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0:00:21 > 0:00:23- Welcome back to Llanelwedd.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- It's been a very busy day - here at the Winter Fair.
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- We've had thousands of people - shopping, exhibiting and watching.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- Here's what we have for you - over the next half hour.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- To promote the - pork farming industry in Wales...
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- ..the Winter Fair, in cooperation - with Cambrian Training Company...
0:00:43 > 0:00:46- ..has launched the Welsh Pork - Butcher of the Year competition.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49- I don't need any excuse to eat!
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- There are plenty of opportunities - to eat here at the Winter Fair.
0:00:53 > 0:00:59- There are all kinds of produce on - show in the Food Hall's 60 stands.
0:00:59 > 0:01:00- A real feast.
0:01:00 > 0:01:01- In the Cattle Ring...
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- ..Dai was looking at the - continental cross-bred sections.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- It's always a strong section - at the Winter Fair.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11- There's no doubt - that Beltex sheep...
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- ..have made their mark - on the Winter Fair over the years.
0:01:14 > 0:01:20- They've been champions or reserve - champions for the past decade.
0:01:20 > 0:01:25- This morning, all eyes - were on the continental classes.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- On Monday at the Winter Fair, - the Section B horses are on show.
0:01:32 > 0:01:33- They are the Welsh Ponies.
0:01:34 > 0:01:39- With over 160 Welsh Mountain Ponies - registered in Section A...
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- ..the battle for the Welsh - Championship has begun...
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- ..and will continue tomorrow.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- In the Welsh Mountain Pony section, - the filly and gelding foal class...
0:02:04 > 0:02:10- ..has been split into two because - of the huge weight of numbers.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- The Society has decided - to split them...
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- ..according to odd and even numbers - in the catalogue.
0:02:23 > 0:02:30- The best twelve - have been brought in.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38- Mr Davy Wormgoor of the Netherlands - takes first prize...
0:02:38 > 0:02:42- ..in the Section A class - for Filly or Gelding foals.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- Many congratulations - to Selehems Ca Ching.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- The Welsh Mountain Pony - championship.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- Winners of all the classes - come together...
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- ..to find the best - Welsh Mountain Pony.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02- Which one is going to win?
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- She is discussing it - with the steward, Cemaes Evans.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- The hat is off. Who will win?
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- It's the yearling colt.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17- Katie Parry wins - the Section A championship...
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- ..with Sarum Pinot Grigio.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22- It's owned by Mr Stewart Franklin - and Mrs Finch.
0:03:25 > 0:03:30- This is the Filly Foal class - in Section B, the Welsh Ponies.
0:03:30 > 0:03:35- Once again, - there are big numbers taking part.
0:03:35 > 0:03:36- The hat is off.
0:03:36 > 0:03:42- Llanarth Anita takes - the Filly Foal class in Section B.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- We've come to the end - of the judging in the Horse Ring.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- This is the final championship - - Section B, the Welsh Ponies.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- The winner of this section will - go on to compete again tomorrow.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05- That will be in the championship - for Welsh breeds.
0:04:05 > 0:04:09- And the Winter Fair's - main championship.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- There's some discussion - with the steward.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- It's a popular winner - here at the Winter Fair.
0:04:25 > 0:04:30- Fair play to William Arfon Owen - with Laithehill Malvolio.
0:04:31 > 0:04:32- Congratulations.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- How does it feel to win - the Section B at the Winter Fair?
0:04:36 > 0:04:38- I'm speechless again.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- First, and then the championship. - Unbelievable.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- A popular winner. You received - a huge cheer from the crowd.
0:04:46 > 0:04:47- Thanks.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- You're back tomorrow. Good luck.
0:04:50 > 0:04:51- Thanks.
0:04:58 > 0:04:59- Now a reminder of our competition.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- A chance to win - a family ticket for four...
0:05:03 > 0:05:05- ..for the Royal Welsh Show - next summer.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- That's free admission for the - whole week for a family of four.
0:05:09 > 0:05:15- You will need to be free - between 18 and 21 July 2016.
0:05:16 > 0:05:21- Visit s4c.cymru/ffairaeaf - to enter the competition.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24- Good luck to you.
