“Tolerance will reach such a level that intelligent people will be banned from thinking so as not to offend the imbeciles”.—Fyodor Dostoevsky

This week we are running a competition to win 2 tickets to the Bitcoin Ireland Conference, taking place 22 to 24 May.

To enter, reply with the correct answer to this week’s Satoshi Cipher below. Good luck.

First, let’s take a look at the meetups happening this week…

This week’s sponsor is…

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.

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 11th.

🍺 Purbeck Bitcoin: A new UK meetup! If you’re down in the south of England, you’ll find them at The Bear Wareham, BH20 4LT. On Monday, the 11th, from 19:00 onwards.

Tuesday

🎙️ Bitcoin Surrey: This month’s meetup features a fireside chat with Freddie New, CEO of B HODL plc and co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK, sharing an update on all things B HODL and the company’s journey over the past year. Join them on Tuesday, 12th May 2026 from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, 5 Castle St, Farnham GU9 7HR, with the fireside chat and Q&A starting at 19:00. Food is served from 17:00–21:00, and everyone is welcome to attend for free.

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.

🏦 Xapo x Antidote Networking Evening: Join on Wednesday, 13th May from 18:00–21:30 at Antidote HQ for an evening of networking hosted by Xapo, the Bitcoin Policy Institute, and Antidote. The night includes a short talk from the Xapo team on their work with BPI and the evolving UK Bitcoin policy landscape, followed by drinks, food, and relaxed conversation with fellow Bitcoiners. Opening talk begins at 18:30. Free to attend, with registration required.

🕵️ Bitcoinology – Chain Analysis Deep Dive: Join on Wednesday 13th from 18:30 in Bloomsbury as Ramon takes a deep dive into chain analysis, privacy, and best practices for avoiding tracking by bad actors. All welcome.

🍻 St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is on Wednesday the 13th, 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

🍺 Liverpool Bitcoin: A growing community, dedicated to leveraging Bitcoin’s strengths to serve the people of Liverpool and surrounding areas. Get along & help them build. This month their meetup is at the Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 14th at 18:30.

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.

🏢 Antidote Office Open Day: Thinking about joining London’s premier Bitcoin coworking hub? Visit Antidote HQ on Friday, 15th May from 10:00–16:30 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.

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

🧘 Yoga & Art Club: Join on Sunday 17th from 11:00 in Bloomsbury for a relaxed mind, body, and art session with Psyfer and Akme. Start with yoga (bring your own mat), followed by Munk brunch at Ana’s Deli from 12:00, and Art Club from 13:30. All welcome.

Supporting this week’s issue…

🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week 9

🎟️ Prize: 2 Tickets for the Bitcoin Ireland Conference in Dublin (May 22–25)

Cipher: Pigpen replaces letters with geometric symbols from a tic‑tac‑toe grid (letters A–I) and the same grid with dots (J–R). The encoded glyphs below use text tags: TL/TM/TR/ML/MM/MR/BL/BM/BR for their positions, with “•” indicating dotted versions; a slash marks spaces.

History: Also called the Freemason cipher, Pigpen uses geometric symbols instead of letters and appeared in 18th-century Masonic notebooks.

Puzzle: BM MR• ML TR• / ML• MR• BR• MM

Reply with the decoded phrase to win. 🎟️

Last Week’s Winner: Nick Morris – solved “STACKS ON CHAINS”.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

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

📅 Featured Events

🤝 Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 – Dublin, May 22–24

Join Ireland’s premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.

🍕 Pizza Day 2026 – Bury St Edmunds, May 22

Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopio’s Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets £39 (Bitcoin preferred). Don’t miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.

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.

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

“Everyone is a genius in a bull market, but only the disciplined survive the bear.”
— Andreas M. Antonopoulos

Some great merchant onboarding work going on in Bournemouth!

3 new businesses this week, and 2 of them in Bournemouth. See all the details below and head along to those businesses to show your support with some sats!

But first, lets take a look at the meetups happen this week…

This week’s sponsor is…

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.

