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0:00:00 > 0:00:03- One of Denbigh's chapels, - Capel y Fron...
0:00:03 > 0:00:06- ..celebrates - a special anniversary this year.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- We've come to join - the celebrations.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12- Welcome to - Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol.
0:00:14 > 0:00:18- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:18 > 0:00:23- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:26 > 0:00:31- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:43 > 0:00:48- We'll learn about the chapel's - history from one of its deacons.
0:00:48 > 0:00:53- I'll have the pleasure of visiting - one of the members' beauty salon.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57- We'll enjoy a performance - by Ynyr Llwyd...
0:00:58 > 0:01:01- ..and the Denbigh Male Voice Choir.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- We begin with our first hymn, - Pwyso Ar Ei Fraich.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52- We're in Denbigh - to celebrate the fact...
0:02:52 > 0:02:57- ..that Capel y Fron has been - a house of worship for 150 years.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01- I'm joined by one of its deacons, - Richard Snelson.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- It's a very picturesque setting.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- The town of Denbigh - is steeped in history.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- Yes, it's a historical town, Alwyn.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- There are more listed buildings - and houses in Denbigh...
0:03:21 > 0:03:23- ..than any other town in Wales.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- Behind us are the ruins - of the imposing castle...
0:03:27 > 0:03:32- ..and in front of us - is the tower of St Ilar's Church...
0:03:32 > 0:03:37- ..an ancient structure - that was demolished in the 1920s.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- Venture through the town...
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- ..and you'll see - many exquisite buildings.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- We're very proud of the town.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- Capel y Fron celebrates - its 150th anniversary this year.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- Tell me about its origins.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- The 1850s saw the arrival...
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- ..of the railway - between Rhyl and Denbigh.
0:03:58 > 0:04:02- With it came a population increase.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05- There was no chapel - at the bottom of the town.
0:04:05 > 0:04:10- Everyone had to climb - the steep hill to the large chapel.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- However, in 1865...
0:04:13 > 0:04:18- ..it was decided that a chapel would - be erected in the town itself...
0:04:18 > 0:04:23- ..hence the construction - of Capel y Fron.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26- You're a chapel deacon...
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- ..and you recently removed - the traditional pews.
0:04:30 > 0:04:35- We recently noticed that the floor - was decaying and the pews were old.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- There was damp too, - so three years ago...
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- ..we ripped out the interior...
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- ..and renovated it.
0:04:43 > 0:04:48- We installed a new floor, central - heating and a new sound system.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52- We replaced the pews with - more comfortable, portable chairs.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- Though the chapel - still fulfils the same purpose...
0:04:57 > 0:05:00- ..it's used for - a variety of different causes.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03- It's used - for concerts and lectures...
0:05:03 > 0:05:08- ..and we even play bowls inside - the chapel once a week in winter.
0:05:08 > 0:05:09- Bowls?
0:05:09 > 0:05:10- Bowls?- - Yes, on carpet.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13- I wonder what the old faithful - would think of that?
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- It was meant to be played - in the vestry...
0:05:17 > 0:05:21- ..but it was - a few yards too short...
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- ..so we had to move.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- It works well and attracts people...
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- ..who would otherwise - not set foot inside the chapel.
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- Like many towns in Wales, - Denbigh has a male voice choir.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16- Next is a performance by them.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- Arwyn Roberts, the conductor, - is a resident of the town.
0:09:21 > 0:09:25- This is Gareth Glyn's arrangement - of Yn Y Man.
0:09:31 > 0:09:37- # There's a land - that is fairer than day
0:09:37 > 0:09:42- # And by faith we can see it afar
0:09:43 > 0:09:48- # For the Father waits over the way
0:09:48 > 0:09:53- # To prepare us - a dwelling place there
0:09:53 > 0:09:58- # In the sweet by and by
0:09:58 > 0:10:03- # We shall meet - on that beautiful shore
0:10:03 > 0:10:08- # In the sweet by and by
0:10:08 > 0:10:13- # We shall meet - on that beautiful shore
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- # We shall sing - on that beautiful shore
0:10:21 > 0:10:25- # The melodious songs - of the blessed
0:10:26 > 0:10:31- # And our spirits - shall sorrow no more
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- # Not a sigh - for the blessing of rest
0:10:35 > 0:10:40- # In the sweet by and by
0:10:40 > 0:10:44- # We shall meet - on that beautiful shore
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- # In the sweet by and by
0:10:49 > 0:10:54- # We shall meet - on that beautiful shore
0:10:58 > 0:11:07- # So beautiful
0:11:08 > 0:11:15- # To our bountiful Father above
0:11:16 > 0:11:22- # We will offer - our tribute of praise
0:11:23 > 0:11:28- # For the glorious gift of his love
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- # And the blessings - that hallow our days
0:11:33 > 0:11:37- # In the sweet by and by
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- # We shall meet - on that beautiful shore
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- # In the sweet by and by
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- # We shall meet - on that beautiful shore
0:11:51 > 0:11:57- # In the sweet by and by
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- # We shall meet
0:12:00 > 0:12:06- # On that beautiful shore
0:12:08 > 0:12:15- # Amen #
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- That was the Denbigh Male Voice - Choir performing Yn Y Man.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- It's time for our next hymn, - which is full of maritime imagery.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29- The author is Sion Aled, who was - inspired to write the words...
0:12:29 > 0:12:34- ..in a period of spiritual awakening - among the youth of Wales in 1982.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37- O Llanwa Hwyliau D'Eglwys.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- I've come to meet a woman - who was brought up in Capel y Fron.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- Julie Howatson-Broster.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- Julie runs a beauty salon - in the town.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- I wonder - if she could do anything for me?
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- You've attended Capel y Fron - all your life.
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- Do you regard it as a second home?
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- Yes, definitely, it's one - of those places where I feel safe...
0:14:45 > 0:14:47- ..from the minute I walk in.
0:14:47 > 0:14:51- The congregation and the people - I've been brought up with...
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- ..are like family.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- You play the organ in chapel.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- Has the music you play - during the collection changed?
0:15:00 > 0:15:02- Yes, without a doubt.
0:15:02 > 0:15:07- I said, "If I'm going to play the - organ, I have to play modern songs."
0:15:07 > 0:15:13- When I hear some pop songs, I think, - 'This'd be great on the organ.'
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- You own your own beauty salon - called Visage.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- It's an exotic name. - Where did it come from.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- It's French for face.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- I thought of the name 20 years ago - when I set it up.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- I regret not choosing a Welsh name.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- I'd have chosen - a Welsh name for it these days.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34- I didn't want an English name, - so I chose Visage.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- What sort of treatments - do you offer?
0:15:38 > 0:15:41- We do all kinds of things - - manicures, pedicures...
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- ..and make-up, - especially for weddings.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- The most important treatment - we offer...
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- ..and one - we do a lot of is massage.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53- People lead busy lives - and they need it.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59- Forgive me for asking, but this - might be my first and last visit...
0:15:59 > 0:16:01- ..to a beauty salon.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- What treatment - do you recommend for me?
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- You look dapper today and - I'm sure you look after yourself.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- You lead a busy life, so I think - a head massage would be nice.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- I doubt you sleep very well, - so it'll switch you off...
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- ..and get rid of all that stress.
0:16:29 > 0:16:33- Is it difficult - combining beauty and religion?
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- One is superficial - and the other is spiritual.
0:16:38 > 0:16:43- Yes, but lately, - I feel that they both go together.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- When I go to chapel - on a Sunday morning...
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- ..it's hard to get up - if I've worked hard all week.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- But once I'm there, - I start to switch off.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- That's what - I try to create at the salon...
0:16:57 > 0:16:59- ..when people come for a massage.
0:16:59 > 0:17:05- It's important that we all switch - off, either in chapel or in a salon.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- How do you feel?
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- Very relaxed.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- I feel like a brand new man, Julie. - Thank you.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- Next is a performance by Ynyr Llwyd.
0:17:17 > 0:17:23- # Bring back your smile
0:17:24 > 0:17:29- # For me
0:17:31 > 0:17:37- # Tell me
0:17:37 > 0:17:44- # What's on your mind
0:17:45 > 0:17:50- # Are you - carrying the weight of the world?
0:17:51 > 0:17:57- # Well, things are not all bad
0:17:59 > 0:18:05- # I'll do my best to show you
0:18:06 > 0:18:11- # That things are not all bad
0:18:13 > 0:18:18- # In time this'll become clear
0:18:19 > 0:18:24- # You're worth your weight in gold
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- # You're always in my heart
0:18:32 > 0:18:37- # Listen
0:18:38 > 0:18:43- # To my words
0:18:45 > 0:18:51- # Yes, I'll do
0:18:51 > 0:18:58- # Anything for you
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- # Do you understand by now?
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- # The sun will shine again one day
0:19:13 > 0:19:15- # I'll do my best
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- # To show you
0:19:19 > 0:19:25- # That things aren't all bad
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- # In time this'll become clear
0:19:33 > 0:19:37- # You're worth your weight in gold
0:19:39 > 0:19:45- # You're always in my heart
0:19:46 > 0:19:49- # Oo-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- # Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
0:19:54 > 0:19:58- # Ooh-ooh-ooh #
0:20:19 > 0:20:24- It's time for our final hymn - from Capel y Fron, Denbigh.
0:20:24 > 0:20:29- I hope you've enjoyed the programme - and that you'll join us next week.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- If I told you the hymn tune - is Ebenezer, Ton-y-Botel...
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- ..many of you - will have guessed the words.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- Dyma Gariad Fel Y Moroedd, - Tosturiaethau Fel Y Lli.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- Goodbye from us all.
0:23:33 > 0:23:35- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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