0:00:28 > 0:00:30- Despite the rain, thousands - came to enjoy the Monday
0:00:30 > 0:00:32- of the National Eisteddfod in - Abergavenny.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34- You needed an umbrella, - but if you came prepared
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- wearing suitable clothing, - it was as enjoyable as ever.
0:00:37 > 0:00:43- Some loved the conditions, - while others had a more tiring day.
0:00:43 > 0:00:49- Good evening. - What a day!
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- There was a crowning on the Maes - in Monmouthshire today and tonight
0:00:52 > 0:00:59- we are congratulating Elinor Gwyn. - we are congratulating Elinor Gwynn.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- A lot of people look forward - to the Monday of the Eisteddfod
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- with the Gorsedd in all its glory, - and there are plenty
0:01:05 > 0:01:06- of competitions, as well. - Sit back for the next hour and enjoy
0:01:06 > 0:01:16- the highlights in our company.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24- we'll be entertained
0:01:24 > 0:01:25- by the youngest singers. - Also, prepare for a concert
0:01:25 > 0:01:27- from instrumentalists
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- of the highest standard. - And in Y Ty Gwerin,
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- we'll have a celebration - of the fiddle, before analysing
0:01:32 > 0:01:38- the Crown-winning piece. - On Monday morning, it is the turn
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- of the young performers to shine. - The first competition
0:01:42 > 0:01:44- in the Pavilion at 10am this - morning was the Solo
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- Recitation For Those Under 12.
0:01:47 > 0:01:48- Who was awarded first place? - Lowri Jones leads us
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- through the results. - The set piece was Un Bach Mewn Ciw
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- Hir by Myrddin ap Dafydd. - In third place, Gwennan
0:01:55 > 0:02:01- Hopkins from Cardiff. - I'm quickly melting
0:02:01 > 0:02:04- in the summer sun - In the ice-cream queue
0:02:04 > 0:02:06- at the Eisteddfod
0:02:06 > 0:02:11- The pound coin is burning in my hand - The stallholder looks over
0:02:11 > 0:02:13- And hands over a double - scoop of vanilla
0:02:13 > 0:02:20- To a tall, hairy, ugly gorilla! - In second place, Peredur Hedd
0:02:20 > 0:02:25- Llywelyn from Llandysul. - I'm only a short,
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- insignificant child
0:02:28 > 0:02:36- Who can't quite reach the counter - I've been here almost all afternoon
0:02:36 > 0:02:47- And damn it! - Here's the Cerdd Dant party
0:02:47 > 0:02:54- They have 20 between them! - What an appetite!
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- Hello, my name's Jac and I came - first in the Solo Recitation
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- competition with Un Bach Mewn Ciw - Mawr.
0:03:00 > 0:03:06- I was really frightened - about going onstage.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- Finally, the man spies my pound coin - After the rest of the crowd have
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- dispersed - "Choc-mint
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- with a flake, please." - "Sorry, love, I'm all
0:03:15 > 0:03:25- out of ice cream."
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- Yes, congratulations to Jac. - On now to the Solo
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- For Those Under 12. - In third place, Guto
0:03:34 > 0:03:39- Jenkins from Cardigan. - # Through the fields,
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- the crystal rill - # Flows to the sea
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- with constant will
0:03:44 > 0:03:59- # Day by day it sings to me - # As it hurries over the lea #
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- The adjudicators place Alwen Mair - Owen from Llanllwni second.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- # On it goes while I'm asleep - # On it goes through darkness deep
0:04:06 > 0:04:14- # On through summer heat it flows - # Till away from sight it goes #
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- And taking first place, Ioan Joshua - Mabbutt from Aberystwyth.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- # Through the fields - for home it makes
0:04:20 > 0:04:30- # Ere the ice its freedom takes - # I will with it run a race
0:04:30 > 0:04:40- # And its waters will chase #
0:04:48 > 0:04:52- My name is Ioan. - I won the Solo For Those Under 12.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- It was worth all the hard work. - I'm really happy.
0:04:56 > 0:04:57- Congratulations to the - young performers.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- When it comes to - the instrumentalists,
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- the audience in the Pavilion - have a feast of delights.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- We often receive a glimpse of future - porfessional artists.
0:05:04 > 0:05:05- The standard is always very high. - Before the year's Blue Riband
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- competition, we'll head over
0:05:08 > 0:05:18- to the instrumental duets.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27- competition of the day, - the Instrumental Duet,
0:05:27 > 0:05:28- Rowenna and Georgina - from Abergavenny came second
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- with their duet on the saxophone
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- and the flute.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- with pieces by Debussy and Dvorak - on the harp and flute,
0:05:58 > 0:06:03- Anwen and Lleucu.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- to the main instrumental - competition of the day,
0:07:11 > 0:07:21- the Instrumental Blue Riband. - Historically, the competition has
0:07:21 > 0:07:27- always been of a very high standard. - And before things began to heat up
0:07:27 > 0:07:30- onstage, I had a chat
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- with a previous winner. - Steffan Morris, winner
0:07:33 > 0:07:35- of the Instrumental Blue Riband over
0:07:35 > 0:07:42- 19 years of age in 2014. - Let's focus on the youngest
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- competitors, those aged under 16. - Everyone says the standard
0:07:45 > 0:07:46- is always high.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48- Is that true? - Yes, it's very true.
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- The standard is always fantastic. - A lot of people compete
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- in the Blue Riband and it's
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- a fantastic tradition. - Out of the five competitions held
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- in the Pagoda, brass, harp, etc,
0:08:00 > 0:08:01- only four reach the Pavilion. - There have been many complaints over
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- the years about that.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- What's your opinion? - Well, it's a shame.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11- The Pagoda isn't ideal. - It's very noisy there,
0:08:11 > 0:08:13- if it's raining,
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- the wind's whistling. - People don't always hear the little
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- nuances we have been practising. - It's a great shame
0:08:19 > 0:08:23- that we lose that. - And maybe ever moreso this year,
0:08:23 > 0:08:28- with the concert hall here.
0:08:28 > 0:08:34- Yes, it's much better this year. - I've already played on the stage.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- The sound is much better. - It wasn't always great
0:08:37 > 0:08:39- in the old Pavilion,
0:08:39 > 0:08:42- but it's a nicer place to play now. - So it's even more of a shame that
0:08:42 > 0:08:47- we're missing out. - And for the winner, how much
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- of a boost will it be?
0:08:50 > 0:08:55- How much of a boost was it for you? - The Eisteddfod is fantastic.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57- It gives you so much confidence. - People always comment that Welsh
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- people are very confident - from a young age and that is why,
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- because of the Eisteddfod
0:09:03 > 0:09:11- and growing up in that system. - It's so important to perform
0:09:11 > 0:09:20- regularly to gain confidence.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- Riband For Those under 16 - was Eirlys Lovell-Jones
0:09:24 > 0:09:27- from Cardiff.
0:10:03 > 0:10:04- pieces by Rachmaninoff
0:10:04 > 0:10:09- and Debussy was Tomos Boyles.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- with her recital on the cornet.
0:11:21 > 0:11:27- was Serenni Morgan from Llanishen.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- the winner of the Instrumental Blue - Riband for those aged under 16
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- is Ela Haf Williams.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- I didn't expect that at all. - I'm so happy.
0:12:05 > 0:12:12- I won at the Urdd - Eisteddfod in 2014.
0:12:12 > 0:12:21- And last Sunday, we won - with Deiniolen Silver Band.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49- for young reciters. - We'll go to the world
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- of Cerdd Dant and hear a few
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- Alaw Werin performances.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- and I'm here today on the Eisteddfod - Maes to be accepted into the Gorsedd
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- after winning the Lady Herbert - Lewis prize last year
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- at the Maldwyn Eisteddfod. - I've chosen Gwyfan as my Gorsedd
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- name because I come from a small - village called Llangwyfan
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- in Denbighshire and my father's
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- middle name is Gwyfan. - What I really enjoy
0:13:45 > 0:13:46- about the Eisteddfod
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- are the competitions. - I've been competing for many years
0:13:48 > 0:13:51- at the National Eisteddfod. - It's an opportunity
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- to make new friends and it
0:13:53 > 0:13:55- provides wonderful opportunities. - So I'm very grateful
0:13:55 > 0:13:57- to the Eisteddfod.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- the performances, the presentations - and seminars, you need to get
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- organized at the beginning of a week - like this as you read
0:14:11 > 0:14:14- through the programme to create some - kind of specific timetable
0:14:14 > 0:14:19- as you go from tent to tent. - The Children's Poet Laureate has
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- to be organized.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- Hello, Anni. - How are you?
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- Are you organized - as you go from place
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- to place? - Yes.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- I've got a little diary and my phone - to keep on top of things.
0:14:32 > 0:14:34- And what's happening next? - Today I'm in the Lolfa Len and we're
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- having a rhyming eisteddfod. - With the children as part
0:14:37 > 0:14:39- of your role?
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- Yes, as Children's Poet Laureate. - It will be a lot of fun.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- Has there been much interest?
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- Yes and tonight I'll - be going to
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- the glamping site. - Posh!
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- Yes and we'll be having some - fun there with poetry.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- There's plenty to do all week - and I'm really looking forward
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- to the Stomp Fach on Thursday. - The Stomp is popular, isn't it?
0:14:57 > 0:14:58- So is that children - competing?
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- No. - Experienced poets will be competing,
0:15:00 > 0:15:02- but it will be children - in the audience and they'll
0:15:02 > 0:15:05- decide who goes through
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- the round and who wins. - So it's more pressure
0:15:08 > 0:15:10- than any other poetry competition. - And there will be a proper
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- Stomp as well.
0:15:13 > 0:15:14- Yes. - I'm competing in the Cerdd Dant
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- Stomp for the first time.
0:15:17 > 0:15:18- Not for children. - It says "Unsuitable
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- For Children" on the poster.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22- Does it? - Yes.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- But it's very popular. - I'm hoping to come over and see it.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- Last year i was standing on a bale - of hay outside looking in on them.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- I'll be in a better place this year. - And what about the Maes
0:15:32 > 0:15:34- and the Eisteddfod in general?
0:15:34 > 0:15:35- It's wonderful. - It's large and long so it takes time
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- to walk from one end to the other,
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- but it's wonderful. - You're very busy.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- Yes. - I have to go now.
0:15:44 > 0:15:50- Enjoy your week. - Bye, Anni.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- under the age of 12
0:15:57 > 0:15:59- the set piece was 'Y Pedwar Tymor'. - The first to compete
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- on the stage was Zara Evans
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- from Tregaron, Ceredigion. - # The woods in springtime
0:16:05 > 0:16:10- # A fresh new green - # A lush green
0:16:10 > 0:16:20- # She's a young girl.# - # She's a young girl #
0:16:20 > 0:16:27- Second to perform was Elain Rhys - Iorwerth from Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- # The woods in summertime - # She's becoming a beautiful girl
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- # Growing into an adult - # Her skirt is a dark green.#
0:16:34 > 0:16:44- # Her skirt is a dark green # - And Siwan Mair Jones
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- from Ysgol Y Dderwen - in Carmarthen closed the
0:16:46 > 0:16:52- competition.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- # The woods in the autumn - # Her trees are multicoloured
0:16:55 > 0:17:10- # Red, purple, brown and orange - # Reaching middle age #
0:17:10 > 0:17:15- The first prize today - goes to Zara Evans.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17- Hello, I'm Zara and I - like the Eisteddfod.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- I was fortunate to win - the Cerdd Dant Solo
0:17:20 > 0:17:29- at the National Eisteddfod today. - # As white as January snow
0:17:29 > 0:17:39- # And old lady in - a white nightdress #
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- 'Y Ddafad Gorniog' was the set piece - in the Folk Song Solo
0:17:42 > 0:17:43- for those under 12. - Osian Trefor Hughes
0:17:43 > 0:17:48- from Deiniolen was third.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- # I have a horned sheep - # With a pound of wool on its back
0:17:52 > 0:17:58- # Grazing by the riverside - # Amongst the little stones
0:17:58 > 0:18:04- # But a bailiff came by - # Sending his dog after her
0:18:04 > 0:18:18- # I never saw my sheep - # Did you I wonder?
0:18:18 > 0:18:23- Lwsi Roberts - from Meifod was second.
0:18:23 > 0:18:26- # I saw her in Bala - # Having just sold her wool
0:18:26 > 0:18:34- # Sitting in her chair - # In front of a roaring fire
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- # With her pipe and her tobacco - # Smoking ably away
0:18:38 > 0:18:52- # And that's where my sheep is - # Good morrow John how dee?
0:18:52 > 0:18:54- And in first place, - Lowri Anest Jarman from
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- Llanuwchllyn.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- # I have a hen sitting - # On top of Penmaen Mawr
0:18:59 > 0:19:01- # I went to the foot - of Snowdon
0:19:01 > 0:19:07- # To call her down - # She flew and she flew
0:19:07 > 0:19:15- # Taking her chicks with her - # All the way to Ireland
0:19:15 > 0:19:25- # Good morrow John how dee?
0:19:26 > 0:19:32- Hello. - I'm Lowri and I've just won
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- first prize.
