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0:00:01 > 0:00:03- Welcome to - the National Botanic Gardens.
0:00:04 > 0:00:06- Welcome to - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:09 > 0:00:13- # Soli Deo gloria
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0:00:39 > 0:00:44- Tonight, we look back at some - of the highlights from the series.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- During the past year, - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol...
0:00:48 > 0:00:53- ..has visited many chapels - and churches in Wales and beyond.
0:00:53 > 0:00:58- Tonight, we will join - some of our guests once more.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- We'll meet a young girl - from Brecon...
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- ..who was the YFC's junior - member of the year.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- A stalwart of the St Dogmaels - community in Pembrokeshire.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- We'll hear stories about seaside - trips to West Wales beaches...
0:01:15 > 0:01:17- ..with Towyn Jones.
0:01:20 > 0:01:26- We begin with the hymn that started - the series back in September...
0:01:26 > 0:01:29- ..from the proclamation cymanfa...
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- ..of the Carmarthenshire - National Eisteddfod.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36- "Melys ydyw cywair ein telynau glan
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- "Am fod oriau bywyd - oll yn llawn o gan."
0:01:39 > 0:01:41- The hymn tune is Amanwy.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- During the summer holidays...
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- ..Welsh beaches welcome visitors - from near and far.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- This isn't a new phenomenon.
0:03:57 > 0:04:02- I was joined by Reverend Towyn Jones - on Aberporth beach.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05- He told me about his experiences - visiting the beaches.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- You've been visiting this beach - for a few years.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- For a few years, yes.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- T Llew Jones once noted that the - best book title he'd ever read...
0:04:18 > 0:04:21- ..was Kate Davies's book - 'Hafau Fy Mhlentyndod'.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- The summers of my youth - were spent in Aberporth.
0:04:25 > 0:04:30- The special day was - the second Thursday in August...
0:04:30 > 0:04:33- ..Dydd Iau Mawr (Great Thursday).
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- Dic Jones points out - in his autobiography...
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- ..that it was a notable day - since before his time.
0:04:40 > 0:04:47- It was a far-reaching - ecumenical Sunday school trip.
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- People flocked here from far afield - on this special Thursday.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- They were mostly farm workers...
0:04:55 > 0:04:59- ..who relaxed between the hay - harvest and the reaping harvest.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- Nothing in particular happened.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05- It was just a social gathering.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- It was also an opportunity...
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- ..to bathe in the sea - once in that particular year.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- My grandfather had a strange belief - - he had to drink some seawater.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- This would be done on Dydd Iau Mawr.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- I don't think they undressed...
0:05:21 > 0:05:25- ..but then again, - they had so much clothes to undress.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- They dressed - as if they were going to a cymanfa.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33- It must have been the highlight - of their summer.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38- It was a Sunday school trip, but - Aberporth was the only destination.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43- It was a very special occasion - between the harvests.
0:05:44 > 0:05:48- It was also holiday time for people - who had gone to work in rural areas.
0:05:48 > 0:05:52- They returned to the places - where they were raised.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- You had a cross-section - of society here.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57- It was a very different world.
0:05:58 > 0:06:05- This was Great Thursday - it was - a special day for all concerned.
0:06:05 > 0:06:10- These days, you can jump in the car - and you're on the beach in no time.
0:06:11 > 0:06:15- Beach trips used to be special - for Sunday school trips.
0:06:15 > 0:06:20- It was as if the sea only existed - on that particular Thursday.
0:09:45 > 0:09:51- Mair Garnon James is a stalwart - of the St Dogmaels community.
0:09:51 > 0:09:55- She published her autobiography last - year - 'Ody'r Teid yn Mynd Mas?'
0:09:55 > 0:10:00- I met up with her to talk about her - life, her community and her faith.
0:10:03 > 0:10:08- I've already learnt that the village - is locally referred to as Llandoch.
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- It was the name that the - village's original inhabitants used.
0:10:14 > 0:10:18- We've always - referred to it as Llandoch.
0:10:18 > 0:10:23- No matter where you are, - you could be in Cardiff or London...