0:05:30 > 0:05:34- Many awards are presented - by the RWAS at the Winter Fair.
0:05:34 > 0:05:39- One of the main honours - is the John Gittins Memorial Award.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43- It's for a special contribution - to the sheep industry in Wales.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- This year's winner - is Alwyn Rees from Machynlleth.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51- Congratulations to you.
0:05:51 > 0:05:52- It's quite an honour.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- It's a huge honour.
0:05:55 > 0:06:01- I was very honoured to receive it.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- It's awarded for lifelong service.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- Breeding any breed - of native Welsh mountain sheep...
0:06:10 > 0:06:16- ..is something you do - over a lifetime.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- There was evidence lately - that you've cracked it.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- You had the best average price - at a ram sale in Dolgellau recently.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- Yes, we averaged 6,200 - for eight rams that day.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- The Society only allows you - to sell eight at a time.
0:06:34 > 0:06:38- The fact that your farming - counterparts are that committed...
0:06:39 > 0:06:43- ..to buying your stock is more - important than the money itself.
0:06:43 > 0:06:49- What do you see as the future - for these breeds of sheep?
0:06:49 > 0:06:51- They need to develop of course...
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- ..but they must also remain native - to the place they live.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- Congratulations. - It must be quite an honour.
0:07:00 > 0:07:01- You deserve it.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03- You deserve it.- - Thank you.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14- The Floral Art & Horticulture - competitions...
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- ..are a sea of colour - at the Clwyd Glamorgan Hall.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- There's an amazing exhibition - of intricate work again this year.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- This year at the Winter Fair, - there's a brand-new competition.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- The Welsh Pork Butcher of the Year.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- The competition is organized...
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- ..by the RWAS - and the Cambrian Training Company.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15- It's open to butchers of all ages.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17- There are four - busily competing behind me.
0:08:18 > 0:08:19- I'm joined by Phil Fowlie.
0:08:21 > 0:08:22- Phil, it's great to see you.
0:08:22 > 0:08:23- Phil, it's great to see you.- - Thanks, Ifan.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- This is a new competition. There's - a big interest in the competition.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- Yes, I think that as people who are - part of the pig industry...
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- ..we need to take pride in the fact - there is a competition like this...
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- ..in the 21st Century - and that we're moving forward.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- We're halfway through - this competition at present.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- Tell us a little about - the competition.
0:08:48 > 0:08:53- Methods. How tidy are they? - How correct are they?
0:08:54 > 0:08:56- We need a minimal amount of waste.
0:08:56 > 0:09:00- Frequently in any industry, - waste eats the profit.
0:09:00 > 0:09:06- Today, we have four butchers - of different ages.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- They're showing, - to use a butcher's term...
0:09:10 > 0:09:12- ..a good cross-section - of the methods.
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- You can see traditional methods and - the young chaps bring new methods.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- It's important - that everyone who enjoys meat...
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- ..can see that we have produce.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- We really should welcome - this competition warmly.
0:09:25 > 0:09:29- It's great to see so much interest. - There are people here watching.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- They clearly appreciate the work - that goes into preparing the meat.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42- After placing the pork - in their windows...
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- ..the judges choose - the Welsh Pork Butcher of the Year.
0:09:46 > 0:09:48- The winner was Clinton Roberts - from Treorchy.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51- The winner today is Clinton Roberts.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- Clinton Roberts, Ponty Butchers, - many congratulations to you.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- It's the first time - this competition's been held.
0:10:01 > 0:10:02- You must be over the moon to win.
0:10:03 > 0:10:04- Yeah, I am over the moon, yeah.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- I've been doing this - since I was 11 years old.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- It's a long time. I haven't entered - a competition for many years.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- They asked me to go in - so I thought I'd have a go.
0:10:16 > 0:10:17- Many congratulations.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- Many congratulations.- - Thank you very much.
0:10:24 > 0:10:28- Following the success of Christmas - shopping on Monday night...
0:10:28 > 0:10:33- ..at last year's Winter Fair - to celebrate its 25th birthday...
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- ..there was another chance - for people to visit later...
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- ..to try the array of goods - and produce available.
0:10:40 > 0:10:41- We'll see you after the break.