0:19:36 > 0:19:43- Yippee!
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- under 12, there was then a chance - for performers a little bit older
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- to have a chance to
0:19:58 > 0:20:08- shine in the Pavilion.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- get into the boat and go on ahead - of him to the other side,
0:20:13 > 0:20:17- while he dismissed the crowd. - After he had dismissed them,
0:20:17 > 0:20:22- he went up on a mountainside
0:20:22 > 0:20:28- by himself to pray. - Later that night, he was there
0:20:28 > 0:20:33- alone, and the boat was already - a considerable distance from land,
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- buffeted by the waves
0:20:37 > 0:20:42- because the wind was against it. - Shortly before dawn Jesus went out
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- to them, walking on the lake. - When the disciples saw him
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- walking on the lake,
0:20:48 > 0:20:49- they were terrified. - "It's a ghost" they said,
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- and cried out in fear. - But Jesus immediately said
0:20:52 > 0:20:53- to them,
0:20:53 > 0:21:04- "Take courage!" - "It is I.
0:21:04 > 0:21:12- "Don't be afraid." - "Lord, if it's you."
0:21:12 > 0:21:18- Peter replied, - "Tell me to come
0:21:18 > 0:21:24- to you on the water." - Immediately Jesus reached
0:21:24 > 0:21:29- out his hand and caught him. - "You of little faith," he said,
0:21:29 > 0:21:35- "why did you doubt?" - And when they climbed into the boat,
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- the wind died down. - Then those who were in the boat
0:21:38 > 0:21:43- worshiped him, saying,
0:21:43 > 0:21:52- "Truly you are the Son of God."
0:22:04 > 0:22:11- We have to stand up for her - Draw attention to her
0:22:11 > 0:22:15- problems on posters
0:22:15 > 0:22:24- Suffer the monoglot English adverts. - And all to be treated equally.
0:22:24 > 0:22:34- We have to play a game - Of discovering Welsh speakers
0:22:34 > 0:22:42- In the unlikeliest corners, - who often don't stand out.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44- We have to visit shops - And see the Welsh in smallprint
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- (if at all) - Beneath the lines
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- of English - Because two have
0:22:48 > 0:22:53- complained
0:22:53 > 0:22:58- that it's there at all - And they couldn't find their Flora.
0:22:58 > 0:23:07- And all to be treated equally. - We listen to comments
0:23:07 > 0:23:11- about our vibrant language - That it's not as important
0:23:11 > 0:23:13- as European languages
0:23:13 > 0:23:19- And that it can't be used on holiday - We have to phone managers
0:23:19 > 0:23:21- And send - letters which are never answered
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- We have to snarl, threaten - Sometimes swear
0:23:24 > 0:23:25- Smile, laugh and keep - asking the question
0:23:25 > 0:23:27- like a broken record - When a shop
0:23:27 > 0:23:29- is renovated - And does not use the language
0:23:29 > 0:23:32- of our forefathers
0:23:32 > 0:23:34- On their brand new signs. - To be equal one day
0:23:34 > 0:23:44- In our own country.
0:23:51 > 0:23:54- forward to the celebrating
0:23:54 > 0:23:55- the new Archdruid. - We will also be analysing
0:23:55 > 0:23:57- the Crown-winning piece before - being enchanted by performances
0:23:57 > 0:24:01- from the instrumentalists.
0:24:20 > 0:24:21- Welcome back.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24- On Monday, here at the Eisteddfod - in Abergavenny, there
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- was an opportunity for the first - time to see and enjoy one of the
0:24:27 > 0:24:29- oldest traditions of the festival. - The Gorsedd was established back
0:24:29 > 0:24:31- in 1792 by Iolo Morganwg. - He began the traditions that
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- are still honoured today. - The robes are an integral
0:24:34 > 0:24:40- part of the pageant. - It was wonderful to see
0:24:40 > 0:24:42- everyone in their full
0:24:42 > 0:24:45- splendour on the Maes today.
