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.

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by harrys engines
Thu, 10 Mar 2011, 2:01 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Abbey Hill Steam Rally
Replies: 4
Views: 9232

Abbey Hill Steam Rally

29 April-2nd May, just outside Yeovil at the showground, classic vehicle section and a small section of vintage caravans, I am taking my Portafold but will be with the stationary engines down at the bottom, entry forms available from the link below :D http://www.abbeyhillrally.co.uk One of my favour...
by harrys engines
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 10:53 am
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Portafold Windows
Replies: 2
Views: 6095

Re: Portafold Windows

well i just tried making one out of thin perspex but forgot about the curves on the corners so tried to cut them and it broke. ill make a plywood template 1st i think! i must say it was a chilly night with no window
by harrys engines
Tue, 13 Jul 2010, 12:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Portafold Windows
Replies: 2
Views: 6095

Portafold Windows

How do you replace the front window in a Portafold?.... I came crashing back in from the beer tent at the rally this weekend and forgot to undo one of the thumbscrews that holds the window up, and as I pulled the other side the frame tried to twist and broke the glass.....I think perspex might be sa...
by harrys engines
Fri, 09 Jul 2010, 9:24 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: My Portafold
Replies: 9
Views: 27593

Re: My Portafold

shes sleeping on the rallyfield tonight ; )
by harrys engines
Fri, 09 Jul 2010, 10:34 am
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: My Portafold
Replies: 9
Views: 27593

Re: My Portafold

the show is tomorrow and she is ready ; ) pics soon :D
by harrys engines
Tue, 06 Jul 2010, 9:36 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Wiring in a plug for trailer lights
Replies: 2
Views: 5986

Re: Wiring in a plug for trailer lights

done. thought i did well for a beginner!
by harrys engines
Thu, 24 Jun 2010, 12:08 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: My Portafold
Replies: 9
Views: 27593

Re: My Portafold

Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised when I unfolded it...

Now will I have it ready for the rally in a fortnight?
by harrys engines
Wed, 23 Jun 2010, 7:35 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: My Portafold
Replies: 9
Views: 27593

Re: My Portafold

Well here's some more photos after a bit of a clean up. The lid and bottom will be done once it's folded up again.
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The artex type stuff on the ceiling wants stripping off.
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by harrys engines
Tue, 22 Jun 2010, 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Portafolds spotted out and about
Replies: 7
Views: 13934

Re: Portafolds spotted out and about

I saw one at Abbey Hill steam rally this year, and there was one at Langport rally last year.
by harrys engines
Tue, 22 Jun 2010, 9:29 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Wiring in a plug for trailer lights
Replies: 2
Views: 5986

Wiring in a plug for trailer lights

Having just got a towbar for our trusty Citroen ZX...I now need to wire in the plug for the lights on the trailer and caravan...How the hell is this done please :shifty: