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 bigbird
Wed, 10 Oct 2018, 2:58 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Help with trim wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 17551

Re: Help with trim wanted

Thank you Steve, that's something that we will check on in the spring now, when we get her out again. :thumbup:
by bigbird
Sun, 07 Oct 2018, 11:24 am
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Help with trim wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 17551

Re: Help with trim wanted

Hi there, do you have any pictures of the finished Aluminium product?
by bigbird
Sat, 29 Sep 2018, 4:06 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: 1973 Portafold for sale - NOW SOLD
Replies: 6
Views: 10185

Re: 1973 Portafold for sale

As an update, I haven't heard from any of you since my last message, but someone is coming to see her in a fortnight. I can and will keep you all posted though, in case you are still interested? Thank you again for any interest in Matilda.
by bigbird
Sat, 29 Sep 2018, 1:06 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: 1973 Portafold for sale - NOW SOLD
Replies: 6
Views: 10185

Re: 1973 Portafold for sale

Hi Everyone, I've posted replies to you, but I am having a job navigating the site... I'm a bit of a technophobe. I'm not sure what to do to contact you further, Matthew has my email address, which I'm happy for you to have to send me a message!! Or I am on the facebook page too... But, if you send ...
by bigbird
Thu, 27 Sep 2018, 11:37 am
Forum: Sold
Topic: 1973 Portafold for sale - NOW SOLD
Replies: 6
Views: 10185

Re: 1973 Portafold for sale

Hi there I am selling her for £1500, she is in good condition, sadly, I cannot get to take photos of the exterior yet, as she is tightly wrapped and it will involve me moving a caravan, to get her out of her safe storage space. She was extensively renovated when we first bought her, we fibreglassed ...
by bigbird
Sat, 26 Jul 2014, 9:47 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 6th National Gathering of Portafolds & Ansfolds (2014)
Replies: 35
Views: 62741

Re: 6th National Gathering of Portafolds & Ansfolds

Why is it, when something comes up like this, I always have obstacles put in the way. Sadly I will only just have had an operation, so won't be well enough, but I wish you all the most fabulous of weekends, it looks simply wonderful!! :thumbup: xxx
by bigbird
Tue, 15 Jul 2014, 8:41 pm
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Sun Canopy
Replies: 2
Views: 13315

Re: Sun Canopy

Well done, what a fabulous renovation. I renovated ours once, but we now have a camper van as well and have been sleeping in that....However, our portafold, was far roomier and now, I'm considering going back to her. The only problem we have is that she's quite cold, so I'll have to find our how to ...
by bigbird
Thu, 24 Apr 2014, 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swimming Pool
Replies: 6
Views: 12016

Re: Swimming Pool

I must be really stupid Matthew, for some reason, I have no tabs that say upload attachment?? Could this be a problem with my computer settings??
by bigbird
Mon, 21 Apr 2014, 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swimming Pool
Replies: 6
Views: 12016

Re: Swimming Pool

I would post a photo, but I really don't know how...lol :thumbup:
by bigbird
Mon, 21 Apr 2014, 1:24 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Rubber seals (again)
Replies: 15
Views: 26701

Re: Rubber seals (again)

I've just posted another thread on the forum. When I finally opened her up, hell was waiting...we emptied 15 gallons of water out of her!!!! Just repairing some hinges now and installing the ducktape!!! Keeping everything crossed that this will work for her :-/