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0:11:04 > 0:11:07- Welcome back to the Winter Fair.
0:11:07 > 0:11:12- Beltex sheep were introduced - to Britain from Belgium in 1989.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- It's now an important breed - for the meat industry...
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- ..here in Wales and in Britain.
0:11:18 > 0:11:23- A Beltex sheep has been named - Champion or Reserve Champion...
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- ..for the last four years.
0:11:25 > 0:11:26- Quite a record.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- Meinir was in amongst them - this morning.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- We've got fourteen pairs.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- Yes, there's incredible stock - in this class.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47- The Butcher's pair - won the Championship last year.
0:11:47 > 0:11:53- They frequently come top - with the carcass competitions.
0:11:54 > 0:12:00- The Beltex too are pretty close - to the perfect meat lambs.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- They've got a small frame - but a depth of meat.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- They've got a depth of meat - and a weight on a small frame.
0:12:07 > 0:12:08- There isn't much waste.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12- The meat bulges out - over the loin and the hind legs.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- They're full of meat.
0:12:15 > 0:12:16- They are deceptive.
0:12:16 > 0:12:19- They've got very short legs, - not a lot of waste.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21- They still weigh quite a bit.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24- Yes, a lot think that - because they aren't as big...
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- ..as the other continental - breeds...
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- ..that it's hard to get - the carcass weight correct.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- The weight is incredible.
0:12:34 > 0:12:35- Muscle weighs more than fat.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40- There isn't a big head - with a lot of strong bone on it.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- That's a help during lambing season!
0:12:42 > 0:12:45- They slaughter out well - on the hook.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49- Dafydd Lewis has this pair - from Cwrt-Y-Cadno, Pumpsaint.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- He's already taken two firsts - and two thirds.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55- Dafydd has had a lot of success - over the years.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- We've seen him speak to the media - and with his stock at shows.
0:12:59 > 0:13:00- He does very well.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03- He's won the Supreme Championship - here twice in the past.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- Yes, it's an incredible achievement.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10- He's turned out a pair - that are worth a look.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- They've been trimmed - incredibly neatly.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- Yes, a lot of work - goes into the trimming.
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- They try to emphasize - the animals' strengths.
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- The history of the breed - is very interesting.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- They came in to the UK in 1989.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- The way they've moved on since then - is incredible.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34- They're Belgian originally.
0:13:34 > 0:13:36- Yes, - they've come from small farms...
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- ..trying to produce a lot of meat - from every animal they have.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- That's why they've gone - for these meaty attributes.
0:13:44 > 0:13:46- They've been bred - with those attributes.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- It's not just with Beltex sheep - but with their pigs and cattle too.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- It sounds like the result - is very close.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55- The prize stays in Wales.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57- It's Dafydd Lewis, Pentwyn, - Pumpsaint.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- That's great. - I'm very happy for him.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- Dafydd Lewis and Geraint, - congratulations.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- Are you going - for the triple crown this year?
0:14:07 > 0:14:08- We'll try.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- You've won - the Supreme Championship twice.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13- I've been very fortunate - to win it twice.
0:14:14 > 0:14:15- I've had two firsts - in two different classes.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- We've got a half foot in tomorrow.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- This is your third first at this - fair.
0:14:22 > 0:14:24- Yes, this is our third first - this year.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- This was our last pair for the day. - I'm finished now.
0:14:27 > 0:14:28- Congratulations.
0:14:28 > 0:14:28- Congratulations.- - Thank you.
0:14:28 > 0:14:29- Thank you.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31- Geraint - must be doing something right.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- Dafydd was very pleased - with the result.
0:14:35 > 0:14:38- He's looking forward - to competing tomorrow...
0:14:38 > 0:14:42- ..in the Continental Pure Bred pairs - Championship.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- He's got his sights - on a third Supreme Championship.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51- For Welsh farmers - and producers...
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- ..there's no better shop window - than a stall at the Winter Fair.
0:14:56 > 0:15:00- Companies do their best to attract - customers over the two days.
0:15:09 > 0:15:13- Amy Turner from Bluestone Brewing, - tell us a bit about your products.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- This is the Rockin' Robin. - It's a dark porter beer.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- Something to keep you warm - over Christmas.
