0:00:29 > 0:00:34- Welcome back to Monday's highlights - of the Winter Fair.
0:00:34 > 0:00:40- It has been quite a day - and everyone's now celebrating...
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- ..but of course, it's the - taking part that's important.
0:00:45 > 0:00:50- This afternoon, the steers - were getting all the attention.
0:00:53 > 0:00:58- Here's the second class - of the British Blue steers.
0:01:03 > 0:01:05- He's asking these to go around.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- These are big cattle.
0:01:10 > 0:01:12- They're good cattle too.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14- You need to be sure.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- The width is very good - in the first two.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- It's hard to see where he sees - the difference, but he sees it.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- That's a big one.
0:01:32 > 0:01:37- There we are - we're going to have - an adjudication before long.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- He's looking - at the third steer over there.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45- From Garndolbenmaen.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52- He has his verdict.
0:01:52 > 0:01:58- The two from Llanwnnen - win the first prize.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- Here we are - to celebrate the victor...
0:02:04 > 0:02:10- ..from the two classes of British - blue cattle that were here earlier.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13- We've just got to the end...
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- ..and we're now choosing which - of the two classes is the best.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- There isn't much difference - in their weight...
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- ..only 30 kilos between the two...
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- ..although one had been - in the lightest class...
0:02:26 > 0:02:30- ..and the steer - in the heaviest class.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- Your husband is from Somerset.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- Dai takes it, fair play!
0:02:37 > 0:02:41- He takes the best - of the British Blue cattle...
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- ..to represent the breed tomorrow - in the big championship.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- He won last year and I'm sure he - really wants to do well this year.
0:02:51 > 0:02:52- Yes. Good luck to them.
0:03:03 > 0:03:09- The class behind me - is cattle sired by Limousin bulls.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- Berwyn Hughes, who's from - Lampeter, is with me.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17- He's an experienced competitor, - who has won many times.
0:03:17 > 0:03:18- You've sold them early this year.
0:03:18 > 0:03:19- You've sold them early this year.- - Yes.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- In the last class for steers, - Haydn Rowlands. Have you sold one?
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- Yes, we sold it privately in June.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30- It won the first class of Limousins, - luckily.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32- Excellent!
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- I think he has lifted his finger, - has he?
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- He has lifted his hand.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- He has made a decision again.
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- There we are, Phil Sellers - has had a very good show.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- That's something that has come - after a big effort.
0:03:57 > 0:03:59- Here we are at the third class...
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- ..cattle derived - from a Limousin bull.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- There's a second row here.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- Three or four of these - haven't been pulled in yet.
0:04:13 > 0:04:14- The judge has made his mind up.
0:04:15 > 0:04:16- There they are for you...
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- ..the first in the steer section - to Scotland - it's a good steer.
0:04:22 > 0:04:23- It's a good steer.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- Three classes have been out.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32- From the Limousins...
0:04:32 > 0:04:37- ..the lightweights, the - mediumweights and the heavyweights.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- A big day again for them tomorrow.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- It goes to Scotland.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- Being asked to adjudicate - in the Winter Fair is an honour...
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- ..and judging the Butchers' Weight - is a proud butcher from Bala.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- I'm Joe Roberts, a butcher in Bala.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- I've been butchering here - all my life.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- My father and his father - were butchers.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- My son and daughter - are in the business with me.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- They took the reins some years back.
0:05:22 > 0:05:23- I just work in the shop.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- All I do is serve - - the best part of the job.
0:05:30 > 0:05:31- Good afternoon.
0:05:31 > 0:05:32- Good afternoon.- - How are you?
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- We have good trade in the shop. - Local people.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41- We're very glad of their support - over the years.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- My son and daughter have built up - the catering side of the business.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- That's a big part - of the business now.
0:05:49 > 0:05:54- Most of our meat - comes from local farms around Bala.
0:05:55 > 0:06:00- Unfortunately, not enough lambs come - to Bala so we buy them in Ruthin.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- We buy as many cattle as we can - locally.
0:06:04 > 0:06:10- When that isn't possible, - we buy the rest in Ruthin.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- I've been invited to judge - the carcasses at the Winter Fair.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- It's a big honour for me.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24- I'm delighted to do it.
