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0:00:23 > 0:00:25- # Wel croeso mawr yn d'ol
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0:00:52 > 0:00:54- Welcome back.
0:00:54 > 0:00:59- Another year has flown by and we're - at Llanelwedd to meet old friends.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04- We're full of excitement and hoping - for another memorable show.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- We're one big family.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- Honoured guests, adjudicators, - officials and riff-raff.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- We're all yearning - for those special moments...
0:01:14 > 0:01:18- ..that make this the show - to beat all other shows.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- Over the next hour we'll look - forward to this year's Show.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- We'll meet some of the characters - and get to know our presenting team.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- We'll get a taste of the opening - event in the shearing shed...
0:01:56 > 0:01:57- ..the Sunday service.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- But we start with the - featured county, Meirionnydd.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- Meirionydd - is a mountainous county.
0:02:11 > 0:02:16- The terrain - is one of the roughest in Wales.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- The county - is quite thinly populated.
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- I'd say the people are - loyal, friendly and welcoming.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27- I've always received a warm welcome.
0:02:27 > 0:02:31- I've visited plenty of farms - over the years.
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- Agriculture is very important - to the region.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37- It's a vital foundation - of the rural economy.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42- Most of our farms are sheep farms, - mainly with Welsh mountain breeds.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- There are dairy farms, - mainly raising store cattle...
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- ..to be sold for fattening - in other areas.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- There is diversification - in an effort to increase income.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- We have taken advantage of - the numbers of tourists...
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- ..that visit the county - during the summer.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- Visitors come for the beaches, - the mountains, walking and so on.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- We must remember that visitors - bring work to the county.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- That helps our rural economy.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- My name is Catrin Lisa Jones.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- This year I have the role of - ambassador of the Royal Welsh Show.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- I began my role 18 months ago.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- I haven't missed one Show - since I was born.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- I was four weeks old - at my first Show.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- I've been every year. - It's an integral part of my year.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- It's a family holiday - and a social event.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- The feature county is asked to raise - money towards the Royal Welsh Show.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01- We chose to raise money - for a water project.
0:04:01 > 0:04:07- We've held events including - pig races and auctions.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- The ambassador has to help - with the money-raising.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- As the county has a water project...
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- ..I decided to kayak - along the coast of Meirionnydd.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- I started in Porthmadog - and finished in Aberdyfi.
0:04:22 > 0:04:26- The journey took 12 hours - one weekend in June.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- Meirionnydd is - a small but unique county.
0:04:33 > 0:04:39- There are plenty of enthusiastic - people that get together...
0:04:39 > 0:04:45- ..to strengthen the social element - in an energetic way.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51- My name is Richard Jones.
0:04:51 > 0:04:55- Everyone calls me Dic Auctioneer.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- I'm president this year. - It's a great honour.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- The Show is special - because of the friendship there.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- People come here - from all sorts of places.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18- This friendliness is unique - to the Royal Welsh Show.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- I don't think - you can put your finger on it.
0:05:22 > 0:05:27- There's an amazing atmosphere, - the bustle, meeting people.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31- You might see old friends for the - first time in years.
0:05:31 > 0:05:36- They could be staying in the next - caravan. It's a special atmosphere.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41- That's what's special about the way - the show is organized...
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- ..the way each county in turn - becomes the feature county.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50- It's Meirionnydd this year. - It will be Meirionnydd's Show.
0:05:51 > 0:05:56- I hope we see a taste of - Meirionnydd at the Show.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- We're here to compete - with the Welsh Black cattle.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- We're competing tomorrow. - It's Meirionnydd's year.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- We're looking forward to exhibiting - for the first time in four years.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- I'm exhibiting Charolais - and Limousin cattle tomorrow.
0:06:26 > 0:06:28- I'm looking forward to the Show.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- There's a lot of pressure - on the class tomorrow.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- I'm crossing my fingers.
0:06:34 > 0:06:38- I'm looking forward to the beef - cattle competitions this week.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42- I'm particularly looking forward - to the Team of Five competition.
0:06:42 > 0:06:46- It's one of the highlights of Wales - and possibly the world's best show.
0:06:51 > 0:06:54- If you want to find Dai Llanilar at - the Show, come to the cattle ring.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57- You're here and have been for years!
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- My dear boy, it's just superb.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03- It is, it's quite a sight.
0:07:03 > 0:07:09- I see you've got a hat on, - don't forget, it's hot outside.
0:07:09 > 0:07:10- It is warming up outside.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- It's going to be a big week, Dai, - some big names in beef returning.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17- We have some - of last year's champions.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- You must be looking forward to it.
0:07:19 > 0:07:24- Yes, every year we say - they look at their best.
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- I have to say, it hasn't been easy - to live off beef or dairy recently.
0:07:29 > 0:07:37- But the faithful come and make - sure the shop front looks good.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- You've had a chance to wander - around the cattle shed.
0:07:41 > 0:07:44- Has anything - caught your eye already?
0:07:45 > 0:07:47- They're all good ones.
0:07:47 > 0:07:51- It's all down to the judge's taste. - We've got good judges this year.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54- I'll tell you one thing, - I'm old fashioned.
0:07:54 > 0:08:00- There is a Hereford bull here. - He's the best bull I've ever seen.
0:08:01 > 0:08:02- The old Herefords.
0:08:03 > 0:08:04- Yes, the old Herefords.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- Will we see him near the top? - Who knows, Dai.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- Nice to see you, Dai, - thanks for the chat.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15- I'll be with you tomorrow - for the Supreme Championship.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- When you're finished with that - shirt, give me a ring.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21- It might be a bit big though!
0:08:22 > 0:08:23- Bye, Dai!
0:08:23 > 0:08:28- There's a theme to this year's Show - - commentators becoming judges.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- One of them is auctioneer Dai Lewis.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- He'll be adjudicating - in the Cattle Ring.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- I'm Dai Lewis - from Penrhiw, Llandysul.
0:08:48 > 0:08:54- I'm an auctioneer and a surveyor.
0:08:54 > 0:08:59- I also do a lot of farming here - with Hafina, my wife.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03- We've been here for over 40 years.
0:09:03 > 0:09:09- I also run an estate agency here - in Llandysul and Newcastle Emlyn.
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- Four seventy, four seventy, - four seventy, done, four seventy.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19- Our main delight - is breeding Charolais cattle.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21- They really please the eye.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- Big, white, - well-proportioned cattle.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- We've cut down a bit recently.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- We're getting a bit older.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- We've switched - to keeping store cattle now.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37- I've been the chairman...
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- ..of the British Charolais Society.
0:09:43 > 0:09:44- As well as that...
0:09:44 > 0:09:51- ..I was also the 2012 President - of Charolais International.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- This is the biggest calf - we've ever had.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- He's also one of the liveliest.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03- He was over 70 kilos.
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- He's come along well - with his mother.
0:10:09 > 0:10:15- I love the breed because they've - been good to us on this farm.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- I can't complain.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21- This old lady is my favourite.
0:10:22 > 0:10:23- Aren't you?
0:10:24 > 0:10:30- I consider it a great privilege - to be asked to adjudicate...
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- ..the Team of Five competition - at the Royal Welsh.
0:10:34 > 0:10:40- I've been commentating on this - competition for nearly 25 years.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- It's the premier category for me...
0:10:44 > 0:10:48- ..especially in the cattle section.
0:10:48 > 0:10:54- It's a real picture to see the ring - filled with teams of five.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57- It's a real sight for sore eyes.
0:10:58 > 0:11:04- I'm a little nervous because I've - commentated on several of them...
0:11:04 > 0:11:09- ..and been confident enough - to predict the result.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- It's very different - in the commentary box.
0:11:13 > 0:11:18- Standing in the middle making the - real decision will be quite a task.
0:11:21 > 0:11:26- The Royal Welsh Show - is something very special.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- I started at the Show in 1974...
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- ..as a commentator - in the cattle section.
0:11:35 > 0:11:40- The changes over that period - have been amazing.
0:11:40 > 0:11:47- It's still developing as - we try something new every year.
0:11:48 > 0:11:54- We hope that everyone who comes - to the Show says when they leave...
0:11:54 > 0:12:00- ..that it was outstanding - and they'll be returning next year.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- After the break...
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- ..a chat with the RWAS - Chief Executive, Steve Hughson...
0:12:15 > 0:12:19- ..and to meet the three in the race - for the Sir Bryner Jones award...
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- ..and a brand-new presenter - for the sheep section.
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0:12:50 > 0:12:55- Steve Hughson, the chief executive, - the 2016 Show came around quickly.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57- The year flies by.
0:12:57 > 0:12:58- Absolutely.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- It's great to be honest.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- It's quite hard. I feel like - relaxing. The sun is fantastic.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- I've got one sleep - to go before the Show.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10- One thing you want to do every - year...
0:13:10 > 0:13:13- ..is develop the showground - and move things on.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- You've done that again this year.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18- It's important - to move with the times.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- We have to make sure the showground - is fit to host the Show every year.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- This year, we did a lot of work - on the horse section.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- We've got more stables - and better stables.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- It's fantastic and as you can see, - it's ready to go.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- You really enjoy your job, - don't you?
0:13:34 > 0:13:36- It's great, isn't it?
0:13:36 > 0:13:41- To have the chance to work here in - Builth Wells, I'm from Builth.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43- I work over there in that office.
0:13:44 > 0:13:46- I get to look - at the showground every day.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- I can see the build up to the Show. - It's fantastic.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52- I'm very excited.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- I can see a gold envelope there.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57- A special prize - is being announced tomorrow.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59- That's the Sir Bryner award.
0:14:00 > 0:14:01- You've chosen the final three.
0:14:02 > 0:14:03- You'll reveal it all tomorrow.
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- We're trying to make it a bit more - exciting and create an atmosphere.
0:14:08 > 0:14:09- I have the gold envelope.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- I have the gold envelope.- - It's like X Factor here.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13- It's a great idea...
0:14:13 > 0:14:16- ..and a way to raise the profile - of the Show's main prize.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- We'll see who's name - is in the envelope.
0:14:43 > 0:14:49- I'm Arthur Owen and I farm here in - Bodysgaw, Llanefydd, near Denbigh.
0:14:50 > 0:14:54- I have 350 dairy cattle. - They calve in September.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- Friesians crossed with Jerseys.
0:15:01 > 0:15:05- They are efficient - converters of grass...
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- ..into milk and money for me.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14- Grass is the cheapest fodder - available for cattle.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17- It's also the healthiest.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21- It's the simplest thing in the - world. Send them out to pasture.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- Tom Tudor is the name.
0:15:30 > 0:15:35- I farm Llysun Farm, - Llanerfyl, Montgomeryshire.
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- We bought the farm on a Wednesday...
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- ..and got married on the Saturday.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- That was in 1968. - A few years have passed.
0:15:48 > 0:15:53- That was just after the Welsh - Grassland Society was formed.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- They've been part of my life - forever.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01- We keep sheep and suckling cows.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- There is nothing - as good for you as..
0:16:05 > 0:16:11- ..Welsh lamb raised on nothing but - grassland and their mother's milk.
0:16:11 > 0:16:13- The same applies to cattle.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- The best quality beef comes from - calves raised by pastured cows.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- That's just perfect.
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- We have to produce grassland - of the highest quality.
0:16:28 > 0:16:33- We also have to - utilize it really efficiently.
0:16:33 > 0:16:39- It all boils down to how effectively - we use that perfect grassland.
0:16:44 > 0:16:50- Gerwyn Owen of Pantygwiail, Dihewyd, - between Lampeter and Aberaeron.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- My parents moved up here in 1955.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- The whole family - including six children.
0:16:57 > 0:17:02- Most of us worked at home - for a while.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- We are now down to four partners.
0:17:05 > 0:17:09- Me and my wife Glenys - and Andrew and his wife Ann.
0:17:09 > 0:17:12- It's run as a family farm.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- We've always been dairy farmers.
0:17:17 > 0:17:23- We've been milk producers but we've - never overstocked with dairy cattle.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27- We make the best of what we have.
0:17:27 > 0:17:33- My father won the first Welsh - Grassland competition back in 1971.
0:17:37 > 0:17:43- I went on to win prizes in British - silage competitions in 1999.
0:17:48 > 0:17:53- In 2013, it was my son - Andrew's turn to step up.
0:17:53 > 0:17:59- He also won - the Welsh Grassland Award.
0:17:59 > 0:18:03- That's three generations of success.
0:18:06 > 0:18:13- I've been nominated because - I use my grassland effectively.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- I'm looking forward - to the new format this year.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- No-one knows the result - until the day.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- It's a good thing because - it keeps you on tenterhooks.
0:18:23 > 0:18:26- It creates more excitement.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29- Or maybe stress!
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- It's a big achievement - to be in the top three.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- I don't know how it will - go from here onwards.
0:18:37 > 0:18:38- It's quite competitive.
0:18:38 > 0:18:44- I don't know if we fit the bill. - I'm not at all confident.
0:18:44 > 0:18:50- The three in the final - are all winners.
0:18:50 > 0:18:55- I'm not nervous. - I'm pleased to be in the top three.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57- That's an honour in itself.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02- Winning would be a huge honour - because it's at the show.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07- You compete to win but I'll be happy - with second or third too.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10- Not really!
0:19:13 > 0:19:19- A real X Factor. Here are the three - names on the Sir Bryner short list.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- Who will take it? - We'll find out tomorrow.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- Gwynne Davies, - Chief Steward at the sheep section.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41- We have an army of stewards.
0:19:42 > 0:19:43- There are 3,000 sheep coming in.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- There's paperwork coming in - and paperwork going out.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51- The paperwork is almost more - important than the animals.
0:19:51 > 0:19:54- Good luck. We'll see you later.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- We're a team here - with me as the chief steward.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- We work as one big team.
0:20:02 > 0:20:07- We have a lot of fun together - and there's plenty of leg-pulling.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- Helen has been with us for years.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- She's had a child - in the last six months.
0:20:13 > 0:20:18- The baby is here with us - and we take turns caring for it.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- We're not sure how we'll cope - in sixteen years' time...
0:20:23 > 0:20:26- ..when she's in the youth village.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- As I walk around the sheep ring...
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- ..it's clear - to see the standard's high.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- There's a new face keeping an eye - on it all this year.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- I was born and raised on this farm, - Penlan Y Mor in Ceredigion.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- My grandparents moved here - in October 1962.
0:20:54 > 0:20:59- We're two families farming here now. - We keep sheep and a dairy herd.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- There's plenty of work - on the farm...
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- ..but between two families, - we keep it going.
0:21:05 > 0:21:06- I live in Cardiff now.
0:21:06 > 0:21:10- It's always nice to return - to West Wales and Penlan Y Mor.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- There's always room - for another set of hands.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15- There's plenty of work to do here.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- We've just finished - the lambing season.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- It's nice to come back - and be part of that team.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- I love going to the Royal Welsh Show - every year anyway.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27- Presenting from the Show this year - is an additional honour.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31- It gives me an excuse to speak to - some of the Show's big characters.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- It's also great to be part - of a week and an event...
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- ..which celebrates Welsh produce.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- I can't wait for it to begin.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- The enthusiasm of exhibitors - in the sheep ring...
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- ..here and at others shows - across Wales is infectious.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52- It was all new to me - until I started judging stock.
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- I went to meet the sheep exhibitors - on their farms.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58- Their enthusiasm is inspiring.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- Speaking to them for five minutes - is enough.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04- You can feel their passion - for what they do.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08- They think they're competing with - the best in Wales and they are.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10- For anyone coming to the Show...
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- ..come to the sheep ring - or watch S4C.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- The passion they have is infectious.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- And here she is, - Catrin Penlan y Mor. How are you?
0:22:26 > 0:22:28- Very well thanks.
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- You have a dairy farm, but I didn't - realize you had so many sheep.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- You know a bit about sheep.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- I know a bit. I'm hoping - to learn a lot more this week.
0:22:38 > 0:22:43- We have Welsh mules - and Badger Faced sheep. A mixture.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45- Because we live on the coast...
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- ..there are plenty of slopes - for the sheep to graze on...
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- ..in addition to the dairy herd.
0:22:52 > 0:22:54- Are you looking forward - to this week?
0:22:54 > 0:22:59- I am. When you arrive, all the - excitement of the Show comes back.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- Seeing the sheep ring, - walking around the pens...
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- ..I'm really - looking forward to it.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- I was pulling your leg - about your knowledge of sheep.
0:23:08 > 0:23:11- You know about the sheep - you keep at home...
0:23:11 > 0:23:16- ..but you also won a YFC competition - for judging stock a while back.
0:23:16 > 0:23:19- It's amazing what you learn - with the YFC.
0:23:19 > 0:23:23- I was a member - when I was at school and at college.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25- One of the things we had to do - was stock judging.
0:23:26 > 0:23:30- Everyone in the YFC has to do their - bit, including judging stock.
0:23:30 > 0:23:34- I was always much better with - the sheep than with the cattle.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- I was at the Show two years ago - judging Lleyn Sheep.
0:23:38 > 0:23:39- Luckily I came first.
0:23:40 > 0:23:42- They are my breed, if anyone asks.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45- Lleyn Sheep are your favorite breed.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49- It's great to see you - at the showground. Enjoy the week.
0:23:49 > 0:23:53- I know you will because presenting - here is an unique experience.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56- I've seen you - interrogating politicians.
0:23:56 > 0:24:00- Don't be as harsh on the competitors - as you were with them.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02- I might get more sense here!
0:24:03 > 0:24:05- Thanks, Catrin. Enjoy it.
0:24:06 > 0:24:10- Join our team every day - between 9.00am and 5.00pm on S4C...
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0:24:49 > 0:24:53- In the next part, Moliant y Maes - will raise the roof.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57- A commentator who's swapped - a microphone for a judge's hat.
0:24:57 > 0:25:00- And a new voice in the horse ring.
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0:25:20 > 0:25:24- It's an honour for me to meet some - of the show's most important people.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28- Here are the representatives - of the featured county.
0:25:28 > 0:25:30- The ambassador, Catrin Jones and...
0:25:31 > 0:25:34- ..Dic Auctioneer or Richard Jones, - the President, and his wife Linda.
0:25:36 > 0:25:39- It's a big week for you, Catrin.
0:25:39 > 0:25:43- It's hard to believe - that the show has arrived.
0:25:43 > 0:25:46- What are you looking forward - to most?
0:25:47 > 0:25:52- Meeting people - from all kinds of backgrounds.
0:25:52 > 0:25:59- And Dic Auctioneer. How are you - feeling as the big day arrives?
0:25:59 > 0:26:05- It's a great feeling to have - the honour of being the president.
0:26:09 > 0:26:12- I can't put it into words.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15- How hard will it be to keep him - in order this week, Linda?
0:26:16 > 0:26:19- He keeps himself - in pretty good order.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21- It's an honour for you too.
0:26:22 > 0:26:24- Yes indeed. It's nice to have - a few days off work.
0:26:25 > 0:26:28- Good luck this week. Make sure - you enjoy this great honour.
0:26:28 > 0:26:34- Off you go - and enjoy the Sunday Service.
0:26:34 > 0:26:38- Your seats are at the front.
0:26:39 > 0:26:43- # Nid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus
0:26:44 > 0:26:48- # Aur y byd na'i berlan man
0:26:49 > 0:26:54- # Gofyn 'rwyf am galon hapus
0:26:54 > 0:26:59- # Calon onest, calon lan
0:27:00 > 0:27:05- # Calon lan yn llawn daioni
0:27:06 > 0:27:11- # Tecach yw na'r lili dlos
0:27:11 > 0:27:17- # Dim ond calon lan all ganu
0:27:17 > 0:27:24- # Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos
0:27:27 > 0:27:31- # Pe dymunwn olud bydol
0:27:32 > 0:27:37- # Chwim adenydd iddo sydd
0:27:38 > 0:27:43- # Golud calon lan, rinweddol
0:27:44 > 0:27:49- # Yn dwyn bythol elw fydd
0:27:50 > 0:27:55- # Calon lan yn llawn daioni
0:27:56 > 0:28:01- # Tecach yw na'r lili dlos
0:28:01 > 0:28:07- # Dim ond calon lan all ganu
0:28:08 > 0:28:15- # Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos
0:28:17 > 0:28:22- # Hwyr a bore fy nymuniad
0:28:23 > 0:28:28- # Gwyd i'r nef ar adain can
0:28:29 > 0:28:34- # Ar i Dduw, er mwyn fy Ngheidwad
0:28:35 > 0:28:40- # Roddi imi galon lan
0:28:41 > 0:28:46- # Calon lan yn llawn daioni
0:28:46 > 0:28:52- # Tecach yw na'r lili dlos
0:28:52 > 0:28:58- # Dim ond calon lan all ganu
0:28:59 > 0:29:06- # Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos
0:29:07 > 0:29:12- # Calon lan yn llawn daioni
0:29:12 > 0:29:18- # Tecach yw na'r lili dlos
0:29:18 > 0:29:24- # Dim ond calon lan all ganu
0:29:25 > 0:29:35- # Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos #
0:29:36 > 0:29:38- Meirionnydd - is the feature county this year.
0:29:38 > 0:29:43- Alwyn Rees is a proud son - of Meirionnydd. How are you?
0:29:43 > 0:29:44- Fine, thanks.
0:29:44 > 0:29:47- The theme at this show...
0:29:47 > 0:29:52- ..seems to be commentators - or stewards becoming judges.
0:29:53 > 0:29:55- You are one of those people - this year.
0:29:55 > 0:29:57- Yes, through luck.
0:29:57 > 0:30:01- I'm not sure about the bowler hat, - in fact there will be no bowler hat.
0:30:01 > 0:30:03- I'm very lucky and honoured...
0:30:03 > 0:30:06- ..to be judging the Supreme - Championship for Cattle.
0:30:06 > 0:30:09- Being from Meirionnydd, - it must be a huge honour.
0:30:09 > 0:30:12- Yes, it's a huge honour - to stand in the ring...
0:30:12 > 0:30:16- ..at a show that's special - to us in Wales...
0:30:16 > 0:30:19- ..but particularly in the feature - county, Meirionnydd.
0:30:19 > 0:30:21- It brings a tear to my eye.
0:30:21 > 0:30:24- You've been involved - with the cattle section for years.
0:30:25 > 0:30:28- Yes, I've been a steward here - for many years.
0:30:29 > 0:30:32- I've been commentating - for a few years too.
0:30:32 > 0:30:35- I've been a part of the Show - since I was a young lad.
0:30:35 > 0:30:37- I've enjoyed the experience.
0:30:37 > 0:30:39- I saw you on Ffermio last Monday.
0:30:40 > 0:30:43- You mentioned your delight - at keeping Charolais cattle...
0:30:43 > 0:30:45- ..as well as a commercial herd.
0:30:45 > 0:30:50- The Charolais are likely - to pull your eye somewhat.
0:30:50 > 0:30:53- A little maybe, - but as in every class...
0:30:53 > 0:30:56- ..you have to have - a stand out individual.
0:30:57 > 0:31:00- Frequently, when you adjudicate your - own breed...
0:31:01 > 0:31:04- ..it's under a disadvantage as you - see more weaknesses...
0:31:04 > 0:31:06- ..than you would in other breeds.
0:31:06 > 0:31:08- I'll keep an open mind.
0:31:18 > 0:31:22- Another one swapping a microphone - for a judge's hat this year...
0:31:22 > 0:31:26- ..is the character and - familiar voice to us, Charles Arch.
0:31:32 > 0:31:33- Charles Arch is the name.
0:31:34 > 0:31:37- A Welshman with two English names.
0:31:38 > 0:31:44- The truth is that our family - is originally from England.
0:31:44 > 0:31:48- But there are many generations - of us...
0:31:48 > 0:31:52- ..who have been born and raised - in this country.
0:31:52 > 0:31:56- I was born just outside - Pontrhydfendigaid in Strata Florida.
0:31:57 > 0:32:00- There weren't many machines around - at that time.
0:32:01 > 0:32:03- My father worked with horses.
0:32:03 > 0:32:09- I started working with dogs and - rounding up sheep on the mountains.
0:32:10 > 0:32:15- Dogs, sheep and horses are my world.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20- She has been with me - for thirty years.
0:32:22 > 0:32:23- A little over that.
0:32:25 > 0:32:28- Fflur Aur (Golden Fflur) - is her name.
0:32:29 > 0:32:33- It's a regal name. As far - as I'm concerned, she's all gold.
