The 15th International Portafold & Ansfold Gathering) (i.e. 2024)
Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.
So put the dates 9th, 10th & 11th of August 2024 in your diary now and get those dates booked off work early.
Show Address: Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9QZ
Don't book direct with the show organisers it will cost you more money, just contact me (07771544419) to get your pitch saved.
Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.
So put the dates 9th, 10th & 11th of August 2024 in your diary now and get those dates booked off work early.
Show Address: Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9QZ
Don't book direct with the show organisers it will cost you more money, just contact me (07771544419) to get your pitch saved.
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- Mon, 17 Jul 2017, 11:15 am
- Forum: Sold
- Topic: 1972 Portafold for sale - NOW SOLD
- Replies: 0
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1972 Portafold for sale - NOW SOLD
With regret, we have our 1972 Portafold for sale due to illness. It has been cleaned inside and out, including curtains and seat covers. The covers zip off for the wash, the foam is a good quality and very comfy, there are several other things going with it. Toilet and tent, hob & grill, table & 2 c...
- Thu, 18 Aug 2011, 9:17 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: 3rd National Gathering @Wings & Wheels - 13 & 14 August 2011
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7097
Re: National Gathering @ Wings & Wheels - 13 & 14 August 2011
Sorry we could not come, you have some lovely pictures Matthew, every one is different in it's own way, it makes interest for viewers, and good to see so many with an awning of some kind, gives others inspiration. I am in the process of sorting one myself, cut down an awning from a previous caravan,...
- Sat, 09 Jul 2011, 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help with erection...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13382
Re: Help with erection...
Hi :wave: , we find it impossible with one person also, but we now have it licked, first wind the jacks down, he stands on the caravan step to lift the roof with both hands, whilst I lift the door end up, then locate the 2 fixings between us, same thing at the tow bar end only he stands on the tow b...
- Thu, 24 Mar 2011, 5:28 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Belvoir Castle, Nr Grantham - 21st & 22nd May 2011
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13554
Re: Belvoir Castle, Nr Grantham - 21st & 22nd May 2011
will see you there
,we already booked in with him ![Clapping :clap:](./images/smilies/icon_clap.gif)
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- Tue, 31 Aug 2010, 8:45 pm
- Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
- Topic: Shelf/Area at the end of the van
- Replies: 12
- Views: 33946
Re: Shelf/Area at the end of the van
Hi Misty Meg, That's just what we did in the end, got a 2ft wide ply from B&Q, put a long baton of wood front and back on the underside with another 2 batons running the other way so it divides the ply into 3, all screwed from the top as the ply not thick enough, we then used these to attach legs to...
- Thu, 26 Aug 2010, 3:26 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Classic Caravan Gathering - Official UK Record Attempt
- Replies: 18
- Views: 30296
Re: Classic Caravan Gathering - Official World Record Attempt
Hello everyone,just want to wish everyone going to Stapleford park a good weekend,wanted to come but are booked elsewhere,if a miracle can happen,we might be able to arrive sunday evening, it's take things as they unfold,are looking forwards to meeting other portafolds and their owners,my head it go...
- Thu, 05 Aug 2010, 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What type of insurance?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13747
Re: what type of insurance
We're now insured with CARAVAN & CAMPING CLUB, clubcare insurance, £47.25.
£1000 market value for portie
£250 contents
£250 equipment
Plus £10 legal expenses.
Total cost £57.25
Pleased that one's sorted out.
£1000 market value for portie
£250 contents
£250 equipment
Plus £10 legal expenses.
Total cost £57.25
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Pleased that one's sorted out.
- Mon, 02 Aug 2010, 11:41 am
- Forum: Wheels, Tyres & Hubcaps
- Topic: Bargain wheels & tyres!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20695
Re: Bargain wheels & tyres!
We got one of the very same this morning for £29.14, from Bermick Motor Accessories Ltd. I have no idea how to post a link, but here are some details: http://www.bermick.co.uk E-mail: sales@bermick.co.uk 307-309 Abbey Lane, Leicester, LE4 5QH Trailer centre: 01162665777 They are very helpful people
- Thu, 29 Jul 2010, 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What type of insurance?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13747
Re: what type of insurance
Thank you Matthew, All our vehicles are comprehensive, I understand what you say, the quote that never got back to me was the caravan & camping club, so what i will have to do is just ask for straight forward caravan insurance for when it's not attached. Don't want anyone else taking a fancy to it! ...
- Thu, 29 Jul 2010, 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What type of insurance?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13747
What type of insurance?
Hello all, our Portafold is nearly ready to go on the road, I have looked at the different things about insuring it on the forum, I have also rang up a few others, NFU want £150?? :thumbdown: Another company was a great quote but never got back to me after talking to others, what everyone I spoke to...