1 August 2025: What people are saying

We've received so many great messages from people who have donated to support our community purchase project, explaining why they decided to donate - we thought we should share some of them with you!

What do our supporters say?

We regularly walk from home to the woods. It’s a fantastic local, natural feature and deserves careful preservation. - AS, Harden

Generations of my family have walked and played at Goit Stock, it needs to continue for future generations - LS, Bingley

We enjoy many walks in Goit stock woods and feel we should give back in some small way - SW, Bingley

Played in Goit Stock as a child, walked with my children, now take my grandchildren. - EG, Bradford

I have walked with family and run up and down this riverside and valley countless times. I love the trees, and eco-life in the valley and river. Really keen to see that nurtured- great cause. - AT, Bingley

I was born in Wilsden in 1951 and this was part of our playground -SC, Wilsden

It's a wonderful place to visit and wander through and to safeguard for future generations. - CW, Cullingworth

I used to live locally in that area. Land and woodland should be preserved - MB, Wetherby

This is a beautiful spot where I walk my dog and he loves to swim here - RB, Harden

Goit Stock is a wonderful place to enjoy the abundance of flora and fauna, the wild life and birdsong. A beautifully tranquil place. It deserves to be saved. - SG, Harden

I was taken there by my Grandchildren to show me where they go if they are having a difficult time. It is a beautiful place which gives them great comfort. - JA, Wilsden

I have had many wonderful walks in Goit Stock Woods and heard about your appeal on Radio Leeds - CM, Wyke

People coming together, safeguarding the future of our precious spaces, and standing up for what they believe in, is now essential. -JH, Brighton

I would like the woodland to be in the hands of the local community to protect it from development, help with the climate and biodiversity crises and ensure it is there for future generations to enjoy. - KN, Burley in Wharfedale