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0:00:03 > 0:00:06- The Winter Fair has come - to Llanelwedd once again.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09- The last livestock show of the year.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14- With more than 1,300 cattle, - horses, sheep and pigs...
0:00:14 > 0:00:19- ..it continues to be a very popular - event on the agricultural calendar.
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- It's a good place - to do some Christmas shopping...
0:00:23 > 0:00:25- ..or to buy some livestock.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- It's no wonder - people come here in their thousands.
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0:00:50 > 0:00:52- It's the first day - of the Winter Fair.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56- Some of the best livestock in the - country will battle for the prizes.
0:00:56 > 0:01:00- The best Welsh food manufacturers - will be here exhibiting their wares.
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- The showground's coming to life - and expectations are again high.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- Welcome to the Winter Fair 2015.
0:01:08 > 0:01:10- On the show tonight...
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- ..we'll concentrate on some - of the continental sheep breeds...
0:01:14 > 0:01:17- ..and the - Butchers' Weights competition.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- They've been popular sections - in the last ten years.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- David Oliver will be concentrating - on the Horse Ring...
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- ..watching the - Coloured Horses and Ponies...
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- ..the Welsh Mountain Pony - and Welsh Pony Sections.
0:01:32 > 0:01:37- With Christmas nearing, we're all - thinking about what we'll be eating.
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- With three-quarters of British homes - going for turkey...
0:01:42 > 0:01:46- ..we went to a farm in Llandysul to - learn about our feathered friends.
0:01:48 > 0:01:51- Dai will be full of good cheer - in the Cattle Ring.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- Will a pedigree Limousin heifer - win the Supreme Championship...
0:01:56 > 0:01:57- ..for the third year running?
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- Over the next two days, I'm going - to be here by the Sheep Ring.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- The exhibitors have been at it - since the early hours...
0:02:10 > 0:02:12- ..brushing, scrubbing and polishing.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- 800 lambs - are due to step into the ring.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- We'll be looking at - a variety of the classes.
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- We'll start with the shapely, - meat rich Butchers' Weights classes.
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- I'm joined by Mr Eirwyn Richards, - Cwmcelynen, Pumpsaint.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- You're the judge's son. - Thanks for joining us.
0:02:38 > 0:02:38- Are you well?
0:02:38 > 0:02:40- Are you well?- - I'm fine, thanks.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42- What is your father looking for?
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- Firstly, and most crucially, is that - you have a matching pair of lambs.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- That's the name of the competition.
0:02:50 > 0:02:55- He'll feel and assess the lambs - to make sure they really match up.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- There should be an equal amount - of fat across their backs.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- The shape of the back leg - is also important.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- I don't think he'll be looking for - the heaviest lambs.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- Or the fattest lambs.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- He'll look for lambs - that fit the bill for supermarkets.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15- That's what he buys every day.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- This is the Butchers' Weights - section.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- This specific class is for a pair - of lambs 86kg to 90.5kg inclusive.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- That's an acceptable weight.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28- It's the perfect weight really.
0:03:28 > 0:03:34- They'll slaughter out - at around 52, 54kgs.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39- What we're looking for here is - what the butcher and the shop wants.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- The qualities of the breeds - aren't as important.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- Not at all. - You don't want a big wasteful head.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- You don't want too much bone either.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- You want a wide shoulder - that carries on down the back.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- That should flow down - into a deep, wide loin.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- It needs to be wide - and square across the top.
0:04:05 > 0:04:09- There should be a nice thick - covering of fat over the loin.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15- The tail often gives you a clue - to the rest of the carcass.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- That's how you know how much fat - you might find on the inside.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- Then of course the back leg, - the legendary leg of lamb.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- Your father - is changing things around.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- He's shuffled the pack up front.
0:04:31 > 0:04:37- It's hard to compare properly until - you have them lined up in a row.
0:04:37 > 0:04:42- Once you get them in order, you see - where they belong eventually.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47- I think he's made the decision.
0:04:48 > 0:04:49- Steve and Sara Gibbons.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- They come from Brecon.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- It was an excellent class.
0:04:56 > 0:05:01- A very strong class - with lambs of a very high quality.
0:05:01 > 0:05:07- The first three pairs are excellent.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- They are very well matched.
0:05:12 > 0:05:17- Massive congratulations. A regular - occurrence from year to year!
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- Beginners' luck, I think.
0:05:20 > 0:05:25- You've been sweating - out there, Alun.
0:05:25 > 0:05:26- It was quite a class to judge.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28- It was quite a class to judge.- - It was exceptional.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- Why were these placed first?
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- The fat was in all the right places.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- It swept through the shoulder - to the loin and the hindquarters.
