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0:00:00 > 0:00:03- Welcome to the final programme - of the series.
0:00:03 > 0:00:06- Welcome to - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:08 > 0:00:12- # Soli Deo gloria
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0:00:39 > 0:00:44- On tonight's programme, we look back - at some of the series' highlights.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- It was an important year - for many Welsh chapels and churches.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- Many celebrated notable milestones.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- We also met individuals - who celebrated this year.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- Tonight, we look back - at those celebrations.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00- Our first hymn tonight is...
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- .."Arglwydd Iesu, dysg im gerdded - drwy y byd yn ol dy droed."
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- The singing comes - from Tabor chapel in Pembrokeshire.
0:02:25 > 0:02:30- Dr Barry Morgan was ordained - as a bishop 20 years ago.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35- It's also 10 years since he was made - Archbishop of Wales.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- In a special programme, - he reminisced about his life.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- One place that's close to his heart - is the West Wales coast...
0:02:44 > 0:02:46- ..and New Quay in particular.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- Like many - of the Amman Valley's children...
0:02:50 > 0:02:55- ..I spent my childhood summers with - my family on Wales's west coast.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- I still have - very fond memories of New Quay.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- I remember the days - I spent at the beach...
0:03:03 > 0:03:10- ..having rides on the lifeboat - on special open days...
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- ..and having picnics on the beach...
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- ..with my parents, - brother and sister.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- These days, thousands of people - flock here in summer...
0:03:21 > 0:03:27- ..but it's also nice in winter - because it's less populated...
0:03:27 > 0:03:30- ..and it allows me - to wander and recall memories...
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- ..of all the different places - I visited as a child.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- The most obvious hymn - which springs to mind is...
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- ..Dyma Gariad Fel Y Moroedd - Tosturiaethau Fel Y Lli.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- The hymn writer is referring - to God's love in Jesus Christ.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55- A love that is wider - and deeper than the ocean.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59- That is essentially - the heart and soul of the Gospel.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01- Love is the nature of God.
0:06:22 > 0:06:27- Daniel Rowland was a prominent - figure during the Methodist revival.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- Last year, - the Llangeitho community...
0:06:30 > 0:06:32- ..celebrated 300 years - since his birth.
0:06:32 > 0:06:37- Rhys Meirion joined former Gwynfil - chapel minister, Stephen Morgan...
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- ..to discuss Daniel Rowland's - contribution to Welsh history.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44- It's lovely to meet you, Stephen.
0:06:44 > 0:06:49- How much do we know about - Daniel Rowland's early history?
0:06:49 > 0:06:54- Very little, in actual fact, - because his documents went missing.
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- Tradition has it that it was here - in the parish of Nantcwnlle...
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- ..in this house called Pantybeudy - that he was born.
0:07:02 > 0:07:07- Daniel Rowland's father, - Daniel Rowland Senior...
0:07:07 > 0:07:09- ..was Rector of Llangeitho.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- It's believed he was born here.
0:07:13 > 0:07:17- There is some basis to the legend...
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- ..that he was saved from death - in his childhood.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- It's believed - he was standing near an open fire...
0:07:24 > 0:07:28- ..when a large stone - fell from the top of the chimney...
0:07:28 > 0:07:32- ..onto the spot where he had been - standing only minutes before.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- It's a tale of providence, - according to legend.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- His life was spared for a purpose...
0:07:40 > 0:07:45- ..like Moses and many of - the Old Testament's figures...
0:07:45 > 0:07:47- ..as well as those down the ages.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- We're near the upper part - of the River Aeron...
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- ..which flows into the sea - at Aberaeron.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- Traditionally, the streams - and rivers divided the parishes.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- Behind us is the parish of Ceitho...
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- ..in which - the Church of St Ceitho stands.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- When Daniel Rowland - was suspended by the bishop...
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- ..he moved - to the parish of Gwynfil...
0:08:13 > 0:08:17- ..which lends its name - to the chapel which stands there.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21- It was there - that he established his new church.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- Daniel attracted crowds - from all parts of Wales.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- They came in their droves - form north and south.
0:08:29 > 0:08:35- Pantycelyn alluded to the spiritual - enlightenment of the crowds...
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- ..who were overjoyed - by this awakening...
0:08:39 > 0:08:41- ..and were completely revived...
0:08:42 > 0:08:46- ..by the magnetism - and the appeal...
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- ..of the great reformer's preaching.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- If you travel along the A470 - to Merthyr Tydfil...
0:11:32 > 0:11:37- ..you'll be familiar - with the Llwyn-On Reservoir.
0:11:37 > 0:11:42- The story of the valley being - flooded to create the reservoir...
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- ..is less familiar.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- Nearby Bethel chapel - was rebuilt 100 years ago.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- Rhys Meirion met two members - of its congregation...
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- ..to learn more - about valley's history.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- This chapel is in - a splendid location...
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- ..in the shadow of Taf Fawr valley.
0:12:01 > 0:12:06- Yes, but the original chapel, - before the valley was drowned...
