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0:00:32 > 0:00:36- The Winter Fair is the event that - tells me that Christmas has begun.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41- I can start counting the days - to Santa's appearance.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- Welcome to our show - looking back at two days...
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- ..of competing and enjoying - the company of old friends.
0:00:48 > 0:00:54- Sit back and enjoy all the sights - and sounds of the Winter Fair 2017.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18- It's a lot more enjoyable - than the Royal Welsh Show.
0:01:19 > 0:01:25- Breed points don't count here. - It's all about the meat.
0:01:25 > 0:01:27- It's good to escape the wet weather.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30- It's a fun place to go at Christmas.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- It's the final show of the year.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- We all meet up to see our friends.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42- The competition is incredible.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48- People come here from Scotland, - England, Wales and Ireland.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51- What more do you need?
0:01:56 > 0:01:59- We see people we don't see - for the rest of the year.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- I've been to Smithfield but - there's no show like this one.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- It's the biggest in the world.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13- Monday was a bit of a damp squib...
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- ..but the Winter Fair has plenty - of snug little corners to shelter...
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- ..all the animals and - bring a smile to warm hearts.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24- # Come on in
0:02:26 > 0:02:28- # Put your feet up
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- # Close the door
0:02:33 > 0:02:35- # Put the fire on
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- # Make the time
0:02:41 > 0:02:44- # We're only here once
0:02:44 > 0:02:47- # Come on in #
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- We had a new presenter - at the Fair this year.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- Gareth Wyn Jones, the man in the cap - and a real farmer.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13- His first task was - Welsh Butcher of the Year.
0:03:17 > 0:03:22- We're in the carcass hall viewing - some Welsh produce at its best.
0:03:23 > 0:03:29- I'm here to speak to Neil Harris - from Cambrian Training Company.
0:03:29 > 0:03:30- What's going on here?
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- It's the Welsh Butcher of the Year - competition.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- We have three competitors here.
0:03:39 > 0:03:44- They have a chicken with - some veg, cheese and stuffing.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- They're using their imagination and - showing their skills with a knife.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- Trying to skim all the meat - off the bone. They look nice.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01- Butchery is becoming - a rare craft these days.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04- There used to be one - in every village.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- It's nice to see youngsters at it.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- It's good, skilful job.
0:04:14 > 0:04:19- They are preparing - the chicken for the shop window.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- The final displays - were a feast for the eyes.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- A real headache for the judges - to pick Welsh Butcher of the Year.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32- Here is the eventual winner.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- Dan Allen-Raftery from Llanidloes.
0:04:46 > 0:04:52- Section B, Welsh Ponies. - This is the yearling colt class.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- With me is - Ann Holland from Anglesey.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- These colts are in good condition.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- These colts are in good condition.- - They are worth seeing.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- It's worth coming all the way - down to see Section B alone.
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- Catryn Bigley leads the horse that - won the colt foal class last year.
0:05:11 > 0:05:12- He looks incredible.
0:05:12 > 0:05:13- He looks incredible.- - Yes, he does.
0:05:14 > 0:05:19- Thistledown Sherreef - with Sandy Anderson.
0:05:19 > 0:05:20- Excellent.
0:05:34 > 0:05:39- Steve Hayes of Brockabye Stud - walks behind the horses.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- One last look at them.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- Llanarth White Tiger - is in pole position.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53- The judge has a purposeful walk.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- The judge has a purposeful walk.- - He's striding away.
0:05:56 > 0:06:00- It's pretty important that - the judge looks confident.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- He need to take command of the ring.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- Competitors hate a judge - who doesn't appear to be looking.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- Llanarth White Tiger and - Catryn Bigley take the honours.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17- They win the - Section B, yearling colt class.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24- Thistledown Athene won - the Section B Supreme championship.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- Llanarth White Tiger - claimed the reserve prize.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30- Congratulations to them both.
0:06:32 > 0:06:33- The standard is incredible.
0:06:34 > 0:06:39- More than 90 competitors in the - flower arranging. That's very high.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- I competed in three competitions - and have won three cards.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46- Two thirds and a highly commended.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- The overall champion - has also been decided.
0:06:51 > 0:06:55- It's gone to Mrs Delyth Price - in the cocktail party class.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- One of the biggest displays - with an amazing display of flowers.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- The colours and structure - were superb. She deserved to win.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- I'm with Phil Fowlie, - king of the pig enclosure.
0:07:12 > 0:07:13- How's it going?
0:07:13 > 0:07:17- We've started really well - with five pairs of Welsh Pigs.
0:07:18 > 0:07:23- The standard is with - the best I've ever seen.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- First prize has gone to - the Roberts Family, Llithfaen.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- They had champion - and reserve with the pairs...
0:07:36 > 0:07:39- ..and they look like repeating - the feat with the singles.
0:07:40 > 0:07:41- Aren't they doing well?
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- Aren't they doing well?- - Very well indeed.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- Congrats, Ela and Huw. - Tell us what you've won.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- It's been an amazing morning.
0:07:52 > 0:07:56- We've had first and second in - the pork pigs pairs competition.
0:07:56 > 0:08:01- We also had first and second in the - best single cutter pig competition.
