Bitcoin Events UK - June 10 - 16, 2024
Weekly summary of Bitcoin meetups around the UK and Ireland, plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin as payment. Week 24 - 2024
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent Van Gogh
Another week is upon us, and as always, Bitcoin never sleeps.
We’re excited to bring you the second edition of our newsletter, packed with the latest updates and a full lineup of Bitcoin meetups across the UK and Ireland. It’s a huge week for merchant onboarding with six new businesses added to the maps.
Let’s dive in and explore what’s happening in our vibrant community…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Dundee Bitcoin: Bitcoin-only meetup held on the second Monday of the month. 5:30 - 8:30 PM at The Wine Press, Shore Terrace, Dundee, DD1 3DN.
Bristol Bitcoin: Interested in mastering Bitcoin self-custody? Join their workshop on Monday, June 10th, at 7 PM at Easton Community Centre. Afterwards, they’ll head to The Plough for drinks. Learn how to create wallets using dice, connect new Linux laptops to Sparrow Wallet and Specter Wallet, and sign transactions with various hardware devices.
London Bitcoin Space: Enhance your Bitcoin privacy at Cyphermunk House on the 11th June at 18:30. This month it’s a talk on running your own node, stacking non-KYC sats, permissionless wallets, CoinJoin, lightning, and more.
Bitcoin Liverpool: On Thursday it’s the second Bitcoin Liverpool meetup! This month’s gathering will take place at The Railway, L2 2DT, on the 13th, starting at 18:30. Whether you’re a seasoned Bitcoiner or just curious, come along for an evening of insightful discussions and networking.
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday Bitcoin Walk Edinburgh walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12 pm to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
We’re thrilled to announce new businesses that have started accepting Bitcoin this week:
Highland Fayre: Premier Scottish hampers for any gift occasion.
Roo’s on the Prom: These guys make delicious fresh juices and smoothies on the Penzance promenade.
Reef N Beef: Amazing food made from local produce, also on the Penzance promenade.
1st Galaxy Fireworks & Party Store: 1stGalaxy in Nottingham sells fireworks, and party supplies, puts on firework displays, & now accepts in-person bitcoin & Lightning Network payments.
The BBQ Experts: It’s the perfect time of year to buy a new BBQ! The BBQ Experts have a great selection available for purchase with bitcoin.
Michael Ritchie - Guitar Maker: It’s my humble opinion that a person can never own too many guitars. Michael Ritchie makes beautiful hand-crafted guitars. Now available with bitcoin. It’s time to level up your guitar inventory.
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.
Dirty Coin - UK Premier: Be one of the first in the UK to see the award-winning documentary “Dirty Coin” at the beautiful Bracknell Arts Centre. 1st July.
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.
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.
Feedback and Suggestions: We value your input! Share your ideas on how we can enhance this newsletter.
Now get out there and meet some fellow bitcoiners.
Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon.