Welcome to Caban, where we share with you the latest news about S4C programmes as well as the week's hot topics.
Why 'Caban'?
In the past, quarrymen would meet in the caban to discuss the day's events. The caban was a sociable and friendly place where all sorts of news was shared. That's what we've got in mind for our Caban.
In your community
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Out and about
Over the next week or so, S4C production crews will be filming in locations across Wales, including:
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Wedi 7 broadcasting live from a special evening showing the first episode of S4C's new drama Pen Talar on Glangwenlais Farm, Cil-y-Cwm on 1 September; and the launch of two new TV series about author Harri Parri at Mynytho, Llyn Peninsula on 2 September.
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The Sgorio team broadcasting a live match between Llanelli and The New Saints at Stebonheath Park, Llanelli on Saturday 4 September. The programme begins at 15:00 on S4C.
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Taking part
Take part in S4C events, activities and programmes:
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Codi Canu
Following a break over the summer, the four choirs featuring in the S4C series Codi Canu in October resume rehersals. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Rhosllannerchrugog: Monday 6, 13 and 27 September; 4, 11, 18 and 25 October; 1, 8, 15 and 22 November.
Rhondda: Tuesday 7, 21 and 28 September; 5, 12, 19 and 26 October; 2, 9, 16 and 23 November.
Ogwen Valley: Wednesday 8, 15 and 29 September; 6, 13, 20 and 27 October; 3, 10, 17 and 24 November.
Swansea Valley: Thursday 9, 23 and 30 September; 7, 14, 21 and 28 October; 4, 11, 18 and 25 November.
The choirs will be conducted by completely inexperienced celebrity conductors. They are Donna Edwards, Neil Williams, Beti George and Stifyn Parri, and they'll have the help of four professional conductors.
The series will reach a climax with a special concert at St David's Hall, Cardiff on 27 November. Tickets are available from the St David's Hall Box Office - 02920 878444, stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
For more information contact Boomerang on 02920 590 117; email lowri.owen@boomerang.co.uk or visit the website, s4c.co.uk/codicanu.
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Launching a new series about Llŷn author Harri Parri
A special evening is to be held at Mynytho Hall on the Llŷn Peninsula on Thursday 2 September at 19:00 to launch two brand new S4C series, Pen Llŷn Harri Parri and Straeon Harri Parri gyda John Ogwen.
Pen Llŷn Harri Parri, which begins on Monday 6 September, will follow the author and minister Harri Parri as he greets old friends and meets new faces in his home area.
The second series, Straeon Harri Parri gyda John Ogwen, sees actor John Ogwen reading extracts from the author's book 'Straeon Porth Aur' to audiences of Pen Llŷn residents. The series begins on 12 September.
You must request a ticket to attend the evening at Mynytho Hall. Tickets are free of charge. To reserve your place contact Cwmni Da on 01286 685 300 or by email post@cwmnida.tv.
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Goods from Wales
TV production company Boomerang is searching for Welsh companies who produce goods for export to foreign countries.
The new series aims to follow goods from their production in Wales, along their journey to countries all over the world, and then see how they are used in their new homes. The programme will look at the variety of goods that are exported to various places in Britain and the rest of the world. The products can vary from food and textiles to engineering achievements and mechanical or medical systems.
The series will discover the skills and entrepreneurism that is thriving in Wales by examining the variety of goods that are produced and exported from such a small nation.
For more information contact Bethan Evans at Boomerang on 02920 590273 or bethan.evans@boomerang.co.uk
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Stwnsh on the road
If you're going to Wa! Bala on 18 September, you're sure to see the Stwnsh crew joining in the fun. We'll be outside the Cywain Centre, so don't be shy, come over and say hello to some of the presenters and have a go at the Stwnsh surfing or bungee games.
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Pen Talar tour
In September, the producers and actors of the new epic drama series Pen Talar will be travelling to centres across Wales. Here's a chance to discuss and watch footage of the new series which begins on S4C on 12 September at 21:00.
Friday 3 September at 19:30
- Theatr Twm o'r Nant, Denbigh
- With Sion Eirian and Ryland Teifi
- Contact: Heledd Jones 01286 674 622 heledd.jones@s4c.co.uk
Monday 6 September at 19:30
- Feathers Hotel, Aberaeron
- With Ryland Teifi and a member of the production team.