0:06:24 > 0:06:30- I'll be judging what I like - as a local butcher.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- When I go to the market, - I always buy the best.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- I'll be doing the same - at the Winter Fair.
0:06:38 > 0:06:43- I'll pick what I think is the best.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- It's a big honour - to judge at the Winter Fair.
0:06:49 > 0:06:54- My wife is coming too. She's going - to be spending some money.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- It's a fantastic day out.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03- There were 156 carcasses...
0:07:03 > 0:07:08- ..competing for the - Supreme Single Carcass Champion...
0:07:08 > 0:07:10- ..at the 2016 Winter Fair.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- It's the highest number in 15 years.
0:07:13 > 0:07:19- The man whose job it was to choose - was Joe Roberts from Bala.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- I know you're a butcher and you deal - with this kind of thing every day...
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- ..but how did you decide which - would be crowned Supreme Champion...
0:07:29 > 0:07:31- ..out of 156 carcasses?
0:07:31 > 0:07:37- I take a look at all of them.
0:07:37 > 0:07:42- Then I draw up a shortlist of six.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- The hard work then starts...
0:07:46 > 0:07:52- ..nit-picking - to choose the best one...
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- ..from those six.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- Then I choose my top six.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- This is the one I gave first place.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- This lamb - has everything I'm looking for...
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- ..in its legs, back and shoulders.
0:08:09 > 0:08:14- There's just enough fat. - It's important to have a little.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- The prize - is going back to Carmarthenshire.
0:08:18 > 0:08:23- You awarded the prize to a Welshman! - I'm sure you're proud of that.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- This year, the Fair is paying - tribute to a very special man...
0:08:59 > 0:09:05- ..a former Winter Fair Chairman, - Emyr Lewis, Bacheiddion farm.
0:09:07 > 0:09:12- The late Emyr Lewis' contribution - to the Winter Fair...
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- ..and to the Royal Welsh - was priceless.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- I have very fond memories of him.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- The cheeky smile - and his witty sense of humour.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- He was a very likeable man.
0:09:26 > 0:09:31- He was a great huntsman - and a true country character.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- He was an active supporter - of his community, his county...
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- ..and, believe it or not, - Cardiff City football club.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47- As far as the Winter Fair - is concerned...
0:09:47 > 0:09:52- ..he was on the committee - when it started in 1990.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56- Ten years ago, he had the honour - of being Chairman...
0:09:56 > 0:10:00- ..of the executive committee - which organizes the Fair.
0:10:00 > 0:10:05- He was a kind man - who always had a smile on his face.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- He was mischievous too.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- He liked pulling your leg.
0:10:12 > 0:10:16- It was a huge loss - to us as a Society...
0:10:16 > 0:10:20- ..when Emyr left us so suddenly.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- I'm sure - he's looking down on us today...
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- ..and saying about the Fair, - "A job well done."
0:10:28 > 0:10:33- During the next two days, - take a minute to think...
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- ..about the fun you had - in his company.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43- Like Emyr would often say, - "Just get on with it!"
0:10:43 > 0:10:46- His one-liners were priceless.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- Through Emyr Lewis's - leadership and vision...
0:10:55 > 0:10:57- ..the best come to the Winter Fair.
0:10:58 > 0:11:04- # Hosanna in excelsis #
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- Cor Glanaethwy - entertained this afternoon.
0:11:07 > 0:11:13- # Hosanna in excelsis
0:11:17 > 0:11:25- # Hosanna in excelsis #
0:11:30 > 0:11:31- After the break...
0:11:31 > 0:11:35- ..one Ceredigion family's - obsession with the Winter Fair.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- The best - from the horse and sheep rings.
0:11:39 > 0:11:43- We look back at a busy Monday - with Dai Lewis.
0:11:43 > 0:11:49- # Benedictus #
0:11:49 > 0:11:49- .
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- My name is Delme Jenkins and I come - from near Newcastle Emlyn.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- We come here as a family every year.
0:12:12 > 0:12:18- My wife, Brenda, and my youngest son - and daughter-in-law.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- Teleri will be a steward - with the cattle.
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- My role as a mother is to ensure - they all have clean clothes.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30- White overalls for everyone.
0:12:31 > 0:12:36- Also, food for everyone. It's a big - occasion when we all eat together.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38- I bring my kitchen with me!
