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 pollythevan
Sun, 17 Jul 2011, 11:48 am
Forum: Events
Topic: National Gathering @ Wings & Wheels - 13 & 14 August 2011
Replies: 19
Views: 28631

Re: National Gathering @ Wings & Wheels - 13 & 14 August 2011

Hi there,

We'll be there for our third time at White Waltham. There's always lots going on and a great atmosphere with all our friends meeting and catching up again. Let's hope the weather stays kind to us and we look forward to seeing you all there!

John and Tina
by pollythevan
Tue, 13 Oct 2009, 2:26 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: Is this a Minimotel?
Replies: 18
Views: 41469

I would guess half a pint of beer, possibly Real ale or "Homebrew" on a block of wood ?!

sorry not a clue about the caravan
Regards

Polly the van
by pollythevan
Thu, 27 Aug 2009, 1:52 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Great Dorset Steam Fair 2009
Replies: 1
Views: 5458

Great Dorset Steam Fair 2009

Hi
Are any "Folders" going to Dorset Steam fair this year ?

we will be in the Morris Minor van section if anybody wants to pop along and say Hello

Regards

John & Tina
by pollythevan
Thu, 16 Oct 2008, 10:04 am
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: How to store a Portafold on it's side!!
Replies: 5
Views: 14015

Hi Fraser, Sorry no I didn't paint my van. It had just been painted by the previous owner before I bought it and he had a 1/4 tin of paint left over which he gave me for any touch-up's needed, hence how I knew the paint code. Anyway, good luck with the paint job and I look forward to seeing the phot...
by pollythevan
Mon, 13 Oct 2008, 10:37 am
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: How to store a Portafold on it's side!!
Replies: 5
Views: 14015

Hi Fraser,


PAINT CODE Lechler Mac :BS 10 C 31 - Buttermilk


Regards

John
by pollythevan
Wed, 08 Oct 2008, 3:33 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: How to store a Portafold on it's side!!
Replies: 5
Views: 14015

Hi fraser,

The Colour is A Ford cellulose spray paint called "Buttermilk"
I will get you the paint code at the weekend

Regards

John
by pollythevan
Mon, 06 Oct 2008, 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do You Tow Yours With?
Replies: 70
Views: 121245

Hi Folders

I tow my 1968 Portafold with a 1969 Austin Minor Van

It even has matching rear lights & indicators

John & Tina
by pollythevan
Mon, 06 Oct 2008, 12:14 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: Polly and Roly (our Van & caraVan)
Replies: 0
Views: 6862

Polly and Roly (our Van & caraVan)

Few photo's of our set up

1968 Portafold with awning and a 1969 Austin Minor van
PollyandRoly.jpg
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by pollythevan
Mon, 06 Oct 2008, 12:04 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: How to store a Portafold on it's side!!
Replies: 5
Views: 14015

How to store a Portafold on it's side!!

I thought this might be useful for any van owners short of garage space I have been storing our Portafold on its side for a few years with no damage or problems ( As long as you remember to pack around all the items in the storage lockers!!!) 1st.jpg Note the rolls of carpet for protection from scra...
by pollythevan
Tue, 24 Jun 2008, 9:08 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Great Dorset Steam Fair
Replies: 2
Views: 8199

Hi Snorbs, We will be there in our Portafold. We had our first visit last year to the steam fair to display an Austin Minor Van in the LCV compound (next to the vintage & classic Motorbike tent). It was a brilliant event with lots to see and do + a real ale tent & live music, what more could you wan...