0:05:38 > 0:05:39- They were a real pair too.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41- Did you enjoy it?
0:05:41 > 0:05:42- Did you enjoy it?- - It was excellent.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- Steve and Sara Gibbons - will be back tomorrow...
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- ..to compete for the - Butchers' Weights Championship.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- Congratulations - to all those who competed today.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- Here's your chance - to win a family ticket...
0:05:58 > 0:06:01- ..for the Royal Welsh Show - in the summer.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- That's free admission for the - whole week for a family of four.
0:06:05 > 0:06:11- You will need to be free - between 18 and 21 July 2016.
0:06:12 > 0:06:18- Visit s4c.cymru/ffairaeaf - to enter the competition.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20- Good luck to you.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- More than 600 horses - have registered this year.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32- That shows how the popularity - of the Horse Section has grown...
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- ..since it was introduced in 2001.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- David Oliver - is our man in that ring...
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- ..with the Coloured Horses - and Ponies.
0:06:47 > 0:06:53- We are watching the yearlings in the - Coloured Horses and Ponies section.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56- Eurig Eynon is with me. - There's a change in the order.
0:06:57 > 0:07:02- He's brought forward a traditional - horse. It's a strong animal.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- You can see - that it's a traditional horse.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- He took a close look - and liked what he saw.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- That's why he's put it at the top.
0:07:16 > 0:07:17- Congratulations.
0:07:17 > 0:07:18- Congratulations.- - Thank you.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- You came into first place. - It moved well.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- Well, in these conditions, - in this wind...
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- ..it's hard for them to perform.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- He came out on top.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- We've reached the main championship - in the Coloured Horses and Ponies.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39- It's the climax to this section.
0:07:40 > 0:07:45- Eurig, there is a big variety - in this championship.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- Where do you see it going?
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- I think it will go - to the small foal.
0:07:53 > 0:07:58- This is the winner of the colt - section, Pumpmeadow Strike A Pose.
0:08:00 > 0:08:05- San Cler Victor won the Yearling - Colt, Filly or Gelding class.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- Eirian Wyn Williams - from Llanfairpwll.
0:08:12 > 0:08:17- Eirian shows here often and has - had success at the Winter Fair.
0:08:18 > 0:08:23- Lacy Oscar was second - in the yearling class.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- This is a lovely foal. - It has a good character.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30- There's something very nice - about it.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- He's not sure.
0:08:34 > 0:08:35- He's taking his time.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- The colt has taken it.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44- Pumpmeadow Strike A Pose - takes the championship.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- This is the colt class - in the Welsh Part-Bred section.
0:08:52 > 0:08:58- These horses are calculated - at maturity to exceed 148cm.
0:08:58 > 0:09:02- Rosemary Rees from the Small-Land - Pony Stud is the judge.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- She has been very busy this morning.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- Wyn Morris has joined me.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12- Wyn, you've fancied a few - in this class.
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- The one who's been brought forward - is a lovely pony and it moved well.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- However, I think it's a bit small - for this class.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- The hat has come off - and we're ready for the rosettes.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30- Rohey G - Whizz takes this class...
0:09:30 > 0:09:34- ..in the Welsh Part-Bred section.
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- We've reached the climax - of the Welsh Part-Bred section.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- Wyn, it's the main event - and there are four classes.
0:09:46 > 0:09:48- There will be quite a few competing.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50- It's a strong class.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- Who will take the prize?
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- What's your preference? - Or where do you think she will go?
0:09:59 > 0:10:01- I would give it to the Cremello...
0:10:01 > 0:10:06- ..and the reserve to the horse - which came second in that class.
0:10:06 > 0:10:08- It looks like a decision - has been made.
0:10:09 > 0:10:13- It's gone to the Cremello. - It's an unusual colour.
0:10:13 > 0:10:18- Sarnau Golden Souffle owned by - Mrs Melville-Evans from Scotland.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21- The reserve prize goes to...
0:10:21 > 0:10:25- ..Aberaeron Santillana Valentina.
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- We'll be back in a couple of minutes - with more Winter Fair highlights...
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- ..including the YFC - Lamb Rearing Competition...
0:10:39 > 0:10:43- ..and Dai looks at the strongest - section in the Cattle Ring.
0:10:43 > 0:10:44- Don't go too far.
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0:11:19 > 0:11:22- Welcome back to the Winter Fair - here in Llanelwedd.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24- With Christmas approaching...
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- ..there are important - decisions to be made...
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- ..like what to put on - the dinner table on Christmas Day!
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- We visited Llangynllo Farm - near Llandysul...
0:11:33 > 0:11:36- ..to meet Buddug Thomas, - a judge here at the fair...
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- ..for some advice about - what to eat on Christmas Day.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- I've been keeping turkeys - for forty or fifty years.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56- I started with just a couple...
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- ..to get some money for - the children's Christmas presents.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- I increased the number every year.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07- I keep 70 turkeys...
0:12:11 > 0:12:17- ..12 geese and 12 ducks.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- I also keep 24 cockerels.
0:12:27 > 0:12:32- I get them in when they're a day old - in the third week of July.
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- They are put under heaters - for three weeks.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- We slowly turn down the heat until, - when they're a month old...
0:12:42 > 0:12:43- ..there's no heat at all.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- When they're five or six weeks old, - we cut their beaks.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- Otherwise, they peck each other.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- My son helps me.
0:12:53 > 0:12:59- I hold them and he snips the beak.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- They can't peck at each other then.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- I order to suit the customer.
0:13:10 > 0:13:15- Some want a bird weighing - ten pounds, others a 25-pounder.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- They are all a day old - when we get them...
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- ..but they're from different breeds.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25- Some will only become ten pounds. - Others will weigh 15 or 20.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29- That's how I bring them in.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- Some want them boned.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38- We take them off the bone - to leave just the meat.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- Some people just want - the breast meat.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- I have to prepare a few of those.
0:13:49 > 0:13:50- I keep a few in the deep freeze.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- They're handy - when we're gathering the silage.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57- The lads will come in - for their dinner.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- There's nothing cheaper - than a home-reared turkey.
0:14:02 > 0:14:06- I will use four or five every year.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- It will be empty here - at the start of the year.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- Less work for me to do!
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- I'll be able to relax a bit.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- Well, Buddug, we've seen you - at home with all the birds.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- You've been judging here today. - How was it?
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- Quite well. It's a tough job.
0:14:43 > 0:14:49- Especially when you have to bring - the turkeys down to a shortlist.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- Some birds stand out.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- It's the first time you've judged - at the Winter Fair. How was it?
0:14:57 > 0:15:01- It was a honour - and I enjoyed every minute.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03- I hope I did a good job.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- I'm sure you did - and here we have the champions.
0:15:07 > 0:15:12- First, the reserve champion. - What made this turkey stand out?
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- The way it stood and the way - it had been nicely dressed.
0:15:17 > 0:15:19- Some turkeys - aren't dressed properly.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- This one also has plenty - of breast meat.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- Here is the champion, this goose.
0:15:26 > 0:15:27- It's a big bird.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- Yes, it's over twenty pounds.
0:15:30 > 0:15:31- It looks lovely.
0:15:32 > 0:15:34- It was a tough job - to choose between the two...
0:15:35 > 0:15:36- ..but I went for the goose.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- Many congratulations - on your work here.
0:15:39 > 0:15:44- Traditionally at the Winter Fair, - the judge buys the champion.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46- Are you going to reach into - your pocket?
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- I don't think so. - I've got plenty of them at home.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- Unless I get a bargain. - I'm a Cardi, after all!
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- We're always on the lookout - for a bargain!
0:15:58 > 0:16:00- Great to see you. Congratulations.
0:16:00 > 0:16:01- Thank you very much.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- The goose was the champion bird.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07- Congratulations to Tom Rowlands.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- Someone is going to have - quite a Christmas dinner!
0:16:15 > 0:16:20- Members of the YFC take part in - several competitions at the fair.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- The society will be marking - its 80th anniversary next year.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28- Yesterday, I met Caryl Haf - of Llanddewi Brefi YFC...
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- ..who was part of the - YFC Lamb Rearing Competition.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- Caryl from Llanddewi Brefi, - your lambs have arrived.
0:16:37 > 0:16:38- They are here.
0:16:38 > 0:16:39- Ready to go?
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- Nearly. We have some work to do on - them tonight. Brushing and washing.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- Explain the requirements - of the competition.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50- It's open to any YFC member.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52- So anyone between - 10 and 26 years old.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- You have to rear five lambs. You - have to show how you rear them.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- You keep a record of the feed - and the doses you give them.
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- You then pick out the two best - matching pair for the show.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10- Good luck. The lambs look excellent.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- There are a lot of - good looking lambs around here.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17- We have to praise the young farmers.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- There were certainly a lot of good - looking lambs in the upland section.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- Caryl was one of the first - onto the shortlist.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31- Did she win the prize?
0:17:31 > 0:17:38- The upland champion will compete - against the lowland champion next.
0:17:39 > 0:17:43- This is an incredible experience - for these youngsters.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- It's not easy in that ring.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52- It's great to see such - a large crowd watching it all.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55- That should encourage - the YFC members.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- It's a popular event. A lot of - family members come to support.