0:15:20 > 0:15:21- What else is there?
0:15:22 > 0:15:26- We're launching a Belgian beer - called Pierre Bleu.
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- This was brewed by farm wives - for the men during the harvest.
0:15:34 > 0:15:39- It's Belgian Saison beer, brewed - with an old, traditional yeast.
0:15:39 > 0:15:44- It's a very strong beer.
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- You've diversified - because your parents are farmers.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53- My mother is a sheep farmer - on the Preseli Mountains.
0:15:53 > 0:15:58- Dad and I run the brewery - home on the farm.
0:15:58 > 0:16:00- Why the Bluestone Brewing Company?
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- The farm is in the middle - of the bluestone country.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- Our water flows down - off the bluestone itself.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- It's completely natural.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- We have pure, fountain water.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18- All the buildings we brew in - are built from bluestone too.
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- It's the perfect name.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- Gina from Casa Del Cymru. - Tell us about this pasta.
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- This is pasta with spinach - and black pepper.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- We also have squid ink pasta.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- And we have - beetroot and garlic pasta.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- What makes your pasta unique - from the ones we get in the shops?
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- To start with, it's fresh.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- It's produced from scratch - in Llechryd near Cardigan.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06- It cooks in seconds.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- It only takes sixty seconds.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- How is the fair going this year?
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- It's our first time at the Fair.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- We're selling out of everything - very quickly.
0:17:27 > 0:17:32- Linda Robertson from Eboni and - Eifori, a company that makes fudge.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- You have all kinds - of different flavours.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41- We try to include Welsh ingredients - like Penderyn Whisky.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- We also have port, - orange and cranberry.
0:17:45 > 0:17:46- How's the fair going?
0:17:47 > 0:17:48- Brilliant.
0:17:48 > 0:17:53- Since coming for the first time, - the quality improves every year.
0:17:55 > 0:17:56- You have to keep up.
0:18:12 > 0:18:17- Back at the cattle ring...
0:18:17 > 0:18:27- ..Dai was concentrating - on the cross-breed cattle.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- It's the first of two classes - fathered from British blues.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- There are some great animals - in here today.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- Glyn, the butcher from Denbigh, - is taking his time.
0:18:53 > 0:18:54- It's a tough job.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57- They are very similar. - He likes this one.
0:19:01 > 0:19:02- It's just what he likes.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05- It's got plenty of meat.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18- This one is called Smart Arse.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- He's taking a good look at - that part of the animal.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36- Winning the first class - was BJ owned by RJ Wright.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- In the second class, Twm, - owned by Ann and Aeron Hughes.
0:19:53 > 0:19:54- This is the British Blue class.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- These are the two winners - from the sub classes.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12- There is a great lot of - meat on this one.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- Berwyn Hughes has the better animal.
0:20:25 > 0:20:26- Cwm Hendre has taken it.
0:20:27 > 0:20:28- Many congratulations.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- You only brought one - animal this year.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- The father is a British Blue.
0:20:42 > 0:20:43- The mother is a Limousin.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- I bought it at a store mart.
0:20:57 > 0:20:58- I like the look of this animal.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- Winning in the first class - was Mrs and Mr Cheacker.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26- Dynamo, owned by Alan Lewis, - won the second class.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- Mr and Mrs Morgan won with Elvis - in the third class.
0:21:31 > 0:21:36- Here we are, the time has come - for a final decision.
0:21:41 > 0:21:43- These have been fathered - by Limousin bulls.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45- It's been an excellent class.
0:21:46 > 0:21:48- We have three black - animals in the final.
0:21:49 > 0:21:50- Do you have a favourite?
0:21:53 > 0:21:55- There are three great animals here.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- You want consistency in - these classes.
0:22:02 > 0:22:08- They have good width and breadth. - Plenty of meat on these animals.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11- The winner was Dennis-the-Menace.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- There we have it, the first day of - competition from the Winter Fair.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24- We'll be back tomorrow - from 10.00am...
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- ..with the highlights shows - starting at 8.25pm and at 9.30pm.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31- Until then, from us all - in Llanelwedd, goodnight.