General Chat

Hilary, yes Owen is a Welsh name another form of Owain (Owain Glyndwr) from the ancient Brythonic Celts of Wales.

The Old Welsh forms of this name were Ouen and Ouein

All the Celtic/ Gaelic peoples have a variant of it. e.g The Irish Eoghan (pronounced Owen)


Owen also became a fixed surname in Wales beginning with the reign of Henry VIII.


I don't know whether or not The Farrell's have any Welsh blood but the name Owen has become very popular with even Non Welsh people for a good number of years.

FARRELL however is an IRISH name from O'Farrell.

ROUND 3 SIX NATIONS RESULTS & TABLE - THE WOMEN!

* NB - THESE ARE THE WOMEN'S RESULTS!


Wales Women 0 ~ France Women 50 :-0
England Women 27 ~ Ireland Women 0 :-0

*ITALY WOMEN v SCOTLAND WOMEN
The above game has been postponed due to the Covid-19 Virus

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/scotland-women-s-rugby-match-off-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak-in-northern-italy-1-5094627



WOMEN'S TABLE POSITIONS AT THE END OF ROUND 3
(with Italy Women v Scotland Women yet to be played)

1. ENGLAND WOMEN, 2. France Women, 3. Ireland Women, 4. Italy Women, 5. Scotland Women,
6. Wales Women

ROUND 3 SIX NATIONS RESULTS & TABLE - THE UNDER 20s


* NB - THESE ARE THE UNDER 20s RESULTS!

Italy U20s: 29 ~ Scotland U20s: 30
Wales U20s: 14 ~ France U20s: 11
England U20s: 21 ~ Ireland U20s: 39


UNDER 20s TABLE POSITIONS AT THE END OF ROUND 3

1. Ireland U20s, 2. England U20s, 3. France U20s, 4. Scotland U20s, 5. Italy U20s, 6. Wales U20s

*** SENIOR MEN'S FINAL RESULTS AT THE END OF ROUND 3 ***


ITALY 0 ~ SCOTLAND 17
Video Highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-pGuiuGxGA



WALES<3 23 ~ FRANCE 27
Video Highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0hg0xrQydg


*ALUN-WYN JONES and WAYNE PIVAC BLAME OFFICIALS for WELSH LOSS*:-0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RErANBYe22U



ENGLAND 24 ~ IRELAND 12
Video Highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq01-3ZvxN0



SENIOR MEN's TABLE POSITIONS AT THE END OF ROUND 3:

1.
FRANCE .............. 13 POINTS (+24 Points Difference)
2.
ENGLAND ............. 9 POINTS (+12 Points Difference)
3.
IRELAND ............... 9 POINTS (+5 Points Difference)
4.
WALES .................. 6 POINTS (+28 Points difference)
5.
SCOTLAND ........... 6 POINTS (+3 Points Difference)
6.
ITALY ..................... 0 POINTS (-72 Points Difference)


*ONLY FRANCE can now WIN THE GRAND SLAM
(To win the Grand Slam the team has to win every one of their games)


*NO GAMES NEXT WEEKEND

NO GAMES THIS WEEKEND

We also await news in connection with the Coronavirus effect on the rest of the Six Nations 2020

Watch this space for developments :-(

CORONAVIRUS ~ SIX NATIONS 2020 UNDER THREAT!

IRELAND v ITALY POSTPONED

Next Weekend's Ireland v Italy game that was scheduled for Saturday March 7th has been POSTPONED as Ireland desperately tries to keep the dreaded killer virus under control as cases have discovered in Northern Ireland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-51672137


Other games such as....
ITALY v ENGLAND - ALSO CONSIDERED FOR CANCELLATION

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/what-know-future-coronavirus-hit-17824430



WALES SAW THE VERY FIRST CASES IN SWANSEA THIS WEEK :-0 :-(
with people returning from Italy proving positive for the virus.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51450517


Our GR Colleagues are also reporting on cases around the UK
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/general_chat/thread/1381535?page=0


SO THE QUESTION REMAINS ...........
........ CAN THIS COMPETITION CARRY ON THIS YEAR? :-(

Good Afternoon Everyone :-D <3

IT's "SAINT DAVID's DAY TODAY.... ..."DYDD GWYL DEWI" yn Gymraeg


AND RADIO JEM ;-) IS LIVE FOR AN AFTERNOON OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON A WALES THEME ;-) :-D


Our Theme Song - YMA O HYD (Still Here) :-0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjFHqMxLGjg

St David's Day falling within the time frame of the Six Nations Championship each year is so great for me! ;-)

It gives me the opportunity to indulge myself for a couple of hours immersing myself in music, culture and entertainment with a Welsh flavour :-D :-D :-D :-D

RADIO JEM's St. DAVID's DAY SPECIAL IS LIVE (Done in REAL time).....
....... but you can always use our "CATCH-UP Service" ;-) by clicking on any of the links at any time

JOIWCH ;-) <3

ESPECIALLY FOR OUR LOVELY KANDJ<3 .....

Who's parents were both Welsh and would have had daffodils everywhere in the home today, as Kandj also has!

