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 RockabillyBilly
Fri, 29 Jul 2011, 8:05 am
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Roof lifter
Replies: 23
Views: 52720

Re: Roof lifter

Hi Steve. Just to say...you Sir, are a complete and utter STAR!!! Thanks to you and your time, help and patience, Shelly can now erect her Portafold on her own and will be off Portafolding very soon! :D

Thanks again Steve. Very much appreciated. Billy. :thumbup:
by RockabillyBilly
Mon, 11 Jul 2011, 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with erection...
Replies: 9
Views: 12934

Re: Help with erection...

Thanks for the replys folks. I think we've pretty much sussed putting it up with two people. As for one person (Shelly) I think it's a case of more Spinach or, wait 'till Steves winch idea hit's the market.

Thanks again, Billy
by RockabillyBilly
Thu, 07 Jul 2011, 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with erection...
Replies: 9
Views: 12934

Re: Help with erection...

Thanks for that, most helpful. On a similar theme to the prop idea; what about two props? If I fit 'lifting eyes' to all the corners of the roof, and insert two hooks fitted onto the ends of poles, would that seem like a good idea do you think? Then two people can prop up the roof, one end at a time...
by RockabillyBilly
Wed, 06 Jul 2011, 7:20 am
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Roof lifter
Replies: 23
Views: 52720

Re: Roof lifter

A fantastic device Sir! If you go into production, could I order one please? It really is exactly what we're looking for as we both struggle putting the roof on our Portafold. And we must be wimps because our roof is lighter than yours! I've tried the Spinach thing but I'm that weak, I can't get the...
by RockabillyBilly
Mon, 04 Jul 2011, 10:01 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Hellooooo - Portafold Wanted - NO LONGER REQUIRED
Replies: 8
Views: 12261

Re: Hellooooo - Portafold Wanted

Sold.
by RockabillyBilly
Sun, 03 Jul 2011, 9:43 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: 1971 Portafold for sale - NOW SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 4014

Re: 1971 Portafold for sale

Sold. Thanks Matt.
by RockabillyBilly
Sun, 03 Jul 2011, 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with erection...
Replies: 9
Views: 12934

Re: Help with erection...

Hi Steve, thanks for your reply and it's very helpfull. :thumbup: When I said 'prop'....think about your Mum or Gran when they had pegged the washing on the line and they needed to get the line higher...they, or rather, my Mum, 'coz I never met your Mum or Gran, got the line prop, put it under the c...
by RockabillyBilly
Sun, 03 Jul 2011, 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with erection...
Replies: 9
Views: 12934

Help with erection...

Helloooo. We are now the very proud owners of a Portafold. It really is nice but.....the shine was knocked off it a little last night as we found it a struggle to put up. I should explain that I'm only 5ft 7 and Shell is probably 5ft 4ish. Also, I have osteo-arthritis of the spine and as such it was...
by RockabillyBilly
Mon, 27 Jun 2011, 8:41 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Hellooooo - Portafold Wanted - NO LONGER REQUIRED
Replies: 8
Views: 12261

Re: Hellooooo - Portafold Wanted

These 'ere Portafolds are like bus's....none for ages then two come along at once. Just to clarify...I actually dont think theyr'e like bus's at all. I mean, where would the conductor stand? Or am I thinking of an orchestra? :oops: Anyway, yet another up-date! Just come back from buying yet ANOTHER ...
by RockabillyBilly
Sun, 26 Jun 2011, 6:34 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Hellooooo - Portafold Wanted - NO LONGER REQUIRED
Replies: 8
Views: 12261

Re: Hellooooo - Portafold Wanted

Futher up-date; Hoooooray! I/we have a little Portafold! Well, I say 'little' but they're probably all the same size but 'little' compared to the Cheltenham caravan that I thought i'd have to buy 'coz I never thought i'd get to own a Portafold. We bought it off a smashing chap who is a member on her...