The 17th International Portafold & Ansfold Gathering) (i.e. 2026)
Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.
Arrive from 9am on Thursday and stay till Monday lunchtime.
So put the dates 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th of August 2026 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.
Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.
Arrive from 9am on Thursday and stay till Monday lunchtime.
So put the dates 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th of August 2026 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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- Tue, 19 May 2026, 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Retro festival 2026
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Retro festival 2026
Hello Portafold & Ansfold enthusiasts, We now have an update on Retro Festival 2026 ‘a tribute to Matthew our friend’ booking details. This year it falls on the weekend of the 7th to the 9th of August, at the same great location of Retro Festival, held at the Newbury showground. You can now arrive f...
- Sun, 26 Apr 2026, 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Portafold Matthew
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Portafold Matthew
Hello Portafold Friends We are hoping we have manged to let everyone know the following news, but we know some people do not have Facebook. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Portafold Matthew (Matthew Sadler) unexpectedly in March 2026 whilst on holiday with his partner Sharon ...
- Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 8:51 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Vintage Nostalgia Show - 29th, 30th & 31st May 2015
- Replies: 7
- Views: 22224
Re: Vintage Nostalgia Show - 29th, 30th & 31st May 2015
Yep i'm booked in.Got mine emailed through today as well 
- Fri, 11 Oct 2013, 9:28 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: 5th National Gathering - 10th & 11th August 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 111364
Re: 5th National Gathering - 10th & 11th August 2013
No worries mate
I had the easy bit to do,just point where to park and drink beer
I had the easy bit to do,just point where to park and drink beer
- Tue, 03 Sep 2013, 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Introduce Yourself
- Replies: 51
- Views: 447675
Re: Introduce Yourself
Hello Mick,fancy seeing you here.There's few of us Tri chevy guy's here.Glad you got sorted 
- Mon, 12 Aug 2013, 9:02 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: 5th National Gathering - 10th & 11th August 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 111364
Re: 5th National Gathering - 10th & 11th August 2013
Great weekend and Great people.Haven't laughed so much in a long time.
The stand was a bit quieter by lunch time today....
The stand was a bit quieter by lunch time today....
- Thu, 15 Nov 2012, 11:09 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Wessex Weekender - 21st-23rd September 2012
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11602
Re: Wessex Weekender - 21st-23rd September 2012
Hi Steve
And as for you Mr portafold
I'm getting used to that!!
And as for you Mr portafold
I'm getting used to that!!
- Wed, 25 Aug 2010, 9:27 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: 2nd National Gathering of Portafolds & Ansfolds
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10794
Re: Wings, Wheels, Speed and Steam 2010
Oi, where's our Portafold gone?

You really must get a new camera.
One without UFO's in every pic would be good
You really must get a new camera.
One without UFO's in every pic would be good
- Sun, 22 Aug 2010, 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cushions, how many??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11393
Re: Cushions, how many??
We've got 2 long ones and 4 square ones,came in different thickness as well.
Got no idea if ours are original but they're quite light
Got no idea if ours are original but they're quite light
- Fri, 30 Oct 2009, 10:49 pm
- Forum: Sold
- Topic: 1973 Portafold for sale on eBay - NOW SOLD
- Replies: 15
- Views: 34551
We have the same slat system joined together with leather straps so you can roll it out/up. We did have an electric blanket,but never got to use it,the mice ate it over the winter :shock: :( I'd never call you a bean pole Matt.................................................. You lanky streak of p.....