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🚶 Cyphermunk House - The Wheel: Join on Monday 4th from 11:00 for the closing of The Wheel with a walk and onchain ceremony in Wimbledon Common, led by Miss Banks. A pub lunch will follow. All welcome.

Tuesday

🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 7 PM on Tuesday the 5th of May. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.

🍺 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.

Wednesday

🍻 West London Bitcoin: Meeting monthly at The Snug - Alice House, NW6 6NJ at 18:30. Close to the Queen’s Park 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 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…

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• 👗 Etta Boho: A UK-based bohemian clothing and accessories brand inspired by hippy-chic style and global influences. With close ties to artisans in India and Thailand, Etta Boho brings unique, free-spirited pieces to festivals and events across the South Coast throughout the summer.

• 💈 Live On Hair: An independent barber studio in Pokesdown, Bournemouth offering quality haircuts and beard trims for gentlemen and kids. Focused on community and consistency, they provide bookings, loyalty discounts, products, and even their own podcast — all built around a relaxed, modern barbershop experience. 📍 903 Christchurch Rd, BH7 6AX

• 🌿 The Natural Source: A charity-run, community-focused zero waste shop in Westbourne, Bournemouth, offering organic groceries and eco-friendly household goods. Stocking carefully selected products from local producers and sustainable brands, everything is ethically sourced, sensibly priced, and tested by the team. Profits go back into the community, making it a place where conscious shopping supports a greater good. 📍 75 Poole Road, BH4 9BB

🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week 8

Prize: 2,250 sats ⚡

Cipher: Rail Fence (3 rails) writes the message diagonally across three rows, then reads each row straight across. Remove spaces before encoding/decoding.

History: Used by both Union and Confederate troops in the American Civil War to scramble troop movements with a zigzag pattern.

Puzzle: SKCNTCSNHISAOA

Reply to claim the sats.

Last Week’s cipher was: “LIGHTNING WINS”.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 22nd - 24th May - Bitcoin Ireland Conference, Dublin.

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

📅 Featured Events

🤝 Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 – Dublin, May 22–24

Join Ireland’s premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.

🍕 Pizza Day 2026 – Bury St Edmunds, May 22

Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopio’s Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets £39 (Bitcoin preferred). Don’t miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.

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.

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 eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.” —Henri Bergson

There’s an amazing V4V music night this week!

Powered by Fountain, Antidote and hosted by Aaron of Essex. this is one not to miss.

Also it’s only a few weeks to the Bury St Edmunds Pizza Day so make sure to book your tickets now.

All the details bellow…

This week’s sponsor is…

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.

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍺 Bitcoin Nottingham: Join on Monday, 27th April 2026 at 18:30 at Carlton Town Football Club (Bill Stokeld Stadium), Stoke Lane, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2QS. Expect an evening of Bitcoin discussion, drinks, and community, with a potential talk on Vibe Coding and what can be built with it. The bar accepts Bitcoin, with snacks available, plus free onsite parking and nearby transport links. Bring your favourite Bitcoin merch and join fellow local enthusiasts.

Wednesday

🍻 Leamington Spa: 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

🎸 Fountain LIVE! Special Event: Join on Thursday, 30th April from 19:30–22:30 at The Old Blue Last, London (EC2A 3ES), for a live music night powered by Fountain and Antidote and hosted by Aaron of Essex. Featuring Longy, The Paisley Daze, Silvan Unlocked, Andy Princz, and DJ Rouzy, the event will also be streamed via Fountain, allowing artists to earn sats in real-time as they perform. Each ticket includes £5 of Fountain credits to support performers directly — a new model for artist independence in action.

🍰 Bitcoin Edinburgh – Inaugural Meetup: Join on Thursday from 18:30–20:30 at Lovecrumbs West Port, 155 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2DP, for the relaunch of the Edinburgh Bitcoin community. A great chance to connect with fellow Bitcoiners, share ideas, and be part of a fresh start for Bitcoin in the city. All welcome.

🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The April meetup is on the 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.