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- Also first with the pair - in the cutter competition...
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- ..and first and second - in that singles class.
0:08:08 > 0:08:13- And finally we won the best single - competition in the bacon pig class.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- Not bad. It's a reward for working - so hard for your community.
0:08:19 > 0:08:20- You put the Welsh pig on the map.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22- You put the Welsh pig on the map.- - Thank you.
0:08:25 > 0:08:30- The gates are left open late on - Monday night for extra shopping.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32- It's free entry after 4.00pm.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- A great chance to taste the food...
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- ..enjoy the entertainment and - find a early Christmas bargain.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- Casa del Cymru. - Italian food made in Wales.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- We have lots of variety.
0:09:44 > 0:09:46- Black pudding with bacon is new.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- Our mozzarella is excellent - and comes from Newcastle Emlyn.
0:09:51 > 0:09:55- It's made from - cow's milk rather than buffalo.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- Caws Cenarth - have Christmas specials.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- This is our newest one.
0:10:04 > 0:10:05- Fig and cinnamon.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- The staff like to try and - think of something new every year.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- It's quite sweet.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- It looks a bit like cake.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- It tastes of Christmas.
0:10:22 > 0:10:23- What's this honey?
0:10:24 > 0:10:29- Our newest one is flavoured with - wild flowers from Carmarthenshire.
0:10:29 > 0:10:34- Our heather-honey one will be - on sale in January or February.
0:10:35 > 0:10:36- You describe as I taste.
0:10:37 > 0:10:42- Floral with a citrus twist.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45- That's my take.
0:10:45 > 0:10:51- It's gorgeous and so smooth.
0:11:00 > 0:11:05- The Winter Fair is a perfect place - to do some Christmas shopping.
0:11:05 > 0:11:10- People also take advantage - of the chance to buy new machinery.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- John Dalton is from Dalton ATVs.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- You must love to see people - wanting to buy new machinery.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- The Winter Fair has always been - very important for the business.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- It's not like the Royal Welsh. - I count this as speed dating!
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- They make flying visits here - before going home to the farm.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- They ask the price and - it's deal or no deal.
0:11:35 > 0:11:37- They want a discount.
0:11:37 > 0:11:38- They like to squeeze you, John!
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- They like to squeeze you, John!- - You know all about that!
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- You're at the here again and - you've been coming for years.
0:11:48 > 0:11:50- What's so special about it?
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- It's a shop window - for us country folk.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- We bring our business here - and show off our wares.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- Tell us about the smaller - and the more special ones.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- These are suitable for children, - the farmers of the future.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09- They might get one - from Santa at Christmas.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- "Mam, Dad, I want one for Xmas!"
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- Their eyes light up and I hear - them say "This would suit me"...
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- ..or "If I had this, - I could help you, Dad"!
0:12:22 > 0:12:23- How's it going?
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- We've spoken to a few people. We'll - see if they feel the same next week.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- You think a lot of the Winter Fair. - I've never seen you in a tie!
0:12:35 > 0:12:35- I thought I should dress up.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37- I thought I should dress up.- - It's worth seeing!
0:12:37 > 0:12:38- John, Merry Christmas.
0:12:38 > 0:12:40- John, Merry Christmas.- - All the best.
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0:13:12 > 0:13:14- After the first day rain ...
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- ..the competitors and fans - faced a frosty Tuesday morning.
0:13:18 > 0:13:23- On Championship day - the expectation is clear to all.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- This is the third - and final heifer class...
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- ..before the champion is chosen.
0:13:45 > 0:13:46- There's a few good ones.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- Tecwyn leads the way with - Gwanwyn's heifer in second.
0:13:52 > 0:13:53- Two excellent cows.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- Standing correctly.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- Tecwyn's heifer won the EXPO.
0:14:00 > 0:14:05- He won the Baby Beef at the - AGRI EXPO about a month ago.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- The red animal is lovely.
0:14:10 > 0:14:15- He's made his decision. Tecwyn - Jones from Nebo takes first prize.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- Congratulations.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- He doesn't go home from the Fair - without a red rosette very often.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- This is the moment - we've been waiting for.
0:14:31 > 0:14:36- The culmination of high-quality - competition in the Cattle Ring.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- We've had the heifer - and steer championships.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- The winners now go head-to-head.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- Will it be the heifer or the steer?
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- A Welsh heifer - against a Scottish steer.
0:14:51 > 0:14:52- The steer looks an excellent animal.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54- The steer looks an excellent animal.- - Two lovely creatures.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- Tecwyn Jones. Well done.
0:15:02 > 0:15:03- Well done.
0:15:04 > 0:15:09- The Welsh might not win - on the rugby pitch.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14- Come to Llanelwedd and - you'll get the result you want.
0:15:32 > 0:15:33- We're in the poultry shed.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37- It's the one and only - Dai Davies from Llandeilo.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- How are you?
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- How are you?- - He told me to say that.
0:15:41 > 0:15:43- Have you been busy?
0:15:43 > 0:15:45- Yes, I usually steward here.
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- This year, I've had the honour - of adjudicating a few classes.
0:15:49 > 0:15:54- I've been adjudicating - the juniors, juveniles and trios.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- This champion junior cockerel - is an Indian Runner.