She loves this...

MAE HEN WLAD FY NHADAU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kUnCwV3AYE&list=RDOwyR-ir9XX4&index=15

With fabulous photos of Wales and on screen Welsh Lyrics and English Translation

Now a lovely little Welsh Folk Song

This is an absolutely beautiful version. Very stripped back and pure. It is sang by the daughter of Ruth Goodman who presents a lot of Historical and other programmes on Television.

DACW 'NHARIAD (Here's my loved one) ...... EVE GOODMAN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrkgdj0bVAo&list=RDOwyR-ir9XX4&index=5

NOW FOR SOME RUGBY ......

"GWLAD'S BEST FEELING WALES TRIES EVER"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7iS18wUglY

Well I really enjoyed that video -Amazing rugby from over the generations!

Our much loved and missed little SHANE WILLIAMS<3 ... who incidentally also misses playing for Wales very much!

RAY GRAVELL, taken from us far too young <3 A friend of my family who was so very kind to us after a family tragedy in 1976

BARRY JOHN <3

Former Captain IEUAN EVANS who I had the pleasure of meeting (and having a photo taken with) in Cardiff at the Wales v Italy game this year <3

Probably....
THE BEST EVER SCRUM HALF IN THE WORLD - GARETH EDWARDS <3
Sorry Mikey Phillips ;-) <3

And many other great players too!

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY I LOVE RUGBY .... AND WALES RUGBY IN PARTICULAR ..... Watch that last posted clip <3

Now for an ENGLISH LANGUAGE favourite from a WELSH SONGBIRD ...

THOSE WERE THE DAYS ......... MARY HOPKIN (1968)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3KEhWTnWvE

Hello Radio Jem and all rugby fans

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus!

A VERY happy St David's Day to all Welsh folk.

Aww, your earlier post made me tearful, thank you X

Kandj <3 <3 <3

Happy St David’s day. I am doing some research and half watching the world track cycling at the same time

Who's for some COMEDY? :-D

This is a great clip and some fabulous humour from a very very funny man who I had the pleasure of meeting around 1976/77.

This is RYAN DAVIES' TAKE on my illustrious 5x Great Aunt JEMIMA NICHOLAS (the Original Jemima Fawr) and her part in saving Britain from the French Invasion when they landed near Fishguard in Pembrokeshire in 1797

NAPOLEON V MAM ..... RYAN DAVIES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRtsgOYJoD4


Ryan was taken from us at the far too young age of 40 in 1977.<3

Thank You Linda :-D <3

Now over to
RADIO JEM's COOKERY STUDIO;-)
...... because we can't have Dydd Gwyl Dewi without Cawl and Welsh Cakes ;-)

People have variations on how they make these traditional recipes but here are a few choices

FIRST ~ CAWL

CAWL
Serves 4
NB: This dish is best made the day before serving.

INGREDIENTS
• 1kg/2lb 3oz neck of lamb (on the bone), preferably Welsh, cut into serving pieces
• 2 litres/3 pints 10½fl oz lamb stock
• 225g/8oz potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 225g/8oz onions, peeled and chopped
• 225g/8oz leeks, trimmed and sliced into 1cm/½in slices
• 225g/8oz carrots, peeled and chopped
• 225g/8oz swede, peeled and chopped

METHOD:
1. Place the lamb into a large pan and pour over the stock. Bring the liquid to the boil, then reduce the heat until it is simmering and continue to simmer for one hour.
2. Add the chopped vegetables and continue to cook for a further hour. Remove from the heat, cover and set aside to cool overnight.
3. When you are ready to serve the stew, return the mixture to the boil and continue to boil for 15 minutes, or until completely heated through.

TO SERVE:
Divide the cawl equally among four to six serving plates.
Serve with crusty bread and Welsh cheese.

Overnight preparation time
10 to 30 mins cooking time



OUR SHAUN MAGIC WALES' <3 RECIPE

Cawl Hud Gymru

INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp Lard
2 Onions, roughly chopped
4 Large Carrots, thickly sliced
1 small Swede, cubed
1lb Braising Beef or Neck of Lamb
1lb Smoked Bacon Joint, cut into pieces
12 Black Peppercorns
1 Clove
2 Bay Leaves
4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
Water or stock to cover
1lb Potatoes, cut into large cubes
4 Small Leeks, very thinly sliced for garnish

METHOD:
1. Heat the lard in a large saucepan or flame-proof casserole. Add the onions, carrots and swede and brown on all sides. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2. Cut meat into equal pieces, and add to the pan and brown on all sides.
3. Return the vegetables to the pan with the meat and add the bacon and herbs. Cover with water or stock and bring to the boil.
4. Skim the surface then reduce the heat, partially cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring from time to time and keeping the liquid level topped up.
5. Add the potatoes to the pan and continue to simmer for a further 20-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
6. To serve - Garnish with lots of finely chopped raw leeks. Serve hot.

Before I teach you how to make Welsh Cakes .... here's some Tom The Voice Jones

DELILAH ................... TOM JONES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S87jWwzvwd8