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0:00:55 > 0:00:58- As the Show family picks up - sticks and heads home...
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- ..we look back at the busiest - Thursday ever in Llanelwedd.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- Today, - almost 55,000 people came in...
0:01:06 > 0:01:09- ..to enjoy the excitement - of competition.
0:01:09 > 0:01:16- So sit back and enjoy all the drama - from the 2016 Royal Welsh Show.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- Tonight, we'll see the Cuddy - and Tom & Sprightly competitions.
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- We'll also have the best - from the Sheep and Cattle Rings.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- We'll see the muscular battle - between shearers and axe men.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37- And more of the Show's characters.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- Thursday is a busy day - in every competition ring.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48- We start amongst the sheep - with Catrin.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59- It's the final day - of competition here...
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- ..but there's a big prize - still up for grabs.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- It's the Interbreed Group - Championship.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07- That's what's happening behind us - at the moment.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11- There are 25 taking part. - What do you think of them?
0:02:12 > 0:02:13- It's a very high standard.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- The way these people - turn these animals out...
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- ..they're really worth seeing.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- This is an interbreed competition.
0:02:22 > 0:02:28- How difficult is it to judge all - these breeds against each other?
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- It's a tough job, - but at the end of the day...
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- ..the judge in the ring - will favour one group.
0:02:35 > 0:02:40- As long as there's nothing - wrong with the three animals...
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- ..that will be the winning group.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47- What stands out for you - in this class?
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- One has caught my eye, - and I don't profess to be right.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- It's the group of Hampshires - over there.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- The Hampshire Downs.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59- They have been turned out - very smartly.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- What appeals to you - about that group?
0:03:02 > 0:03:08- The ram and ewe - are almost the same height.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13- You might expect the lamb - to be a bit smaller...
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- ..but from the back, - they match each other so well...
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- ..with their tails - trimmed in a similar way.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- They look smart to me from here.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29- The judge has his shortlist - in one half of the class...
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- ..the Rouge, Beltex and Suffolk.
0:03:32 > 0:03:38- He is now in the other half of - the class, choosing his shortlist.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- He has now decided on his shortlist.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49- Dyfed, do you agree?
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- Yes, all three groups - are tremendous.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- Now he has a real headache.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01- He has chosen the very best - for his shortlist.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- This is when the heart starts - beating faster, believe you me.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08- For the judges or exhibitors?
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- For the judges or exhibitors?- - The exhibitors.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- They know that they're - a hair's breadth...
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- ..from winning the Championship.
0:04:17 > 0:04:22- The judge is now taking a long-range - view of his latest shortlist.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34- The judge has chosen - his winning group...
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- ..the Beltex owned by - Alastair Jackson from Scotland.
0:04:39 > 0:04:40- Many congratulations.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42- Many congratulations.- - Thank you very much.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- What goes into choosing - the ideal group of three?
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- You're looking for a right even - match in the type of sheep.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- It was clearly worth - the trip down from Scotland.
0:04:55 > 0:04:59- All the best and a great - congratulations to you.
0:05:16 > 0:05:21- In addition to the competitions - here at the blacksmith's shed...
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- ..there's been an ongoing project.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- Andrew Rowe has been in charge - of that project.
0:05:26 > 0:05:26- How are you?
0:05:26 > 0:05:27- How are you?- - Good thanks.
0:05:27 > 0:05:32- The project is ongoing - and this is a small part of it.
0:05:32 > 0:05:33- Tell us about it.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36- As you say, it's a small piece.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40- This is a project to create - a new cenotaph in Belgium.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- There have been contributions - from all over the world.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- Part of that project - is to create a poppy.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- That poppy will be placed - at the bottom of the cenotaph...
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- ..and sold to help pay - for the project.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- We've got a finished one here.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- They are incredibly beautiful - and effective.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- They're also unique.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- They all have - an individual character.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- Everyone starts - with the same pattern.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- They're made by hand - by blacksmiths across the world...
0:06:17 > 0:06:20- ..so they all have slightly - different characteristics.
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- As you said, people have contributed - from all over the world.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- How many of these poppies - do you need, do you think?
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- To make it around the Cenotaph - itself, there are 2016.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35- That's to signify the year.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- We're selling up to 5,000 of the - poppies to pay for the project.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41- They're on sale here at the Show.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- Yes, you can buy them here - and take them home.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- You can also buy them on the web - at ypres2016.com
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- There's a shop on the website where - you can reserve or buy your poppy.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- You'll then receive your poppy - in the post...