0:12:40 > 0:12:45- I will be stewarding at the Winter - Fair for the three days.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48- We are weighing all the animals - at the moment.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- There's also paperwork, certificates - and numbers for the collars.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- We prepared well at home.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- We washed and brushed - and practised every weekend.
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- You expect to see trades people - and you hope there will be buyers...
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- ..butchers to buy the stock.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14- There will be a buzz - on Tuesday afternoon.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16- During the competition tomorrow...
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- ..the standard of cattle - will bring tears to your eyes.
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- As Welsh people, - we should be very proud.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- This is a better show - than the Royal Welsh.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- There is so much friendship here.
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- It's great to see those friends - from one year to the next...
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- ..in the Winter Fair.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- Welsh produce is some - of the best around.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- That's very important to me.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- Rural life must championed.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- At the end of Tuesday...
0:13:50 > 0:13:55- ..we'll pack up and go home, - leaving the cattle here.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- It is quite an upsetting time.
0:14:02 > 0:14:06- Another who would never miss - a Winter Fair...
0:14:06 > 0:14:08- ..is the Chief Steward, - Gwynne Davies.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13- The lambs come in pairs - and are weighed over there.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- They are put into classes.
0:14:15 > 0:14:20- Their number and weight are shown - for all to see.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- In the Royal Welsh, - they are given points for breed.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- But here, you want a fat lamb...
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- ..that a butcher wants in his shop.
0:14:33 > 0:14:35- We've been doing it for many years.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- We know most of the competitors - by their first names.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- "Hiya, Dave. Hiya, John."
0:14:42 > 0:14:47- When there is a problem, - it's much easier to sort it out.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49- Hiya.
0:14:49 > 0:14:50- Hello, Jenny.
0:14:56 > 0:15:01- We have a feast of - Continental Breeds for you now.
0:15:01 > 0:15:02- For the past two years,
0:15:02 > 0:15:07- ..the winner of this section went - on to win the Supreme Championship.
0:15:07 > 0:15:11- I have two guests for this - competition for Texel sheep.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14- One is a student at Glynllifon...
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- ..the other is a lawyer - from Ammanford.
0:15:17 > 0:15:18- Welcome to you both.
0:15:18 > 0:15:19- Welcome to you both.- - Thank you.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- You are a lawyer by day, but you - also take an interest in Texels.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26- How do these look today?
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- It's a good standard - and they're turned out well.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- There are a lot of entries - in this class...
0:15:32 > 0:15:34- ..and the standard is high.
0:15:35 > 0:15:40- When you exhibit Texels, - you don't trim them at all.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42- There are different rules - at the Winter Fair.
0:15:43 > 0:15:44- Yes.
0:15:44 > 0:15:48- There are different types of sheep - within the breed.
0:15:48 > 0:15:52- There is quite a specific type - for this competition.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- You'd look for a different kind - of shape.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- During the summer shows, you - wouldn't shear them at all.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- Have these pairs in front of us - caught your eye?
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- The quality of these pairs - is exceptional.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- The class as a whole is very high.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- I think it's a real challenge - for the judges.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- I hope to see the bar - being set very high.
0:16:22 > 0:16:27- He has brought the original twelve - pairs down to half the size.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- Now he's putting them in order.
0:16:31 > 0:16:32- From what I can see...
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- ..he's going for the traditional - weight butchers would expect...
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- ..22 to 45 kilo.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- I can see Sara celebrating. - I think she's taken first prize.
0:16:45 > 0:16:46- Yes, she has.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- The Hall family from Carlisle have - the reserve with Kate Gunn third.
0:16:51 > 0:16:56- Thank you to the both of you. - I'm going to chat with Sara Gibbons.
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- Congratulations, we meet again.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- I know, I haven't seen you - since last year. -
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- A lot has happened since then.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- We were getting a bit warm - in the sun so we're up here now.
0:17:07 > 0:17:11- Brilliant, fantastic! Thank you very - much. Chuffed as nuts!
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- Congratulations again.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- We move on to - the Yearling Colt class...
0:17:39 > 0:17:41- ..in the - Welsh Mountain Pony section.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- We've had a lovely time - here this afternoon.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49- Peter Jones of - Menai Stud, Llandysul is with me.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51- A very successful afternoon.
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- The standard and - the numbers is exceptional.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- There are - twelve yearling colts here.
