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Morriston is a vibrant, bustling town with several choirs, a thriving sporting community and a host of interesting locals or Morriston Monkeys as they call themselves.
Named after its founder, Sir John Morris, Morriston has a fascinating history as one of the earliest planned industrial villages in Wales. Its quirky church in the middle of the road is just one of many religious buildings in the town, the most famous of which is Capel Taberbnacl - often referred to as the unofficial Cathedral of Nonconformity in Wales.
Rhian Williams - Historian
Rhian has lived in or close to Morriston all her life and is an active member of the community.
A lecturer in Welsh, she is a member of the bardic circle and was one of the founder members of the Morriston Historical Society. She has been a member of the Morriston Women's Choir for 20 years and is a regular at Capel Tabernacl - known to many as 'the unofficial cathedral of Welsh nonconformists'.
Hywel Davies - Kayaker
Originally from the Tawe Valley, Hywel is in his late thirties and works at the Morristion Crematorium, but he's also a member of the Tawe Kayak Club.
Usually Hywel goes out on the rivers of the Cwm Tawe but it is at Morriston Wier that Iolo catches up with him and his fellow kayakers as they practice some tricks and run the rapids.
Wynford Harris and Gwynne Lewis - Morriston Rugby Club
Wynford and Gwynne are real Morriston Monkeys and have lived in the area all their lives. They have both been involved with the club since they were teenagers and Wynford has been Vice Chairman for the past 20 years.
The club caters for players from kids under 6 all the way up to adults and they have seen some real stars rise through the ranks including Tony Clement and the Moriarty brothers.
Lowri Davies - Animal doctor
Lowri offers alternative treatments for dogs and horses, such as acupuncture and hydrotherapy. Lowri established the exclusive clinic over four years ago, and at the time it was the only clinic of its kind. Today, she also has a clinic in Cardiff and there are other similar clinics throughout Britain.
Lowri is originally from Ceredigion but has lived in the Morriston area for some years. Iolo calls at the clinic to see her work.
Jessica Rees - Tattooist
One year since its opening, The Iron Horse Tattoo Studio is a thriving business on Morriston's high street; Woodfield Street. It is here that Jessica Rees has been training to be a tattooist for the past year and as soon as she turns 18 in the Autumn, she intends to start her career as a professional tattoo artist.
She has designed some tattoos already and is allowed to perform piercings but until her birthday, she has to restrict her tattoo gun to oranges, synthetic skin and pig hide.
Ceri Phillips - Actor
Ceri is 17 years old and has lived in Morriston all his life. He has always been interested in acting, comedy in particular, and writing comedy. He has done a lot of Welsh stand-up locally.
So far, Ceri has starred in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Coming of Age and the second series of Dau Dŷ a Ni on S4C. Growing up in Morriston, he admits that it wasn't exactly the most pleasant place to live, but he does have good memories of Morriston park.
Gerald Roberts - Morriston Big Band
Gerald Roberts has been Musical Director of the Morriston Big Band for 3 years, and played trumpet with the band for five years before taking over the reins. The Morriston Big Band started about ten years ago with an ad in the local paper for a community band.
Since then, membership has gone from strength to strength and boasts a full 17 piece dance orchestra complete with vocalists, saxophones, trumpets, trombones and a rhythm section. The non-profit organisation received a lottery grant last year for instruments and uniforms which helped them on their way for their annual European tour.
Catrin Sadler and Menna Davies - Morriston Hospital burns unit
This department is one of the best in Britain, famous for the fabulous work it does, the lives it saves and the people it helps to try to cope with their injuries.
Catrin Sadler works as a nurse in the children's burns unit. Here children are treated for serious burns, and some come back on an annual basis to be treated for their injuries.
The children's unit has also set up a Dragon's Club which organises monthly events for children who have been affected by burns to help them cope with their injuries and to mix with other children who have been affected in the same way. Menna Davies works in the physiotherapy department treating patients with burn injuries. Shan visits the hospital to talk to them both.