0:18:00 > 0:18:04- Ryan Morris from Radnor appears - to have won with his pair of lambs.
0:18:04 > 0:18:09- Caryl's pair - is also being drawn forward.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- I'm not sure they're in order yet.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- He's keeping us guessing.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- It's between those two.
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- The prize is in his hand. - Where will he go?
0:18:22 > 0:18:24- He's fooled us all.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28- Gwenno's pair has won it.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- Gwenno Evans from Ceredigion.
0:18:31 > 0:18:37- There are all kinds of categories - within the YFC Lamb Rearing Section.
0:18:37 > 0:18:40- Best novice went to - Gwenno Evans of Ceredigion.
0:18:41 > 0:18:46- Best Stockman went to - Cheryl Morris from Radnorshire.
0:18:46 > 0:18:51- In the Upland Class, Ryan Morris - of Radnor, won the prize.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54- Caryl Haf was a very close second.
0:18:55 > 0:19:00- Ryan Morris then went on - to win the overall championship.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- The cattle numbers are up this year.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- As a result, there should be some - keen competition in the Cattle Ring.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- The prize money for the Supreme - Championships has more than doubled.
0:19:22 > 0:19:23- It is now at 1,250.
0:19:24 > 0:19:28- Dai was in place this morning ready - for the early Limousin classes.
0:19:30 > 0:19:34- This looks promising. Ten heifers.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- There are some - excellent heifers in there.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- They are from all over. - Ireland and Scotland.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- Look at how consistent - they are in size.
0:19:47 > 0:19:52- They could be placed into a group.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- They all have the same shape.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- 662kgs is the heaviest animal.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- There are some - excellent heifers here.
0:20:04 > 0:20:09- Denley Jenkins from - Newcastle Emlyn is the judge.
0:20:13 > 0:20:18- You need a wide back all the way - from the shoulders to the backside.
0:20:20 > 0:20:25- They're all walking very well.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31- They're being called in.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- This is Ifan Phillips - from Newcastle Emlyn.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- This is the heifer - that's done so well this year.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41- She's full of meat.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47- It flows well - down to the top of the leg.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- He's going for the animals - that look full of meat.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- Everything is correct.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- Ifan Phillips with - Bailea Juniorchamp.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03- Congratulations to them all.
0:21:03 > 0:21:04- Very good.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- Class 7, - a heifer from a Limousin bull...
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- ..was a strong, popular competition.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15- After splitting the class in four...
0:21:15 > 0:21:18- ..this is how judge Denley Jenkins - placed them.
0:21:19 > 0:21:24- In the first class, Mr D Thomas - and his heifer, Princess, took it.
0:21:26 > 0:21:31- In the second class, Mr M L - Howatson won with Son and Pimm's.
0:21:33 > 0:21:38- In the third class, Mr D Thomas - and his heifer, Miss Wales, won.
0:21:40 > 0:21:46- In the last class, P & S Sellers - and Here Come Trouble won.
0:21:50 > 0:21:56- After a marathon of four classes for - the heifers from a Limousin bull...
0:21:56 > 0:21:59- ..here are the top four - from those four classes.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- This one will go on - to represent the breed.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- I'm joined by Martin. Do you fancy - one in this competition?
0:22:08 > 0:22:10- Yes, I fancy the one in front - with Dai Thomas.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- I do like this one at the top. - She's very smart.
0:22:16 > 0:22:21- Here they are. You all have to - admit it's a feast of cattle.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24- I wonder what the judge is thinking.
0:22:25 > 0:22:29- He's felt the heifers, - he knows his mind.
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- He's brought them down - to these last four winners.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35- They're so close.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- It'll come down - to the nitty gritty as they say.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42- It'll be a small detail.
0:22:45 > 0:22:47- Miss Wales won it. Well done.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58- Dai, everyone is over the moon.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- You had two good heifers there - in an incredible class.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- Yes, an incredible class. - I hope we deserved to win.
0:23:05 > 0:23:06- You deserve it.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09- Thanks for your loyal service - to this show.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11- You've given your all to it.
0:23:11 > 0:23:13- You're a worthy winner.
0:23:21 > 0:23:26- We'll be back after the news - with more cattle, sheep and horses.
0:23:26 > 0:23:31- I'll be looking at the variety of - foods to be seen at the Winter Fair.
0:23:31 > 0:23:35- Don't forget about your chance - to win a family ticket...
0:23:35 > 0:23:37- ..for next year's Royal Welsh.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41- Visit s4c.cymru/ffairaeaf to enter.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44- We'll see you after Newyddion 9.
0:23:44 > 0:23:44- .