0:24:50 > 0:24:52- year's Crowning ceremony. - It's one of three ceremonies for
0:24:52 > 0:24:56- which the Gorsedd take to the stage. - And, yes, the crown was awarded
0:24:56 > 0:24:59- to a worthy winner. - This year's beautiful crown was made
0:24:59 > 0:25:04- by local artist, Deborah Edwards.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14- the Crown this year. - Thank you all for letting us
0:25:14 > 0:25:17- see your work and take a look at
0:25:17 > 0:25:21- your thoughts and feelings. - A sign of a good
0:25:21 > 0:25:26- collection, a quality - collection, is that it is difficult
0:25:26 > 0:25:31- to decide which lines to quote. - But I do not have
0:25:31 > 0:25:34- to worry as it is a - pleasure to announce that the three
0:25:34 > 0:25:41- of us agreed that Carreg Lefn - deserves the Crown at
0:25:41 > 0:25:43- this year's Eisteddfod.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18- who is Carreg Lefn?
0:26:18 > 0:26:30- Some of you will surely know her. - She is from Rhostryfan.
0:26:35 > 0:26:45- Elinor Gwynn lives.
0:26:52 > 0:26:56- Yes, she is here.
0:27:07 > 0:27:12- Let us go back to the halfway mark - Or the three quarter mark, perhaps.
0:27:12 > 0:27:16- Back further than - where the green path
0:27:16 > 0:27:21- With its satin elegance - beneath our feet
0:27:21 > 0:27:28- And the stone walls sustained us. - Back to that scrag of land
0:27:28 > 0:27:30- Where footfall had worn - a smooth knot over the years
0:27:30 > 0:27:32- Where it was starting to fall apart, - Into clean furrows between
0:27:32 > 0:27:35- the clumps of thorn bushes. - Their branches muffled the noise
0:27:35 > 0:27:39- from the cross-winds - Distorting them into
0:27:39 > 0:27:44- bedraggled rags around us.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53- that we are lucky - in Wales to be able
0:27:53 > 0:27:55- to present our work - and receive criticism
0:27:55 > 0:27:56- and have
0:27:56 > 0:27:58- our work analysed. - That is something wonderful.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01- You have competed in the past - and have benefited from that.
0:28:01 > 0:28:02- Yes, certainly. - I remember the first time that
0:28:02 > 0:28:06- I tried for the Crown, one - judge put me in third place, another
0:28:06 > 0:28:09- in second and another in the first
0:28:09 > 0:28:11- group. - And it is clear from the
0:28:11 > 0:28:13- adjudication that your background, - the environment and travelling, has
0:28:13 > 0:28:16- influenced the work. - Yes, but it is not
0:28:16 > 0:28:19- just a poem about the
0:28:19 > 0:28:23- environment. - That is what I thought I would write
0:28:23 > 0:28:28- but it does describe a - journey but it is a journey
0:28:28 > 0:28:30- through intense experiences.
0:28:30 > 0:28:33- It is similar to going for a walk. - When you go for a walk,
0:28:33 > 0:28:36- you will see the various - scenes and views and
0:28:36 > 0:28:42- have various thoughts.
0:28:42 > 0:28:50- So there is an influence.
0:28:56 > 0:28:57- Congratulations.
0:28:57 > 0:29:01- Thank you very much.
0:29:03 > 0:29:06- the winning piece of work - in the company of poet Llyr Gwyn
0:29:06 > 0:29:08- Lewis.
0:29:08 > 0:29:10- What are your first impressions? - Well I have only just
0:29:10 > 0:29:13- seen this and in a way,
0:29:13 > 0:29:15- it is hard to say straightaway. - But listening to the judges,
0:29:15 > 0:29:18- they said that they were poems that
0:29:18 > 0:29:19- required a lot of readings. - They are impressionistic poems
0:29:19 > 0:29:22- and they are full of nature. - Some of the poems require a lot
0:29:22 > 0:29:26- of reading and analysing.
0:29:26 > 0:29:34- But that is a good thing. - There is a lot of depth and layers.
0:29:34 > 0:29:43- One piece is almost - like a short story in a poem.
0:29:45 > 0:29:51- in a way. - Obviously, she has a background
0:29:51 > 0:29:53- in the environment and nature
0:29:53 > 0:29:55- and that comes to the fore. - Yes, certainly, that comes
0:29:55 > 0:29:59- through all of the poems. - I think good poems are abstract
0:29:59 > 0:30:06- and tangible at the same time. - And that is certainly
0:30:06 > 0:30:10- what we get here. - The subject was Paths
0:30:10 > 0:30:13- and you have the Paths of nature
0:30:13 > 0:30:16- and the Paths of life. - And she manages to say that in far
0:30:16 > 0:30:19- more original and striking ways. - But I think that is what you have
0:30:19 > 0:30:22- here, that personal
0:30:22 > 0:30:27- journey through life. - You have enjoyed them?
0:30:27 > 0:30:36- Yes.
0:30:54 > 0:30:57- from the band HMS Morris.
0:30:57 > 0:30:58- We are at the Eisteddfod. - I love coming to the Eisteddfod
0:30:58 > 0:31:07- because you discover new bands - and get to listen to bands you have
0:31:07 > 0:31:11- not heared from for a long time. - These are some of the bands that
0:31:11 > 0:31:15- you can see over the next week. - On Wednesday, head over
0:31:15 > 0:31:18- to Maes B to see some
0:31:18 > 0:31:22- of the best new bands. - On Thursday night, if you are over
0:31:22 > 0:31:27- 25, head to see Eden
0:31:27 > 0:31:30- at the Cymdeithas yr Iaith gig. - But don't stay there too long
0:31:30 > 0:31:37- because we will be in Maes B.
0:31:40 > 0:31:43- happening in Maes D and there
0:31:43 > 0:31:53- are Cymdeithas yr Iaith gigs. - On Saturday, to finish it all,
0:31:53 > 0:31:57- head over to Maes B.
0:31:57 > 0:32:06- It'll be a great night.
0:32:12 > 0:32:15- and to the singers aged 12-16. - The set piece for the boys
0:32:15 > 0:32:17- was The Ploughboy
0:32:17 > 0:32:20- by Benjamin Britten. - And the girls were asked to perform
0:32:20 > 0:32:24- a piece by Michael Head,
0:32:24 > 0:32:26- Hoff Ffawd a'm Denodd i o'm Dor. - Securing third place,
0:32:26 > 0:32:28- Glesni Rhys Jones from - Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern,
0:32:28 > 0:32:32- Anglesey.
0:32:32 > 0:32:36- # Know all ye sheep - # And cows that keep on staring
0:32:36 > 0:32:40- # That I stand so long - # In grass that's
0:32:40 > 0:32:45- wet from heavy rain
0:32:45 > 0:32:56- # A rainbow and a cuckoo's song - # May never come together again
0:32:56 > 0:32:59- # May never come - this side the tomb.#
0:32:59 > 0:33:01- A pupil from Ysgol Penweddig, - Aberystyth, Beca Fflur
0:33:01 > 0:33:12- Williams, came second. - # A rainbow and a cuckoo's song
0:33:12 > 0:33:22- # May never come together again - # May never come
0:33:22 > 0:33:24- this side the tomb.# - And in first place this
0:33:24 > 0:33:26- year, Siwan Hedd Mason
0:33:26 > 0:33:30- from Ysgol David Hughes on Anglesey. - Congratulations to her.
0:33:30 > 0:33:38- # Know all ye sheep - # And cows that keep on staring
0:33:38 > 0:33:42- # That I stand so long - # In grass that's
0:33:42 > 0:33:46- wet from heavy rain
0:33:46 > 0:33:57- # A rainbow and a cuckoo's song - # May never come together again
0:33:57 > 0:34:02- # May never come this side the tomb - # A rainbow and a cuckoo's song
0:34:02 > 0:34:06- # May never come together again.#
0:34:16 > 0:34:29- # A rainbow and a cuckoo's song - # May never come together again.#
0:34:48 > 0:34:49- Onto the boys' competition next.
0:34:49 > 0:34:51- Taking the bronze, - Gronw Ifan Elis Griffith
0:34:51 > 0:34:55- from Ysgol Glan y Mor in Pwllheli. - # A flaxen-headed cowboy
0:34:55 > 0:35:00- # A simple as may be - # And next a merry ploughboy
0:35:00 > 0:35:05- # I whistled over the lea - # But now a saucy footman
0:35:05 > 0:35:10- # I strut in worsted lace - # And soon I'll be a butler
0:35:10 > 0:35:13- # And whey my jolly face.# - Taking the silver, Llyr Ifan Eirug
0:35:13 > 0:35:18- from Ysgol Penweddig, Aberystwyth.
0:35:18 > 0:35:22- # I'll buy votes at elections - # And when I've made the pelf
0:35:22 > 0:35:27- # I'll stand poll for the parliament - # And then vote in myself
0:35:27 > 0:35:32- # Whatever's good for me, sir - # I never will oppose
0:35:32 > 0:35:39- # When all my ayes are sold off - # Why then I'll sell me noes.
0:35:39 > 0:35:41- And gold goes to Caerwys courtesy - of Tegid Goodman-Jones
0:35:41 > 0:35:47- from Ysgol Glan Clwyd. - # In court or city honour
0:35:47 > 0:35:49- # So great a man I'll be - # So great a man,
0:35:49 > 0:35:53- so great a man, so great a man
0:35:53 > 0:35:58- # I'll be - # You'll forget the little ploughboy
0:35:58 > 0:36:08- # Who whistled over the lea.# - # You'll forget the little ploughboy
0:36:20 > 0:36:23- What a performance! - In the final part of the programme,
0:36:23 > 0:36:27- there'll be a fiddler - in Y Ty Gwerin, plus the Alaw Werin
0:36:27 > 0:36:30- and Cerdd Dant soloist competitions.
0:36:33 > 0:36:34- Welcome back to Abergavenny.
0:36:34 > 0:36:37- We're heading over to one - of the most popular places
0:36:37 > 0:36:47- in the Eisteddfod, Y Ty Gwerin.
0:36:52 > 0:36:59- It's always full to the brim. - A shed full of musicians, Patrick.
0:36:59 > 0:37:01- It must be a wonderful - and unique experience?
0:37:01 > 0:37:03- Yes, it's like being back - in the youth orchestra
0:37:03 > 0:37:05- among the violas. - But the standard of the musicians
0:37:05 > 0:37:08- is very high, I assume? - Yes, we have some of the best
0:37:08 > 0:37:11- musicians in Wales here so I'm - looking forward to sharing
0:37:11 > 0:37:13- the stage with them.- looking forward to sharing
0:37:13 > 0:37:21- So, who do we have here, then? - There are loads of people.
0:37:21 > 0:37:25- Stephen Rhys, Huw Bach, - a lot of the younger generation that
0:37:25 > 0:37:31- are coming through from Nantgarw. - It's going to be great.
0:37:31 > 0:37:35- And this area, Y Ty Gwerin, - is very popular, isn't it?
0:37:35 > 0:37:36- It's great. - It's been full this morning
0:37:36 > 0:37:45- and we've had a lot of fun. - After this afternoon,
0:37:45 > 0:37:47- you probably have a very busy week
0:37:47 > 0:37:58- performing with Calan? - Calan are here on Friday.
0:37:58 > 0:38:01- We're doing a preview - of the new album, which is
0:38:01 > 0:38:02- coming out next year. - I'm playing in Gwilym Bowen Rhys'
0:38:02 > 0:38:05- album launch tomorrow, as well. - The thing with the Eisteddfod is,
0:38:05 > 0:38:08- once you get here, you end
0:38:08 > 0:38:14- up playing non-stop. - You get dragged into things.
0:38:14 > 0:38:15- Yes.
0:38:15 > 0:38:18- There's always time - to jam around the Maes.
0:38:18 > 0:38:20- Nantgarw take advantage - of you, as well!
0:38:20 > 0:38:23- And it's a chance to meet up - with friends and so on.
0:38:23 > 0:38:24- I hope so. - There are many people
0:38:24 > 0:38:27- here with their instruments, so I'm
0:38:27 > 0:38:36- looking forward to it. - From the Ty Gwerin, we'll
0:38:36 > 0:38:38- return to the stage now
0:38:38 > 0:38:49- to the Folk Song Solo. - The set piece was Rew di Ranno.
0:38:49 > 0:38:51- And in third place - was Siwan Hedd Mason
0:38:51 > 0:38:59- from Ysgol David Hughes on Anglesey. - # Careless is the bird
0:38:59 > 0:39:05- # He doesn't sow a single seed - # He sings all year long
0:39:05 > 0:39:12- # Without a care in the world - # He sings all year long
0:39:12 > 0:39:13- # He sings all year round
0:39:13 > 0:39:21- # Dumli, dumli, dumli - # Rew di rew di ranno
0:39:21 > 0:39:28- # Without a care in the world - # He sings all year round #
0:39:28 > 0:39:30- And in second place, - Beca Fflur Williams
0:39:30 > 0:39:31- from Ysgol Penweddig, - Aberystwyth.
0:39:31 > 0:39:33- # He sits on the branch
0:39:33 > 0:39:36- # Looking at his wings - # Singing and being happy
0:39:36 > 0:39:38- # Without a penny to his name
0:39:38 > 0:39:53- # Singing and being happy - # Dumli, dumli, dumli
0:39:53 > 0:40:01- # Rew di rew di ranno - # Without a penny to his name
0:40:01 > 0:40:07- # Singing and being happy # - And in first place, Mali Elyw
0:40:07 > 0:40:11- Williams from Ysgol Glan Clwyd.
0:40:11 > 0:40:12- # He'll eat supper tonight - # He never knows
0:40:12 > 0:40:14- where he'll find lunch
0:40:14 > 0:40:26- # And lets God serve him - # That's how he lives
0:40:26 > 0:40:29- # Rew di ranno - # And lets god serve him
0:40:29 > 0:40:33- # Dumli, dumli, dumli - # Rew di rew di ranno
0:40:33 > 0:40:45- # That's how he lives - # And lets God serve him #
0:40:50 > 0:40:53- in the Cerdd Dant competition. - In third place, Sophie Jones
0:40:53 > 0:40:59- from Ysgol Ystlafera, Cwmtawe.
0:40:59 > 0:41:09- The world is full of dandelion seeds
0:41:12 > 0:41:17- Each a silk feather above the frost - Spinning without a murmur
0:41:17 > 0:41:19- The breeze upholds them - The world is full
0:41:19 > 0:41:29- of dandelion seeds.
0:41:33 > 0:41:39- from Ysgol Glan Clwyd, Denbigh. - # The world is full
0:41:39 > 0:41:44- of clean soap bubbles - # Some gleaming and some
0:41:44 > 0:41:48- fiery little rainbows
0:41:48 > 0:41:52- # They fill the air in its entirety - # Completely masking
0:41:52 > 0:42:02- the world's pollution
0:42:05 > 0:42:11- of little soap bubbles # - And taking the first
0:42:11 > 0:42:13- prize was Llyr Ifan Eirug - from Ysgol Penweddig,
0:42:13 > 0:42:17- Aberystwyth. - # The world is full
0:42:17 > 0:42:21- of all kinds of stars - # Some shine brightly
0:42:21 > 0:42:25- while others are slovenly - # While laughing through my tears
0:42:25 > 0:42:34- I melt them all to pieces - # The world is full,
0:42:34 > 0:42:44- full of all kinds of stars #
0:42:59 > 0:43:01- Congratulations to Lee nearby
0:43:05 > 0:43:14- . It is wonderful to get the chance - to sit back and enjoy these
0:43:14 > 0:43:24- competitions. There are two more to - come.
0:43:25 > 0:43:28- in the Presentation Through Words, - Song and Dance and Ysgol Gyfun
0:43:28 > 0:43:33- Gwynllyw claimed the second prize. - # Come in wealthy people
0:43:33 > 0:43:34- and landowners
0:43:34 > 0:43:38- # Come in and join in the feast - # We will tonight share our wealth
0:43:38 > 0:43:41- with you - # We will celebrate our
0:43:41 > 0:43:43- language and history
0:43:43 > 0:43:53- # We'll give you the opportunity #
0:43:56 > 0:43:58- place with their performance - on the theme of Lady of Llanover
0:43:58 > 0:44:01- yesterday, today and tomorrow, - a group from Aelwyd yr
0:44:01 > 0:44:07- Ynysb Bro Al and Adran Bro Alaw.
0:44:07 > 0:44:15- # Yesterday is gone Today is ours - # Tomorrow is not yet touched
0:44:15 > 0:44:25- # The future is in our hands #
0:44:27 > 0:44:29- is Leisa Gwenllian and I won - the Recitation from the Scriptures
0:44:29 > 0:44:32- and the Monologue today. - It's been a wonderful experience
0:44:32 > 0:44:34- to perform on the Eisteddfod
0:44:34 > 0:44:47- stage and I'm very happy. - It is Dad, Mam!
0:44:47 > 0:44:52- He was in the car with me and - we're fine.
0:44:52 > 0:45:06- Mam. - He's smiling.
0:45:06 > 0:45:11- He's come through the fog too. - Mam, why aren't you
0:45:11 > 0:45:18- answering me?
0:45:18 > 0:45:25- Mam?
0:45:40 > 0:45:48- Well done to everyone who performed - on the stage today. But today was
0:45:48 > 0:46:02- Elinor Gwynn 's day. She took the - Crown. And you can enjoy the
0:46:02 > 0:46:09- victorious work on the website. And - you can also watch the ceremony once
0:46:09 > 0:46:19- again and look back at the - competitions of the day. There is
0:46:19 > 0:46:33- plenty more online. We will be back - tomorrow with all the action from
0:46:33 > 0:46:41- the Maes. And I will be back with - the highlights. We leave you this
0:46:41 > 0:46:55- evening with a performance but from - all of us here, good night.