It's White Paper Weekend and we have 2 fantastic celebrations for it, plus 12 other events across the country.

And a warm welcome to our latest sponsor! If you are looking to host a website and pay for it in sats, look no further than bitcoinhosting.uk.

Now, let’s get into this week’s breakdown…

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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Tune in every Monday at 19:30 for the UK Bitcoin Spotlight, a decentralised community putting UK Bitcoin news and stories in the spotlight. Hosted on X.

Tuesday

🍻 Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Tuesday, the 27th at The Volunteer in Theale. The venue, located on Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX, accepts Bitcoin. All welcome, from 19:00.

Wednesday

💻 BitDevs - London: Join us for the next London BitDevs Socratic Seminar! We’ll be covering the latest research, ideas, and developments in Bitcoin and related protocols. Arrive at 18:45 on Wednesday 28th. Taking place at Antidote, instead of our usual location in Westminster. More info here.

🍺 Brighton Bitcoin: Building a bitcoin community in the Brighton & Hove area. A regular informal meetup happens every last Wednesday of the month at Indian Summer where they accept bitcoin payments. The meetup starts at 20:00, or 19:00 if you’d like to eat first.

🍺 Leamington Spa Bitcoin: Meeting this Wednesday at The Star & Garter, CV32 5LL at 19:00 for a casual chat and drinks, beginners welcome

Thursday

🍺 Bitcoin Wexford: The Wexford Bitcoin Community meet on the last Thursday of the month. From 19:00 - 21:30, you'll find them at Red Books, Apt 7, St Peter's Square, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 ER2F, Ireland.

🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The October meetup is on the 29th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

🍺 The Satoshi Society - Southampton: Join a friendly group of bitcoiners at The Maritimo Lounge, SO14 3LG on Friday 30th at 19:00 for food and a Bitcoin chat.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🎶 Northants White Paper Day: A big celebration on Sat 31st in Leicester including a walk, music, sats market and a raffle: enter for the chance to win 21k sats! Meet At the Dog & Gun, Walton, LE17 5RG from 14:00. Sponsored by Bitfest.

🥩 BSE White Paper Day: Pre-drinks from 18:00 and steak dinner 19:00 - 22:00 at Meat & Greet, 3 Whiting St, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1NX. Bitcoin accepted and there will be CoinCorner goodies!

Sunday

🔮 Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 13:00.

🍺 Bitcoin Nottingham: The next Bitcoin Nottingham Meetup date for your diary is Sunday 1st November from 18:00 at O'Connors Irish bar, 33 Central Ave, NG2 5GQ, in the function room upstairs.

Supporting this week’s issue…

Teach your whole family Bitcoin: lessons and chores that pay in sats, wallets you fully control, and an AI tutor for any money questions. Try it free — btcbitbybit.com

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• ☕ 2Love Tea & Coffee House: The absolute best coffee house in South-West London. The bustling cafe has begun accepting Bitcoin at their St John’s Road branch, just 5mins walk from Clapham Junction station.

🗓️ Featured Events

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

🍀 Bitcoin Ireland 2027 - Dublin, May 21-23

Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2027 brings together the global Bitcoin community in Dublin for three days of world-class speakers, practical workshops, education and meaningful connections. Join us 21–23 May at The Green Isle Hotel for a welcoming, Bitcoin-only experience.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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, Ollie & Gemma

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

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A great week for meetups & bitcoin-accepting businesses.

14 events, 2 new merchants accepting Bitcoin in the UK, a free panel event in London debating accepting bitcoin, and a meetup special on UK BTC Spotlight tomorrow evening.

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your whole family Bitcoin: lessons and chores that pay in sats, wallets you fully control, and an AI tutor for any money questions. Try it free — btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Tune in every Monday at 19:30 for the UK Bitcoin Spotlight, a decentralised community putting UK Bitcoin news and stories in the spotlight. Hosted on X.

🍺 Lincs Bitcoin: Lincs Bitcoin meets on the third Monday of each month. Join them at The Treaty of Commerce, 173 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AF. From 19:30. Open to all - OGs to newcomers.

Tuesday

🥐 Should Your Business Take Bitcoin?: A free panel debate hosted by Portobello Business Centre in Moorgate, London. It asks whether accepting Bitcoin can genuinely bring established UK businesses new customers and revenue. Tuesday 20th 08:30 - 11:00, breakfast included.

🍺 Newcastle Bitcoin Meetup: An informal get-together for those interested in Bitcoin - you don't need to own any. At The Town Wall, Pink Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HX. From 18:30. Third Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday

🍻 Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet this month on Wednesday 21st at The Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street at 18:00 to 20:00.

🍺 Bristol Bitcoin Beer Social - Satoshi Ciders: Ask any questions, chat with Bristol Bitcoiners interested in sound money & local circular economies. Meeting at The Commercial Rooms, Bristol, BS1 1HT on Wednesday from 18:15.

🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: As usual, this is an informal meet up to discuss bitcoin and chat. Meeting this month on Wednesday 21st at Two Sawyers, Canterbury, CT1 1TU from 19:00.

🍽 Oxbit: If you like delicious food and stimulating conversations, then join Oxford Bitcoiners on Wednesday 21st from 18:00 at Taste Tibet, Oxford, OX4 1RQ.

🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 21st, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00 for good conversations.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

🍺 Wiltshire BTC: Meeting at The Water Meadow East, SN12 7GG at 18:30 on Friday 23rd. Come along for an informal chat and get together.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🍻 Bitcoin Derby: On Saturday the 24th Bitcoin Derby Club will be at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL, from 15:00 - 18:00.

Sunday

🍻 Galway Bitcoin Meetup: Join on Sunday 25th at 18:00 in Glynn's Bar Oranmore, H91 PK73. All are welcome to attend and take part in the discussion.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• Grape & Grain: Wine shop & restaurant in Haywards Heath, established in 2009 by Ed and Angelica and still going! The shop has evolved over the years adding a café element in 2023 and a wine bar and food offering in 2024.

• Tacos El Catrin: Ipswich-based Taco truck with delicious food since 2023. Behind the shops on Sprite Lane.

🗓️ Featured Events

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

🍀 Bitcoin Ireland 2027 - Dublin, May 21-23

Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2027 brings together the global Bitcoin community in Dublin for three days of world-class speakers, practical workshops, education and meaningful connections. Join us 21–23 May at The Green Isle Hotel for a welcoming, Bitcoin-only experience.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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, Ollie & Gemma

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

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A fantastic display of events for UK Bitcoiners with 15 this week!

Check out a special fundraiser on Sunday to support the Bitcoin circular economy.

Now, let’s get into this week’s breakdown…

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your whole family Bitcoin: lessons and chores that pay in sats, wallets you fully control, and an AI tutor for any money questions. Try it free — btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Tune in every Monday at 19:30 for the UK Bitcoin Spotlight, a decentralised community putting UK Bitcoin news and stories in the spotlight. Hosted on X.

🍻 Dundee Bitcoin: Join them from 17:30 at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month's meetup is on Monday 12th.

🍺 Purbeck Bitcoin: If you're down in the south of England, you'll find them at The Bear Wareham, BH20 4LT. On Monday, the 12th, from 19:00 onwards.

Tuesday

🏢 Antidote Office Open Day: Curious about our Clerkenwell space? Whether you’re a founder looking for an accelerator or a builder seeking a high-signal co-working community, our Office Open Day is the perfect time to drop in, meet the team, and get a feel for the rhythm at Antidote HQ. Tuesday 13th 10:30-14:00, registration required.

🎙️ Bitcoin Surrey: Every second Tuesday of the month, join Bitcoin Surrey from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, GU9 7HR. Food is served from 17:00–21:00, and the group will be upstairs in the drawing room.

Wednesday

🍻 Glasgow Bitcoin: A welcoming space for anyone in and around Glasgow to connect and talk all things Bitcoin. Join from 18:00–23:00 at The Piper Bar, G1 1HL.

🍺 St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is Wednesday 14th at the White Hart Tap, AL1 1QJ, 19:00 - 22:00. Whether you're new or experienced, there'll be plenty of people on hand to answer questions and share insights.

Thursday

🍺 Battersea Bitcoiners: Casual London meetup, from 18.30 on Thursday the 15th at Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Bitcoin is accepted at the venue!

🍺 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: Every third Thursday of the month at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). You'll find them in the Cogg Room at 18:30 for a 1-2-1 clinic and 19:30 for the main meetup. Thursday, the 15th.

🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you're in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 15th at 19:00. You'll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett's Hill, B2 5SN.

🍺 Bitcoin Essex: Meetup this Thursday the 15th from 19:00 at the Old Smack, 7 High St, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2EN

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

⚽️ Bitcoin Bedford: Our next Bitcoin Bedford Meetup is on Saturday 10th October, ahead of the Bromsgrove Sporting game at the Ledger Stadium. A round-table discussion and free Bitcoin for all attendees, 12:00 - 13:30.

Sunday

🐄 Wiltshire BTC - Dora's Dairy Fundraiser: Support a Bitcoin circular economy with free Bitcoin and a great family day out. Fundraising for Dora's Dairy, a local bitcoin-accepting business. 13:00 - 18:00 on Sunday 18th at SN5 4EF. Donate to their GoFundMe here.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• Top Taste Caribbean: Delicious Caribbean food based in Wandsworth, London. Available for sit-in or takeaway. Try the jerk chicken!

🗓️ Featured Events

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

🍀 Bitcoin Ireland 2027 - Dublin, May 21-23

Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2027 brings together the global Bitcoin community in Dublin for three days of world-class speakers, practical workshops, education and meaningful connections. Join us 21–23 May at The Green Isle Hotel for a welcoming, Bitcoin-only experience.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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, Ollie & Gemma

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

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A good spread of UK meetups in the first week of Uptober.

Along with 2 online events, including a brand new builder showcase, theres something for everyone this week.

All the details below……

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your whole family Bitcoin: lessons and chores that pay in sats, wallets you fully control, and an AI tutor for any money questions. Try it free — btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Tune in every Monday at 19:30 for the UK Bitcoin Spotlight, a decentralised community putting UK Bitcoin news and stories in the spotlight. Hosted on X.

Tuesday

🍺 Belfast Bitcoin: Join the Belfast Bitcoin crew for an evening of conversation and connection at The John Hewitt, Belfast, BT1 2FH. Kicking off at 19:00, it's a great chance to meet local Bitcoiners and share ideas over a drink.

💻 Bitcoin Shipshow: The first Tuesday of every month is Bitcoin Shipshow, an online showcase of freedom tech by builders on Bitcoin, Lightning & Nostr. From 5pm UTC. Register here for a link to join the call.

Wednesday

💥 Bitcoin Power: A monthly meetup on the first Wednesday of the month, focussing on empowering the user on what, why, when and where on everything Bitcoin! Find us at Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street, Glasgow, 19:00 - 21:00.

Thursday

📈 BBN National Expansion - Manchester. The Bitcoin Business Network is going nationwide, and we're coming to Manchester on Thursday, 8th of October. Open to members and non-members, so if you're curious, come along from 18:00.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

📅 Muslim Bitcoin Summit: The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day workshops.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• Top Taste Caribbean: Delicious Caribbean food based in Wandsworth, London. Available for sit-in or takeaway. Try the jerk chicken!

🗓️ Featured Events

🗓️ Muslim Bitcoin Summit - London, October 10-11

The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London, 10-11 October 2026. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Main conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day workshops.

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

🍀 Bitcoin Ireland 2027 - Dublin, May 21-23

Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2027 brings together the global Bitcoin community in Dublin for three days of world-class speakers, practical workshops, education and meaningful connections. Join us 21–23 May at The Green Isle Hotel for a welcoming, Bitcoin-only experience.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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, Ollie & Gemma

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now

3 cities in the UK have multiple Bitcoin events this week.

Our friends at BBN are beginning their national expansion, Antidote is hosting 2 technical talks this week, and many more local meetups across the country.

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your whole family Bitcoin: lessons and chores that pay in sats, wallets you fully control, and an AI tutor for any money questions. Try it free — btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Tune in every Monday at 19:30 for the UK Bitcoin Spotlight, a decentralised community putting UK Bitcoin news and stories in the spotlight. Hosted on X.

Tuesday

💻 Discreet Log Contracts: In this talk, we’ll introduce ongoing work to run a fully functional Discreet Log Contract (DLC) signer on different classes of hardware wallets. Held at Antidote Offices on Tuesday 29th from 18:00.

⚽️ Bitcoin Surrey: This month’s meetup on Tuesday 29th features a livestream of Real Bedford FC vs Leiston FC. Join from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, GU9 7HR, with the footy kicking off at 19:45. Food is served from 17:00–21:00, and the group will be upstairs in the library.

Wednesday

📈 BBN National Expansion - Newcastle. The Bitcoin Business Network is going nationwide, and we’re coming to Newcastle on Wednesday, 30th of September. Open to members and non-members, so if you’re curious, come along from 18:00.

🍺 Leamington Spa Bitcoin: Meeting this Wednesday at The White Horse, CV32 5PZ at 19:00 for a casual chat and drinks, beginners welcome.

🍺 Brighton Bitcoin: Building a bitcoin community in the Brighton & Hove area. A regular informal meetup happens every last Wednesday of the month at Indian Summer where they accept bitcoin payments. The meetup starts at 20:00, or 19:00 if you’d like to eat first.

💻 BitDevs - London: Join us for the next London BitDevs Socratic Seminar! We’ll be covering the latest research, ideas, and developments in Bitcoin and related protocols. Arrive at 18:45 on Wednesday 30th. Taking place at Antidote, instead of our usual location in Westminster. More info here.

Thursday

📈 BBN National Expansion - Leeds: The Bitcoin Business Network is going nationwide, and we're coming to Leeds on Thursday, 1st of October. Open to members and non-members, so if you're curious, come along from 18:00.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

☕️ Bitcoin Portsmouth: Join fellow bitcoiners this Saturday at 10:00am at Panero Lounge for relaxed Bitcoin chat, good conversation, and good coffee. No agenda, just informal chats. All welcome.

Sunday

🔮 Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 13:00.

🗓️ Featured Events

🗓️ Muslim Bitcoin Summit - London, October 10-11

The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London, 10-11 October 2026. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Main conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day workshops.

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

🍀 Bitcoin Ireland 2027 - Dublin, May 21-23

Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2027 brings together the global Bitcoin community in Dublin for three days of world-class speakers, practical workshops, education and meaningful connections. Join us 21–23 May at The Green Isle Hotel for a welcoming, Bitcoin-only experience.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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, Ollie & Gemma

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now

“In the future, historians will mark the invention of Bitcoin as the moment humanity escaped the monetary trap.” — Saifedean Ammous

A strong week of meetups with 11 spread nicely across the UK & Ireland, including a couple of new and returning events.

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your whole family Bitcoin: lessons and chores that pay in sats, wallets you fully control, and an AI tutor for any money questions. Try it free — btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Tune in every Monday at 19:30 for the UK Bitcoin Spotlight, a decentralised community putting UK Bitcoin news and stories in the spotlight. Hosted on X.

🍺 Bristol Bitcoin Beer Social - Satoshi Ciders: Bristol Freedom Tech on Monday 21st at The Apple Ciderboat, Welshback BS1 4SB from 18:15. Ask any questions, chat with Bristol Bitcoiners.

🍺 Lincs Bitcoin: Lincs Bitcoin meets on the third Monday of each month. Join them at The Treaty of Commerce, 173 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AF. From 19:30. Open to all — OGs to newcomers.

🍺 Oxbit: After having the summer off, Oxbit is back for a new term. You'll find them at David Lloyd, Garsington Rd, Oxford OX4 2JY. From 18:45 on Monday 21st.

Wednesday

🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at The Dolphin Pub in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 23rd of September. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.

Thursday

👔 Bitcoin Business Network Quarterly. The Bitcoin Business Network is hosting its next quarterly meetup on Thursday 24th September in London, at Antidote, non-members welcome.

🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The September meetup is on the 24th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00.

🍺 Bitcoin Wexford: The Wexford Bitcoin Community meet on the last Thursday of the month. From 19:00 - 21:30, you'll find them at Red Books, Apt 7, St Peter's Square, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 ER2F, Ireland.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

Sunday

🍻 Galway Bitcoin Meetup: Join on Sunday, 27th September at 18:00 in Glynn's Bar Oranmore, H91 PK73. All are welcome to attend and take part in the discussion.

🗓️ Featured Events

🗓️ Muslim Bitcoin Summit - London, October 10-11

The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London, 10-11 October 2026. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Main conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day workshops.

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

🍀 Bitcoin Ireland 2027 - Dublin, May 21-23

Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2027 brings together the global Bitcoin community in Dublin for three days of world-class speakers, practical workshops, education and meaningful connections. Join us 21–23 May at The Green Isle Hotel for a welcoming, Bitcoin-only experience.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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, Ollie & Gemma

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

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A strong week of 11 meetups as we approach some post-summer conferences.

Plan ahead and get your 2026 tickets for The Muslim Bitcoin Summit and Bitfest. Hear more about Bitfest in Monday's UK Bitcoin Spotlight.

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your whole family Bitcoin: lessons and chores that pay in sats, wallets you fully control, and an AI tutor for any money questions. Try it free — btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Tune in every Monday at 19:30 for the UK Bitcoin Spotlight, a decentralised community putting UK Bitcoin news and stories in the spotlight. Hosted on X.

🍻 Dundee Bitcoin: Join them from 17:30 to 20:30 at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month's meetup is on Monday 14th.

🍺 Purbeck Bitcoin: If you're down in the south of England, you'll find them at The Bear Wareham, BH20 4LT. On Monday, the 14th, from 19:00 onwards.

Tuesday

🍺 Newcastle Bitcoin Meetup: An informal get-together for those interested in Bitcoin - you don't need to own any. At The Town Wall, Pink Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HX. From 18:30. Third Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday

🍺 St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is on Wednesday the 16th, from 19:00 to 22:00 at the The White Lion, AL1 1RN. Whether you're new or experienced, there'll be plenty of people on hand to answer questions and share insights.

🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 16th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00.

Thursday

🍺 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth (): Every third Thursday of the month at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). You'll find them in the Cogg Room at 18:30 for a 1-2-1 clinic and 19:30 for the main meetup. Thursday, the 17th.

🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you're in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 17th at 19:00. You'll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett's Hill, B2 5SN.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• Top Taste Caribbean: Delicious Caribbean food based in Wandsworth, London. Available to sit-in or takeaway, though Bitcoin payment available only possible in-person. Try the jerk chicken!

🗓️ Featured Events

🗓️ Muslim Bitcoin Summit - London, October 10-11

The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London, 10-11 October 2026. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Main conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day workshops.

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

🍀 Bitcoin Ireland 2027 - Dublin, May 21-23

Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2027 brings together the global Bitcoin community in Dublin for three days of world-class speakers, practical workshops, education and meaningful connections. Join us 21–23 May at The Green Isle Hotel for a welcoming, Bitcoin-only experience.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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, Ollie & Gemma

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

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“The state is an institution that holds the power to compel obedience." — Hans-Hermann Hoppe

Two brand new events are coming to the UK this week.

A new weekly Bitcoin UK live X spaces, plus a showcase of great Bitcoin builders at London's Antidote.

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your whole family Bitcoin: lessons and chores that pay in sats, wallets you fully control, and an AI tutor for any money questions. Try it free — btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Join us Monday for the inaugural UK Bitcoin Spotlight, live audio Bitcoin conversations with a UK focus. Tune in from 19:30 on X.

Wednesday

💻 Antidote Demo Day: An exclusive evening showcasing the inaugural cohort of the Antidote Accelerator program. Antidote Demo Day 001 is on Wednesday 9th, with pitches from the founders of Kute Wallet, Enclavia & Evoke. Registration required.

🍻 Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Wednesday, the 9th at The Volunteer in Theale. The venue, located on Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX, accepts Bitcoin. All welcome, from 19:00.

🍻 Glasgow Bitcoin: A welcoming space for anyone in and around Glasgow to connect and talk all things Bitcoin. Join from 18:00–23:00 at The Piper Bar, G1 1HL.

Thursday

🍺 Battersea Bitcoiners: Casual South-West London social meetup from 18.30 on Thursday the 10th at Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. All welcome, Bitcoin is accepted at the venue!

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

thesolomining.co

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• Drooie Lines: Shetland-based producers of StormFeed, a naturally produced plant food made from locally harvested seaweed

🗓️ Featured Events

🗓️ Muslim Bitcoin Summit - London, October 10-11

The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

The weekend kicks off with Nostrshire, the UK’s first full-scale conference dedicated to Nostr, before the wider festival gets underway. BitFest is also family-friendly, with Student and Family ticket options available.

Previous speakers and artists have included Martti Malmi, Thomas Voegtlin, Ben Arc, Susie Ward, Dominic Frisby, Daniel Prince, Freddie New, Joe Nakamoto, Dr. Peter Connor, Rick Messitt, and Jordan Walker, with the 2026 line-up still being announced.

Early Bird tickets are £99, payable in Bitcoin or fiat. Expect less of a conventional conference and more of a gathering of the UK Bitcoin community.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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, Ollie & Gemma

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

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“Do not obey in advance" — Timothy Snyder

A smooth spread of 9 meetups, plus 1 virtual, across all 7 days in the UK this week.

Every meetup is a community and every community is a bullish sign for Bitcoin. We hope you can make it to a local event but if you can’t, check out our Featured Events section for 2 upcoming UK conferences.

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

BBN, the UK's network for businesses and professionals exploring Bitcoin, is going nationwide, and you're invited to the launch!🚀

We're coming to three major English cities: Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.

You don't need to be a member to come along, just bring yourself or anyone who'd get value from being there. Spaces are limited, reserve your spot now!

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

⚽️ Real Bedford with BTC Sessions: Bitcoin educator and all round legend, BTC Sessions is coming to town and we'll be talking everything Bitcoin, including custudy and what happened with ColdCard. 12:00 - 13:30 on Monday 31st.

Tuesday

🍺 Bitcoin Nottingham: The September Bitcoin Nottingham Meetup date for your diary is Tuesday 1st, 18:30 at O'Connors Irish bar, 33 Central Ave, NG2 5GQ, in the function room upstairs. Free pizza thanks to sponsorship from DTV Electronics!

Wednesday

💥 Bitcoin Power: A monthly meetup on the first Wednesday of the month, focussing on empowering the user on what, why, when and where on everything Bitcoin! Find us at Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street, Glasgow, 19:00 - 21:00.

Thursday

🎶 Timeless Session - Longy Live: New Music Nudge Unit presents a groundbreaking livestream & musical event, including a panel discussion with some of the new music industry leaders. 16:00 - 18:00 on Thursday 3rd.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

🍺 Wiltshire BTC: Meeting at The Water Meadow East, SN12 7GG at 18:30 on Friday 4th. Come along for an informal chat and get together.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

☕️ Bitcoin Portsmouth: Join fellow bitcoiners this Saturday at 10:00am at Panero Lounge for relaxed Bitcoin chat, good conversation, and good coffee. No agenda, just informal chats. All welcome.

Sunday

🔮 Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 13:00.

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

thesolomining.co

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin.

btcbitbybit.com

🗓️ Featured Events

🗓️ Muslim Bitcoin Summit - London, October 10-11

The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

The weekend kicks off with Nostrshire, the UK’s first full-scale conference dedicated to Nostr, before the wider festival gets underway. BitFest is also family-friendly, with Student and Family ticket options available.

Previous speakers and artists have included Martti Malmi, Thomas Voegtlin, Ben Arc, Susie Ward, Dominic Frisby, Daniel Prince, Freddie New, Joe Nakamoto, Dr. Peter Connor, Rick Messitt, and Jordan Walker, with the 2026 line-up still being announced.

Early Bird tickets are £99, payable in Bitcoin or fiat. Expect less of a conventional conference and more of a gathering of the UK Bitcoin community.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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, Ollie & Gemma

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now

“Every great advance in civilisation has represented an attack on authority” — Bertrand Russell

After 2.5 years, London's legendary Cyphermunk House is closing. But the Cyphermunk journey doesn't end here.

With three closing CMH events, Scotland's Bitcoin Conference, two Irish meetups and six others across England, there's plenty to choose from this week.

All the details below……

This week’s sponsor is…

BBN, the UK's network for businesses and professionals exploring Bitcoin, is going nationwide, and you're invited to the launch!🚀

We're coming to three major English cities: Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.

You don't need to be a member to come along, just bring yourself or anyone who'd get value from being there. Spaces are limited, reserve your spot now!

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Wednesday

🍺 Brighton Bitcoin: Building a bitcoin community in the Brighton & Hove area. A regular informal meetup happens every last Wednesday of the month at Indian Summer where they accept bitcoin payments. The meetup starts at 20:00, or 19:00 if you'd like to eat first.

🍺 Leamington Spa Bitcoin: Meeting this Wednesday, 26th, at The Star & Garter, CV32 5LL at 19:00 for a casual chat and drinks, beginners welcome.

🍺 BitDevs - London: Join us for the next London BitDevs Socratic Seminar! We'll be covering the latest research, ideas, and developments in Bitcoin and related protocols. Arrive at 18:45 on Wednesday 26th August. This seminar is taking place at Antidote, instead of our usual location in Westminster. More info here.

Thursday

🍺 Bitcoin Wexford: The Wexford Bitcoin Community meet on the last Thursday of the month. From 19:00 - 21:30, you'll find them at Red Books, Apt 7, St Peter's Square, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 ER2F, Ireland.

🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The August meetup is on Thursday the 27th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, from 19:00.

Friday

🎶 Cyphermunk House - Block Party: Celebrate two and half years of Cyphermunk House in Bloomsbury with the last party on John Street. With music from Denay Samosa and a new CMH puzzle. From 19:00. All welcome. Bloomsbury.

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

📅 BTheChange: Scottish Bitcoin Conference 2026, bringing together educators, developers & curious newcomers to explore Bitcoin and it's role in a brighter economic future. Main Conference at Glasgow University, 32 University Ave, G12 8LX on Sat 29th.

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

🏦 Cyphermunk House - Be Your Own Dummy: R&D session to explore Be Your Own Bank, plus pizza, raffle prizes and a chance to acquire the last of the Cyphermunk artefacts. From 13:00. All welcome. Bloomsbury

Sunday

📅 BTheChange: Casual Sunday Glasgow meetup on Sunday 30th to debrief about the conference and connect with the attendees.

🧘 Cyphermunk House - Yoga & Decentralise: Yoga from 11:00 with Psyfer (bring your own mat). Munk Brunch at Ana's Deli from 12:00. BTC & Chill from 13:00 at London's first Munk House. All welcome. Bloomsbury.

🍻 Galway Bitcoin Meetup: Join on Sunday, 30th August at 18:00 in a different venue: Glynn's Bar Oranmore, H91 PK73. All are welcome to attend and take part in the discussion.

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

thesolomining.co

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin.

btcbitbybit.com

🗓️ Featured Events

🗓️ Muslim Bitcoin Summit - London, October 10-11

The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

The weekend kicks off with Nostrshire, the UK’s first full-scale conference dedicated to Nostr, before the wider festival gets underway. BitFest is also family-friendly, with Student and Family ticket options available.

Previous speakers and artists have included Martti Malmi, Thomas Voegtlin, Ben Arc, Susie Ward, Dominic Frisby, Daniel Prince, Freddie New, Joe Nakamoto, Dr. Peter Connor, Rick Messitt, and Jordan Walker, with the 2026 line-up still being announced.

Early Bird tickets are £99, payable in Bitcoin or fiat. Expect less of a conventional conference and more of a gathering of the UK Bitcoin community.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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, Ollie & Gemma

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now

"There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals" — Idowu Koyenikan

Bitcoin meetups are the signal, and what a week we have coming up: 16 meetups across all 7 days, with 5 on Wednesday!

There's something for everyone this week, including a developer day, a weekend picnic, and a special anniversary meetup.

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

BBN, the UK's network for businesses exploring Bitcoin, is going nationwide, and you're invited to the launch!🚀

We're coming to three major English cities: Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.

You don't need to be a member to come along, just bring yourself or anyone who'd get value from being there. Spaces are limited, reserve your spot now!

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍺 Lincs Bitcoin: Lincs Bitcoin meets on the third Monday of each month. Join them at The Treaty of Commerce, 173 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AF. From 19:30. Open to all — OGs to newcomers.

Tuesday

🍺 Newcastle Bitcoin Meetup: An informal get-together for those interested in Bitcoin - you don't need to own any. At The Town Wall, Pink Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HX. From 18:30. Third Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday

🎂 Battersea Bitcoiners Anniversary. A special social to celebrate 1 year of Battersea Bitcoiners events, with a market style showcase of products, sourced from Bitcoiners all over globe 🌍! Meet at Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ from 18:30, and bring plenty of sats. Sponsored by CoinCorner - free goodies

🍻 Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet this month at The Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street at 18:00 to 20:00, on Wednesday the 19th.

🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at The Dolphin Pub in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 19th of August. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.

🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 19th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00.

🍺 St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is on Wednesday the 19th, from 19:00 to 22:00 at the The White Lion, AL1 1RN. Whether you're new or experienced, there'll be plenty of people on hand to answer questions and share insights.

Thursday

🍺 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: Every third Thursday of the month at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). You'll find them in the Cogg Room at 18:30 for a 1-2-1 clinic and 19:30 for the main meetup. Thursday, the 20th.

🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you're in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 20th at 19:00. You'll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett's Hill, B2 5SN.

Friday

💻 Mempool Dev Day: Bringing together Bitcoin developers, builders, and curious hackers for a day of workshops, collaboration, and good conversations, 09:00-17:00. Hosted at Antidote Offices, expect hands-on sessions, technical discussions, and plenty of time to meet others building on Bitcoin.

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

🍺 Bristol Bitcoin Beer Social - Satoshi Ciders: On Friday August 21st from 18:15 at The Apple Ciderboat, Welshback BS1 4SB. Ask any questions, chat with Bristol Bitcoiners interested in growing sound money & local circular economies.

🍺 The Satoshi Society - Southampton: Join a friendly group of bitcoiners at The Maritimo Lounge, SO14 3LG on Friday 21st at 19:00 for food and a Bitcoin chat

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

Sunday

🥪 Bury St Edmunds Bitcoin: - A family & dog friendly picnic meetup. Enjoy a summer's morning and chat Bitcoin on Sunday 23rd from 11:00 at Abbey Gardens

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

https://www.thesolomining.co/

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin.

btcbitbybit.com

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• 🥛 The Calf at Foot Dairy: A high-welfare micro-dairy offering fresh milk and pasture-fed beef direct from the farm, with a focus on keeping cows and their calves together. Visitors can also book farm visits to experience the dairy, meet the animals, and learn more about their approach to farming. Now accepting Bitcoin.

• ☕ Busy Beez Cafe: A family-run café in Edgware serving breakfasts, coffee, sandwiches and sweet treats, all prepared with care and made fresh to order. With bread baked fresh daily and a focus on quality, home-style food, find them at 227 Deansbrook Road, Edgware, HA8 9BX.

• 🌿 Rich Soil Ltd: A London-based gardening and landscaping company providing residential and commercial services, built on hands-on experience across London, Essex and Kent. From garden maintenance, seasonal planting and complete residential transformations to commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance and large-scale site clearance, Rich Soil approaches every project with a focus on quality, reliability and attention to detail

🗓️ Featured Events

🗓️ Muslim Bitcoin Summit - London, October 10-11

The Anti‑Riba Money Conference will be held in London. A landmark, non-profit, community‑funded gathering exploring sound money through Prophetic economics. Conference Saturday, with Sunday half-day

🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22

The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.

The weekend kicks off with Nostrshire, the UK’s first full-scale conference dedicated to Nostr, before the wider festival gets underway. BitFest is also family-friendly, with Student and Family ticket options available.

Previous speakers and artists have included Martti Malmi, Thomas Voegtlin, Ben Arc, Susie Ward, Dominic Frisby, Daniel Prince, Freddie New, Joe Nakamoto, Dr. Peter Connor, Rick Messitt, and Jordan Walker, with the 2026 line-up still being announced.

Early Bird tickets are £99, payable in Bitcoin or fiat. Expect less of a conventional conference and more of a gathering of the UK Bitcoin community.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 29-30th August - BTheChange. Scottish Bitcoin Conference 2026, bringing together educators, developers & curious newcomers to explore Bitcoin and it's role in a brighter economic future. Held at Glasgow University, 32 University Ave, G12 8LX on Sat 29th followed by a meetup on Sun 30th at 11:00.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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 & Ollie

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

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“The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable" — James A. Garfield

A healthy spread of UK meetups this week across England, Scotland & Wales!

And a warm welcome to our newest sponsor, Bitcoin Business Network, who have got some great events lined up for 3 big UK cities.

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

BBN, the UK's network for businesses exploring Bitcoin, is going nationwide, and you're invited to the launch!🚀

We're coming to three major English cities: Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.

You don't need to be a member to come along, just bring yourself or anyone who'd get value from being there. Spaces are limited, reserve your spot now!

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍻 Dundee Bitcoin: Join Dundee Bitcoin from 17:30 - 20:30 at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month's meetup is on Monday the 10th.

🍺 Purbeck Bitcoin: If you're down in the south of England, you'll find Purbeck Bitcoin at The Bear Wareham, BH20 4LT. Join them on Monday the 10th, from 19:00 onwards.

Tuesday

🏢 Antidote Office Open Day: Thinking about joining London’s premier Bitcoin coworking hub? Visit Antidote HQ on Tuesday, 11th August from 10:00–16:30 in Farringdon, London for an open day where builders, investors, and Bitcoin enthusiasts can explore the workspace, meet members and accelerator founders, and work from the office for the day. Expect access to breakout areas, meeting rooms, and the roof terrace. Free to attend, with registration required to view the address.

🔐 Cyphermunk House - SIGNERS, BIRDS & SAFES: The Cyphermunks cover three of the best open source tools for protecting your Bitcoin in a free rolling evening session. All welcome. Bloomsbury from 18.30.

Wednesday

🍻 Glasgow Bitcoin: A welcoming space for anyone in and around Glasgow to connect and talk all things Bitcoin. Join from 18:00–23:00 at The Piper Bar, G1 1HL on Wednesday 12th.

Thursday

🍺 Bitcoin Liverpool: 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 at The Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 13th at 18:30.

🍺 Cardiff Bitcoin: Join them for a social event this Thursday 13th at Temple Bar, Cardiff, CF10 1FS, 18:00 - 23:00. All welcome!

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

thesolomining.co

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin.

btcbitbybit.com

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ Weds 19th August - Battersea Bitcoiners Anniversary. A special social to celebrate 1 year of Battersea Bitcoiners events, with a market style showcase of products sourced from Bitcoiners all over globe 🌍! Meet at Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ from 18:30. Sponsored by CoinCorner - free goodies!

🗓️ Fri 21st August - Mempool Dev Day - Technical presentations, workshops and networking

🗓️ 29-30th August - BTheChange. Scottish Bitcoin Conference 2026, bringing together educators, developers & curious newcomers to explore Bitcoin and it's role in a brighter economic future. Held at Glasgow University, 32 University Ave, G12 8LX on Sat 29th followed by a meetup on Sun 30th at 11:00.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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 & Ollie

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

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“The best way to predict the future is to create it” — Peter Drucker

A much quieter meetup report after a huge 16 events last week.

Do you know where your nearest bitcoin-accepting merchant is? Perhaps you could pay them a visit this week! Look for venues near you at btcmap.org.

Upcoming meetups below…

This week’s sponsor is…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

https://www.thesolomining.co/

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Tuesday

🔐 Cyphermunk House - Bitcoin 101: Discover bitcoin wallets, nodes, privacy, and other key topics. The class is customised to ensure everyone is challenged. Tuesday the 4th, from 18:30 - 21:00.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

Sunday

🧘 Cyphermunk House - Yoga: Stretch your body at Yoga with Storm, 11:00 - 12:00, Sunday 9th at Cyphermunk House. Bring your own mat.

🔐 Cyphermunk House - Bitaxe Workshop: Follow the Yoga by exercising your mind, with a Bitaxe building workshop (purchase optional). 13:00 - 16:00 at Cyphermunk House.

Supporting this week’s issue…

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin. btcbitbybit.com

The Once Bitten Podcast with Daniel Prince shares real stories and honest conversations that cut through the noise to show how Bitcoin is reshaping lives, families, and the future of money.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ Weds 19th August - Battersea Bitcoiners Birthday. A special social to celebrate 1 year of Battersea Bitcoiners events: a Sats Market with products sourced from Bitcoiners all over globe. Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Sponsored by CoinCorner - free goodies!

🗓️ Fri 21st August - Mempool Dev Day. Technical presentations, workshops and networking hosted at the Antidote offices.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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.

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now

“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are” —Anaïs Nin

The Football World Cup is over and the meetup organisers are out in full force!

There’s plenty to choose from this week, a whopping 16 meetups across 3 countries, every day except Monday. Check out Saturday’s events to get some steps in as well as a first-time meetup in Ireland on Thursday!

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin. btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Tuesday

🍺 BitDevs - London: London BitDevs is a community of Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals interested in discussing and participating in the research and development of Bitcoin and related protocols. This is Socratic Seminar #51 in Antidote‘s office, The Bindery, 51-53 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8HN. Doors open at 18:45. More info here.

🔐 Cyphermunk House - Bitcoin 101: Discover bitcoin wallets, nodes, privacy, and other key topics. The class is customised to ensure everyone is challenged. It’s a 2.5-hour session on Tuesday, the 28th, from 18:30 - 21:00.

Wednesday

🍺 Brighton Bitcoin: Building a bitcoin community in the Brighton & Hove area. A regular informal meetup happens every last Wednesday of the month at Indian Summer where they accept bitcoin payments. The meetup starts at 20:00, or 19:00 if you’d like to eat first.

🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 29th of July. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.

🍺 Leamington Spa Bitcoin: Meeting this Wednesday at The Star & Garter, CV32 5LL at 19:00 for a casual chat and drinks, beginners welcome.

Thursday

🍻 Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Thursday the 30th from 19:00 at The Volunteer in Theale. The venue, located on Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX, accepts Bitcoin. All welcome.

🍺 Bitcoin Wexford: A first-time community meetup in Wexford. 19:00 - 21:30 at Red Books, Apt 7, St Peter’s Square, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 ER2F, Ireland.

🎵 New Music Economy: Change The Game: Hosted by 2140Music, meet artists, musicians, builders, organisers and others exploring the future of music. Tramshed, Woolwich, London, SE18 6ES, 18.30 - 21.30 on Thursday 30th July.

🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The next meetup is on Thursday 30th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

🍺 Wiltshire BTC: Meeting at The Water Meadow East pub in Melksham, SN12 7GG at 18:30 on Friday 31st July. Come along for an informal chat and get together.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club.. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

☕️ Bitcoin Portsmouth: Join fellow bitcoiners this Saturday at 10:00am at Panero Lounge for relaxed Bitcoin chat, good conversation, and good coffee. No agenda, just informal chats. All welcome.

🚶🏽‍♂️Punk Hike: Storm leads a 21km hike from Seaford to Eastbourne, with beach stops, natural british landscapes and a Bitcoin picnic. Meet at 10:00 at Seaford station. All welcome.

Sunday

🔮 Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 13:00.

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Once Bitten Podcast with Daniel Prince shares real stories and honest conversations that cut through the noise to show how Bitcoin is reshaping lives, families, and the future of money.

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

https://www.thesolomining.co/

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 26th June - Bitcoin Graffiti Jam - Stockwell Hall of Fame, London.

🗓️ Weds 19th August - Battersea Bitcoiners Birthday. A special social to celebrate 1 year of Battersea Bitcoiners events. Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Sponsored by CoinCorner - free goodies!

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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.

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now

“The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible.”— Arthur C. Clarke, Clarke’s Second Law

From pub socials and Bitcoin education to philosophy, privacy, workshops and weekend walks, there is plenty of variety on offer this week.

Alongside the regular local meetups, Cyphermunk House hosts both a Bitcoin 101 session and a Constellation workshop, while The Areopagus returns in London to explore signal, noise, attention and truth. The week closes with Bitcoin walks in London and Edinburgh, plus a Seedsigner workshop and evening meetup in Galway.

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin. btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍺 Lincs Bitcoin: Lincs Bitcoin meets on the third Monday of each month. Join them at The Treaty of Commerce, 173 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AF. From 19:30. Open to all — OGs to newcomers.

Tuesday

🍺 Bristol Bitcoin Beer Social - Satoshi Ciders): Ask any questions, chat with Bristol Bitcoiners interested in growing sound money & local circular economies. Enjoy some ciders with local Bitcoiners @ The Apple, Welsh, BS1 4SB. From 18:15. Legendary 1865 Freehouse in Hotwells - bring a question, find like-minded rebels.

🔐 Cyphermunk House - Bitcoin 101: Discover bitcoin wallets, nodes, privacy, and other key topics. The class is customised to ensure everyone is challenged. It’s a 2.5-hour session on Tuesday, the 21st, from 18:30 - 21:00.

🍺 Newcastle Bitcoin Meetup: An informal get-together for those interested in Bitcoin - you don’t need to own any. At The Town Wall, Pink Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HX. From 18:30. Third Tuesday of the month.

📶 The Areopagus #2 - Signal vs Noise: Join us for an evening of thoughtful discussion exploring Bitcoin, religion, technology, media, culture, and the deeper philosophical questions of attention, truth, and value. 19.00 - 21.00 on Tuesday 21st, Canary Wharf, London. Sign up to find the exact location.

Wednesday

🍺 Battersea Bitcoiners: From 18.30 on Wednesday 22nd at Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Bitcoin accepted at their venue. Check out their website at batterseabitcoiners.co.uk.

Thursday

🔐 Cyphermunk House - Constellation:
Sara explores unconscious, generational dynamics within your social system, using the group to map the relationships. Thursday 23rd 18.30 - 21.30. All welcome. Bloomsbury.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

⚡ Bitcoinology: LNbits Workshop: Friday 24th from 18:30 at Cyphermunk House, Bloomsbury, as Ben Arc leads a hands-on workshop exploring LNbits, the free and open-source Bitcoin Lightning wallet accounts system. Expect practical demonstrations, gadgets, and more. All welcome.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club.. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

Sunday

🔥 Galway Bitcoin Meetup – BBBQ: Join on Sunday 26th from 18:00 at Rinville Park, Oranmore, for a relaxed Bitcoin BBQ, followed by drinks and more Bitcoin chat at The Thatch Bar, Oranmore, from 20:30. All welcome.

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

https://www.thesolomining.co/

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• 🍺 Watson’s Firkin Lounge: A friendly micropub in Knighton specialising in top-quality real ales and ciders. Find them at 24 High Street, Knighton, LD7 1AT, where they now accept Bitcoin on-chain payments.

• 🍸 Shorty’s Bar Peckham: A neighbourhood bar in Peckham serving cocktails and beer with a strong community focus. Dogs are welcome, and they’re open Wed–Thu 16:00–23:00, Fri 16:00–00:00, Sat 14:00–00:00 and Sun 14:00–23:00. Find them at 42 Peckham Rye, now accepting Bitcoin.

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Once Bitten Podcast with Daniel Prince shares real stories and honest conversations that cut through the noise to show how Bitcoin is reshaping lives, families, and the future of money.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 29th - 30th August - ₿ the Change - Glasgow, G2 1BP.

🗓️ Weds 19th August - Battersea Bitcoiners Birthday. A special social to celebrate 1 year of Battersea Bitcoiners events. Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Sponsored by CoinCorner: free goodies!

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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.

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now

“A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.” — John Keats, Endymion

There’s no better way to get out and enjoy the sunshine than spending it with like-minded sovereign individuals.

But if you can’t get out of the house, one of this week’s events will be livestreamed. So, if you’re in the mood to support comedy and live music with sats from your living room, check out Saturday evening’s event.

All the details are below…

This week’s sponsor is…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

https://www.thesolomining.co/

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍻 Dundee Bitcoin: Join them from 17:30 to 20:30 at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month’s meetup is on Monday 13th.

Tuesday

🎙️ Bitcoin Surrey: No guest speaker nor special event on this occasion. Join from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, GU9 7HR. Food is served from 17:00–21:00, and the group will be upstairs in the library.

Wednesday

🍻 Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet this month at The Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street at 18:00 to 20:00.

🍺 St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is on Wednesday the 15th, from 19:00 to 22:00 at the The White Lion, AL1 1RN. Whether you’re new or experienced, there’ll be plenty of people on hand to answer questions and share insights.

🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 15th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00.

Thursday

🍺 Bitcoin Essex: Meetup this Thursday the 16th from 19:00 at the Old Smack, 7 High St, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2EN

🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you’re in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 16th at 19:00. You’ll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett’s Hill, B2 5SN.

🍺 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: Every third Thursday of the month at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). You’ll find them in the Cogg Room at 18:30 for a 1-2-1 clinic and 19:30 for the main meetup. Thursday, the 16th.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club.. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

🎤 Into the Valueverse 2: Live Music & Comedy at The Moonraker Club, 270 Station Road Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7SD from 20:00 to 23:00 on Saturday night. This will also be live streamed via RSS and Nostr - tune in for free online and join the show!

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Once Bitten Podcast with Daniel Prince shares real stories and honest conversations that cut through the noise to show how Bitcoin is reshaping lives, families, and the future of money.

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin. btcbitbybit.com

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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.

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” — Marcel Proust

You can have Thursday off, but there’s a Bitcoin meetup for every other day this week.

After a month of low business activity, we’ve got 4 new business accepting Bitcoin this week! If you’re looking for a summer’s getaway in the South of England, be sure to check out this week’s list.

All the details bellow…

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin. btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍺 Purbeck Bitcoin: A new bitcoin meetup! If you’re down in the south of England, you’ll find them at The Bear Wareham, BH20 4LT. On Monday, the 6th, from 19:00 onwards.

Tuesday

🔐 Cyphermunk House - Wallets & Laser Eyes: Bennet explores hierarchical deterministic wallets and how they work before Aaron Koenig releases his third studio album; Laser Eyes. All welcome. Bloomsbury on Tuesday 7th, from 18.30.

Wednesday

🍻 Glasgow Bitcoin: A welcoming space for anyone in and around Glasgow to connect and talk all things Bitcoin. Join from 18:00–23:00 at The Piper Bar, G1 1HL.

🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at The Dolphin Pub in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 8th of July. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club.. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

🍺 Dublin Bitcoiners: The Dublin meetup is back in action and this month and will be meeting at The International Bar, D02 VH59 at 13:00. This months topics include Bitcoin security and a HodlHodl LN Demo.

Sunday

🧘 Yoga, Bitcoin & Chill: Sunday 12th from 11:00 at Cyphermunk House, Bloomsbury, as Storm leads a relaxed morning yoga session. Bring your own mat, then stay for Munk brunch at Ana’s Deli followed by Bitcoin & Chill. All welcome.

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Once Bitten Podcast with Daniel Prince shares real stories and honest conversations that cut through the noise to show how Bitcoin is reshaping lives, families, and the future of money.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• 🏡 The Best of Exmoor: A local holiday cottage specialist helping visitors discover the very best of Exmoor through a carefully selected collection of self-catering accommodation. Founded in 2005 by Exmoor local Chris Lister, the friendly team combines expert local knowledge with personal service, offering everything from cosy retreats and luxury escapes to pet-friendly and equestrian-friendly cottages. Experience the magic of Exmoor, with the convenience of paying in Bitcoin via both on-chain and Lightning payments.

• 👓 HODL Eyewear: An independent eyewear brand dedicated to helping people protect their eyes from the effects of modern screen use and LED lights with premium blue light filtering glasses. Founded by the team at Bryden Opticians, HODL Eyewear combines quality eye care with Bitcoin values, while supporting its Sats for Sight initiative, where £5 from every purchase is saved in Bitcoin to help fund vision care for those in need.

• ⚡ North Wales Business Energy: A local energy broker helping businesses and households across North Wales reduce their energy bills through free, no-obligation comparisons. With access to preferential tariffs across the market, they can often secure better rates while handling the paperwork, providing renewal reminders, and offering a personal, local service. Through their North Wales Home Energy initiative, they also donate part of their commission to local charities, helping customers save money while giving back to the community.

• 🧘 Body Conscious Studio: A charity-run wellbeing studio in Belfast offering affordable and inclusive yoga, qigong, meditation, and holistic therapies in a calm, community-focused space. With small class sizes, one-to-one tuition, and treatments including Thai yoga massage, reflexology, and bodywork, Body Conscious is dedicated to advancing health, education, and wellbeing through embodied self-care and meaningful connection.

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

https://www.thesolomining.co/

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 29th - 30th August - ₿ the Change - Glasgow, G2 1BP.

🗓️ Weds 19th August - Battersea Bitcoiners Birthday. A special social to celebrate 1 year of Battersea Bitcoiners events. Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Sponsored by CoinCorner: free goodies!

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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.

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

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“Give me that which I want, and you shall have this which you want.” — Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations

A lighter week on the meetup calendar, but still plenty of chances to get out and meet other Bitcoiners.

This week includes a new Bitcoin-accepting venue for Bitcoin Nottingham, complete with free pizza and a home mining talk from The Solo Mining Co. There are also regular meetups in West London, Newcastle, Portsmouth and Leeds, plus the weekly Bitcoin Walks in London and Edinburgh for anyone who wants to stretch their legs while talking sats.

All the details below…

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin. btcbitbybit.com

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍺 Northamptonshire Bitcoin Network: Join an impromptu Bitcoin meetup on Monday 29th from 20:00 in the garden of The Black Prince, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE. Come and talk Bitcoin, local circular economies, and Bitcoin-powered marketplaces with @Yojimble and Sync, host of the Nostr Open Markets podcast.

Tuesday

🍺 Bitcoin Nottingham – June Meetup: Tuesday, 30th June 2026 at 18:30 for the first meetup at O’Connors Irish Bar, 33 Central Ave, West Bridgford, NG2 5GQ (upstairs function room), a new venue that now accepts Bitcoin. Expect an evening of Bitcoin conversation, free pizza courtesy of DTV Electronics, and a talk from The Solo Mining Co on home Bitcoin mining and running small mining hardware. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or a long-time Bitcoiner, everyone is welcome.

Wednesday

🍻 West London Bitcoin: Meeting monthly at The Snug - Alice House, NW6 1RD at 18:30. Close to the West Hampstead Tube station. Head along and meet your new bitcoin buddies.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

☕️ Bitcoin Portsmouth: Join fellow bitcoiners this Saturday at 10:00am at Panero Lounge for relaxed Bitcoin chat, good conversation, and good coffee. No agenda, just informal chats. All welcome.

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club.. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

Sunday

🔮 Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 13:00.

This week’s sponsor is…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

https://www.thesolomining.co/

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Once Bitten Podcast with Daniel Prince shares real stories and honest conversations that cut through the noise to show how Bitcoin is reshaping lives, families, and the future of money.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

19th August - Battersea Bitcoiners Birthday - Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

Supporting this week’s issue…

A real physical CD swap, coordinated on Nostr. Make your mix, burn three copies, post them to plebs. Receive CDs in return.

https://summerburn.shakespeare.wtf

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.

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now

“You have to start with the truth. The truth is the only way that we can get anywhere.” —Julian Assange

Wow, 100 issues!

There were times I didn’t think I’d make it this far. More than once, I considered calling it a day. But people kept telling me how important this newsletter had become to the UK Bitcoin community, so I carried on.

The first issue was published on 2 June 2024, and the very first meetup listed was the Northants Bitcoin Network, the meetup I started back in 2022 and the one that set me on this whole crazy journey.

As my family and I continue our travels, Gemma has taken over running the meetup, and together with Ollie, has also started helping with the newsletter.

A lot has changed over the past two years, but Bitcoin keeps chugging along. And so do we. Our aim remains the same: to keep bringing you the latest news, events, and developments from across the UK & Ireland Bitcoin community.

A huge thank you goes to everyone who has helped make these first 100 issues possible: our founding and paid subscribers, the sponsors who have supported us along the way, and everyone who returns each week to see what’s happening across the community.

The biggest thank you, however, goes to the meetup organisers. They do the hard work of building local Bitcoin communities month after month, and they help us keep this newsletter accurate by submitting updates, correcting mistakes, and making sure it remains the most reliable source of information for Bitcoin meetups and events across the UK & Ireland.

Now, let’s take a look at what’s coming up this week...

This week’s sponsor is…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

https://www.thesolomining.co/

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Tuesday

🔐 Cyphermunk House - Bitcoin 101: Join the Cyphermunk House community on Tuesday 23rd, 18:30 - 21:30 for an introductory session explaining why and how you should and can run your own node. Presented by Samantha Drill.

Wednesday

🍺 Leamington Spa Bitcoin: Meeting this Wednesday at The Star & Garter, CV32 5LL at 19:00 for a casual chat and drinks, beginners welcome.

🍺 Brighton Bitcoin: Building a bitcoin community in the Brighton & Hove area. A regular informal meetup happens every last Wednesday of the month at Indian Summer where they accept bitcoin payments. The meetup starts at 20:00, or 19:00 if you’d like to eat first.

Thursday

🍺 Cardiff Bitcoin Meetup: Join on Thursday, 25th June from 18:00–23:55 at Temple Bar, 6 High St, Cardiff CF10 1FA, for an evening of Bitcoin conversation, community, and networking with fellow Bitcoiners. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or have been around for years, all are welcome.

🍻 Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Thursday, the 25th, at The Volunteer in Theale. The venue, located on Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX, accepts Bitcoin. All welcome, from 19:00.

🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The monthly meetup is on Thursday 25th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

🍺 The Satoshi Society - Southampton: Join a friendly group of bitcoiners at The Maritimo Lounge, SO14 3LG on Friday 26th at 19:00 for food and a Bitcoin chat.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club.. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

🔐 Cyphermunk House - The 6 Billion Dollar Man: Global watch party for the Bitcoin only release of the Cannes and Global Globe winning Julian Assange documentary; The Six Billion Dollar Man. All welcome. Bloomsbury at 7pm on Saturday.

Sunday

🍻 Galway Bitcoin Meetup: Sunday, 28th June at 18:00 in the Eyre Square Hotel, Galway, H91 TCP0 for a beginner friendly look into Bitcoin. All are welcome to attend and take part in the discussion.

This week’s sponsor is…

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin. btcbitbybit.com

Supporting this week’s issue…

The Once Bitten Podcast with Daniel Prince shares real stories and honest conversations that cut through the noise to show how Bitcoin is reshaping lives, families, and the future of money.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 29th - 30th August - ₿ the Change - Glasgow, G2 1BP.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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.

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now

“The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.” —Pelé

A healthy 15 meetups await you in this week’s issue.

Before we dive in, a quick welcome to our newest sponsor, The Solo Mining Co. They’re helping to support the newsletter, and I’d encourage you to take a look at their fantastic range of Bitcoin mining products via the link below.

Right then, let’s see what the week ahead has in store...

This week’s sponsor is…

The Solo Mining Co designs and builds bespoke home Bitcoin miners, and offers UK solar-hosted mining rentals, backed by real support, beautiful hardware, and mining passion since 2011.

https://www.thesolomining.co/

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍻 West London Bitcoin: Meeting monthly at The Snug - Alice House, NW6 1RD at 18:30. Close to the West Hampstead Tube station. Head along and meet your new bitcoin buddies.

🍺 Lincs Bitcoin: Lincs Bitcoin meets on the third Monday of each month. Join them at The Treaty of Commerce, 173 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AF. From 19:30. Open to all — OGs to newcomers.

Tuesday

🍺 Newcastle Bitcoin Meetup: An informal get-together for those interested in Bitcoin - you don’t need to own any. At The Town Wall, Pink Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HX. From 18:30. Third Tuesday of the month.

🌐 Cyphermunk House - Internet 101: Tuesday 16th from 18:30 at Cyphermunk House, Bloomsbury, as Saibeaks explores the internet’s foundational building blocks, taking a journey through the protocol stack from TCP/IP to Bitcoin. Expect a technical but accessible discussion on how the internet works and how Bitcoin fits into the broader digital landscape. All welcome.

Wednesday

🍻 Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet this month at The Merchant, 134-136 West George Street, G2 2HG at 18:00 to 20:00.

🍺 Battersea Bitcoiners: From 18.30 on Wednesday 17th at Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Check out their new website at batterseabitcoiners.co.uk.

🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 17th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00.

Thursday

🍺 Bitcoin Surrey: This month’s meetup is a casual social evening with no guest speaker or formal presentation, just good conversation and plenty of Bitcoin chat. Join on Thursday, 18th June from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, 5 Castle St, Farnham GU9 7HR. Food is served from 17:00–21:00, and you’ll find the group in the beautiful triple-aspect library on the first floor. Free to attend and everyone is welcome.

🍺 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: Every third Thursday of the month at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). You’ll find them in the Cogg Room at 18:30 for a 1-2-1 clinic and 19:30 for the main meetup. Thursday, the 18th.

🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you’re in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 18th at 19:00. You’ll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett’s Hill, B2 5SN.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00.

Saturday

🎨 Bitcoin Graffiti Jam 2026: Saturday, 20th June from 10:00–19:00 at Stockwell Hall of Fame, London, for a free day of street art, live music, open mic performances, exhibitors, family-friendly activities, and community connection. Bringing together artists, musicians, Bitcoiners, and the simply curious, Bitcoin Graffiti Jam celebrates freedom, creativity, and open culture in a relaxed South London setting. Free to attend, with registration recommended.

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club.. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

Sunday

🍺 Bristol Bitcoin Beer Social - Satoshi Ciders): Escape inflation and sup pints with local Bitcoiners @ Prince of Wales Pub & Beer Garden on Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AA. From 18:15. Bring a question, find like-minded rebels.

This week’s sponsors are…

Teach your kids Bitcoin — self-custody wallets, lessons, and chores that pay in sats. Subscribe with code BBBBMEET and your first month comes back 100% as Bitcoin. btcbitbybit.com

The Once Bitten Podcast with Daniel Prince shares real stories and honest conversations that cut through the noise to show how Bitcoin is reshaping lives, families, and the future of money.

Get Involved

• Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.

• Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.

• Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.

• Telegram: Join our Channel for UK meetup updates

• Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.

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.

This newsletter is published as Value4Value content, and it relies on reader support to keep going. If you get value from it, feel free to send some sats to tmb@blink.sv to help cover the time and effort that goes into putting it together and keep it sustainable long term.

Founding Members Shout-out:

• Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.

• Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com

• Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.

Support the newsletter by becoming a subscriber. Founding members get a shout-out each week.

Subscribe now