Lee's leaving Gift

$1,090 of $5,000 goal
Given by 15 generous donors in 6 days

A thank you gift to Lee for his dedication to the trade and community.

Nelson

Lee has been a friend to many people over the years.

Running Nelson's favourite bar for 15 years, he's had a lot of people to deal with, some very pleasant, others not so...

Lee has always tried his best, from ensuring the bar is clean and tidy, to ensuring people get home safely, even ordering taxis for them at his own expense on occasion. And of course, Nelson's best Charity Quiz night.

Lee has seen customers come, well customers having children (even the oldest wouldn't be able to order a beer today), and customers go. We have on occasion raised a glass to the departed.

But it's time for Lee to "retire" from the Sprig and pass it on to another dedicated publican.

Along with George his wonderful Cana Corso, Lee's making the move and this is a little something to thank him for his dedication to the pub, the community, and his friends...

We will all have our memories of times at the Sprig, but Lee helped make them.

I hope you will consider Giving a little to say thank you Lee and safe onward journeys...

When asked what he would like, he indicated

https://www.enginediy.com/collections/cison-engine-model/products/cison-small-block-v8-44cc-1-6-scale-water-cooled-4-stroke-8-cylinder-gasoline-engine-internal-combustion-model-kit-version

or

https://www.enginediy.com/collections/toyan-engine/products/howin-toyan-v8-engine-fs-v800-28cc-engine-kit-with-base-and-ignition-system-build-your-own-v8-engine-v8-engine-model-kit-that-works

NOTE - Prices on websites are US$ not NZ$

Sean McPoland's involvement (page creator)

Lee has been a dedicated friend, he looks after his family of customers, we will miss him as he moves onto another chapter in his life.

Use of funds

Funds will go toward purchasing Lee either a CISON V8 or TOYAN FS-V800 engine kit. Whether the total falls short of our goal or exceeds it, donations raised will go directly to Lee to support his retirement and living costs as he begins his next chapter.

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Latest donations

Sue
Sue 8 hours ago
Thank you for your warm welcome every quiz night and for your generosity and support of our local sports, musical and other wonderful volunteer groups. You'll be missed by us all.
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Linda
Linda 9 hours ago
Kudos to you, Lee, for all your generosity and community spirit. It’s been a pleasure being a regular quiz goer! Happy onward travels.
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Andrew
Andrew 11 hours ago
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor 11 hours ago
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Rach & Jeff
Rach & Jeff 2 days ago
We can never express how much ypur support helped. So much love for you, Lee. All the best on your missions xx
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This campaign started on 7 May 2026 and ends on 24 May 2026.