0:10:23 > 0:10:27- ..but if you hear someone say - they're from Llandoch...
0:10:27 > 0:10:29- ..you know they're a native.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33- In which county are we - because there is some disagreement.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- Every river has two sides. - We're on the south side.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- This is, and always has been, - Pembrokeshire.
0:10:41 > 0:10:47- I've never moved and I know I've - only ever lived in Pembrokeshire.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- I was born in this village.
0:10:50 > 0:10:54- I'm the fifth generation to have - lived in the house where I live now.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- You live in the same house - in which you were born?
0:10:58 > 0:11:00- Yes, the same house.
0:11:00 > 0:11:04- I've never wanted to live - anywhere else.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- What appeal - does the county hold for you?
0:11:07 > 0:11:11- It's a lovely place. I know - the people. I've grown up with them.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- I was in school with many of them.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16- I taught there for 12 years.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- I've always known people - in the village...
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- ..though we - may not be related by blood.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- You're a renowned comedienne.
0:11:26 > 0:11:31- When did you realize you had - the gift of making people laugh?
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- My humour - was based on everyday life.
0:11:34 > 0:11:38- I didn't prepare the material - or make up the stories.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- These scenarios happened - when I was a teacher...
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- ..or when I was - in the company of others.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- As it happened, there was - a bakery one side of the house...
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- ..and a blacksmith's forge - on the other.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59- People would convene there in the - evenings or in their spare time...
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- ..and that's when - the humour would flow.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- You also used to preach on Sundays.
0:12:05 > 0:12:09- Do you think - there should be comedy in religion?
0:12:09 > 0:12:12- Humour is essential - in public speaking.
0:12:12 > 0:12:18- It you're too dry, - people tend to switch off...
0:12:18 > 0:12:21- ..instead of listening.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24- Our next hymn refers to the Lord...
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- ..as a guide and comforter - throughout our lives.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30- Is that how you view him?
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- I've had many experiences - throughout my life.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- Some have been far from pleasurable.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40- But had it not been - for God's guidance...
0:12:40 > 0:12:43- ..I wouldn't be here - talking to you today.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- The Young Farmers' Club - is an important society in Wales.
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- It develops young talent - in our rural communities.
0:15:13 > 0:15:18- Last October, Rhys Meirion - visited Elin Havard near Brecon.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- She was the society's - junior member of the year.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- You're a member - of the Young Farmers' Club.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- Yes, I'm privileged to be a member - of such a wonderful society.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- It provides opportunities - for young people in rural areas...
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- ..to enjoy the region, to socialize - and to learn at the same time.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- I know the YFC is very active, but - what activities do you do locally?
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- We do all kinds of things...
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- ..from judging stock - to flower arranging.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- Recently, - we've been fortunate as a county...
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- ..to have - a Welsh-language play commissioned.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- It's a drama - which tells the story...
0:16:03 > 0:16:07- ..of the campaign 40 years ago...
0:16:07 > 0:16:09- ..to sink the Senny valley nearby.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- Fortunately, it didn't go ahead...
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- ..and we're able to celebrate - the work of the older generation.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21- You've an important role - to fulfil this year.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- I've been privileged - and honoured...
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- ..to receive the Wales YFC's - Junior Member Of The Year award.
0:16:30 > 0:16:33- I'm looking forward - to becoming an ambassador...
0:16:33 > 0:16:36- ..for the society's - younger members...
0:16:37 > 0:16:38- ..and to help them.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42- It's a very busy farm. - Do you enjoy helping out?
0:16:42 > 0:16:47- Yes, I do. We're fortunate - being among all the animals here.
0:16:47 > 0:16:49- There's nothing better...
0:16:49 > 0:16:53- ..than welcoming newborn lambs - during lambing season.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- I look forward to the harvest. - It's a privilege being here.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- That's it for another week.
0:20:18 > 0:20:24- Next week, we will look back - at some of the year's celebrations.
0:20:24 > 0:20:28- Our final hymn is - Newyddion Da A Ddaeth I'n Bro.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- It was recorded in Alltwen - last year.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- Until next week, goodbye.
0:23:48 > 0:23:50- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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