🎡 Cyphermunk House - The Wheel: Friday 1st from 18:00 in Bloomsbury as Cyphermunk House unveils The Wheel, marking the next stage of its journey. Expect an evening of live music and celebration. All welcome.

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. Bitcoin accepted at the venue.

Supporting this week’s issue…

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• 🚗 The Barn Alloy Wheel Repair Centre: A specialist alloy wheel repair centre offering professional refurbishment, colour changes, and damage repair for all types of wheels. Combining skilled craftsmanship with modern equipment, they help restore wheels to a high-quality finish while providing reliable, friendly service. Cranleigh GU6 8PL.

• ❄️ Coolflo Air Conditioning: A specialist air conditioning company based in Cobham, KT11 3JZ, serving Surrey and the surrounding areas with installation, servicing, and maintenance for residential and commercial systems. Focused on energy-efficient cooling and heating solutions, Coolflo delivers reliable, professional service to keep spaces comfortable all year round.

• 🍕 The Honesty Box: An artisan woodfired sourdough pizza spot on The Promenade in Penzance, Cornwall, serving handcrafted pizzas alongside homemade sweet treats. Known for simple, quality ingredients and a laid-back coastal vibe, it’s a go-to stop for great food by the sea.

🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week 7

Prize: 2,000 sats ⚡

Cipher: Base64 turns text into a 64-character alphabet (A–Z, a–z, 0–9, +, /). Decode with any Base64 tool or manual table to recover the ASCII message. No cheating with AI

History: Designed for email attachments, Base64 maps binary data into printable characters so text-only systems can transmit files safely.

Puzzle: TElHSFROSU5HIFdJTlM=

Reply to claim the sats.

Last Week’s Winner: Nick Morris – solved “RUNNING NODES”.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 30th April - Fountain Special Event - An Introduction to the New Music Economy, Anditode, London

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

📅 Featured Events

🤝 Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 – Dublin, May 22–24

Join Ireland’s premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.

🍕 Pizza Day 2026 – Bury St Edmunds, May 22

Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopio’s Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets £39 (Bitcoin preferred). Don’t miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.

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.

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

“Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.” —Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

12 meetups this week.

Two new Bitcoin-accepting businesses have joined the circular economy, alongside a full schedule of events ranging from beginner sessions and technical talks to casual social meetups. Whether you want to learn, connect, or just grab a drink with Bitcoiners, there is something for everyone.

Here is this week’s roundup…

This weekly meetup breakdown is free to read, but not free to produce.

Each week I track down and verify Bitcoin meetups across the UK and Ireland so the community has a clear view of what’s happening.

If this newsletter saves you time, helps you discover new meetups, or supports your local scene, please consider choosing the optional paid subscription. It’s a simple value for value model. Those who find it useful help keep it running for everyone.

It’s just £3.50 per month or £40 per year, or zap me some sats on Nostr.

This week’s sponsor is…

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.

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

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

Tuesday

🍺 Bristol Bitcoin Beer Social — Satoshi Ciders: Escape inflation and sup £3 pints with local Bitcoiners @ The Mardyke, 126 Hotwell Rd, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4UB. From 18:00. Legendary 1865 Freehouse in Hotwells — bring a question, play the Bitcoin boardgame, find like-minded rebels.

🎙️ Bitcoin Surrey: This month’s meetup features a fireside talk with Jason Deane Co-CEO of RenewaBlox, exploring delivering Bitcoin mining to the UK grid, and converting stranded, curtailed and surplus energy into gains. Join from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, GU9 7HR, with the discussion starting at 19:00. Food is served from 17:00–21:00, and the group will be upstairs in the library.

🔐 Bitcoin 101 at Cyphermunk House: An introduction to Bitcoin with Reggie, covering why it matters, how to stack sats, use wallets, and run a node. Suitable for all experience levels. Held in Cyphermunk House in Bloomsbury at 18:30.

🍺 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.

Thursday

🍺 Bitcoin Essex — Open Mic Night: At Peggy’s Music Bar, 1063A London Rd, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3JP. From 19:30. An open mic musical meetup — bring an instrument if you’ve got one, or just come to listen.