0:06:56 > 0:06:58- ..in September after the event.
0:06:58 > 0:07:00- Thanks for the chat.
0:07:00 > 0:07:01- Thanks for the chat.- - My pleasure.
0:07:41 > 0:07:46- Next up - is the Welsh Pony Championship.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- The winner of this Championship...
0:07:49 > 0:07:56- ..will win the Coed Coch Perpetual - Trophy as well as a rosette.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- Coed Coch is a well-known name - in the pony world.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- Section A and B ponies.
0:08:02 > 0:08:08- Coed Coch Berwynfa and Tan-y-bwlch - Berwyn are familiar Section B names.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- Miss Broderick has made - a huge contribution to the breed.
0:08:12 > 0:08:18- The Coed Coch Trophy is awarded to - the champion Section B Welsh Pony.
0:08:18 > 0:08:19- Ann Bigley.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- She's talking - to one of the stewards.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- I think she's made her decision.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- Will Lemonshill Falcon - win a third prize this morning?
0:08:30 > 0:08:31- Here we are.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- No, Valeur Dancing Fairy Lustre - has won it.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42- Congratulations - to Valeur Dancing Fairy Lustre...
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- ..who's been very successful today.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48- She's owned by the Landon family.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- She's the winner - of Welsh Pony Championship.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- How hard is it - for Mr Robert Howard...
0:09:00 > 0:09:05- ..when he has the cream - of Welsh ponies in front of him...
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- ..to decide on a winner?
0:09:09 > 0:09:14- He must have the model - of the perfect horse in his mind.
0:09:14 > 0:09:20- So he's seeing - which one matches that model.
0:09:20 > 0:09:21- The hat has come off.
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- What do you think, Heledd?
0:09:25 > 0:09:29- I want the story - - I want Caebryn Endeavour to win.
0:09:29 > 0:09:30- What about you?
0:09:30 > 0:09:32- What about you?- - I'm going for the female.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- I think I'm right!
0:09:36 > 0:09:37- That's why you're the expert!
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- Russell Bennett and Graham Roberts.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- We'd recognize him - from his choice of trousers!
0:09:45 > 0:09:46- Costa Lillybette.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58- An excellent morning - for Section B and C.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- They returned - to the Main Ring later...
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- ..to compete for - The Tom & Sprightly Perpetual Cup.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12- Heinz Speikerman is a real horseman.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- Definitely. Just look at his face.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- He's here to find the best horse, - nothing else.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22- Heinz rears Section D horses.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- This may be a good pattern - for Heinz.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- However, there are three other - strong contenders in the ring.
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- We haven't looked at - the Section C horse yet.
0:10:35 > 0:10:40- The Section D champion too, - Costa Lillybette.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- Next will be the Section A winner, - Talgarth Taylor.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- He has a pattern - that Heinz will be fond of.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- The final one - is Valeur Dancing Fairy Lustre...
0:10:57 > 0:10:58- ..from the Netherlands.
0:10:59 > 0:11:00- The Section B champion.
0:11:00 > 0:11:02- The Section B champion.- - She's moved well all day.
0:11:06 > 0:11:08- The hat has come off.
0:11:12 > 0:11:15- The Section B champion - has won it. Fair play.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- She's moved so well today.
0:11:18 > 0:11:19- The Landon family.
0:11:24 > 0:11:29- The Tom & Sprightly champion, - Valeur Dancing Fairy Lustre...
0:11:29 > 0:11:32- ..owned by the Landon family - from Kidwelly.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- Many congratulations to them.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52- In the next part, Dai will be - in amongst the young bulls.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- Catrin will still be with the sheep.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58- The young farmers - will be busy competing.
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0:12:19 > 0:12:21- My name is Elfyn Thomas.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- I live in a village - called Capel Dewi.
0:12:26 > 0:12:27- It's by Carmarthen.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- The society asks me to bring my dogs - every year.
0:12:30 > 0:12:35- It's an honour to bring them here - and show them working.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- I bring a young dog out first.
0:12:39 > 0:12:46- I want to show the audience - how the dog is supposed to work.
0:12:46 > 0:12:52- It's important that the dogs respond - to the commands and the whistle.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57- It's an honour - to be here every year.
0:12:57 > 0:13:03- It's important that I also see some - new faces and familiar ones too.
0:13:04 > 0:13:06- I love it here every year.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- The Junior Bull - Interbreed Championship...
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- ..took place - first thing this morning.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- The native breeds - started proceedings.
0:13:36 > 0:13:42- Paul Gentry - has hit the Aberdeen bull.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47- The Aberdeen bull is first out.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- The Aberdeen Angus bull, - Glympton Revolver...
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- ..would represent the native breeds - in the Supreme Championship.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59- Next up, the continental breeds.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01- Who won this one?
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- I still say that the Limousin - will win it.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13- I think you're right.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16- Excellent.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- I think this one - will be the overall champion.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- I'd go for this one - if it was between those two.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- Peredur and Llyr Hughes's bull would - be the one going head to head...
0:14:27 > 0:14:31- ..with Glympton Farms' bull - in the Supreme Championship.
0:14:31 > 0:14:35- This is the championship to find - the best junior bull in the Show.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37- They are two good bulls.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- He won't be long - in making a decision.
0:14:41 > 0:14:47- A Limousin bull owned by - Peredur Hughes and his son, Llyr.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- Glympton Farms from Oxfordshire...
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- ..own the Aberdeen bull.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- Two of the most popular breeds.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- Both are in front of us, Richard.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- The Lim is enormous.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- He is. He's enjoying himself.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- He loves being out there.
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- He knows there are plenty of eyes - on him.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- He's a real specimen.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17- What did he say?
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- "A very, very, very easy winner."
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- Congratulations to Peredur and - Llyr Hughes, Rhosgoch, Amlwch...
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- ..for winning the Junior Bull - Supreme Championship...
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- ..with their Limousin, Pabo Legend.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33- I'm sure we'll see him back - in the near future.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- It's Thursday afternoon - and the Food Hall is bouncing.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42- Everyone's looking - for last-minute bargains.
0:15:43 > 0:15:44- I'm at Cywain's stand again.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- I'm joined by Non Rhys. How are you?
0:15:47 > 0:15:48- I'm joined by Non Rhys. How are you?- - Fine.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- You're representing - the taste of nature.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- What is the taste of nature?
0:15:54 > 0:16:00- I collect or grow plants.
0:16:00 > 0:16:05- I make syrups out of flowers - and different plants...
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- ..which are grown in Ffair-fach - or in West Wales.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- Everything's seasonal.
0:16:11 > 0:16:14- A lot of people have blackcurrants - in their garden.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- People feel safer trying that first.
0:16:17 > 0:16:19- Then nettles.
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- I like that Welsh word - dynent.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- That's what we call it - where I'm from.
0:16:25 > 0:16:26- It's a good word!
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- Then the Blodeuwedd - is the calendula viola marigold...
0:16:32 > 0:16:35- ..I grow in the greenhouse - in Ffair-fach.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- The children like that. - It's very good on ice cream.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42- I'll start with the Blodeuwedd.
0:16:42 > 0:16:47- You serve this with ice if it's hot.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- Add some water or soda or ice cream.
0:16:50 > 0:16:55- Or put it in a cocktail if you want - a mojito in the afternoon!
0:16:56 > 0:16:57- That's lovely.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59- Let's try the final one.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- The nettle one.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- They're very good for you.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08- Often, what's good for you - doesn't taste nice.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- I never thought you could make - something like this from nettles.
0:17:12 > 0:17:13- I had to try.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16- It's a way of enjoying it, - hopefully.
0:17:18 > 0:17:19- Ooh!
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- That's lovely!
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- I never thought nettles - tasted like that.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27- Wow! That's lovely!
0:17:27 > 0:17:33- If you ever need nettles, phone me - - we have loads on the farm.
0:17:33 > 0:17:34- I'll bring them down.
0:17:34 > 0:17:35- I'll bring them down.- - Good, OK!
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- Good luck with the new venture. - Thank you for the chat, Non.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- The young farmers - take over this area on Thursday.
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- We call it a forestry competition - but it's more woodwork.
0:18:13 > 0:18:14- Two members of the YFC...
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- ..will have made a wooden gate - from raw materials.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- They have two hours to get it done.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26- They started at 9.30 this morning.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- We have two members - representing each Welsh county.
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- They've had to do similar - competitions amongst their counties.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37- It's the best of the counties - competing...
0:18:38 > 0:18:39- ..to be the best in the country.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- They'll have set a high standard - before starting.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- They're all exhibited outside - the circle in the afternoon.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- What we're trying to do - is show the public...
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- ..and people who don't know - what the Young Farmers do...
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- ..the different skillsets - that they have.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- The standard of the gates I saw - this morning was exceptional.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07- It'll come down to the minutiae.
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- You wouldn't be surprised - if they all did this as a day job.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- If these were all young farmers...
0:19:16 > 0:19:21- ..they would get work - as carpenters all year round.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- Ceredigion was successful - in this morning's competition.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31- My old club, Llanddeiniol YFC, - were the winners.
0:19:31 > 0:19:34- It's nice to see that the members - are still at it...
0:19:35 > 0:19:38- ..and that there are still craftsmen - in Ceredigion.
0:19:41 > 0:19:47- This afternoon, the young farmers - have a fence-building competition.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49- They're using - the rural craft method.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- There are a number of skills they - have to show in building the fence.
0:19:54 > 0:19:59- They have to tie the wire together - and put a turn in the fence.
0:19:59 > 0:20:04- There are different elements - that are connected to it.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- Again, it's a good finish - from the young farmers.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- Their work is being exhibited.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- There are no limits to the talents - of the young farmers.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- It's nice to see the core crafts - are still alive.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39- This is the Interbreed - Ram Lamb Championship.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- Tom Evans of Coedhirion, - Llanddarog, is with me.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- This is a comparatively new - competition.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- It's a competition...
0:20:48 > 0:20:53- ..to give lambs which can't win - the Supreme Championship a chance.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- They are lambs - which will continue the breed.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03- It's praise for potential, - which is what you get in ram lambs.
0:21:03 > 0:21:08- These animals - are the future of the breed.
0:21:08 > 0:21:14- What will the judge be looking for - in a ram lamb champion?
0:21:14 > 0:21:19- They'll be looking at size, - how sharp the animal looks...
0:21:19 > 0:21:22- ..and how well it stands - on its four legs.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26- The judge is Jeff Chilman.
0:21:26 > 0:21:28- Do you know what he favours?
0:21:29 > 0:21:33- It's a really tough job - in this class..
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- ..because they come - in all shapes and sizes...
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- ..and with all types of wool.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- He has a tough job.
0:21:41 > 0:21:42- He has a tough job.- - Yes.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- The 2016 Interbreed - Ram Lamb Championship...
0:21:54 > 0:21:58- ..has gone to Mr Basil Cooper - with his Southdown ram lamb.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- Congratulations to you.
0:22:00 > 0:22:02- Thank you very much indeed. - Very proud.
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- You've come close a few times.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08- I was reserve two years ago - and the year before...
0:22:09 > 0:22:11- ..so I've been runner up twice.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- I'm very proud to win - the George Hughes Trophy.
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- Many congratulations.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- This is the Ewe Lamb Championship.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- What do they look for - in this competition?
0:22:25 > 0:22:29- These are the future of the Show - for many years to come.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- They breed the herds of the future.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- They will come here as yearling ewes - next year...
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- .and as older ewes in future years.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- It's great to see - the variety of breeds.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44- We have the popular breeds...
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- ..and you can see that some breeds - are more prominent.
0:22:47 > 0:22:52- It's nice to see them in the same - ring as the less popular breeds.
0:22:52 > 0:22:54- He's coming to the Ryelands.
0:22:55 > 0:22:59- We have a small herd of Ryelands - at home.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- There wasn't even a class for - Ryelands four or five years ago.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- Now they are up to about fifty.
0:23:09 > 0:23:14- A crowd has gathered to see one of - the final competitions at the Show.
0:23:15 > 0:23:20- The judge judges and compares - from a distance.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- The Suffolk is brought forward.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26- Of course the Suffolk - is brought forward!
0:23:26 > 0:23:27- No doubt about it!
0:23:27 > 0:23:32- The question is - who will join the Suffolk.
0:23:33 > 0:23:37- The Bleu du Maine - caught your eye as well, Tomos.
0:23:45 > 0:23:50- The Ewe Lamb Championship, - as if there was any doubt at all...
0:23:50 > 0:23:52- ..has gone to the Suffolk.
0:23:52 > 0:23:56- Yesterday's Supreme Champion - is owned by John Sinnett.
0:23:59 > 0:24:01- Join us after the news.
0:24:01 > 0:24:05- We'll follow one of this Show's - stalwarts on his big day...
0:24:05 > 0:24:09- ..the commentator turned judge, - Charles Arch.
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