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Apr 2022
From Ripon UK, to Ripon, California USA, John Richmond's memoirs have proved a transatlantic hit.
In less than a month, every copy of the first-time author's book Beyond the Farm Gate has been sold and more than £5,000 has been raised for Breast Cancer UK.
The final 20 copies, from a print run of 400, are being shipped to America later this week and a re-print is under consideration.
The 86-year-old former mayor, who earned the nickname 'Mr Ripon' for his wide-ranging community work, told the Stray Ferret:
Brenda Lange has been liaising with Paul Richmond to arrange the Transatlantic transaction. Picture: Jeremiah North Ripon CA Fire and Rescue
Brenda, who has been liaising with John's son Paul about the delivery arrangements, added:
In addition to the anticipated extra demand for the book in California, John is mindful of the fact that a number of people living in Ripon and neighbouring villages want to get their hands on a copy.
He pointed out:
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