0:15:59 > 0:16:04- That's a breed that - when they stand up straight...
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- ..they should look - like a bottle of wine.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10- He's the winner of the Juniors.
0:16:11 > 0:16:15- Up here, - we've got a champion Juvenile.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18- It's so pretty.
0:16:18 > 0:16:19- It's so pretty.- - This is a Sebright hen.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- It must be white - with black lacing all over.
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- Here are the trios.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32- In this class you need a cockerel - and two hens of the same breed.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- It's all about their colour.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- Quite a task as a judge. - Have you enjoyed it?
0:16:39 > 0:16:44- I have but I also won first place - with the only bird I was showing.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- Congratulations and thanks - for teaching us about the hens.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- I started out when I was twelve - with my uncle in Llanerch-y-medd.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04- He was an old fashioned butcher - like me.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- The meat in this shop, I can tell - you what month, week, day...
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- ..and close to what hour the animal - was born and where it came from.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- Here's the richest man in Anglesey.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22- I'm a devil for pulling legs. - I have my leg pulled too.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25- If you deal it, you have to take it.
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- Ask where I live out on the street - they'll tell you...
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- ..the old devil lives over there.
0:17:32 > 0:17:37- I look at the live animal and guess - what the carcass will be like.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40- They need good length, - selling the legs is easy.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- You need an eye of meat in a chop - with some fat. A red eye is no good.
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- Meat that's too lean isn't that - tasty. You need a bit of fat.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- If the Queen was showing a lamb - that merited third, third she'd get.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59- Exhibitors' faces have no relevance.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- Tom's big day has arrived.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- This is the Pure - Continental Breeds Championship.
0:18:11 > 0:18:14- Myfanwy, this is - a breed close to your heart.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16- This is where we thrive.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20- This is a winter fair, - a butcher's show.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- During the summer - we don't clip as close as this.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26- You have to for this event.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30- We want to see what's going - to be on our Christmas plates.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35- He's made his decision in a flash.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- That was a quick decision. - He's gone for the Dutch Texel.
0:18:40 > 0:18:46- Hywel Williams, Taldrym, - Llanddeusant wins with Dutch Texels.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- The next feast for the eyes is - the Butcher's Weight Championship.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02- The section champion here - has won the supreme championship...
0:19:02 > 0:19:04- ..four out of the last six years.
0:19:04 > 0:19:05- That's quite a record.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10- It shows you - the quality in this section.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- There are - familiar names in the ring.
0:19:14 > 0:19:15- The big guns are on show.
0:19:16 > 0:19:20- Can Robin Slade claim his second - supreme championship in a row?
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- Huge respect to him. - He's an old, old hand at it now.
0:19:25 > 0:19:30- Michael Owens, Glantre, Pontsian - has two pairs in the race.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- The sun is shining on them.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- They look like Snow White - because they are like snow.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- Tricks of the trade.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43- It's the Owens family, - Glantre, Pontsian.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- Michael, Heulwen, Andrew and Chris.
0:20:07 > 0:20:12- How many of you have seen - this fella on the S4C website?
0:20:13 > 0:20:14- How are you, Chris?
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Your first time at the Winter Fair.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- My first time but - the reaction has been brilliant.
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- I love the stands. - I'll be back every year now.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28- I'm glad to welcome you here.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- Meat Promotion Wales - invited you here.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- They saw the ways I was - cooking Eryri mountain lambs.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- I was delighted they wanted me here.
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- You cook the lamb in a very - different way with an Asado.
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- My eyes are very red.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- I've been in the smoke - since 6.00am this morning.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- I'm cooking with an iron cross - like they used to do in Patagonia.
0:20:55 > 0:20:57- Three on the Asado - and one ready to eat
0:20:57 > 0:20:58- This one's ready to eat.
0:20:58 > 0:20:59- This one's ready to eat.- - Take a little piece.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- I can't wait to taste something - that's been cooked slowly for...
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- ..seven hours.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- Welsh lamb, awesome.
0:21:16 > 0:21:22- They eat herbs, flowers and berries. - You can taste it in the meat.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24- There's a hint of the smoke.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- The little hint of smoke - comes from the seasoned hardwood.
0:21:29 > 0:21:31- That makes it subtle.
0:21:32 > 0:21:33- Very tasty.
0:21:34 > 0:21:40- Look at the people attracted - to the Meat Promotion Wales stand.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43- I'll let you get on. - Good luck to you.
0:21:46 > 0:21:50- Lamb with the best crackling - you'll ever taste. Better than pork.
0:21:51 > 0:21:52- Thanks.
0:21:56 > 0:22:01- Next up, the Supreme Championship - in the Pig Enclosure.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- Huw and Ela Roberts from Llithfaen - were celebrating last year.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- Their winning pair went for - 400 each in the auction.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- Brynle Davies' pig - won the single championship.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- It went on to make - 220 in the auction.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20- Who would win this year?
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- I'm with the Aberystwyth butcher, - Rob Rattray. It's hotting up.
0:22:31 > 0:22:33- We're in the middle - of judging the pairs.
0:22:34 > 0:22:39- It's tough to find a champion - amongst all these section winners.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41- They're all winners already.
0:22:41 > 0:22:42- They're all winners already.- - That's true.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- To a butcher, how do these look?
0:22:46 > 0:22:47- To a butcher, how do these look?- - Very shapely.
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- Width at the shoulders and a - furrow running along their backs.
0:22:53 > 0:22:57- That suggests there'll - be a good eye to the chop.
0:22:58 > 0:23:00- They are so smart.
0:23:02 > 0:23:04- Washed and shined up.
0:23:08 > 0:23:10- The decision is made.
0:23:11 > 0:23:12- Who has won?
0:23:12 > 0:23:16- Andrew Davies from Llannon.
0:23:24 > 0:23:24- Come over here. How do you feel?
0:23:24 > 0:23:26- Come over here. How do you feel?- - Fantastic.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30- We've been coming every year - for the last decade.
0:23:30 > 0:23:35- We've gone close in - the last three or four years.
0:23:36 > 0:23:37- We've done it this year.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41- Your face was a picture. - Congratulations.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45- Andrew's smile would be wider still - after the auction.
0:23:46 > 0:23:50- Also celebrating was - Myrddin James from Llangeitho.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53- He had the winning entry - in the single pig championship.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56- Congratulations, Myrddin.
0:23:57 > 0:23:59- After the competing comes the sale.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11- Andrew Davies sold - his champion pair for 390 each.
0:24:20 > 0:24:24- Myrddin James sold - his champion pig for 450.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- Great prices for the two Cardis.
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0:24:48 > 0:24:50- # When a crew of mates come together
0:24:51 > 0:24:54- # There are celebrations
0:24:54 > 0:24:58- # Sweet memories, stories and a chat
0:24:58 > 0:25:01- # Hours of fun
0:25:02 > 0:25:04- # Soon a deafening sound - will be heard
0:25:06 > 0:25:08- # All through the village
0:25:09 > 0:25:12- # Until there's work to do
0:25:13 > 0:25:14- # When Friends
0:25:15 > 0:25:18- # When Friends come together #
0:25:18 > 0:25:20- Friends!
0:25:24 > 0:25:27- Tuesday is championship day.
0:25:27 > 0:25:29- By mid-afternoon...
0:25:29 > 0:25:34- ..the Welsh Champion horse - was about to be announced.
0:25:40 > 0:25:43- The judge is Betty French - of the Forlan Stud.
0:25:44 > 0:25:46- This is the Section C champion, - Carless Bobby Dazzler.
0:25:48 > 0:25:52- It's owned by Jordan Sainsbury - and Charlotte Till from Bristol.
0:25:53 > 0:25:58- The Champion Welsh Cob - is Cascob Welsh Doll.
0:25:59 > 0:26:03- She's moving as well now - as she was earlier on.
0:26:03 > 0:26:06- Craig Elenor showing - on behalf of Sandy Anderson.
0:26:07 > 0:26:11- Thistledown Athene - won as a filly at the Royal Welsh.
0:26:12 > 0:26:14- Finally, from Section A...
0:26:14 > 0:26:18- ..we have Dennis Price - from Llanafan Fawr.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21- She looked lovely yesterday.
0:26:21 > 0:26:24- She was quite a picture, - Afan Ragdoll.
0:26:25 > 0:26:28- Betty French - takes another look at them.
0:26:29 > 0:26:31- She is an experienced breeder.
0:26:32 > 0:26:35- Every animal here - is a worthy champion.
0:26:36 > 0:26:37- The big moment is here.
0:26:37 > 0:26:41- The big moment is here.- - The Champion goes to Section A.
0:26:46 > 0:26:51- Dennis Price wins the Welsh - Championship at the Winter Fair.
0:26:52 > 0:26:53- It's a shock to him!
0:26:54 > 0:26:58- The Welsh Championship goes to - Dennis Price of the Afan Stud.
0:26:59 > 0:27:02- The crowd shows - that he's a popular winner.
0:27:02 > 0:27:04- Afan Ragdoll.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08- Off she went - to the Supreme Championship.
0:27:08 > 0:27:12- This year's judge was Gerald Brown - from Bronwydd Arms.
0:27:13 > 0:27:18- You'll get soaked in the village. - You'll get soaked going down there.
0:27:20 > 0:27:23- My father bought horses - to stop us working underground.
0:27:24 > 0:27:26- Anything to get us - more interested in farming.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31- My mother was a farming girl - so it's in the blood.
0:27:31 > 0:27:34- We always had cobs.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37- We drove them, - showed fillies and foals.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40- I've hunted with horses - for many years.
0:27:41 > 0:27:42- The Winter Fair is fantastic.
0:27:43 > 0:27:46- There's a lot of young horses - there every year.
0:27:46 > 0:27:50- In the Supreme Championship, I'll - look for a horse full of presence.
0:27:51 > 0:27:53- The 'Look at Me' effect.
0:27:53 > 0:27:55- It has to true to type of its class.
0:27:56 > 0:27:59- It has to been turned out well - and must keep going.
0:28:00 > 0:28:04- Some will have been - shown on Monday and Tuesday.
0:28:04 > 0:28:07- Sometimes they can go flat.
0:28:08 > 0:28:12- It must look its very best - at the end of the second day.
0:28:12 > 0:28:17- He's given the Royal Welsh over - 30 years of service as a steward.
0:28:17 > 0:28:21- He's worked up the ranks - to be a senior steward...
0:28:21 > 0:28:24- ..and now a chief steward - in the Main Ring.
0:28:24 > 0:28:26- This is a thank you to him.
0:28:31 > 0:28:33- It will be a special day for me.
0:28:42 > 0:28:46- The six in front of the judge, - Gerald Brown...
0:28:46 > 0:28:51- ..have battled it out - in all the various classes.
0:28:52 > 0:28:56- The filly that won Section D has - settled a lot better this time.
0:28:57 > 0:29:01- This Section C horse - is Carless Bobby Dazzler.
0:29:01 > 0:29:05- She is owned by Jordan Sainsbury - and Charlotte Till from Bristol.
0:29:06 > 0:29:11- Winner of the Welsh Championship - and of the Section A yesterday...
0:29:11 > 0:29:14- ..was Dennis Price - with Afan Ragdoll.
0:29:15 > 0:29:20- It's a different judge this time so - we could have a different result.
0:29:20 > 0:29:22- Yes, indeed.
0:29:22 > 0:29:23- It's very quiet now.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26- The hat is off - and the decision has been made.
0:29:29 > 0:29:32- The Sports Horse takes it!
0:29:32 > 0:29:33- Tigbourne.
0:29:37 > 0:29:41- Dennis Price and Section A - is the Reserve Champion.
0:29:50 > 0:29:54- The Supreme Championship - in the Cattle Ring.
0:29:54 > 0:29:58- Animals with Limousin blood - have won the last ten championships.
0:29:59 > 0:30:02- The heifers had won - six in a row until last year.
0:30:03 > 0:30:09- Michael Owens has won it. - The prize goes to Brecknockshire.
0:30:12 > 0:30:17- Dei Thomas and his heifer Miss Wales - wins the championship.
0:30:18 > 0:30:23- Last year, the steers struck gold - for the first time since 2009.
0:30:23 > 0:30:24- The Limousin steer.
0:30:25 > 0:30:26- The Scottish steer.
0:30:27 > 0:30:31- 2017? Steer or heifer?
0:30:36 > 0:30:39- Firstly, let's find out - which heifer came out on top.
0:30:44 > 0:30:45- It's between two.
0:30:46 > 0:30:50- Dei Thomas' pure-bred Lim and - the Price family's crossbreed Lim.
0:30:55 > 0:30:57- The Price family has it.
0:30:59 > 0:31:04- Old competitors and I'm sure - his father is delighted.
0:31:09 > 0:31:10- Now for the Steer Championship.
0:31:15 > 0:31:19- Richard Wright from Devon - with Wee Jimmy took the prize.
0:31:20 > 0:31:25- It was Wales versus England - in the Supreme Championship.
0:31:27 > 0:31:28- The big moment.
0:31:29 > 0:31:34- It's the Supreme Championship...
0:31:34 > 0:31:38- ..at the 2017 Winter Fair.
0:31:39 > 0:31:40- Give me your thoughts, Wil?
0:31:42 > 0:31:47- The heifer is much - more powerful on the day.
0:31:47 > 0:31:52- If she wins there's be a cheer - for a very faithful family...
0:31:52 > 0:31:56- ..true supporters of the - Royal Welsh and the Winter Fair.
0:31:57 > 0:32:00- Have they come to a decision?
0:32:00 > 0:32:02- Have they come to a decision?- - I'm not sure.
0:32:04 > 0:32:08- The ring announcer - says a decision has been made.
0:32:10 > 0:32:13- The heifer has it.
0:32:13 > 0:32:15- We said there'd be a big cheer.
0:32:15 > 0:32:19- Excellent, excellent, excellent.
0:32:20 > 0:32:23- One of the show's - most faithful supporters.
0:32:23 > 0:32:28- It's a family farm but - the son works on another farm.
0:32:28 > 0:32:36- They have the best cow - at the best show in the world.
0:32:39 > 0:32:43- Carmarthenshire were - the featured county this year.
0:32:43 > 0:32:46- The Winter Fair brings - their busy year to an end.
0:32:46 > 0:32:48- A successful and memorable year.
0:32:51 > 0:32:54- As part of the events - put on by the featured county...
0:32:55 > 0:32:57- ..was a very special fashion show.
0:33:06 > 0:33:08- Where did you find your models?
0:33:08 > 0:33:11- They're all from - the featured county.
0:33:12 > 0:33:14- They've supported us - over the two years.
0:33:14 > 0:33:17- They are customers and also friends.
0:33:17 > 0:33:20- Will there be a few surprises - for the audience?
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- We have two surprise male models.
0:33:25 > 0:33:27- Can I go to the dressing room?
0:33:27 > 0:33:29- Can I go to the dressing room?- - Be careful but they are dressed!
0:33:29 > 0:33:31- Thank you, Nia.
0:33:34 > 0:33:36- Hello, is it safe to come in?
0:33:36 > 0:33:41- Look who's here. It's Dafydd Jones - in his Christmas jumper.
0:33:42 > 0:33:44- You look very nice, - if I may say so.