🍺 Battersea Bitcoiners: At Little Bianca London, 132 Northcote Rd, London SW11 6QZ. From 18:30.

Friday

☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). From 10:00 to 12:00.

🍺 Southampton Satoshi Society: At Maritimo Lounge, Admiral’s Quay, 1 Moresby Tower, Ocean Way, Southampton SO14 3LG. From 19:00.

Saturday

🚶‍♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk meets at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group for details.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday at 12:00, meeting at Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh EH15 3PY. Arrive early if you’re new — the group heads off at noon.

Sunday

🧘‍♀️ Cyphermunk — Yoga and Book Club: At Cyphermunk House, 9 John St, London WC2N 6HU. From 11:00 to 13:00. A Bitcoin community space combining yoga, Bitcoin culture, and a book club.

Supporting this week’s issue…

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• 🖼️ MissPrint: An independent British design studio creating bold, retro-inspired wallpapers and homeware. Founded by mother-and-daughter duo Yvonne and Rebecca Drury, MissPrint is known for its distinctive patterns, eco-friendly production, and commitment to UK manufacturing, blending mid-century style with modern sustainability.

• 🥕 Home Farm Produce: A family-run farm shop and butchery in Somerset offering high-quality, locally sourced food with a focus on sustainability and traceability. Known for their own grass-fed beef, free-range pork, and seasonal produce, Home Farm Produce champions traditional farming and real food, connecting customers directly to where their food comes from.

🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week 6

Prize: 1,750 sats ⚡

Cipher: Morse Code uses dots (·) and dashes (–); letters are separated by spaces and words by a slash. Once you memorize common patterns like ·– (A) and –·· (D), decoding is fast.

History: Co-invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s, it sped up global communication via telegraph lines long before telephones existed.

Puzzle: .-. ..- -. -. .. -. -–. / -. —-— -.. . ...

Reply to claim the sats.

Bonus: Solve in 10 minutes for double sats. Last Week’s Winner:

Nick Morris – solved “MINED ENERGY”.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 30th April - Fountain Special Event - An Introduction to the New Music Economy, Anditode, London

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

📅 Featured Events

🤝 Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 – Dublin, May 22–24

Join Ireland’s premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.

🍕 Pizza Day 2026 – Bury St Edmunds, May 22

Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopio’s Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets £39 (Bitcoin preferred). Don’t miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.

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.

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

“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” — Jiddu Krishnamurti

There’s a new UK meetup on the block!

Purbeck Bitcoin will be gathering for the first time this coming week. Show them support by heading along.

All the details bellow…

This weekly meetup breakdown is free to read, but not free to produce.

Each week I track down and verify Bitcoin meetups across the UK and Ireland so the community has a clear view of what’s happening.

If this newsletter saves you time, helps you discover new meetups, or supports your local scene, please consider choosing the optional paid subscription. It’s a simple value for value model. Those who find it useful help keep it running for everyone.

It’s just £3.50 per month or £40 per year, or zap me some sats on Nostr.

This week’s sponsor is…

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.

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 13th.

🍻 Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Monday, the 13th, at 19:00 at The Volunteer in Theale. The venue, located on Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX, accepts Bitcoin.

🍺 Purbeck Bitcoin: A new UK meetup! If you’re down in the south of England, you’ll find them at The Bear Wareham, BH20 4LT. On Monday, the 13th, from 19:00 onwards.

Tuesday

🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 19:00 on Tuesday the 14th of April. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: A mid-week home game this Tuesday night playing Leiston. Join them for a 19:45 kickoff at Ledger Stadium.

Wednesday

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

🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 15th, 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 16th.

🍺 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.

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 (available 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.

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing Alvechurch. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff at Ledger Stadium.

Sunday

⛪ UK Church Adopts Bitcoin – Citygate’s Journey: Join on Sunday, 19th April from 12:30–14:00 at Citygate Church Bournemouth, BH8 8AS, for a launch event exploring how and why Citygate became (to their knowledge) the first UK church to adopt Bitcoin. Expect a talk and Q&A covering donations, custody, and community outreach, followed by time to socialise with fellow Bitcoiners. All are welcome — RSVP helpful but walk-ins welcome.

