Mr and Mrs Kale

Submitted on behalf of Peter Ham

G’day from Eldorado in Victoria Australia.

My sister and I were sent to stay in Esh Winning during the war. I was 7 or 8, and Betty 2 years older. I stayed with Mr and Mrs Kale, and Betty with relations of our stepfather, John Pigg, also in the village. The Kales had Arthur and Eileen. They were all very kind. Mr Kale was a miner. He took me to the pit one Sunday morning, but I remember I chickened out and ran away. But since then I became a very keen caver. He also kept pigeons. The parents would be long passed away but perhaps Arthur or Eileen might still live there-abouts. I went to the local primary school, where the kids gave me a very hard time, because I didn’t speak proper!

We came from Bath. I wonder if anyone would make a few enquiries to see if these good people are still there. I would be very grateful, but please don’t go to any great trouble. I know I am pulling a very long straw.

Kind regards
Peter Ham