0:33:45 > 0:33:46- A new experience for you.
0:33:46 > 0:33:48- A new experience for you.- - Yes, a new experience.
0:33:48 > 0:33:53- I vaguely remember being on - the catwalk when I was younger.
0:33:53 > 0:33:55- I must admit that I'm quite nervous.
0:33:56 > 0:33:58- Do you have to give a twirl?
0:33:58 > 0:34:01- Yes, somewhere along the line.
0:34:01 > 0:34:02- Show us how it's done.
0:34:02 > 0:34:06- Dafydd, that was lovely - and we have someone else in here.
0:34:06 > 0:34:10- President of the Feature County, - Brian Jones, is in his pyjamas!
0:34:10 > 0:34:12- I haven't been to bed!
0:34:12 > 0:34:15- The women have got everyone - here as a model.
0:34:18 > 0:34:20- I modelled a dressing gown - and pyjamas.
0:34:21 > 0:34:23- It was a lot of fun.
0:34:23 > 0:34:26- Some of the comments - I got from the audience...
0:34:26 > 0:34:30- ..I'll remember for quite a while.
0:34:31 > 0:34:34- I've seen the show - in a different light this year...
0:34:35 > 0:34:37- ..because of my duties.
0:34:37 > 0:34:42- I hope the young people will take - an interest in running the event...
0:34:43 > 0:34:46- ..which is so important - to Wales in the future.
0:34:47 > 0:34:51- I hope the YFC and those who take - an interest in what we do...
0:34:51 > 0:34:54- ..take it forward - for many years to come.
0:34:55 > 0:34:58- Many congratulations to you.
0:35:01 > 0:35:05- Brian changed from his pyjamas - and grabbed his wallet...
0:35:05 > 0:35:07- ..for the carcass auction.
0:35:14 > 0:35:15- I'm here with Huw Williams.
0:35:15 > 0:35:18- I'm here with Huw Williams.- - From Farmers' Mart, Dolgellau.
0:35:19 > 0:35:20- There's the plug.
0:35:21 > 0:35:25- It's hot in here and the auctioneer - is flying through them.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29- All the butchers are here today - for the best carcasses in Wales.
0:35:31 > 0:35:35- It's the meat they want and there's - a battle for the champion carcass.
0:35:36 > 0:35:38- He started on 500.
0:35:42 > 0:35:45- It's headed for the 1,000 mark.
0:35:45 > 0:35:47- It's flying.
0:35:48 > 0:35:52- Why is a butcher prepared - to pay so much for one lamb?
0:35:52 > 0:35:57- It's a one-off special purchase.
0:35:57 > 0:36:00- It's to be recognised - as the shop that bought it...
0:36:00 > 0:36:03- ..and they get the - rosette for the shop window.
0:36:03 > 0:36:08- It's up to 1,800, 1,900. - There's the 2,000.
0:36:10 > 0:36:10- For one lamb.
0:36:10 > 0:36:12- For one lamb.- - My hands are in my pocket.
0:36:15 > 0:36:17- Brian has bought it.
0:36:17 > 0:36:19- Brian has bought it.- - Brian, Castell Howell.
0:36:20 > 0:36:24- The president has bought it.
0:36:24 > 0:36:28- I enjoyed that.
0:36:28 > 0:36:30- I need a sit down.
0:36:33 > 0:36:35- Dear me, 2,100.
0:36:37 > 0:36:40- Great to see such prices - here at the Winter Fair.
0:36:41 > 0:36:45- The pairs champions - went for 300 each.
0:36:45 > 0:36:47- I'd say that's a Merry Christmas.
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0:37:03 > 0:37:06- It's important for us - to visit the Winter Fair.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10- We want to support the Winter Fair - and we really enjoy being here.
0:37:12 > 0:37:15- I like coming here to show sheep...
0:37:16 > 0:37:18- ..and I also learn - a lot about agriculture.
0:37:22 > 0:37:24- You socialize with people - from across the world.
0:37:25 > 0:37:27- They don't have to be the same age.
0:37:27 > 0:37:30- Everyone is willing to stop - and have a chat at the Fair.
0:37:33 > 0:37:37- I like to watch the auctions - because I want to be an auctioneer.
0:37:37 > 0:37:39- It means a lot to me.
0:37:40 > 0:37:43- We don't have any - other holidays as a family.
0:37:44 > 0:37:46- I can't stand going on holiday.
0:37:46 > 0:37:49- Coming here together - is very important to us.
0:37:50 > 0:37:54- This is when I get some time - with the children.
0:37:54 > 0:37:57- Usually, I'm just - a taxi driver for them!
0:38:02 > 0:38:05- Championship time arrived - in the Sheep Ring too.
0:38:05 > 0:38:08- Time to face the judge, Tom Hughes.
0:38:10 > 0:38:14- Now then, this is the climax - of the sheep competitions.
0:38:15 > 0:38:18- All the section winners - go up against each other...
0:38:18 > 0:38:22- ..for the Supreme Championship - at the 2017 Winter Fair.
0:38:22 > 0:38:26- Myfanwy, there's tension - and a great atmosphere.
0:38:26 > 0:38:27- It's very special.
0:38:28 > 0:38:31- It's a packed house here - although everyone is very quiet.
0:38:32 > 0:38:34- Everyone's nerves are rattling!
0:38:34 > 0:38:37- Whatever you say, the Welsh - are leading the way again.
0:38:38 > 0:38:39- We will have a Welsh winner.
0:38:39 > 0:38:41- Only the Welsh are in the ring.
0:38:41 > 0:38:43- Only the Welsh are in the ring.- - That is very special.
0:38:43 > 0:38:49- Every champion pair of lambs - here in 2017 is from Wales.
0:38:50 > 0:38:53- The Welsh Blacks are from Corwen.
0:38:53 > 0:38:58- The Dutch Texels are owned by Hywel - Williams, Taldrym, Llanddeusant.
0:38:58 > 0:39:00- Michael Owens, Glantre, Pontsian...
0:39:00 > 0:39:03- ..and Daniel Jarman from Llanidloes.
0:39:03 > 0:39:05- Adrian, where's your money?
0:39:06 > 0:39:09- Michael Owens looks strong.
0:39:10 > 0:39:15- I see more fat on Hywel's lambs.
0:39:15 > 0:39:18- Their tails look fuller.
0:39:19 > 0:39:21- I think Tom - will prefer Hywel's lambs.
0:39:21 > 0:39:26- He has moved them onto his - shortlist, the first ones on it.
0:39:27 > 0:39:30- The Welsh black sheep - have been moved up.
0:39:31 > 0:39:34- I told you that they were shining!
0:39:34 > 0:39:37- I told you that they were shining!- - Taldrym has taken it!
0:39:37 > 0:39:40- He's had some successful shows...
0:39:40 > 0:39:45- ..but now he wins the Supreme - Championship at the Winter Fair.
0:39:45 > 0:39:47- It's the one they all want to win.
0:39:47 > 0:39:51- Hywel Williams, Taldrym has done it!
0:39:58 > 0:40:01- Many congratulations to him.
0:40:01 > 0:40:04- It's on to the auction - and as we all know...
0:40:04 > 0:40:06- ..in the end, only money talks.
0:40:09 > 0:40:14- They went for 600 each last year - and 1,500 the previous year.
0:40:15 > 0:40:18- Back in 2008, they went - for 3,400, so who knows?
0:40:19 > 0:40:22- John, it's hard - to guess what will happen.
0:40:22 > 0:40:26- Will they improve on last year?
0:40:26 > 0:40:28- They're up to 280 at the moment.
0:40:28 > 0:40:32- Prices have risen over the past - couple of days. That augurs well.
0:40:32 > 0:40:36- Who do you think will buy them? - Could it be the judge himself?
0:40:38 > 0:40:40- Tom Hughes is a strong favourite.
0:40:40 > 0:40:43- He always supports the RWAS.
0:40:43 > 0:40:47- When he judged the Supreme Cattle - Championship back in 2008...
0:40:47 > 0:40:50- ..he bought the - winning bullock from Ruthin.
0:40:50 > 0:40:53- I think he will buy - these animals today.
0:40:53 > 0:40:56- They're now up to 520.
0:40:57 > 0:40:58- Don't put any hands up!
0:40:59 > 0:41:03- You should have your - chequebooks out now!
0:41:05 > 0:41:06- They've gone for 520.
0:41:06 > 0:41:08- They've gone for 520.- - The judge has bought them.
0:41:08 > 0:41:09- Fair play to him.
0:41:11 > 0:41:16- Tom also put his hand in his pocket - to buy the reserve as well.
0:41:19 > 0:41:22- Here is the main man - in the Sheep Ring.
0:41:22 > 0:41:26- Tom Hughes from Anglesey had - the honour of judging the sheep.
0:41:26 > 0:41:28- I loved it. - The greatest honour I've ever had.
0:41:29 > 0:41:31- You've also splashed the cash.
0:41:31 > 0:41:32- You've also splashed the cash.- - My wife wasn't here!
0:41:32 > 0:41:35- She had gone to see - our son show horses.
0:41:35 > 0:41:38- The auctioneer's proxy raised them - for me and I bought them.
0:41:39 > 0:41:45- Tell us about the thrill you get - when the auction is happening.
0:41:45 > 0:41:48- It's a tremendous feeling.
0:41:48 > 0:41:52- The auctioneer raised the price - but I wasn't moving.
0:41:52 > 0:41:55- The proxy put the price up - when I gave her the wink.
0:41:55 > 0:41:56- Was your heart pounding?
0:41:56 > 0:41:58- Was your heart pounding?- - Yes, it as racing.
0:41:58 > 0:42:01- My wallet was emptying very quickly!
0:42:01 > 0:42:05- The customers in Anglesey will - get some top-notch lamb this year.
0:42:05 > 0:42:07- Guaranteed; worth having.
0:42:07 > 0:42:10- The two black lambs - are Christmas presents...
0:42:10 > 0:42:13- ..for Harri Glyn and Lois, - my grandkids.
0:42:14 > 0:42:16- What a nice story? Do they know yet?
0:42:16 > 0:42:17- What a nice story? Do they know yet?- - Yes, I've told them.
