BEUK Meetup Breakdown #28 🗞️
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 9th - 15th December 2024. Plus, new businesses now accepting bitcoin.
"I wish I bought less bitcoin" —Nobody Ever
Yes I know it’s 100,000 USD, not GBP!
But it’s a big round number and I’m used to looking at the price in dollars.
I thought as a way to celebrate we might have a little fun competition. The first person to crack the cipher below and reply to this email (you need to be subscribed to have received the email) with the decoded message will win 10,000 sats!
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If enough of you enjoy it, we’ll do it again.
Good luck, and let’s check out what’s on this week.
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Dundee Bitcoin: Join them on the 2nd Monday of every month from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month’s meetup is on Monday, 9th December.
Glasgow Bitcoin: Meeting this month at Committee Room No. 9, G1 1JQ on Wednesday 11th at 18:00.
Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: Every second Thursday of the month at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, United. You’ll find them in the Cogg Room at 19:30. This month it’s the 12th.
Limerick Bitcoiners: Back with another meetup after a break. Meeting at 20:00 on the 13th. DM them on Twitter/X using the link to get info on the location.
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.
Kent Bitcoin: These guys will be at The Muggleton Inn on Sunday 15th at 12:00. The Muggleton Inn, 8–9 High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1HJ.
Northants Bitcoin Walk: As you’ll see below in the ‘new businesses’ section, Northamptonshire has a new bitcoin-accepting cafe. This month the Northants Walk will start at the Ark Cafe at 11:00, with a walk along the River Nene and back to the cafe for refreshments afterwards. Let’s pray for some good weather.
Bitcoin East: Join Bitcoin East in Bury St. Edmunds on December 15th, 11:00 at Procopio’s Pantry. They’ll then be moving on to Vespers Bar, IP33 3PH, at 12:00. All welcome, Bitcoiners and anyone else curious about Bitcoin.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
The Ark Cafe - Northampton: An amazing custom-made floating cafe in Northampton. A vegan cafe at weekends, Saturday 10:00 - 15:00 and Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 and available for event hire for parties, conferences, weddings etc. The main hall can accommodate up to 45 guests for a sit-down meal or up to 65 for a more informal get-together. Contact them on Twitter/X for more info.
Upcoming Special Events
This event isn’t happening this week, but it’s important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
Bitcoin Surrey & Berkshire Bitcoiners: A joint Christmas Dinner and 100k Party on Tuesday, 17th December, at Yiayias at The Fox (GU10 3PH). Dinner starts at 19:30, featuring award-winning Greek cuisine and the option of a Festive Meze or a Traditional Christmas menu. Kirit Magic will perform exclusive Bitcoin-themed close-up magic at 18:00. Tickets are £35 per person, with a £15 deposit required by 10th December via the Lightning Network. The venue accepts Bitcoin for drinks and dinner balances, so bring your Lightning wallet. Free parking is available, and kids are welcome.
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.
Contribute to BTCMaps: BTCMaps is a vital part of the Bitcoin ecosystem. It’s a perfect project to get involved with if you’re not a coder or even that technical. A great way to give back to the community. Maintain an area of the UK and keep it up-to-date.
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.
Hi Olivia,
Thanks for subscribing and tackling the cipher. Unfortunately someone beat you to it.
Well done on cracking it though, hope you enjoyed it.
Simon.
I've only just subscribed but this is great info!
Solved the cipher but due to only just subscribing I don't have the original email, hope this still counts
privacy is necessary for an open society in the electronic age privacy is not secrecy a private matter is something one doesnt want the whole world to know but a secret matter is something one doesnt want anybody to know privacy is the power to selectively reveal oneself to the world