0:12:06 > 0:12:08- ..was further along...
0:12:09 > 0:12:13- ..near the turning to Cwm Cadlan.
0:12:13 > 0:12:19- Our forefathers established - the chapel in 1795...
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- ..with the deacons - of Seion Chapel in Merthyr.
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- They built the original Bethel - in 1799.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- Why did they build - the reservoir here?
0:12:32 > 0:12:37- From what I know, there was an - outbreak of diphtheria in Cardiff.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39- They needed fresh water.
0:12:40 > 0:12:44- There's a lot of fresh water here - - it comes from the mountains.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- That's why the reservoir - was built here.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- Losing the chapel and school - was a big blow for the community.
0:12:53 > 0:12:54- How did they respond?
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- How did they respond?- - They had very little choice.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- Charles Morgan, Lord Tredegar, - owned all the land in this area.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03- He decided to sell the land.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07- The tenants were scared - to speak out.
0:13:07 > 0:13:13- They just carried on with - their lives but many moved away.
0:13:13 > 0:13:18- He donated this land to the chapel.
0:13:19 > 0:13:25- The new Bethel chapel - was opened in 1914...
0:13:26 > 0:13:30- ..and we celebrate the 100th - anniversary of the chapel this year.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- There will be many celebrations - this year.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- How strong is the congregation - in Bethel?
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- We're a small congregation, - all derived from the same family.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- It's important for us - to keep the chapel open.
0:13:46 > 0:13:51- Our family has all been buried - in the chapel's cemetery.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- It's important for us - to keep this place open.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- We've already heard about - the flooding of Cwm Taff valley...
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- ..and the centenary celebration - of the rebuilding of the chapel.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- It's 50 years since - the community of Llangyndeyrn...
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- ..battled successfully - to stop their valley being flooded.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- I went to learn more - about the campaign.
0:17:07 > 0:17:13- How did you find out about the - intention of flooding the valley?
0:17:14 > 0:17:19- I remember it was a wet morning, - much like today, in February 1960.
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- I was standing on the farmyard...
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- ..when the local shopkeeper - delivered the Western Mail.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- I'd usually have a quick scan - of the paper when it was delivered.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- Something caught my attention - on the front page...
0:17:34 > 0:17:36- ..in bold black letters.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- "A Welsh valley - faces death by drowning".
0:17:39 > 0:17:41- What a terrifying headline.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- As I read on, I couldn't believe - what I was reading.
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- The Swansea Water Corporation - was searching for more water.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54- The site they had chosen, - their favoured site...
0:17:54 > 0:17:56- ..was Cwm Gwendraeth Fach.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- From the village of Llangyndeyrn, - all the way up to Porthyrhyd.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- I couldn't believe it, - it was such a shock.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06- I'd never heard of such a thing.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- People from Swansea wanted - to come here to flood my home.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- Panteg would be caught - right in the thick of things.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16- We're at the lower end - of the valley...
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- ..where the reservoir - would have been deepest.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- The farmhouse, buildings - and farmland would be flooded.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- We would lose our livelihood.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31- Five generations of the family - would be left homeless.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- It would have been a huge loss.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35- A committee was formed...
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- ..and you were a member - of the original committee.
0:18:38 > 0:18:42- Yes, and then we formed - a defence committee.
0:18:42 > 0:18:47- We chose a chairman, William Thomas, - and a secretary, Reverend WM Rees.
0:18:47 > 0:18:52- We were fortunate to have two great - leaders - there was no-one better.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- We are very indebted to them both.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- With Reverend WM Rees - on your side...
0:18:59 > 0:19:04- ..you had little choice - but to form a non-violent protest.
0:19:04 > 0:19:09- He put great emphasis on that. - He didn't want violence of any kind.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- That's why it was predominantly - a local campaign.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- No-one from the outside was brought - in for fear of recrimination.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- What are you feelings today, - 50 years later?
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- To be honest, I feel the same as - Eifion Wyn felt about Cwm Pennant.
0:19:25 > 0:19:29- "Lord, why did you make the - Gwendraeth valley so beautiful
0:19:29 > 0:19:32- "And the life of a farmer - like me so short?"
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- I thank the people who campaigned - for the cause back then...
0:19:37 > 0:19:38- ..especially the two leaders.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- Without them, I would have lost - 50 years of a happy life...
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- ..farming a small patch of land - in this valley.
0:19:46 > 0:19:50- More than that, we can pass it on - to the next generation.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- We're grateful to everyone - who showed their bravery.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- We've reached the end of the - programme and the end of the series.
0:21:39 > 0:21:44- I hope you've enjoyed our programmes - over the past few weeks...
0:21:44 > 0:21:48- ..and I hope you're looking forward - to the next series in the autumn.
0:21:49 > 0:21:53- Our final hymn was recorded - in Hermon chapel, Fishguard.
0:21:53 > 0:21:58- Mi Dafla' 'Maich Oddi Ar Fy Ngwar - sung to the hymn tune Tyddewi.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- From us all, goodbye.
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