Topic: CR0 BBQ This Saturday!

[Razor]

Hi Guy's,

I really really hope you all have a great day.  I am so gutted that I cannot attend.  I have explained to Chris the reasons for my absence and I don't mind him sharing that info with you guy's at the BBQ.

I think this is possibly/potentially, the best thing that has happened on cr0 for some time and, weather permitting, it's going to be a great day out.

I personally would love to see many many pictures and videos but totally understand people not wanting their identity splashed all over the net.  I'm sure that with some very careful photo selection, there won't be a problem.

Well done with this Chris, you should be very proud fella

Have a great day everyone, really wish I could be there with you guy's

Ray

[chriswg]

Razor - It's a great shame you can't be there but I know if you could be you would. Maybe in 2012 we could have one somewhere near Manchester and in Scotland in 2013!

Yes the photo / video comments very much still stand. Everyone should have the right to their privacy and not have to worry about having their pictures posted on an open forum.

I also think it's a shame more people haven't signed up but maybe more will turn up on the day. I have invited a few curry-loving friends and their families so there should be a good group of people. And the weather is still looking okay despite hideous rain today!

[Peripatetic Phil]

Yes the photo / video comments very much still stand. Everyone should have the right to their privacy and not have to worry about having their pictures posted on an open forum.

Chris's comments are well meant, and I do not seek to disagree with him, but I do need to point out that British law is clear on this point :

Freedom to photograph/film

Members of the public and the media do not need a permit to film or photograph in public places and police have no power to stop them filming or photographing incidents or police personnel. [1]

Thus even if all members of CR0 heed Chris's request (as I am sure that they will), there is nothing in law to stop any member of the public taking photographs of our gathering.  There may, as a consequence of the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights into domestic law through the Human Rights Act 1998, be restrictions on the publication of such photographs. [2]

In other words, there is no difference between attending the curry-fest and walking down your local high street; in both situations, someone may legally and legitimately take your photograph -- what they may do with it subsequently is another matter entirely.

** Phil.
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[1] http://www.met.police.uk/about/photography.htm
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography_and_the_law#Photography_and_privacy

[George]

Chris's comments are well meant, and I do not seek to disagree with him, but I do need to point out that British law is clear on this point :

Phil - you have me a bit concerned, again. I thought anyone with decent manners would go along with a request at a private gathering not to take photos or video. It now sounds as though you're pointing out that, legally, there's nothing to stop anyone and you're right of course. If I go to a private event with (known) friends, any photos and video is unlikely to find its way on to somewhere like youtube or a forum like this, with a tag somethng like "that's Phil on the right and George on the left." Out gathering is different in that there are numerous reasons why loads of photos of curries and things might be of interest.

I intended buying ingredients today, cooking tomorrow and turning up on Saturday. Only the rain has meant I'm behind with buying the food stuffs. Now I'm wondering whether I should drop the whole idea. I've attended gatherings of two other forums before. It was very pleasant and nobody took photos. The other aspect, of course, is that by making an issue of this, I've set myself up for someone to take and post a photo, just as a sort of spiteful challenge. If I don't show up, you'll know the reason why.

[Peripatetic Phil]

Phil - you have me a bit concerned, again. I thought anyone with decent manners would go along with a request at a private gathering not to take photos or video. It now sounds as though you're pointing out that, legally, there's nothing to stop anyone and you're right of course. If I go to a private event with (known) friends, any photos and video is unlikely to find its way on to somewhere like youtube or a forum like this, with a tag somethng like "that's Phil on the right and George on the left." Out gathering is different in that there are numerous reasons why loads of photos of curries and things might be of interest.

I'm sorry, I intended to do exactly the opposite : to reassure you that, by attending the curry-fest, you are no more likely to end up on Flicker or Picasaweb than if you just pop out to the shops.  You know that we won't take your photograph, because you have asked us not to, and the chances of some complete stranger coming up and taking one are no greater than in (say) Morden High Street.  Come along and enjoy yourself, George : you will be just one of the great CR0 crowd, and no-one will single you out for special attention.

** Phil

[chriswg]

Good news, I saw my mate Az at lunch and he is definitely coming at around 12pm ish. He is going to bring a few bits and pieces for us to sample too. Incidentally, he sells the big 2.2kg tubs of Pataks pastes in his wholesale warehouse for ?7.99 - they are ?13.95 at Spices of India. I bought one of each of the main 3 and he threw in a jar of Naga Chilli Pickle to try, apparently it will blow your head off. I'll bring it on Saturday and see if the claims are true!

[solarsplace]

Good news, I saw my mate Az at lunch and he is definitely coming at around 12pm ish. He is going to bring a few bits and pieces for us to sample too. Incidentally, he sells the big 2.2kg tubs of Pataks pastes in his wholesale warehouse for ?7.99 - they are ?13.95 at Spices of India. I bought one of each of the main 3 and he threw in a jar of Naga Chilli Pickle to try, apparently it will blow your head off. I'll bring it on Saturday and see if the claims are true!

Nice one Chris!

Is his wholesale business open to ordinary members of the public like us cr0 lot? and if so can you give us the details please?

Cheers

[PaulP]

I hope it goes great for all of you. I would love to come but it's too far from Liverpool and I'm on a plane tomorrow to Gran Canaria. Maybe if a northern one was organised next summer us northerners could go.

It is a great opportunity to sample each other's food. I'm sure some of you guys are cooking much better curries than me, or so it feels.

George, how about just a photo of the back of your head? 
Only joking - I do hope you get to it and enjoy yourself.

Cheers,

Paul 

[chriswg]

Good question Solar. He certainly wouldn't turn down the business and he can take card payment over the phone. The warehouse is over at Watchmoor Park (between the Meadows and the big Sainsburys). I was like a pig in sh*t walking round there

The company is called Caterpac and the email address is caterpacuk@googlemail.com. I suggest if you want to place an order, drop them an email with what you want and they should be able to get back to you with a price including delivery. Just make is FAO Aziz and mention my name.

While I was there a big order came in from the Golden Triangle. They were ordering 10 sacks of Basmati Rice and 15 of the big drums of Veg oil amongst a lot of other stuff. Az works there most days and then runs the takeaway all night - he works damn hard!

[976bar]

Hi Chris,

Being local myself, is he open to the public to go and browse around and buy, or is it invitation only?