02/04/2012 BBC Wales Today

Welcome to Wales Today - live from the national Falklands monument. It

is 30 years since the invasion of the islands - behind me, the 250

names remembered in stone. The men who lost their lives in the

Falklands Conflict. The single biggest loss of life for the

British forces was suffered by the Welsh Guards when their landing

ship the Sir Galahad was bombed. suffer severe nightmares, to this

day, my average sleep pattern is for a were sleep. -- is for awards

worth of sleep. Tonight, we also catch up with this

little boy from Caerphilly who, 30 years ago, was stranded on the

A man appears in court, charged with the murders of his wife and

two-year-old son near Porthmadog in Gwynedd.

Gavin Henson is sacked by the Cardiff Blues following his

behaviour on a flight home from Glasgow.

And meet our five new enterprise zones, with five different

specialities - but can they boost Good evening and welcome to the

National Falklands War Monument in Cardiff. It is exactly 30 years to

the day since Argentina invaded the Falklands. For a conflict thousands

of miles away in the South Atlantic, there is a special resonance in

Wales. The biggest single loss of life among British forces was

sustained by the Welsh Guards, who lost 32 men when their landing ship

the Sir Galahad was bombed. Tonight, we talk to survivors and the

families of those who didn't come home. The images are as powerful

today as they were 30 years ago. The fire has spread at tremendous

speed. If the shore was not so close, the loss of life may have

been even worse. At least as many as 32 were wounded, and many still

carry the scars to this day. Black smoke poured out there as the

guards ammunition started to ignite. The closer I've got to that age,

when he went down, the more I have thought about it. For the last 30

years, for Gary as well, there have been times when it has been tough.

John and Gary were children when their dad went off to war. He was

one of those who did not come home. As I got to my late teens, her

early twenties, I started to think, who was he? What was he about?

very proud family man to both myself and Gary, loved his rugby,

loved his family, and loved the Welsh Guards and Italian. The Welsh

Guards stood watching the wreck as the choir sang the Lord's My

Shepherd. While in the Falklands, the comrades were mourning the loss,

back home in Wales, his family and those of the others who died were

having to start to deal with what happened. I remember listening on

the news to what I remember of it and seen the should gunfire as the

news coverage was going and I was always conscious that it was quite

a few days after it happened, that we heard that that was missing.

Once we had been used, it was a lot of emotion going on. Mum coped very

Bell work very well -- mum coped very, very well with it all going

on. There were still battles to be fought for the rest. This

remarkable film of them has never been shown on television before. It

was taken by a young Welsh Guards. He went off to war with a camera

and rolls of film packed into his kit. He spoke to me from Australia,

where he has now settled. When we went to the Falklands, I thought it

would be an ideal opportunity. I thought it would be an idea to take

photographs and take the camera, I thought it would be unique.

footage taken before and after the battle for Mount Harriet. The Welsh

Guards played a key role in blocking the route to Port Stanley.

On the approach to Mount Harriet, he found himself in a minefield.

Escaping it was a slow, painful, painstaking operation. The only way

out of there was prod and find them. Eventually, after hours, I had

finally cleared a path way to get out of the minefield. The order was

simply, followed a man's foot steps in front of you. Shortly after the

fall of night Harriet, the Argentines went into retreat.

is a white flag flying. Bloody marvellous! The word came through

that a white flag had been seen in Port Stanley. After confirmation

came through, we were told that the surrender had occurred and that is

when I to Maes -- might come out. - - I took my camera out. There were

rumours then coming down the line but a possible ceasefire was on the

cards. They had heard there may deflate -- white flight over Port

Stanley. It was then confirmed that Port Stanley had fallen and the war

was over, as such. All the British dead are remembered here. They have

become places of pilgrimage for those who fought and those who lost

loved ones. That was my first part of me read it -- laying some ghosts

to rest, pay my respects to Dad. Having that final conversation with

Dad and saying goodbye. It hurt me when I was young that I did not get

her chance to do that. I suffered severe nightmares. To this day, my

average sleep pattern is for rowers. I am proud to say I served in the

Welsh Guards. -- is four hours. Sadly, the lost men down there.

