Launching the Petition!

Well! What a great day! We expected support for the petition but it really was overwhelming. Almost everyone who stopped in the streets of Penrith had a tale to tell about their or their families involvement with Newton Rigg. We're now heading towards 500 signatures in just a couple of days.
We were so busy that we forgot to take a photograph, this one is taken later in the day at Brougham Hall and is of our helpers.
Latest news is that the University are considering selling the farms at Newton Rigg. This really would be a backward step and would be a further disconnection from it's heritage. Please take time to read the comments below the petition form. Go back and read the latest ones, even if you've already signed, there's some very perceptive views being expressed.