A group from Llanidloes is doing its bit to address the dramatic loss of hay meadows from farmland and encourage wildflowers and birds in the community Zero Carbon Llanidloes has received funding to create traditional hay meadows near Llanidloes with the the first three meadows will be created this summer with more planted in 2022. Farmer and Wilderness Trust director Fran Blockley said she the group is delighted to have secured the funding. Restoring hay meadows is not just great for the environment but it is also a great way to bring communities together, she said. People can get involved in everything from seed collection to harvesting.