- Contact: Swyddfa Merched y Wawr 01970 611 661 swyddfa@merchedywawr.com
Wednesday 8 September at 19:00
- Neuadd Y Tymbl, Tumble
- With Ryland Teifi and a member of the production team.
- Contact: Angharad Williams 02920 741 491 angharad.williams@s4c.co.uk
Thursday 9 September at 19:30
- Theatr y Gromlech, Crymych
- With Ryland Teifi and a member of the production team.
- Contact: Angharad Williams 02920 741 491 angharad.williams@s4c.co.uk
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Wedi 7
Have you got an interesting story? Contact Tinopolis, producers of our Wedi 7 and Wedi 3 magazine programmes, on 01554 880880 or wedi7@tinopolis.com or wedi3@tinopolis.com
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Hot topics
In the papers, on the radio and on television:
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New series
On Thursday 2 September two brand new exciting series kick off on S4C.
'Sgota gyda Julian Lewis Jones at 20:25
Following the fishing adventures of the actor and his co-presenter Rhys Llywelyn. In the first episode we see them fishing for sharks in the sea off the coast off Milford Haven.
Join the Facebook page and visit the website s4c.co.uk/sgota to see pictures of the sharks and to find out more about the series.
The series has received overage in the press including the Daily Post and Western Mail.
10 Jonathan at 21:00
Fitness series with rugby star Jonathan Davies as he searches for Wales's fittest man and woman. 20 fitness fanatics face a series of gruelling challenges to test their fitness to the max leading to a final round at the T3 fitness camp in Tenerife.
Find out more on the website s4c.co.uk/10jonathan and join the Facebook page to support your favourite!
Articles about the series have featured in the competitors' local papers and you can read a brief introduction for each of the 20 in Y Cymro newspaper and The Big Issue magazine.
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Cheryl Gillan visits Rownd a Rownd
During a visit to north Wales on Thursday 26 August, Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan visited the studios of S4C drama series Rownd a Rownd in Menai Bridge.
Visit the Press page to read S4C Authority Chairman John Walter Jones' reaction to the visit.
The Secretary's visit to North Wales was featured in the Daily Post and coverage is also expected in the North Wales Chronicle and the Caernarfon & Denbigh Herald.
Your comments
These are some of the topics you have raised with S4C's information service, the Viewers' Hotline, and our online service:
A shorter Rasus
s4c.co.uk/rasus
Fans of S4C's Rasus series were disappointed that the programme from the Penybont Races on 23 August was shortened to only half an hour. That evening's Rasus was shorter than usual because we were also showing highlights of the Magners League Awards held on the same night.
The final episode of Rasus will be broadcast on Monday 6 September at 21:30.
Watch previous episodes of the series online, s4c.co.uk/clic. These include the live broadcasts from the Tregaron Races on 27 and 28 August.
Stars of the West End
The Cyngerdd Cymry'r West End concert from the National Eisteddfod will be broadcast on S4C on Sunday 5 September at 21:00. Many viewers have contacted the Hotline to ask when the concert will be broadcast.
The concert features Welsh stars from the West End including John Owen Jones, Mark Evans, Tara Bethan and Katy Treharne.
Subtitles
Most of S4C's programming can by enjoyed with the aid of English and Welsh-language subtitles.
Go to the Access Services page for advice on how to switch on subtitles on your TV.
Sgrîn magazine
s4c.co.uk/sgrin
The September issue of S4C's magazine Sgrîn will be delivered to homes on 1 September. Sgrîn is published three times a year in April, September and December, along with an audio version. To whet your appetite for the new edition, go to s4c.co.uk/sgrin to read an exclusive web article prior to the September issue.
S4C Learners
s4c.co.uk/dysgwyr
Are you a Welsh learner who enjoys watching S4C programmes with the help of subtitles? Do you use S4C's learners' website?
If so, a special Facebook page has been set up for you, called S4C Dysgwyr, with the latest news, discussions on your favourite S4C programmes and information on the newest series. Head over to the website to find out more.
If you'd like to make a comment about an S4C programme or issue then please contact the S4C Viewers' Hotline on 0870 6004141 (calls should cost no more than 6p per minute from a BT line) or email gwifren@s4c.co.uk.