“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” — Charles Darwin
It's usually a big week when the 21st comes around, but this week we have 5 meetups that day!
Also, Trump takes office on Monday so there'll be loads to discuss at this week's meetups.
Let’s take a look…
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Bitcoin Bristol: Meeting at Little Martha Brewing, BS2 0QT. On Tuesday 21st at 18:15. 🍺
Bitcoin Surrey: It’s a Bitcoin Pension Scheme Special this month at Yiayias at The Fox. A fireside chat and Q&A with Sam Roberts, Cartwright’s Director of Investment Consulting (1st UK pension scheme to allocate 3% to Bitcoin). 18:00 - 23:00 on the 21st. Bitcoin accepted at the venue. 🎙️🍻
Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup: The next Newcastle meetup is on Tuesday 21st January at Kabin @ Kabannas, L2 6RE. 18:30 PM. 🍻
London Bitcoin Space: LBS will be at Cyphermunk house on Tuesday 21st from 18:30 till 22:00 for a social gathering, head along to share knowledge and meet some fellow Bitcoiners. 🫂
Oxbit: Celebrate Bitcoins 16th birthday with the Oxford meetup crew. You’ll find them at The Old Black Horse (bitcoin accepted) at 19:00 on the 21st. 🍺
Preston Bitcoin Meetup: Join the Preston meetup for A Bitcoin chat and some amazing burgers. 18:30 on Thursday the 23rd January. At All Hopes No Promises, PR1 2US.
The Northamptonshire Bitcoin Network : BTC Citadel Engineering are hosting a ‘Bitcoin Builders’ space on Saturday the 25th. Head along to learn about Seedsigners and how to build one. Come and use the 3D printers, get a project started and chat about Bitcoin with everyone there. It all gets started at 12:00. No tech skills are necessary. ⚙️🧡
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. 🚶🏻🚶🏼♀️🚶🏽♂️
Bitcoin East: Their first meetup of 2025 will be at Marzano Cafe in the beautiful city of Norwich. Join them at 11:00 on Sunday 26th Jan, there’s a lot to discuss. ☕️
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Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon.
Thanks for the breakdown!