BEUK Meetup Breakdown #5
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 1st - 7th July 2024. Plus new Bitcoin merchants.
"If wars can be started by lies, they can be stopped by truth" -Julian Assange
Welcome to another big breakdown of meetups and new merchant adoption.
This week, we have six meetups lined up, including a UK film premiere you won’t want to miss. Plus, discover eight new places to spend your sats. Remember to spend and replace!
Let’s kick things off by looking at all the meetups happening in the UK and Ireland this week…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Dirty Coin - UK Premier: The day is finally here! Be among the first in the UK to see the award-winning documentary “Dirty Coin” at the beautiful Bracknell Arts Centre on Monday, July 1st. Some tickets are still available, but hurry—they are selling out fast.
Cyphermunk House: Learn about “the most interesting intellectual development on the internet” a Bitcoin 101, 2nd July, London, WC1N 2JF.
Northamptonshire Bitcoin Network: Change of venue this month for the Northants crew. You’ll find them at the Queen Adelaide, NN2 6QJ at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, July 2nd.
Belfast Bitcoin: This group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at Ormeau Baths Events Space in Belfast. You’ll find them there at 7 PM.
Lincolnshire Bitcoin: This month’s meetup has a new venue. They’ll be at the Treaty of Commerce on Thursday, July 4th at 7:30 PM.
Bitcoin Walk Edinburgh: Every SATurday Bitcoin Walk Edinburgh trek around Arthur’s Seat and talk Bitcoin. Join them this week at 12 pm.
Leeds Bitcoin: Join the Leeds meetup for coffee at their local Bitcoin Café on Sunday, 7th July, from 1 PM. Location: Global Tribe Café, Swan St, Leeds.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
The work continues at Tooting Market with eight businesses set up and ready to take sats, all within this amazing indoor market.
But that’s not all—orange pills are being distributed in other locations around the UK too.
So, this week we have…
Dr Vinyl: A huge selection of Vinyl is now available for purchase with bitcoin in Tooting Market.
Candy Cane Lounge: A traditional sweet shop in Tooting Market, serving classics: cola bottles, rhubarb & custards and more.
Baileys Canine Kitchen: Find the best in canine nutrition in Olivia’s van outside Tooting Market on Totterdown St and contact her for delivery on Instagram.
Love Art: They sell beautiful things including affordable prints, ceramics, and jewellery, and also run fantastic art workshops for children and adults. Another great business in Tooting Market.
Bless Bakes: Check out Blessy’s delicious cakes in Tooting Market, cupcakes and cookies, lovingly designed and baked from scratch with fresh ingredients.
The Bitcoin Window Cleaner: If you’re in the Cambridge area and need your windows cleaned, now you can pay in bitcoin.
Rilen Executive Chauffeurs: A fleet of professional drivers based in Cambridge. Executive and Luxury cars, to and from Cambridge. Now accepting bitcoin.
pHresh Juice Bar & Wellness Cafe: Fabulous juices, Smoothies and food. Lots of space for breakfast and lunch meetings, now accepting bitcoin in Battersea.
Upcoming Special Events
These events aren’t happening next week, but they’re important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
Bitcoin Beach Retreat July 12–15th. This is an incredible yearly event held in a beautiful beachside spot in Wales. Tickets are still available. It’s an absolute must for bitcoiners in the UK.
Tooting Market: The next big gathering at Tooting Market will be on the 7th of August. By then, 15-20 businesses should be accepting Bitcoin. Come along, chat with fellow Bitcoiners, and see what all the fuss is about. See the video above for a view of the central area during a quiet time. Grab a free ticket here.
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.
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Get out and support the meetups where you can and stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon.