BEUK Meetup Breakdown #30 🗞️
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland 30th December - 5th January 2025. Plus, new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“The greater the outward show, the greater the inward poverty; but freedom from this poverty is not the loincloth" —Jiddu Krishnamurti"
Happy New Year and Happy Birthday, Bitcoin!
I hope you’ve enjoyed a well-deserved Christmas break. But now, it’s time to get back to work–revolutions don’t happen on their own!
This January 3rd marks 16 years since the Genesis Block launched the Bitcoin network, changing the world forever.
While the holiday season keeps things quieter than usual, there are still meetups happening–and as always, I’ve got the full list ready for you, let’s take a look…
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Brighton Bitcoin: Moved from their regular time to Monday the 30th due to Christmas. You’ll find these guys at their usual spot the Indian Summer where they accept bitcoin payments. The meetup starts at 20:00, or 19:00 if you’d like to eat first. 🥘🍻
Real Bedford - Home Game: What better way to celebrate the new year! Join Peter MacCormack at Ledger Stadium on Wednesday afternoon playing Stotfold. It’s a 3pm kickoff, January the 1st. ⚽️
Genesis Party - Boom Bap Burger: Celebrate Bitcoin’s 16th Birthday at Boom Bap Burger in Bethnal Green, 17:30. Organised by the 2140 Collective. Bitcoin is accepted at the venue. Reserve the free ticket on Eventbrite and redeem a free burger upon arrival. Absorb the world music by DJ MadMunky and celebrate 16 years of the network on January 3rd Location: 252 Paradise Row, London, E2 9LE 🧡🥳🎉
The Satoshi Society - Southampton: Join a friendly group of bitcoiners at The Maritimo Lounge, Ocean Village on Friday the 3rd January for food and a Bitcoin chat. 18:00. 🍻
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, on the 5th. ☕️
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
2pH Window Cleaners: UK window and exterior cleaning company accepting Bitcoin payments across London, Surrey and Berkshire.
Upcoming Special Events
These events aren’t happening this week, but it’s important to add them to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
Bitcoin Educators Academy: A unique 3-days “Train the trainers” style academy in Edinburgh, for Bitcoiners who already are or want to become Bitcoin Educators for their communities.
Bitcoin Builders Workshop: Corby based engineering company BTC Citadel are hosting an afternoon of Bitcoin building and chat. Build that project you’ve been thinking about but didn’t know how to start. Come and use high-end 3D printers, 3D scanners, electronics lab and the CNC laser engraver. Everyone welcome, no technical ability needed. Learn how to build a Seedsigner. Refreshments provided for this free event.
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.