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 paul~3
Sat, 27 Jan 2007, 9:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Flocking
Replies: 16
Views: 23505

improve your little palace

Although my roof is painted i intend to cover it with a cheap beige colour nylon brushed curtain, old, free and very large. Plan is to put t roof on t garden and pour in P V A glue. Then fit the cloth to center patch only as the sides would get rubbed off while folding. You see i'm tired of being dr...
by paul~3
Wed, 24 Jan 2007, 7:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Soon time for a service
Replies: 2
Views: 8228

Soon time for a service

Although there aint a lot under a portafold i was surprised last year when i merely oiled all moving parts on the newest arrival. My how she bounced, see i oiled the bushes on her sussies :oops: But on a serious note i dont suppose this gets done very often to a portafold :cry: All three are now per...
by paul~3
Sat, 20 Jan 2007, 4:39 pm
Forum: Parts & Accessories Found
Topic: Locking external handles & door keys
Replies: 8
Views: 40583

new keys

Just been to the locksmith with my key number as found on the shaft. yep got a new key, now found out the darned thing only turns halfway and not the fault of the key, £5 wasted. Last year i bought one brand new original handle with two keys from a vintage car gathering for £7.50.... I'll be back th...
by paul~3
Sat, 20 Jan 2007, 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do You Tow Yours With?
Replies: 70
Views: 121764

what to tow with ?

I went to the 2cv national held at buxton 28th Aug 2006 called the "Firkin National" was a very good turnout. Took the Reliant & Portafold and was made very welcome, lots of interest in the outfit and could have sold both many times. Spare parts (2cv) brand new and used were for sale in abundance, e...
by paul~3
Wed, 27 Dec 2006, 11:51 am
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: What sort of improvements benefit a Portafold
Replies: 7
Views: 31434

Different sort of benefit

Im chuffed, ive just got a Storm Kettle (burns twigs & rubbish) for cristmas this year from my kids 23 & 18 That means my touring season will start earlier, just so i can try it :wink: Country pub visits friday night with your mates are brill with a Portafold as they can be "popped" up in a car park...
by paul~3
Sat, 02 Dec 2006, 3:27 pm
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: What sort of improvements benefit a Portafold
Replies: 7
Views: 31434

What sort of improvements benefit a Portafold

Cirencester Airfield two years ago is where i last counted 24 port/ans at a show, most had some form of d i y, but we could share info and improve our own little palaces, for example. I have fitted a stainless steel drainer-sink-worktop unit removed from an old trailer tent. It hangs by cable from t...
by paul~3
Sat, 02 Dec 2006, 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Paul Smith...
Replies: 12
Views: 23851

mini motel info

Hi matthew, ill try sending a photo of mini mo but the walls are not fitted on yet so it won't stand up. As it sits next to the spare porta' (my sons)you'll see the size comparison. The rear door and front panel swing up into the roof out of the way as you unfold each wall (double fold) but you stan...
by paul~3
Thu, 30 Nov 2006, 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do You Tow Yours With?
Replies: 70
Views: 121764

what do you tow yours with ?

Hello fellow Folders. Ive probably put up to be knocked down but, i tow mine with a Reliant Rialto, feels fine, not ideal but works very well and not far off my maesto (previous car) for performance. Fuel consumptions good, avg 45.. best 64 mpg. Local steam / classic events are where i go with the m...
by paul~3
Tue, 28 Nov 2006, 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Paul Smith...
Replies: 12
Views: 23851

paul smith [found]

Hello, i've now joined, as paul~3. Yes it's true i've three Portafolds & a Mini-Motel. Don't ask why as i dont really know. :wink: Last outing for the Portafold in 2006 will be Dec 8th when 5 adults will enjoy its shelter in comfort all in separate beds before a saturday cycle around Carsington Wate...