ..but during the last five years - of his life, he became a Quaker...
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- ..and they don't sing!
0:09:34 > 0:09:38- But I knew he found it - very comforting...
0:09:38 > 0:09:44- ..to hear people saying they had - prayed for him during his illness.
0:09:44 > 0:09:46- That was good enough for me.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23- Dr Gwyn Lewis is a lecturer - at Bangor University...
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- ..and the deputy head of the College - of Education and Lifelong Learning.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- You're a lecturer - here at Bangor University.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36- Tell us a little about your work.
0:12:36 > 0:12:41- I'm the deputy head of the College - of Education and Lifelong Learning.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- My office is based on the site - of the former Bangor Normal college.
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- I lecture on Welsh-medium - and bilingual education.
0:12:50 > 0:12:54- I'm also carrying out - research work in that field...
0:12:54 > 0:12:57- ..focusing on Wales' - primary and secondary schools.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- Chapel life and religion - are very important to you.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06- Yes, I attended Caernarfon's - Seilo Chapel from an early age.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- I became an elder - about 32 years ago...
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- ..when I was 23 years old.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14- I've been the chapel secretary - for 10 years...
0:13:14 > 0:13:19- ..and since my teenage years, - I've been one of Seilo's organists.
0:13:19 > 0:13:23- You've a specific reason - for choosing a particular hymn.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- The hymn is Pan Fwyf - Yn Teimlo'n Unig Lawer Awr...
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- ..written by Reverend John Roberts - Llanfwrog, to many people...
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- ..but to me, Reverend John Roberts, - Moriah, Caernarfon.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- He was a minister - during my childhood in Caernarfon.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- He lived nearby - and I'd see him every day.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- He was a minister with - a great influence over the town...
0:13:46 > 0:13:50- ..especially its children - and young people.
0:13:50 > 0:13:54- This hymn encapsulates - his personal experiences...
0:13:54 > 0:13:57- ..and also reflects my faith.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- The invisible guiding hand - is depicted in the hymn.
0:14:01 > 0:14:06- That constant hand which guides us - through all of life's experiences.
0:17:29 > 0:17:34- Our last guest is a community worker - at the Noddfa community centre...
0:17:34 > 0:17:37- ..which plays - such an important role locally.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- I'm here to meet - Mererid Mair Williams...
0:17:45 > 0:17:48- ..who's worked here - for several years.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54- The centre is a hive of activity. - Tell us about it.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- Noddfa community centre is situated - on the Peblig estate in Caernarfon.
0:17:59 > 0:18:01- It's a very busy centre.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- It's situated on the site - of the former Noddfa Chapel.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08- Built in the 1950s, - it was a chapel initially...
0:18:09 > 0:18:11- ..established by Sister Emily.
0:18:11 > 0:18:13- During the 1970s...
0:18:13 > 0:18:17- ..the Church had difficulty - maintaining the building...
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- ..so it became - a council-run community centre.
0:18:21 > 0:18:26- Missionary as well as youth workers - have been based here since the '80s.
0:18:26 > 0:18:31- We're fortunate as a church that so - many activities are conducted here.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34- Tell us a little about those.
0:18:34 > 0:18:40- As a church, we offer the community - many different services.
0:18:40 > 0:18:44- On Sundays, we hold a service - and Sunday school.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- Christian activities are held here.
0:18:47 > 0:18:52- It's important that we reach out - to the community as a church.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- Part of my job - is to deal with benefit matters...
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- ..and those - who are experiencing difficulties.
0:18:59 > 0:19:02- They can call in - for a chat and a cuppa.
0:19:02 > 0:19:06- We've a scheme aimed at - the relatives of those in prison.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- We arrange a bus to Altcourse Prison - as part of the Bara project...
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- ..which aids - the families of convicts.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- We hold a tea once a month.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19- The community choir rehearses here.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- We hold special activities - on Christian holidays.
0:19:23 > 0:19:28- There are open days here on - St David's Day, Christmas, Easter...
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- ..and the Pentecost.
0:19:30 > 0:19:34- We're also fortunate to have Llinos, - a full-time youth worker...
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- ..who co-ordinates many clubs.
0:19:37 > 0:19:40- You name it and it goes on here!
0:19:40 > 0:19:43- Thank you for the chat. - It's been very interesting.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- You've chosen a special hymn for us.
0:19:46 > 0:19:51- Yes, I'd like to hear - Newyddion Braf A Ddaeth I'n Bro.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54- It's a lively and joyous hymn.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57- I like lively hymns, - that's why I've chosen that one.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00- Thank you.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- I hope you at home - have enjoyed tonight's hymns.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05- Goodbye from Caernarfon.
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