0:42:18 > 0:42:20- I had a kiss and a thank you - from the little one!
0:42:20 > 0:42:22- Very special. That's lovely.
0:42:22 > 0:42:24- Congratulations and Merry Christmas.
0:42:24 > 0:42:27- Congratulations and Merry Christmas.- - Thank you very much.
0:42:34 > 0:42:37- It's a big year for Merched Y Wawr.
0:42:37 > 0:42:40- They've been celebrating - 50 years with many events.
0:42:43 > 0:42:46- We have some very special - arts and craft competitions.
0:42:46 > 0:42:48- Design a robin in any medium.
0:42:49 > 0:42:53- 'Gold, frankincense and myrrh' in - any medium and an advent calendar.
0:42:54 > 0:42:57- In the cookery section, - it's a pot of jam of any fruit.
0:42:57 > 0:43:01- We had 160 competitors in all.
0:43:03 > 0:43:05- The standard is very high.
0:43:05 > 0:43:08- Both judges noted especially - the variety of entries.
0:43:08 > 0:43:12- They enjoyed judging - a competition with such variety.
0:43:12 > 0:43:16- A lot of work has gone into - the winning entries.
0:43:16 > 0:43:19- We're ending our - 50th celebrations in style.
0:43:22 > 0:43:26- Selling the Supreme Champion - from the Cattle Ring has been...
0:43:26 > 0:43:29- ..the highlight of the Fair - since it started in 1992.
0:43:29 > 0:43:31- Sold at 7,500.
0:43:35 > 0:43:38- 7,500 was the price - of the first champion.
0:43:38 > 0:43:42- At 12,500.
0:43:43 > 0:43:48- Jonesy set the record - at 12,500 back in 2007.
0:43:50 > 0:43:53- 4,000 for the third and last time.
0:43:53 > 0:43:56- Last year's figure was close - to the lowest recorded.
0:43:57 > 0:43:59- The price has fluctuated - over the years.
0:44:03 > 0:44:06- What excitement in the Cattle Ring.
0:44:06 > 0:44:12- It's packed in here for - the sale of the champion exhibit.
0:44:12 > 0:44:16- Here she comes, the winning heifer.
0:44:19 > 0:44:21- The judge, Richard Taylor, - is bidding.
0:44:21 > 0:44:26- You're all out on the right.
0:44:26 > 0:44:29- It's going well.
0:44:29 > 0:44:31- Will we get to 5,000?
0:44:32 > 0:44:37- 5,000, 5,000, 5,100.
0:44:42 > 0:44:44- All done and away at 5,100.
0:44:46 > 0:44:48- Kitsons of North Yorkshire.
0:44:48 > 0:44:53- The same buyers - bought last year's champion.
0:44:54 > 0:44:56- It must have tasted good.
0:45:07 > 0:45:12- That's it. The hammer has - gone down on another Winter Fair.
0:45:12 > 0:45:14- It's been another successful event.
0:45:15 > 0:45:20- Everyone heads home with a satisfied - smile and a special memory or two.
0:45:31 > 0:45:35- The highlight for me are the sheep, - the cattle, the pigs, the poultry.
0:45:37 > 0:45:43- I love seeing the happy faces in - the sun and kids talking to Santa.
0:45:43 > 0:45:46- The President - on the fashion show catwalk..
0:45:48 > 0:45:50- Christmas starts here.
0:45:55 > 0:46:00- As a Carmarthenshire girl, as it - ends it's reign as feature county...
0:46:00 > 0:46:05- ..what a thrill to see Hywel - Williams win the Supreme Sheep.
0:46:06 > 0:46:12- And the reserve prize went to - a Welsh girl with Welsh Blacks.
0:46:13 > 0:46:14- That's very rare.
0:46:15 > 0:46:19- Welsh produce at its best as usual.
0:46:22 > 0:46:27- My highlight was seeing old friends - and sizing up the stock.
0:46:28 > 0:46:31- Having fun is what - the show means to me.
0:46:34 > 0:46:39- My highlight was seeing Dennis Price - win the Section A yesterday.
0:46:40 > 0:46:44- He was back today to win - the Welsh Championship.
0:46:46 > 0:46:49- A deserved but unexpected winner.
0:46:53 > 0:46:59- My highlight was the handicrafts, - the cookery, sewing and flowers.
0:47:00 > 0:47:02- One food exhibit stands out.
0:47:03 > 0:47:07- Chris Roberts from Caernarfon - is a very special chef.
0:47:07 > 0:47:10- He introduced me to his sexy rub.
0:47:13 > 0:47:18- The bonhomie is my highlight.
0:47:18 > 0:47:23- Everyone smiles and has a chat.
0:47:23 > 0:47:26- And a family farm - took the championship.
0:47:40 > 0:47:43- The end of the Winter Fair - and the end of another year.
0:47:43 > 0:47:47- Merry Christmas to you all. - Now, where's Santa got to?
0:47:47 > 0:47:52- # Santa's on the way
0:47:53 > 0:47:57- # The kids to their beds fly
0:47:58 > 0:48:03- # Will their eyes ever tire
0:48:04 > 0:48:09- # As the reindeers' bells cry
0:48:10 > 0:48:13- # Santa Claus is coming #
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