BEUK Meetup Breakdown #54
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 7th - 13th July 2025. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
Here’s the lineup for the week ahead.
A couple of new meetups are in the pipeline in two UK locations. I’ll bring you all the details as things get ironed out.
I hope the sun starts to shine again, ready for the Beach Retreat on Friday. Have a great week, whatever you do…
This week’s sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Glasgow Bitcoin: Meetups are held every second Wednesday of the month. This is a place for people in and around Glasgow to discuss Bitcoin. 18:00 - 23:00 at The Piper Bar, G1 1HL. 🍻
St Albans: This is a new meetup happening on the second Wednesday of each month. This month, it’s from 19:00 to 22:00 on the 9th at the Robin Hood of St Albans, Victoria St, St Albans. 🍺
Liverpool Bitcoin: A growing community, dedicated to leveraging Bitcoin’s strengths to serve the people of Liverpool and surrounding areas. Get along & help them build. This month their meetup is at the Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 10th at 18:30. 🍻
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 10th. 🍺
The Bitcoin Beach Retreat: This is a big one, a full weekend of UK Bitcoin immersion on a stunning beach in Wales. Its happening this Friday the 11th, but if you’ve missed out on this year’s event, start preparing for next year now. It’s a must! 🏕️
Bury St Edmunds Bitcoin - Folkmoot: An informal assembly of folks interested in Bitcoin and its many related subjects in the historic in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Friday 11th July from 17:30 at Edmundo Lounge.
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12:00 to chat about hall things Bitcoin and keep fit. 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️🚶🏻
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
House of Amma - The Art of Living: Rooted in the power of ancestral wisdom, House of Amma is now accepting bitcoin. A concept shop, gallery, boutique and event space (Atria Watford Level 1, Watford WD17 2UB). It invites you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with a quieter part of yourself. Your journey through isn’t just a visit; it’s a chance to rediscover what the art of living means to you. A blog and online gallery are also available here.
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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.
🎶 Satoshi Sessions – Live Value4Value Music Powered by Bitcoin
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, 16 August | 13:00–16:00
📍 Location: The Hunter Club, Bury St Edmunds
💸 Sponsored by: CoinCorner
The Satoshi Sessions is a value4value music event hosted by BSEBTC in Bury St Edmunds. Using micropayments over the Lightning Network, artists receive peer-to-peer payments directly from the audience—no middlemen, no tickets, just sats for sound.
What to expect:
Local artists, live on stage
Direct tipping with Bitcoin via Lightning
Friendly, social vibe perfect for Bitcoiners and the curious alike
Real-world use of Bitcoin that’s fun, simple, and community-led
Swing by for an afternoon of good music, good people, and sats in motion.
🏴 Scottish Bitcoin Conference – Connect & Learn in Glasgow
📅 Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 16:30
📍 Location: Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8LX
The Scottish Bitcoin Conference lands in Glasgow this August for a full day of connection, education, and inspiration at the historic Glasgow University Union.
Featuring a standout lineup of speakers—including Anthony Scaramucci, Hashley Giles, Rick Messit, Dr. Peter Connor, Claire Chisholm, Roger9000, John Magill, Ian Scanlon, Robin Thatcher, Jamie Plowman, Robbie Maltby, Russell Rukin, Peter Lane, Francesco Madonna, and Sam Roberts—the event brings together voices from across the UK and beyond.
Open to all, this is a unique opportunity for both seasoned Bitcoiners and the Bitcoin-curious to engage with the movement in a vibrant and welcoming setting.
Get Involved
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This week’s sponsors is…
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.
