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0:00:34 > 0:00:38- Monday at the Royal Welsh has - once again been a day to remember.
0:00:38 > 0:00:40- The sun has been shining...
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- ..and the crowds have flocked here - in their thousands.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46- Stay tuned for the - next hour and a half for...
0:00:47 > 0:00:53- ..all the colour, emotion and drama - from Monday at the 2017 Royal Welsh.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58- On tonight's programme...
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- ..the RWAS' main award, - the Sir Bryner.
0:01:02 > 0:01:04- Who will be this year's winner?
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- The Supreme Beef Championship.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- The best of the horses, - sheep and pigs...
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- ..and we'll meet a few - colourful characters.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- What fun and what a caravan!
0:01:30 > 0:01:34- A warm welcome to you all - to the first morning...
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- ..at the Royal Welsh - Agricultural Show.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- This Society, as always, - recognizes the valuable support...
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- ..it receives annually - from the Welsh Government.
0:01:44 > 0:01:49- Please welcome the - Right Honourable Mr Carwyn Jones...
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- ..First Minister of Wales.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- Ladies and Gentlemen, it's a - pleasure to be here with you again.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04- Carmarthenshire is this year's - feature county.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- There is more of Carmarthenshire - in me than any other Welsh county.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- That makes it a real pleasure for me - to be here today.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17- This show, now in its 98th year, - is hugely important.
0:02:17 > 0:02:18- Above all else...
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- ..whilst there is serious business - done on this showground...
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- ..it's a tremendous place - to have fun.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37- It's a wonderful Monday morning - here in Llanelwedd.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- Competitions got under way - early today...
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- ..and are taking place - across the showground.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- The sheep were centre stage.
0:02:55 > 0:03:00- I'm Gwilym Williams from Tregaron. - I'm the judge for the Texel Sheep.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- It's the first year - I won't be exhibiting.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- I've been coming for twenty years.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- This is another honour.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- It's an amazing feeling - which you'll only get once.
0:03:25 > 0:03:27- It's an honour to judge - at the Royal Welsh.
0:03:28 > 0:03:29- I've loved it.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- I was nervous but once the first - class was over I got used to it.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- It went really well.
0:03:39 > 0:03:45- Currently, the Bennett family from - Meifod are first, second and third.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- It's a clean sweep right now.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53- It's very, very unusual.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- The stewards - are bringing the prizes.
0:03:57 > 0:03:58- They've done it.
0:03:59 > 0:04:00- What a show for them.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- They'd already won - the ram lamb class.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05- First second and third here.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- They have a fourth animal - in the line.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- Quite a show.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- They've coloured them - a similar way so they stand out.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- Never mind the colour, - they stand out in every way.
0:04:20 > 0:04:21- What an achievement!
0:04:22 > 0:04:26- The first three - out of fifty ewe lambs.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28- Thank you, my dear. - We're very pleased.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- He had four animals in the class - and he won first, second and third.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35- Tremendous. - The best I've seen in years.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- The standard was amazing - in every single class.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- The top five in every class - were outstanding.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- The Bennett sheep were exceptional.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- Where will it go?
0:04:55 > 0:04:56- Ewe or ram?
0:04:56 > 0:05:01- It's the ewe as you suspected.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05- It's a picture.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- An amazing show already - for that family.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- The ewe lamb - stood out from the start.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- Nothing got near. Outstanding.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- The main prize awarded - by the Society is the Sir Bryner.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- This year, - they honoured an individual...
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- ..for their special contribution - to the dairy industry.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- There were four contenders.
0:05:47 > 0:05:52- Bryan Thomas, Gelliddu Farm, - Cwmffrwd, Carmarthenshire.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54- Whoever wins, - he will be a worthy winner.
0:05:55 > 0:06:00- Maurice Jones, Court Calmore, - Montgomeryshire.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- It would really - put the icing on the cake.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06- Laurence Harris, Ffosyficer Farm, - Abercych, Pembrokeshire.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09- Best of luck to the winner.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14- Terrig Morgan, - Garreg Y Llech, Treuddyn, Mold.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- Taking the Sir Bryner Award home - with you...
