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.

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by Neil
Tue, 19 May 2026, 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro festival 2026
Replies: 0
Views: 1095

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...
by Neil
Sun, 26 Apr 2026, 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Portafold Matthew
Replies: 0
Views: 955

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 ...
by Neil
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 :thumbup:
by Neil
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 :thumbup:
by Neil
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 :thumbup:
by Neil
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....
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by Neil
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 :wave:


And as for you Mr portafold :silent:
I'm getting used to that!!
by Neil
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? :wtf: :crazy:


You really must get a new camera.
One without UFO's in every pic would be good :lol:
by Neil
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. :wink:
Got no idea if ours are original but they're quite light
by Neil
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.....