0:18:02 > 0:18:08- There is the lady keeping an - eye on proceedings. Helen Myers.
0:18:13 > 0:18:17- 952 is in pole position. - Colne Tibo.
0:18:20 > 0:18:26- Sired by Nantdywyll Telor, - out of Colne Tiara.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30- This is from a very successful line.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- Colne Tibo was bought by - Henry Leeuwenhaag from Holland.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- He buys something - at the sales here every year...
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- ..and brings them - to the Winter Fair.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- He loves to bring something - to the Winter Fair.
0:18:45 > 0:18:50- You never know whether it'll be a - mountain pony, a section C or a Cob.
0:18:51 > 0:18:56- The considering and comparing - is still going on.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- We're down to three I think. - What will happen next?
0:19:01 > 0:19:06- Heniarth Showbiz - looks to be moving into third.
0:19:08 > 0:19:09- That's a promotion.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- The hat is off.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- Colne Tibo wins - the Yearling Colt class...
0:19:17 > 0:19:20- ..in the - Welsh Mountain Pony section.
0:19:20 > 0:19:25- Owned by Henry Leeuwenhaag - and shown by Sam Morsley.
0:19:30 > 0:19:36- This is the championship for - the Welsh Mountain Pony Section.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- What can we expect, Peter?
0:19:38 > 0:19:44- I can't tell you the final order - but she'll want a good look first.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- She'll want one last look as well...
0:19:48 > 0:19:53- ..before she decides on - a champion and a reserve champion.
0:19:53 > 0:19:57- I wouldn't like to speculate here.
0:20:00 > 0:20:06- She's got some directions - for Cemaes Evans, the steward.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- The yearling filly - has taken the prize.
0:20:11 > 0:20:15- Tryfel Tikitiboo - owned by Chris Cobley.
0:20:15 > 0:20:21- The reserve prize goes to Colne Tibo - owned by Henry Leeuwenhaag.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- The Section A champion, Chris. - How do you feel?
0:20:27 > 0:20:30- Over the moon, - especially with a home-bred filly.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- I've been breeding for years. - I also bred her mother.
0:20:34 > 0:20:38- She's a full sister - to our stallion back at home.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- Great times. Thoroughly pleased.
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- Congratulations.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55- Dai Lewis, the first Monday of - the Winter Fair has almost finished.
0:20:55 > 0:20:57- What a difference a year makes.
0:20:57 > 0:20:59- Definitely - there's no deluge.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03- Although a deluge of people - have come through the gates.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- We hope that over 15,000 people - will have come through the gates.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- We've parked over 6,000 cars...
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- ..and 2,000 have come in for free - after four o'clock.
0:21:15 > 0:21:20- So it has been a successful day - in every way.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- Yes, indeed. - The winter sun has shone for us.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- As you said when you opened - the Winter Fair today...
0:21:27 > 0:21:33- ..the only cloud above the Fair - is the loss of Emyr Lewis.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35- His loss is being felt.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- His contribution - has been priceless over the years.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- As you said, he has been - smiling down on us today.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- The crowds are starting - to make their way home.
0:21:45 > 0:21:47- People are celebrating - and socialising here...
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- ..and preparing for the big day - tomorrow, the championships.
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- As an auctioneer, I'm sure you're - looking forward to the big auction.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59- To me, personally, - the auction is the pinnacle.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- Of course, - money makes the world go around.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- We don't know - who the champion is yet...
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- ..but someone will be celebrating - tomorrow night.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12- I hope it'll be a Welshman - celebrating.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15- Yes. Thanks for your company, Dai.
0:22:15 > 0:22:16- Yes. Thanks for your company, Dai.- - That's OK.
0:22:16 > 0:22:16- Yes. Thanks for your company, Dai.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20- Enjoy your day tomorrow - and the rest of the Winter Fair.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- The crowds are going home and the - showground is starting to freeze...
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- ..but the welcome will be very warm - tomorrow morning...
0:22:42 > 0:22:45- ..with Nia and the team - from ten o'clock onwards.
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- We're on all the social platforms - - actually, we're everywhere!
0:22:50 > 0:22:55- I'll be back with you the same time - tomorrow night at 8.25pm on S4C.
0:22:55 > 0:23:00- From me and the rest of the team - here in Llanelwedd, goodnight.
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