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- ..would be the pinnacle - of anyone's career.
0:06:26 > 0:06:31- And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, - like the Oscar ceremony...
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- ..we have a gold envelope.
0:06:34 > 0:06:38- Bear with me, because - I don't want to make a mistake.
0:06:41 > 0:06:46- The 2017 Sir Bryner Jones Award - is awarded to...
0:06:46 > 0:06:52- ..Mr Laurence R Harris of - Ffosyficer, Abercych, Pembrokeshire.
0:06:56 > 0:07:01- It's a pleasure to be in the company - of the winner of the Sir Bryner.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03- Laurence Harris and his wife, Eira.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- Laurence, many congratulations.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- It's true to say it's a team effort - winning this, I'm sure.
0:07:09 > 0:07:10- It is a team effort.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- Our son is over from Hong Kong - and happens to be here.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16- He looks after the export side.
0:07:16 > 0:07:20- Our eldest son is at home and his - wife is here with the children.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- It's very much a family affair.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26- We wouldn't bother - going outside the farm gates...
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- ..if I didn't get that support.
0:07:28 > 0:07:30- It is a farm of families.
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- We employ lots of young families - which support the local communities.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- I'm a firm believer in that - and Welsh culture, Welsh products.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43- Eira, you must be delighted - and proud of the whole family....
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- ..for winning this - and especially Laurence.
0:07:47 > 0:07:48- We are very proud.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- He works hard - and continues to do so.
0:07:52 > 0:07:56- When Daioni started, - I came in to help a bit more.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59- I am a farmer, a farmer's wife.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- As a family, we are very chuffed.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04- Many congratulations, Laurence.
0:08:04 > 0:08:05- Many congratulations, Laurence.- - Thank you very much.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09- It was lovely to meet you. Thank - you, Eira, thank you very much.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- Gareth Roberts, you were - one of the Sir Bryner judges.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- Was there some head scratching - going on?
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- It took about three weeks - for us to settle down.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- One word was key to the decision.
0:08:23 > 0:08:28- Mansell mentioned it - - ambassadorial.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- He is a fantastic ambassador.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- Who else sells Welsh milk - across the world?
0:08:37 > 0:08:38- Exactly.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- You have won - the Sir Bryner yourself...
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- ..so you must have enjoyed - seeing Laurence's reaction...
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- ..when his name was announced.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- Well, I might as well - come out with it...
0:08:51 > 0:08:57- ..but the Society honoured me again - by allowing me to be a judge...
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- ..of this section, - the dairy industry.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- Congratulations on the work and it's - always a pleasure to chat with you.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07- As it is with you. - Thank you very much.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12- At the same ceremony, Dai Lewis - was given quite a surprise...
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- ..as he received the Society's - highest honour, the Gold Medal.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- Many congratulations to him.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- Dewi Jenkins of Talybont - must also be congratulated...
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- ..for winning the - 2017 Dr Emrys Evans Award.
0:09:36 > 0:09:41- We'll be catching up with Dewi - later on. He's a very busy bee.
0:09:41 > 0:09:45- It's a very busy week for - the Young Farmers Clubs as well.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47- They're here in their thousands...
0:09:47 > 0:09:50- ..all hoping to win the prize - for the best caravan.
0:10:01 > 0:10:06- I'm Hefin Jones from Pencader. - Let me show you the caravan park.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12- I won the competition - last year and the year before.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- I'm not competing this year - to give someone else a chance.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- Come with me to see the caravans.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28- This is Bess, the caravan.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32- If the walls could talk they'd - have some tales to tell.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- Bess has done 15 years at the show - and it should do another 15.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- We've turned it from - a three berth to a five berth...
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- ..but it's only had two new wheels.
0:10:44 > 0:10:46- Here's one of - the competing caravans.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49- They've spent time over this one.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- All the flowers - have been painted on.
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- Here's another one.
0:10:56 > 0:11:01- I like this. - Look - Baaaa-d Girls!
0:11:01 > 0:11:07- Here are the sheep.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11- This caravan - was competing last year...
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- ..but they've added - a few new features.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- Great fun. I think this will win.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- After a short break, we'll take in - the Welsh Pig Championship.
0:11:34 > 0:11:39- ..the best of the horses and plenty - of variety with the handicraft.
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0:11:49 > 0:11:54- Nobody in the crowd that came here - to compete and work today...
0:11:55 > 0:11:57- ..could have been - as busy as the boss.
0:11:58 > 0:12:03- The Chief Executive, - Steve Hughson faces many challenges.
0:12:03 > 0:12:07- This year with Carmarthenshire - it's been a bit crazy.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10- We started with - Strictly Come Dancing.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- The stage was - St Peter's Civic Hall in Carmarthen.
0:12:13 > 0:12:19- Then we had Sion a Sian - and I think we might have won that.
0:12:21 > 0:12:27- The President's challenge was - climbing all Sir Gar's castles...
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- ..and paddling - coracles on the river...
0:12:30 > 0:12:35- ..and on the Bandstand I'll be - singing a duet with Clive Edwards.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39- Head off to warm your vocal chords - before the performance.
0:12:39 > 0:12:40- A duet with you next.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- # I need thee, - oh I need thee #
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- At four o'clock this afternoon...
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- ..the two Bryn Terfel wannabes - stepped on to the Show's stage.
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- # Oh, bless me now, my Saviour
0:12:57 > 0:13:01- # I come to thee
0:13:02 > 0:13:06- # Oh, bless me now, my Saviour
0:13:07 > 0:13:14- # I come to thee #
0:13:20 > 0:13:22- Thanks very much.
0:13:22 > 0:13:27- For all the visitors the sun raises - the spirits and brings about smiles.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30- It's a different story for the pig.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34- He's not a fervent sun-worshipper - but he still looks his best mind.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- Lyn Richards is my name.
0:13:50 > 0:13:56- I've been involved with the show - in some capacity for years.
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- I started commentating - first of all in the Cattle Ring.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- I moved on to the Pig Enclosure.
0:14:04 > 0:14:09- I gave the job up last year.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- It was time for - someone better to take over.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- I'm Cennydd Jones. I'm the - commentator in the Pig Enclosure.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- I started off in cooperation - with Lyn Richards and Phil Fowlie.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- Phil knows everything about pigs.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- Lyn had perfected the art - of speaking to an audience.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- I've learnt - everything I know from them.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- My first visit - was during a Winter Fair.
0:14:38 > 0:14:42- I met Lyn and he welcomed me - and started training me right there.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- What to do and what not to do.
0:14:45 > 0:14:47- He's taught me all I know...
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- ..but I'm not sure - he's taught me everything he knows.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- When I hear him - addressing you so clearly...
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- ..I know the job - is in capable hands.
0:15:00 > 0:15:06- I know he's the - right man for the job.
0:15:07 > 0:15:12- I want to wish you - all the best in the job.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- We'll always be glad to see you.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31- This is the Welsh Pig Championship.
0:15:31 > 0:15:36- Huw and Ela Roberts have three - of the four animals in the race.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42- They are having quite a show.
0:15:42 > 0:15:47- They have the champion boar, the - champion sow and the reserve boar.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55- Emily Paddock - owns the other reserve sow.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- She's come all the way - from East Sussex.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- Kevin Matthews has been - adjudicating this whole section.
0:16:03 > 0:16:09- He probably knows - who the winner will be by now.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- He's speaking to Phil Fowlie.
0:16:12 > 0:16:17- He's a steward here and - a prominent figure in these circles.
0:16:17 > 0:16:21- The judge has made up his mind.
0:16:21 > 0:16:27- He's taking one last - lingering look at them.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29- He's stringing out the crowd.
0:16:31 > 0:16:35- He's headed for Ela Roberts.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39- They've won the - Welsh Pig championship.
0:16:42 > 0:16:44- Congratulations, Ela.
0:16:44 > 0:16:45- Congratulations, Ela.- - Thanks.
0:16:45 > 0:16:48- You had three out of four - in the final championship.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50- It was a great show for us.
0:16:50 > 0:16:54- Three animals in the championship - for the Welsh Pig section.
0:16:55 > 0:16:57- A great day.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- What is your secret?
0:17:01 > 0:17:05- We are very particular - in the type of pig we keep.
0:17:05 > 0:17:10- We like the Welsh pigs - with a good head and a neat body.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- We stick to what we like - and hope the judge agrees.
0:17:18 > 0:17:23- And the sow decided she deserved - a lap of honour after winning.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25- Congratulations to you.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27- Thank you.
0:17:38 > 0:17:43- If you are coming to the show this - week make sure you drop into the...
0:17:43 > 0:17:48- ..South Glamorgan Hall to see the - produce and handicrafts section.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53- This is the man - who had the power today.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56- John Heseltine, - you were one of the judges here.
0:17:57 > 0:17:57- Nice to meet you.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00- It's been a busy morning.
0:18:00 > 0:18:04- It's been an exciting morning - and I've enjoyed it.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- The standard was excellent - in the crockery section...
0:18:08 > 0:18:10- ..with a lot of entries.
0:18:13 > 0:18:17- This is what came out on top.
0:18:17 > 0:18:18- This is what came out on top.- - Why this one?
0:18:18 > 0:18:23- I liked the colours - and the message on the inside.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- It speaks about - caring for the environment.
0:18:27 > 0:18:32- Next along the line - is some woodwork.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- Things that have been woodturned.
0:18:36 > 0:18:41- This is the one I liked the best.
0:18:41 > 0:18:46- It's very fine and delicate.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- A lot of work has gone into - cutting out the pattern.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- There's a lovely finish.
0:18:54 > 0:19:00- It's a lovely use of a Sycamore.
0:19:00 > 0:19:05- This here is an item - made from kitchen utensils.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- I opted for this effort here.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- That is slick.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- There's a combination of materials.
0:19:14 > 0:19:18- It's been placed into the concrete - to make a sign for a shop.
0:19:18 > 0:19:24- It's quite exciting and interesting.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- I'm already married but I can see - this being good for a wedding.
0:19:33 > 0:19:38- You could put this on the table - and put people's names into it.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- There's the Cardi in you.
0:19:46 > 0:19:51- I think you'll be - making these yourself.
0:19:51 > 0:19:54- You've been inspired.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- Congratulations on your work.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- You've clearly enjoyed the job.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- I did enjoy the process.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05- It was great.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- Thanks for guiding us - around these classes.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- Congratulations - and nice to meet you.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12- Thank you.
0:20:18 > 0:20:23- One of the today's highlights was - the Welsh Cob Under Saddle class.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25- As always, there were two judges.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- Mrs Emma Green - would ride every stallion...
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- ..whilst Mrs Alison Squires - was judging the conformation.
0:20:34 > 0:20:38- Whilst riding, the judge is looking - for a horse which reacts quickly...
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- ..travels smoothly - and is easy to ride.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- These are the best in this class.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- It's interesting, David.
0:20:49 > 0:20:54- In past years the Cobs - and Section C Under Saddle horses...
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- ..didn't show off - all the various gaits.
0:20:58 > 0:21:02- The riding fraternity - would say that cobs could only trot.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- That's how they used to be judged.
0:21:05 > 0:21:08- Things have changed over the years.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- Horses must now show off every gait.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- Walking, trotting, - canter and gallop.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- It's great to see all these - stallions looking so magnificent.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- They've performed ever so well.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- The judges are comparing notes - and deliberating.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- They kept a close eye on this class.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- The horse placed first stays first.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- Yes, it stays in first place.
0:21:41 > 0:21:46- Grey horses in first, - second and third place.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- The winner of the Welsh Cob Stallion - Under Saddle class...
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- ..is Mrs Karen Johnson - with Menai Eurostar.
0:21:57 > 0:22:02- The two stallions went on to the - Welsh Cob Under Saddle Championship.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- Once again, Menai Eurostar - took first prize.
0:22:08 > 0:22:13- It achieved the same success as - another star from the Menai Stud...
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- ..the stallion Menai Martino, who - won the same double back in 2013.
0:22:17 > 0:22:22- Another unforgettable day for Peter - and Ann Jones of the Menai Stud.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29- That's it for now. - Join us after the news.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- We'll look forward to - the day's main championship...
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- ..the Supreme Beef Championship.
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