0:32:34 > 0:32:41- She's an old mare now - but I bought her as a young foal.
0:32:42 > 0:32:45- She's been a wonderful mare for me - but she's too old now.
0:32:47 > 0:32:50- She'll die on these acres, - she won't get taken away.
0:32:50 > 0:32:54- She and I are old-stagers.
0:33:00 > 0:33:03- I was away - for more than forty years.
0:33:04 > 0:33:08- The main reason I returned...
0:33:08 > 0:33:13- ..was that there were three or - four old friends of mine still here.
0:33:13 > 0:33:20- We meet up, have a drink - and put the world to rights.
0:33:20 > 0:33:25- Because of that, - it's a lovely place to live.
0:33:30 > 0:33:34- There aren't enough hours - in the day for him.
0:33:34 > 0:33:36- He's always doing something.
0:33:37 > 0:33:39- I have a question to ask you. - Don't get angry.
0:33:40 > 0:33:43- Have you finally got a bowler hat - this year that fits properly?
0:33:44 > 0:33:46- You normally carry it around.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49- I've found one of my father's - old ones in the garage.
0:33:51 > 0:33:54- I've brushed it, - spat on it and polished it.
0:33:54 > 0:33:56- I think it'll do the job.
0:33:57 > 0:34:00- It needs to be the size - of a milking bucket to fit him!
0:34:03 > 0:34:07- I started with the Show in 1948.
0:34:07 > 0:34:10- I've only missed - one Show since then.
0:34:11 > 0:34:17- This year - is both a challenge and a thrill.
0:34:17 > 0:34:21- This time around...
0:34:21 > 0:34:26- ..every horse in front of me - will already be champions.
0:34:27 > 0:34:30- I'll be looking for the animal...
0:34:30 > 0:34:35- ..that gives me - that extra little thrill.
0:34:36 > 0:34:40- That's what wins the day - in the ring.
0:34:40 > 0:34:45- A horse that comes in showing off.
0:34:45 > 0:34:48- One that demands your attention.
0:34:53 > 0:34:55- I wonder who will be in here - this week.
0:34:57 > 0:34:59- Heledd Cynwal, welcome to the Show.
0:35:00 > 0:35:01- You look well.
0:35:01 > 0:35:05- You're a new voice in the horse - ring. Are you looking forward to it?
0:35:05 > 0:35:10- I've got the show bible here. - I'll be looking at this all week.
0:35:11 > 0:35:15- I've made notes for - when we're in the main ring.
0:35:16 > 0:35:18- It says Section C, Section D.
0:35:19 > 0:35:22- We're on the South side tomorrow.
0:35:22 > 0:35:26- The Under Saddle, the hunt horses - will be on the North side.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29- Things like that make life easier.
0:35:30 > 0:35:32- That really is a show bible.
0:35:32 > 0:35:36- This will be your home for the week. - The view is fantastic.
0:35:36 > 0:35:40- I'm going to be cheeky - and say that me, David Oliver...
0:35:40 > 0:35:44- ..Owain Griffiths and Robert Jones - have the best seats this week.
0:35:45 > 0:35:48- We're here in the main seating area - looking at the main ring...
0:35:49 > 0:35:51- ..and Wednesday afternoon...
0:35:51 > 0:35:52- The highlight?
0:35:52 > 0:35:55- The Welsh Cobs. - I'm looking forward to it.
0:35:55 > 0:35:58- I didn't realize you were such a - Show girl.
0:35:58 > 0:36:01- You came with your mother when she - was working here.
0:36:01 > 0:36:06- She worked here years ago with HTV - over there.
0:36:06 > 0:36:11- I was a little girl stood on - the balcony watching the horses.
0:36:11 > 0:36:15- Since I had my children, - I bring them.
0:36:15 > 0:36:19- I hold on tight to them - so they don't run off.
0:36:19 > 0:36:21- Running after the sheep and cattle?
0:36:22 > 0:36:27- After coming as a visitor, - working here is an honour.
0:36:28 > 0:36:31- I'm a bit nervous.
0:36:31 > 0:36:33- You'll be fine.
0:36:33 > 0:36:37- I'll be in good company, - surrounded by experts.
0:36:37 > 0:36:40- I'll have questions and will - learn a lot.
0:36:40 > 0:36:42- It's lovely to have you - as a part of the team.
0:36:43 > 0:36:44- Enjoy your week.
0:36:44 > 0:36:46- Come for a cuppa any time you want.
0:36:46 > 0:36:47- Come for a cuppa any time you want.- - I won't be here too often.
0:36:47 > 0:36:49- It's very hot!
0:36:49 > 0:36:50- It's very hot!- - You're sweating!
0:36:51 > 0:36:52- Sweating pints!
0:36:52 > 0:36:53- Sweating pints!- - I've got powder.
0:36:53 > 0:36:55- Lucky you've got the fan.
0:36:55 > 0:36:56- One fan, anyway!
0:36:59 > 0:37:01- I hope your jokes - are better in the week.
0:37:02 > 0:37:03- Bye, Heledd!
0:37:03 > 0:37:04- Bye, Heledd!- - Call again.
0:37:05 > 0:37:06- In the final part...
0:37:07 > 0:37:09- ..more singing - from Moliant o'r Maes...
0:37:09 > 0:37:12- ..and our team - at the sheep shearing shed.
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0:37:34 > 0:37:37- Welcome back to the showground - at Llanelwedd.
0:37:37 > 0:37:40- We're all looking forward - to a big week at the show.
0:37:40 > 0:37:44- First though, back to - the shearing shed for another hymn.
0:37:53 > 0:37:57- # Gwawr y bore, hindda wedi glaw
0:37:59 > 0:38:01- # Hwylio nol i'r harbwr
0:38:02 > 0:38:05- # Bwrw angor, cydio llaw
0:38:05 > 0:38:09- # Cofleidio hen atgofion
0:38:10 > 0:38:12- # Croesawu her y dydd
0:38:14 > 0:38:20- # Gwireddu ein breuddwydion - nawr mewn ffydd
0:38:21 > 0:38:26- # Mae heddiw, ddoe, yfory ynom ni
0:38:27 > 0:38:29- # Ynom ni
0:38:30 > 0:38:33- # Mae heddiw, ddoe, yfory gyda thi
0:38:34 > 0:38:36- # Gyda thi, gyda thi
0:38:36 > 0:38:41- # Fe wawriodd fore newydd - ar draeth ein cariad ni
0:38:42 > 0:38:48- # Mae heddiw, ddoe, yfory ynom ni
0:39:02 > 0:39:06- # Siffrwd tonnau - yn falm ym mrig yr hwyr
0:39:08 > 0:39:14- # Lampau'r ser a'u llewyrch - yn cofleidio'r bae yn llwyr
0:39:14 > 0:39:21- # A'r lloer yn addunedu - i'n gwarchod ni pob un
0:39:21 > 0:39:28- # Wrth hwylio i'r dyfydol yn gytun
0:39:28 > 0:39:33- # Mae heddiw, ddoe, yfory ynom ni
0:39:34 > 0:39:37- # Ynom ni
0:39:37 > 0:39:40- # Mae heddiw, ddoe, yfory gyda thi
0:39:41 > 0:39:42- # Gyda thi
0:39:43 > 0:39:49- # Fe wawriodd bore newydd - ar draeth ein cariad ni
0:39:49 > 0:39:56- # Mae heddiw, ddoe, yfory ynom ni
0:39:59 > 0:40:02- # Hel cregyn y gorffennol
0:40:03 > 0:40:06- # A'i gwarchod rhag y lli
0:40:07 > 0:40:10- # A chadw hen drysorau'r cof
0:40:10 > 0:40:14- # Yn angor byw i'n fory ni
0:40:16 > 0:40:21- # Mae heddiw, ddoe, yfory ynom ni
0:40:22 > 0:40:24- # Ynom ni
0:40:24 > 0:40:28- # Mae heddiw, ddoe, yfory gyda thi
0:40:28 > 0:40:30- # Gyda thi
0:40:30 > 0:40:36- # Fe wawriodd fore newydd - ar draeth ein cariad ni
0:40:36 > 0:40:42- # Mae heddiw, ddoe, yfory ynom ni
0:40:44 > 0:40:59- # Mae heddiw, ddoe, yfory ynom ni #
0:41:06 > 0:41:09- Moliant y Maes - is taking place here tonight.
0:41:09 > 0:41:11- It's a respectable event.
0:41:11 > 0:41:14- But it'll be very different - later in the week...
0:41:15 > 0:41:17- ..when the shearers - are in full steam.
0:41:41 > 0:41:45- This is the place to be. - The shearing shed will be bouncing.
0:41:45 > 0:41:49- Alun Elidyr and Ioan Doyle - you'll be in the middle of it all.
0:41:50 > 0:41:51- Ioan, you like shearing.
0:41:51 > 0:41:55- Alun, you'll be commentating - with Aeron Pughe all week.
0:41:55 > 0:41:57- All week on the Internet.
0:41:57 > 0:42:01- The excitement here is one of - the most gripping things about it.
0:42:01 > 0:42:04- Meirion Shearing Centre. - Meirionnydd is the feature county.
0:42:04 > 0:42:08- We start with woolhandling then - traditional shearing using shears.
0:42:09 > 0:42:13- We complicate things as we go along. - The challenges get bigger.
0:42:13 > 0:42:17- The biggest challenge - is against New Zealand on Wednesday.
0:42:18 > 0:42:19- It'll be quite something.
0:42:19 > 0:42:21- Then, something a bit different.
0:42:21 > 0:42:23- Then, something a bit different.- - On Thursday. The axemen.
0:42:23 > 0:42:25- How are you with an axe?
0:42:25 > 0:42:26- How are you with an axe?- - Not very good.
0:42:26 > 0:42:30- We'll find out if the axemen - are faster than the shearers...
0:42:30 > 0:42:31- ..on Thursday.
0:42:32 > 0:42:34- Join us on S4C.
0:42:34 > 0:42:36- We'll have it all.
0:42:36 > 0:42:39- Uninterrupted and around the world.
0:42:39 > 0:42:42- Ioan Doyle is also worldwide.
0:42:42 > 0:42:46- You like shearing. - You shear every day.
0:42:46 > 0:42:48- You'll be wandering - the Showground...
0:42:48 > 0:42:51- ..looking at different aspects - of the Show.
0:42:51 > 0:42:54- I'll be returning - to the pig section.
0:42:54 > 0:42:56- It's one of the aspects - we focus on.
0:42:56 > 0:42:58- We'll meet people like Phil Fowlie.
0:42:59 > 0:43:01- We'll also visit - the Forestry section.
0:43:01 > 0:43:04- I'm interested in the machines too.
0:43:04 > 0:43:08- It shows new additions - to farming technology.
0:43:08 > 0:43:11- There are so many large new machines - every year.
0:43:11 > 0:43:13- Ones we can't afford!
0:43:14 > 0:43:17- Make sure you come here - to watch the shearing.
0:43:17 > 0:43:21- The question every woman watching - will want to know...
0:43:21 > 0:43:24- ..is have you brought your vest - this year?
0:43:24 > 0:43:25- It's hiding under here!
0:43:25 > 0:43:27- There it is!
0:43:27 > 0:43:29- He's got it! He's got it!
0:43:29 > 0:43:30- They're happy now.
0:43:30 > 0:43:32- Enjoy the week. - It's great to see you.
0:43:33 > 0:43:34- We'll have a good week.
0:43:34 > 0:43:35- We'll have a good week.- - Perfect!
0:43:49 > 0:43:53- The last minute preparations go on - into the early hours here.
0:43:53 > 0:43:56- Now, more of the tuneful hymns - of the Sunday Service.
0:43:57 > 0:44:06- # Llywodraeth faith y byd - sydd yn ei law
0:44:07 > 0:44:17- # Mae'n tynnu yma i lawr, - yn codi draw
0:44:17 > 0:44:22- # Trwy bob helyntoedd blin
0:44:22 > 0:44:27- # Terfysgoedd o bob rhyw
0:44:28 > 0:44:39- # Dyrchafu'n gyson mae - deyrnas ein Duw
0:44:42 > 0:44:51- # Ei th'wyllwch dudew sydd - yn olau gwir
0:44:52 > 0:45:01- # Ei dryswch mwyaf, - mae yn drefen glir
0:45:02 > 0:45:07- # Hi ddaw ai throeon maith
0:45:07 > 0:45:12- # Yn fuan oll i ben
0:45:12 > 0:45:17- # Bydd synnu wrth gofio'r rhain
0:45:18 > 0:45:23- # Tu draw i'r llen
0:45:24 > 0:45:28- # Hi ddaw ai throeon maith
0:45:29 > 0:45:34- # Yn fuan oll i ben
0:45:34 > 0:45:40- # Bydd synnu wrth gofio'r rhain
0:45:40 > 0:45:49- # Tu draw i'r llen #
0:45:52 > 0:45:54- The sun is shining on the Show - once again.
0:45:55 > 0:45:58- I'm ready! - What about the rest of the team?
0:46:02 > 0:46:05- The sun came, the summer came too - as did the Show.
0:46:05 > 0:46:09- I'm looking forward to four days - of wandering and chatting.
0:46:10 > 0:46:13- Hopefully, there'll be a chance now - and then for a break.
0:46:13 > 0:46:15- The Food Hall is a good place.
0:46:19 > 0:46:24- Dear me, this is the best - Hereford bull I've ever seen.
0:46:24 > 0:46:27- How will he do? Who knows.
0:46:30 > 0:46:34- The Royal Welsh Show is the - World Cup for the Welsh Breeds.
0:46:34 > 0:46:38- I'm looking forward to finding out - who the Champions are in 2016.
0:46:40 > 0:46:45- The big question at any show is who - will be the Supreme Champions?
0:46:45 > 0:46:48- The Charollais have dominated over - the last few years...
0:46:49 > 0:46:51- ..even if the Texels won last year.
0:46:51 > 0:46:52- Who will win this year?
0:46:57 > 0:47:00- I'm really looking forward - to the sheering shed this year.
0:47:00 > 0:47:05- The biggest thing for me is watching - New Zealand lads perform the haka.
0:47:05 > 0:47:09- If anything, - that sets the tone for the Show.
0:47:13 > 0:47:18- I'm really looking forward - to Wednesday afternoon...
0:47:18 > 0:47:22- ..and the Welsh Cobs galloping - around the Main Ring.
0:47:31 > 0:47:35- Don't forget to join us tomorrow - morning at nine o'clock.
0:47:35 > 0:47:38- We'll be live on S4C until 5.00pm.
0:47:39 > 0:47:45- We'll have highlights tomorrow night - with me at 9.30pm until 10.30pm.
0:47:45 > 0:47:48- Until tomorrow, from Llanelwedd, - good night.
0:47:52 > 0:47:54- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
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