BEUK Meetup Breakdown #19 📰
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 7th - 13th October 2024. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“Such is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere.” —Elrond in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring.
Another week, another nine meetups on offer!
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Now, let’s dive into what’s happening this week…
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Roger Huang at Cyphermunk House: Roger Huang will be at Cyphermunk House on Monday, 7th October, to chat about his book ‘Would Mao Hold Bitcoin’, China, the power of freedom tech, and all things Nostr. Daniel Prince will be hosting the proceedings, and it’s sure to be an interesting evening. Things get underway at 18:30 till 20:00. 📚
Bitcoin 101 at Cyphermunk House: Cyphermunk House will be hosting another Bitcoin education for beginners and precoiners session on Tuesday 8th, 19:00–20:30. Head along and take a newbie friend. 📚👨🏻🎓
Sutton Coldfield Bitcoin: Back in action on Wednesday the 9th. From 7pm at the Station pub, 44 Station Street, B73 6AT. Head along to meet Roger and the rest of the Sutton Coldfield crew. 🍻
Bitcoin Liverpool: The next Bitcoin Liverpool meetup will be on Thursday October 10th at 6:30pm, in the Railway pub on Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, L2 2DT. 🍻
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12 pm to chat about Bitcoin and keep fit. 🚶🚶🏻♀️🚶♂️
Bitcoin Derby: You’ll find them at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL on the 12th at 3pm. Join them for a Bitcoin chat and a cheeky pint. 🍻
Real Bedford - Home Game: You’ll always find fellow Bitcoiners at a Real Bedford match, especially at home. This Saturday, Bedford faces Thame United in a Southern League Division One clash on the 12th, with kick-off at 3 PM. ⚽️
Wiltshire BTC: Meeting at The Stonehenge Inn (they accept bitcoin) at 18:00 on Saturday 12th October. 🍻
Kent Bitcoin: Join the Kent Bitcoin crew at The Muggleton Inn on Sunday 13th at 12:00 - 14:00.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
Nuvo Aesthetics: Nuvo is a nurse-led aesthetics skin clinic with a range of treatments for skin concerns e.g. Microneedling for treating scars. Now accepting bitcoin payments.
Myna Accountants: Get the right advice and support from this UK-based accountant specialising in digital assets.
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 Tuesday - launch event: Boom Bap Burger in Bethnal Green is celebrating the launch of its 2-for-1 deal on October 15th, from 18:00 to 22:00. This offer is exclusive to customers paying with bitcoin, so load up your Lightning wallet and join in to show your support. If the event goes well, it will become a new monthly meetup.
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.