BEUK Meetup Breakdown #18 🇬🇧🧡
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 30th September - 6th October 2024. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
"I sincerely believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people to whom it properly belongs." - Thomas Jefferson
As September comes to a close, we’re heading straight into October Uptober.
What will it bring? Hopefully, some upward price action to make up for the awful weather.
More importantly than the price, we’ve got 7 meetups and 3 new businesses ready to accept your sats this coming week.
Let’s get into it…
This week’s sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week...
Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 7 PM on Tuesday the 1st of October. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.
Real Bedford - Home Game: On the 1st of October Real Bedford play host to Leighton Town in a league game at Ledger Stadium. Kick-off at 7:45 PM.
Belfast Bitcoin: Join them on Tuesday the 1st of October, 8pm. These guys meet in person monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at Ormeau Baths Event Space, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS, Northern Ireland.
Women of Bitcoin: This is a big one! The very first Women of Bitcoin meetup in the UK. Inspired by Rachael Geyer's Les Femmes Orange in Germany, Clair Prince and Cristina Llamas have now brought us the UK edition. The first gathering will be on Wednesday the 2nd of October at Cyphermunk House in Holborn, London. Join them at 6 - 8 PM for a panel discussion and general introduction.
Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OG's to newcomers. This month on the 3rd
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur's Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12 pm to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit.
Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 1 PM. This month is on the 6th.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
Hawkins Bros Fine English Wines: Experts in English wine. Visit them in their shop to pay in bitcoin at The Courtyard, Secrett’s Farm Shop, GU8 5HU.
The Vape Lounge: For all your vaping needs. 147 Great Ancoats St, Manchester M4 6DH.
The Plastic Surgery Group: They offer an individually tailored experience provided by, and only by, the founding surgeons. London’s finest for cosmetic and dermatological surgery. 7 Hanson St, London W1W 6TE.
Upcoming Special Events
These events aren’t happening next week, but they’re important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
Bitcoin Meetup with Roger Huang, Bitcoin Magazine and Forbes: Roger Huang author of 'Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?' will be hosting a meetup at Cyphermunk House for a presentation and a book signing on Monday the 7th of October.
Bitcoin Whitepaper Party: Celebrate Bitcoin’s 16th birthday on Bitcoin Whitepaper Day at the Dockside Vaults this Halloween. Loads happening starting from 17:30 including:
Learn about Bitcoin crowdfunding platforms: GEYSER and ANGOR.
ChocRock workshop with Roger9000 with limited seats at £36 each.
It's happy hour at the bar until 7 PM plus there's a further discount for paying with bitcoin.
Enjoy a performance by Roger9000 and DJ sets from Day MadMunky, itsTOMEKK, and ZAZAWOWOW.
Tickets are £21.40 each and you can also pay with Bitcoin here.
The Bitcoin Culture Festival: The Whitepaper Party is part of a bigger multi-day, multi-venue festival happening between October 31st and the 2nd of November. Rather than listing all the details here (a lot is going on) click here to find out more.
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities: Bridge2Bitcoin is actively seeking volunteers who share our passion for merchant adoption. We'd be delighted to connect if you're eager to contribute. Reach out to us on Twitter or through our website.
Start Your Own Meetup: Interested in launching a Bitcoin meetup? We’re here to support you every step of the way. We’ve assisted numerous UK Bitcoin meetups in getting started. Get in touch via Twitter.
Telegram users: You might find our Telegram Channel another useful way to keep up-to-date with UK meetups.
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Get out and support the meetups where you can, visit Bitcoin Events UK for more info on each meetup and to find your closest on the interactive map.
Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon.