BEUK Meetup Breakdown #35
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 10th - 16th February 2025. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
"No man should work for what another man can print" —Jack Mallers
It's not every week you discover a TV celebrity is a Bitcoiner — and that their pub has just started accepting Bitcoin.
But here we are! Check out the new business section for all the details.
Plus, there are nine meetups happening this week.
Let’s dive in…
This week’s sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Dundee Bitcoin: Join them on the 2nd Monday of every month from 17:30 to 20:30 PM at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month’s meetup is on Monday, 10th February. 🍻
Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OG’s to newcomers. This month on the 10th. 🍺
Real Bedford - Home Game: It’s a mid-week clash for Real Bedford against Stotford on Tuesday night. Join them for a 19:45 kickoff. ⚽️
Women of Bitcoin: Back for another meetup at Cyphermunk house on Wednesday the 12th February at 18:00. Joe Bryan, creator of “What’s the Problem?” will be their guest speaker. 🍹🍸
Glasgow Bitcoin: Meeting this month at The Pipers Bar, G1 1HL at 18:00 on Wednesday 12th February. 🍺
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 13th. 🍺
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. 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️🚶🏻
Real Bedford - Home Game: The second home game of the week for Peter MacCormack’s boys this Saturday, this time playing Enfield. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff. ⚽️
Bitcoin Derby: Also on Saturday the 15th, Bitcoin Derby will be at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL. 🍻
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New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
Dog & Gun: This is a big one! A celebrity-owned pub in Lutterworth has joined the Bitcoin economy. It turns out Merlin, the barman from Channel 4’s First Dates, is a Bitcoiner and the owner of the Dog & Gun. Thanks to Musqet, they now accept Bitcoin payments.
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.
You're doing a great job! It's a shame there isn't much bitcoin action in the UK!