Would I do it again? I don't see why not. I was in the army and the

call came. Simon Weston was on the Sir Galahad

in Bluff Cove off the Falklands, when the Welsh Guards were bombed.

22 out of his platoon of 30 were killed. Simon survived with 46%

burns, his face barely recognisable. His was a long journey back to

recovery. Simon Weston joins me now from

Westminster, where he's been attending a Falklands memorial

event. Simon, what do you remember of that day on board the Sir

Galahad? It started off beautiful, much like it is right now where I

am. Cold, bright blue skies. Quite soon, it was to become hell. It

quite literally was hell. The last thing I remember before being

injured, hearing, it is red, it is red, get down! The next thing was

the crack of a shell coming through, a �500 in bomb. Then it was just

fire and carnage everywhere. -- a 500lb bomb. The Argentinian

president has tonight pledged to recapture the Falklands. David

Cameron says the Falkland islanders are entitled to self determination.

Are we back to where we were? things are a lot different. We have

more preparation time and more service personnel, we have greater

assets down there, hardware. We know that they may come. It is

highly unlikely, they do not have the assets themselves. They have

not invested in their armed forces. Largely, it is rhetoric. They're

trying to bully and coerce people, to acquiesce to their desires,

we're not going to do that. The islanders have that right to self-

determination and we should not give in to that, we should never

give in to their demands, just because they say they wanted,

because they say to soul, it does not make it such. History and fact

are important. They have no history of back to prove their point.

Another significant moment in the Falklands conflict for Wales was

when HMS Glamorgan was hit by an Exocet missile. 14 of the crew died

- John Callaghan from Barry survived. What are your memories?

We can see the ship on the memorial behind us. It was hell on earth,

really. There was no warning of the missile coming in. The bridge site

covered -- coming in, but the officer did not even have time to

give a warning. It was, take evasive action, and the next thing,

the missile hit. A lot of the guys received horrific injuries. The

biggest danger was the fact that the water are being used for

fighting the fires was causing -- was filling the compartments below

and causing a stability programme - - a stability problem. What effect

does it have on the rest of your life? It took a good 23 years to

come to terms with it, although I did not realise that. My doctor

recognised it and some all right. You've been back to the Falklands.

A lot of veterans say its helps to come to terms with what happened.

It was a life-changing experience and certainly did help me.

sacrifice worth making? Without a shadow of a doubt. Having been

there and seen how that place now is, it is absolutely bouncing, the

economy is good, the people are fantastic and that is the best

tribute a memorial that those guys could have. Let me put that

question to you as well. 30 years on, was it worth the loss of life

and the tragedy we know about and remember? From a personal

perspective, I believe so. When you talk to many others, they believe

it was. You may find there are families who would not understand,

because they have lost somebody. But if you look at the legacy, they

have turn the economy and the tourist industry around, they have

created a thriving environment by themselves. They do not get

subsidised by the UK, the only asked for our protection. Approves

an awful lot to me. He never sat on their laurels. They did something

with the tragedy of the invasion and the aggression shown by a be

Argentinians. -- that proved a lot to me.

Later, we'll be catching up with the little boy from Caerphilly who

went to visit his grandparents on the Falklands and ended up stranded

by the invasion. First, the rest of the day's news.

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering his wife and young

son near Porthmadog at the weekend. David Jones is accused of killing

Suzanne Jones and their two-year- old son William.

The mother and toddler found dead at their home at Penmorfa Terrace,

just outside Porthmadog, on Friday evening. Officers went to the house

with paramedics at around 9.20pm and found 34-year-old Suzanne Jones

and her two-year-old son William dead. Paying tribute to them,

Suzanne's mother Eileen Holt said she was a fantastic mum and

daughter and Will was a lovely little boy who will be sadly missed.

Family members are being supported by police liaison officers. Flowers

and messages were also left outside the house as police guarded the

crime scene. Suzanne Jones' husband, 42-year-old David Jones, was

arrested and charged yesterday. By David Jones has appeared in court

twice today. He is in front of magistrates to confirm his name,

date of birth and address. He had the charges being read out. He was

remanded in custody this afternoon. The first Welsh enterprise zone

since the 1980s have come into operation from today, companies

will be offered a series of measures to help them expand. But

the Welsh government is still in talks with the UK Treasury about

rolling out a key tax break. Can enterprise zones make the Welsh

economy fly? There are a number of enterprise zones in Wales. There's

not a lot of money on offer but companies in these areas will

receive business rate relief, the aim in the medium term is to relax

planning rules and talks are under way between the was government and

the Treasury to fully roll-out tax- breaks for expansion. Business

minister Edwina Hart launched at the five enterprise zones at

British Airways. People like the fact that the focus is on something.

It has made a difference to the company's. If these enterprise

zones are to be successful, they have to bid -- give companies what

they want with limited resources. Companies after different things.

British Airways benefit from training grants. But for many other

companies, the big prize is the tax breaks being negotiated would be

Treasury. Swansea had the first enterprise zone in the 1980s but

critics say all it did was a truck companies from other parts of the

city, rather than generate growth - - attract. You can create other

activities of that. It is an aviation the zone but it is also

advanced materials, systems, other things that can go into other

sectors of the economy. But it is a tough environment, but Italy for

Anglesey. It is targeting jobs in energy. Will Gavin Henson ever play

professional rugby again? That's not clear tonight, after he was

sacked by the Cardiff Blues. Henson had apologised for his drunken

behaviour during a flight from Glasgow to Cardiff on Saturday. But

the Blues' management decided to terminate his contract with

immediate effect, describing his actions as totally unacceptable.

Here's our sports reporter, Ashleigh Crowter. Gavin Henson is

going to get his chance. He did not know it at the time that this was

Gavin Henson's final appearance in a Cardiff Blues shirt. It was short,

much like his career at the region which was terminated abruptly this

afternoon after eight appearances. This photo was taken by a fan at

Glasgow airport on Saturday morning, just before Gavin Henson boarded

the flight to Cardiff with his team-mates. He had been drinking

all night and had bought a bottle of vodka in duty-free. Once on

board, he through ice cubes around the cabin and that led to

complaints. Today, the region's management sacked him, less than

Alvechurch School -- two months before his contract was due to

expire. In a statement, they said their decision sent out a clear

message that such behaviour would be tolerated. -- would not be

He has not really perform. If he was performing at the top of his

game, maybe they would have been under severe pressure, but I do not

think the choice was very difficult. Gavin Henson has now lasted a few

months in each of his last three clubs. His previous employer in

France decided not to expect -- extend his contract after a trial.

He was suspended for an altercation with team-mates in a nightclub.

Everyone has offered him every possible opportunity to come back

into Welsh rugby. Warren Gatland maintain in the Welsh squad. He has

thrown it back at them. He clearly cannot handle alcohol. He has

become a destructive personality. Gavin Henson was not available for,

today. It is not clear where his future lies. If it is outside Wales,

he will not be able to fly with this company as they have banned

him from travelling with them for the next six months. Football and

Spurs manager, Harry Redknapp says Swansea City's style of play should

be a blueprint to all other sides in the UK. The Swans lost 3-1 at

White Hart Lane in the Premier League yesterday but Redknapp says

he can't speak highly enough of how the Swans are playing. They're

currently eleventh in the table. She's not home very often, but

today children in Merthyr Tydfil had the chance to get some tips,

from a real live Olympic star. Sarah Thomas is a member of the

Team GB hockey squad, and hoping for selection for this year's Games.

Rhodri Lewis went along too. A rapturous welcome for the girl from

Merthyr who's at top of the hockey world. Sarah Thomas had come home

to inspire young players to raise their game. They have been really

enthusiastic. It is night to call round. They are all set out in

different countries. They have that inspiration. They are really keen

to learn some skills this afternoon. I have met some wonderful children.

Watching from the sidelines her parents, who know how demanding

playing first class hockey can be. Words cannot express how proud we

are off her. Absolutely amazing. She thoroughly deserves it.

have to give everything and Sarah has given everything. In the past,

she moved to Holland. She gave up her family and friends. For the 200

or so children here today, a huge thrill to get a master class from a

player at the peak of her talents. She taught us skills to do with the

hockey stick and picking it up and controlling it. It is good to get

out of the house and do something worth doing. I am normally be

goalkeeper. Have you been hit a lot? Yes. It is called to meet a

real and pick star. You do not get to meet her every day. Sarah's

still waiting to hear whether she'll be part of the squad in

London. Her fans in Merthyr are in All change this week on the weather

front. Derek's here. If you've put the winter woollies away, then it's

time to dig them out again. A cold snap is heading our way. Arctic

winds bringing a little rain, snow and some frost. Now, I'm not

expecting loads of snow and not everywhere will have snow. Farmers

keep an eye on your lambs and if you have a delicate plants in the

garden, it would be wise to cover them up or bring them indoors. This

evening, scattered showers will die away. Most of the country dry

overnight. A few showers in the north later. Lowest temperatures

around 5 Celsius with light winds. Tomorrow's chart shows low pressure

on our doorstep pushing a cold front south across Britain. Behind

it, cold air from the Arctic. So tomorrow morning most of the

country will start dry and cloudy but it won't be dry everywhere.

Some rain is likely in Cardigan Bay and in the north. During the day,

rain and showers will spread across the rest of the country. And in the

north the showers will turn wintry by end of the afternoon. Top

temperatures 10 Celsius. The wind picking up later and turning colder.

Tomorrow night cold and windy. A little sleet and snow in places,

especially on the hills and mountains in the north and east.

Temperatures falling close to freezing or below. By Wednesday

morning, the hills of Powys, the Berwyn Mountains, Brecon Beacons

and Black Mountains could have a dusting of snow. Wednesday cold and

windy. A little sleet and snow in the south and east. Brighter in the

north and west with showers. Wednesday night, a widespread frost.

On Thursday and Friday, it will turn less cold. The wind easing as

well. Let me hand you back to Jamie now for the final word, as we mark

30 years since the Falklands We'll have many different stories

from the Falklands this week. But one that we first brought you on

Wales Today back in 1982 was that of 12-year-old Darren Clifton, from

Bedwas, near Caerphilly. He'd gone to visit his grandparents on the

Falklands. They were from the islands and ran a B&B there.

Unfortunately for him, his stay was interrupted by the Argentine

invasion and he was stranded there for the duration of the war,

leaving his parents desperately worried at home. Nick Palit caught

up with the Clifton family. Darren arriving back to an excited

welcome. This is how we reported Darren Clifton's return from the

Falkland Islands in 1982. He had been staying with his

grandparents. Back home, his parents were frantic with worry.

But the 12-year-old took it all in his stride. They said, act normal.

But there were meant walking around on the roads armed and you could

not. If you went out, you had to carry a white flag. Were you

frightened? Yes. What was the worst time for you are out there?

actual invasion. We didn't know what was happening for to him. We

have a party for him tomorrow. He does not know that yet. Darren's

older brother had been in the Royal Navy task force sent out to

liberate the Falkland Islands. 30 years gone -- 30 years on, they are

both police officers. The brothers readily speak via the

internet and Darren's memories remain vivid. I think it was quite

exciting as a young boy. When you get older, you realise the loss

that people took by coming to the Falkland Islands and liberating the

people there. But at the time, I thought it was one bit exciting

adventure. As an adult, it is a tragic waste of life. People came

all that way to liberate us from the Argentines. A lot of good

people gave up their lives for us. Their memory is never forgotten. I

think it will always stay British, the Falkland Islands, because of

the memory of those who lost their lives.

The planes flew in and bombed the ships and took off again. One was

shot down. It was the Welsh Guards. And you saw the wounded afterwards?

Yes, coming off the boats will stop it was a hugely significant event

in the family's history. Both brothers return to the Falkland

Islands to live for a time. actually arrived back in the

Falklands on 14th April, 1988. It was more or less a couple of years

after the Falkland conflict had been finished. We decided when we

left the forces, it was a place to go to. What did you like about the

way of life? The Falklands are such a comfortable place to live. An

amazing place to bring up children. People are friendly. We have been

back 17 years now. I would go back tomorrow. If Australia had not come

off when it did, the Falkland Islands were definitely on the

cards. It is the crime free lifestyle,

easy-going lifestyle, outdoor lifestyle, it is something that is

in your blood. With renewed tensions between

Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands, the family hopes

history will not be repeated. This will have numerous relatives living

on the islands and they do not want them to go through what they

experienced back in 1982. It is the 30th anniversary of the invasion of