BEUK Meetup Breakdown #34
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 3rd - 9th February 2025. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws”. —Tacitus
Back again this week with a fresh list of meetups and exciting news–three more UK businesses are now accepting bitcoin!
We’re also thrilled to welcome a new sponsor: The Bitcoin Beach Retreat in Wales. This inspiring, life-changing event is a must for every UK Bitcoiner. Don’t miss the link in the ad below.
Let’s dive in…
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Belfast Bitcoin: Join them on Tuesday the 4th February, 20:00. 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. 🍺
Bitcoinology: A meetup for anyone interested in Bitcoin and its functional and technical aspects. They welcome everyone from the hardcore developers, to the curious student. In this event, Antoine Riard presents BitVM 2, discussing the advancements and improvements brought by the second iteration of the technology. You’ll find them at Cyphermunk House, 9 John Street, London at 18:30 on Wednesday the 5th. 🗣️👨🏽🎓
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. 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️🚶🏻
Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 14:00 on Saturday the 8th of February. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat. 🍻
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New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
Jo Jayne Therapy: Jo Jayne is a therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist who provides mental health support for adults. She is a Bitcoiner and now accepts Bitcoin and Lightning payments. Services are available online, by phone, or in person in Wakefield, Yorkshire.
Bramble’s Plasterers: Introducing Bramble’s Plasterers, a family-run business with over 60 years of experience, now led by Bitcoiner Grant Bramble. They proudly accept Bitcoin and Lightning payments! Based in Portsmouth, serving the South Coast and Surrey.
Fika Cafe: next to Newlyn Art Gallery, now accepts Bitcoin via the Lightning Network. Enjoy great coffee, cakes, toasties, and sausage rolls. Follow them on Instagram @fika_newlyn. Penzance is becoming a Bitcoin-friendly hub where you can pay for meals, drinks, and more at spots like Reef N Beef, Roo’s on the Prom, EZPZ, Newlyn Butcher, and beyond!
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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This week’s sponsors are…
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.