Supporting this week’s issue…

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• 🍺 O’Connors Irish Bar: A lively Irish bar and restaurant in West Bridgford, serving a wide selection of drinks — whiskey, craft beers, cocktails, and fine wines — alongside a hearty food menu. Regular live music keeps the atmosphere buzzing. 📍 33 Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5GQ.

🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week 5

Prize: 1,500 sats ⚡

Cipher: Binary (8-bit ASCII) represents each character as eight bits (0s and 1s). Group each chunk of eight, convert to decimal, then map to ASCII letters.

History: Adopted in 1963, ASCII binary encoding standardized how computers represent text, enabling cross‑platform communication.

Puzzle: 01001101 01001001 01001110 01000101 01000100 00100000 01000101 01001110 01000101 01010010 01000111 01011001

Reply to claim the sats.

Bonus: Answer within 10 minutes to double it.

Last Week’s Winner: Nick Morris – solved “KEEP YOUR KEYS SAFE”.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 30th April - Fountain Special Event - An Introduction to the New Music Economy, Anditode, London

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

📅 Featured Events

🤝 Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 – Dublin, May 22–24

Join Ireland’s premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.

🍕 Pizza Day 2026 – Bury St Edmunds, May 22

Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopio’s Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets £39 (Bitcoin preferred). Don’t miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.

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.

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 a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” — George Orwell

Back with another big week of 14 events!

All the details bellow…

This weekly meetup breakdown is free to read, but not free to produce.

Each week I track down and verify Bitcoin meetups across the UK and Ireland so the community has a clear view of what’s happening.

If this newsletter saves you time, helps you discover new meetups, or supports your local scene, please consider choosing the optional paid subscription. It’s a simple value for value model. Those who find it useful help keep it running for everyone.

It’s just £3.50 per month or £40 per year, or zap me some sats on Nostr.

This week’s sponsor is…

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.

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing Bishop’s Stortford. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff at Ledger Stadium.

Tuesday

🧒 Cyphertots – Easter Special: Tuesday 7th from 10:00–12:00 in Bloomsbury for a special Easter holiday session designed for parents and children aged 6–9. Expect interactive Bitcoin games and activities in a fun, hands-on environment. Parents and children only.

⚡ Renewablox x Antidote – From Diamonds to Digital Gold: On Tuesday, 7th April from 18:00–20:00 at Antidote, Hatton Garden (EC1N 8HN), for an evening panel exploring what Bitcoin mining really means — from energy and infrastructure to policy and public perception. Hear from Jason Deane, Tom French, Duncan Coombe, and Ben Cousens, with the panel starting at 18:30, followed by drinks and networking. Free to attend, with registration required.

🍺 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.

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.

🧠 Bitcoinology – Ark Deep Dive: Join on Wednesday 8th from 18:30 in Bloomsbury as Bitcoinology returns with a technical deep dive on Ark led by Antoine Riard. Some technical knowledge is recommended, but all are welcome to attend and learn.

St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is on Wednesday the 8th, 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

🍺 Liverpool Bitcoin: A growing community, dedicated to leveraging Bitcoin’s strengths to serve the people of Liverpool and surrounding areas. Get along & help them build. This month their meetup is at the Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 9th at 18:30.

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 (available 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 Bitcoin Meetup: Saturday, 11th April at 13:00 in The International Bar, Dublin, for an afternoon of learning and discussion. The session includes two presentations — Bitcoin 101 and “Why Bitcoin” and Bitcoin for Agentic Payments — in a welcoming environment ideal for anyone looking to start or deepen their understanding of Bitcoin.

Sunday

🧘 Yoga & Book Club: Join on Sunday 12th from 11:00 in Bloomsbury for a relaxed mind and body session with Storm and Annie V. Start with yoga (bring your own mat), followed by Munk brunch at Ana’s Deli from 12:00, and a book club from 13:30. All welcome.

🍺 Bitcoin Sheffield: Join them for their April meetup at Yellow Arch Studios, S3 8BX from 11:30 till 14:30. Discussing AI and its growing role in Bitcoin. Sats accepted at the venue.

Supporting this week’s issue…

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• 📚 The Crooked Book: A cosy second-hand bookshop and coffee shop in Bournemouth, filled with vintage furniture, bric-a-brac, and plenty of character. Browse unique finds while enjoying homemade cakes and great coffee in a relaxed, welcoming space. 📍 725 Christchurch Road, BH7 6AQ

🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week 4

Prize: 1,250 sats ⚡

Cipher: Atbash mirrors the alphabet (A↔Z, B↔Y, etc.). Encrypt and decrypt with the same substitution, so once you learn the mapping you can use it both ways.

History: One of the oldest known substitution ciphers, created for Hebrew texts and seen in the Book of Jeremiah to hide certain names.

Puzzle: PVVK BLFI PVBH HZUV

Reply to claim the sats.

Bonus: Solve in 10 minutes for double.

Last Week’s Winner: Benjamin – solved “HODL BITCOIN”.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 19th April - Bitcoin Church Launch Event, Bournemouth.

🗓️ 30th April - Fountain Special Event - An Introduction to the New Music Economy, Anditode, London

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

📅 Featured Events

🤝 Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 – Dublin, May 22–24

Join Ireland’s premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.

🍕 Pizza Day 2026 – Bury St Edmunds, May 22

Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopio’s Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets £39 (Bitcoin preferred). Don’t miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.

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.

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 cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” — Joseph Campbell

With so many events on recently, this week feels a bit more relaxed with only 5 meetups.

Its week 3 of the Cipher series, if you can crack it (without cheating) and be the first to reply to this email with the correct answer, their’s a 1000 sat prize to be won.

All the details bellow…

This weekly meetup breakdown is free to read, but not free to produce.

Each week I track down and verify Bitcoin meetups across the UK and Ireland so the community has a clear view of what’s happening.

If this newsletter saves you time, helps you discover new meetups, or supports your local scene, please consider choosing the optional paid subscription. It’s a simple value for value model. Those who find it useful help keep it running for everyone.

It’s just £3.50 per month or £40 per year, or zap me some sats on Nostr.

This week’s sponsor is…

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.

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Tuesday

🔐 Bitcoin 101 @ Cyphermunk House: Tom Bennet explains the entropy behind BIP39 seed phrases and why it is essential for the security of your Bitcoin. All welcome. Tuesday the 31st, from 18:30. 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.

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.

Supporting this week’s issue…

🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week 3

Prize: 1,000 sats ⚡

Cipher: A1Z26 swaps letters for their numeric positions (A=1 … Z=26). Hyphens separate letters and a slash marks spaces.

History: A teaching cipher used to introduce kids (and new cryptographers) to simple substitution by mapping letters directly to numbers.

Puzzle: 8-15-4-12 / 2-9-20-3-15-9-14

Reply to claim the sats.

Bonus: Beat the 10-minute mark for double sats. No cheating with AI!

Last Week’s Winner: Nick Morris – solved “SOUND MONEY”.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 7th April - From Diamonds to Digital Gold: What Bitcoin Mining Really Means (Panel and Q&A), Antidote, London

🗓️ 19th April - Bitcoin Church Launch Event, Bournemouth.

🗓️ 30th April - Fountain Special Event - An Introduction to the New Music Economy, Anditode, London

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds.

📅 Featured Events

🤝 Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 – Dublin, May 22–24

Join Ireland’s premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.

🍕 Pizza Day 2026 – Bury St Edmunds, May 22

Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopio’s Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets £39 (Bitcoin preferred). Don’t miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.

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.

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

“All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.” —Galileo Galilei

It’s CheatCode week!

I hope you’ve secured your tickets for what is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the UK Bitcoin calendar. It looks set to be a fantastic 4 day long-weekend.

Also keep an eye out for Week 2 of the Cipher Series below. This is a 12 week challenge featuring a new cipher puzzle each week, with the difficulty increasing as the series progresses.

Be the first to reply with the correct answer and you’ll win sats.

This weekly meetup breakdown is free to read, but not free to produce.

Each week I track down and verify Bitcoin meetups across the UK and Ireland so the community has a clear view of what’s happening.

If this newsletter saves you time, helps you discover new meetups, or supports your local scene, please consider choosing the optional paid subscription. It’s a simple value for value model. Those who find it useful help keep it running for everyone.

It’s just £3.50 per month or £40 per year, or zap us some sats on Nostr.

This week’s sponsor is…

Yojimble - Skip diving, tractor driving, ragamuffin suburban forager, stacking sats with jam Northampton, England. Worldwide shipping.

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Wednesday

💻 Stablecoins on Bitcoin: Join Antidote and Utexo for an evening of hands-on stablecoin development on Bitcoin. The event runs from 18:00–20:30 at a London venue (register for address). Doors open at 18:00, kickoff at 18:15. Bring a laptop, mentors will be on hand to help prototype stablecoin applications using Lightning Network and RGB. 🍕 Food and drinks provided. Part of the Antidote x Utexo Builder Series.

🍺 Leamington Spa: 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

🎉 CheatCode – Day One (Welcome & Party): Kicking things off in Bedford with pre-registration from 12:00–16:00 at The Harpur Suite, 3 Harpur St, MK40 1LE, where you can grab your lanyard and goodie bag ahead of the main event. A VIP dinner runs from 19:00–21:00 (location TBC), followed by the welcome party for all attendees from 20:00 until late at The Auction Room, 1 Duke St, MK40 3HD. A full evening to settle in, connect, and get ready for the days ahead.

Friday

🎤 CheatCode – Day Two (Conference Day): The main event kicks off in Bedford with registration from 08:00 at The Harpur Suite, 3 Harpur St, MK40 1LE, followed by a full day of talks at The Bedford Corn Exchange, 13 St Paul’s Square, MK40 1SL, running 09:00–17:30. After the conference, unwind at Happy Hour from 18:00 across Hide Bar, The Swan Hotel, and The Auction Room, before heading into town for dinner, drinks, and a buzzing evening with Bitcoiners — with late-night options including Real Coffee and The Auction Room.

☕️ 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

⚽ CheatCode – Day Three (Football Day): Wrap up the weekend in Bedford with a trip to see Real Bedford v Halesowen Town. Buses run from 11:30–13:30 from The Corn Exchange (MK40 1SL) to The Ledger Stadium, Meadow Lane, MK44 3SB, with the match kicking off at 15:00. Arrive early to enjoy the BBQ, beer tent, food, and coffee, plus free pizza and merch from sponsors Gemini. Return buses run 17:30–18:30, before heading back into town for dinner, drinks, and one final night with Bitcoiners.

🚶‍♀️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.

🎶 V4V Music Night – LONGY Live: Join on Saturday, 28th March 2026 at The Fickle Pickle, Westcliff-on-Sea. Doors open 19:30, show starts 20:00. Featuring LONGY, with support from Nathan Abbott, Gypsy Moon, and The Horse Heads. Ages 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Experience live music from Southend legends and rising stars in a vibrant local venue.

Sunday

☕️ Bury St Edmunds – BSE Monthly Bitcoin Meetup: Join on Sunday, 29th March 2026 from 11:00–15:00 at Edmundo Lounge, 28 Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1DY, for the BSE monthly Bitcoin meetup. Meet local Bitcoiners, share ideas, and connect with the community in a friendly, informal setting. All welcome.

⚽ CheatCode – Day Four (Women’s Football Day): Join in Bedford for RBFC Women v Gwalia United at The Ledger Stadium, Meadow Lane, MK44 3SB. Buses run from 11:30–13:00 from The Corn Exchange (MK40 1SL) to the stadium, with the match kicking off at 14:00. Enjoy the BBQ, beer tent, food, and coffee throughout the day. Return buses run 16:30–17:30, after which Bedford’s bars and restaurants, including Peter’s Coffee Shop and Bar, will be open late for dinner, drinks, and a final chance to connect with fellow Bitcoiners.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week

• 🥩 MRBL Steakhouse: A British steakhouse set in the heart of the London, located within the iconic former meat and poultry market of Leadenhall Market. Serving dishes rooted in British-led ingredients, all cooked over coals, fire and smoke. Steaks are dry aged for a minimum of 35 days and cooked over charcoal, using carefully selected native breeds including English Longhorn, Hereford and Aberdeen Angus, grass-fed and reared on farms in Yorkshire and Norfolk.

Supporting this week’s issue…

🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week 2

Prize: 750 sats ⚡

Cipher: Caesar Shift (+5) rotates each letter forward by five steps (A→F, B→G, etc.). Once you know the shift value, simply reverse it to read the message.

History: Named after Julius Caesar, who used it to protect military dispatches by shifting letters a fixed number of places.

Puzzle: XTZSI RTSJD

Reply to this email to claim the sats.

Last Week’s Winner: Nick Morris – solved “STACK SATS DAILY”.

Bonus: ⚡ Double the prize if you solve it within 10 minutes of this email landing.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 7th April - From Diamonds to Digital Gold: What Bitcoin Mining Really Means (Panel and Q&A), Antidote, London

🗓️ 19th April - Bitcoin Church Launch Event, Bournemouth.

🗓️ 30th April - Fountain Special Event - An Introduction to the New Music Economy, Anditode, London

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds.

📅 Featured Events

🤝 Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 – Dublin, May 22–24

Join Ireland’s premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.

🍕 Pizza Day 2026 – Bury St Edmunds, May 22

Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopio’s Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets £39 (Bitcoin preferred). Don’t miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.

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.

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 root problem with conventional currency is all the trust that’s required to make it work.” —Satoshi Nakamoto

18 meetups this coming week!

That might be a record!

Hightlights include - Munk Fest in Bloomsbury, a fireside talk with Joe Bryan in Surrey and an open day at the Antidote office. If all that makes no sense at all, read on… all will be explained below…

Look out for the new Cipher Series below, a 12 week series with an increasingly difficult cipher puzzle to crack each week. First reply with the correct answer will win sats!

This weekly meetup breakdown is free to read, but not free to produce.

Each week I track down and verify Bitcoin meetups across the UK and Ireland so the community has a clear view of what’s happening.

If this newsletter saves you time, helps you discover new meetups, or supports your local scene, please consider choosing the optional paid subscription. It’s a simple value for value model. Those who find it useful help keep it running for everyone.

It’s just £3.50 per month or £40 per year. That’s only 232 sats a day!

This week’s sponsor is…

Yojimble - Skip diving, tractor driving, ragamuffin suburban forager, stacking sats with jam Northampton, England. Worldwide shipping.

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍺 Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets at 19:30 in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OG’s to newcomers. This month on the 16th.

Tuesday

🏢 Antidote Office Open Day: Thinking about joining London’s premier Bitcoin coworking hub? Visit Antidote HQ on Tuesday, 17th March from 10:00–16:30 for an open day where builders, investors, and Bitcoin enthusiasts can explore the workspace, meet members and founders from the accelerator programme, and even work from the office for the day. Spaces are limited, so register to secure a free spot. Location shared after registration.

🎙️ Bitcoin Surrey: This month’s meetup features a fireside talk with Joe Bryan, of “What’s The Problem?”. Join from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, GU9 7HR, with the discussion starting at 19:00. Food is served from 17:00–21:00, and the group will be upstairs in the library. Everyone attending the meetup will be able to participate in early app testing for a new Bitcoin business.

🍻 Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup: The next Newcastle meetup is on Tuesday 17th at Kabin @ Kabannas NE1 6UQ, 18:30.

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: The first of two home games for Real Bedford at home this week, this Tuesday playing Worcester City. Join them for a 19:45 kickoff at Ledger Stadium.

Wednesday

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

🍺 Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 18th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. Join them at 19:00.

Thursday

🍻Battersea Bitcoiners: Join them at their bitcoin accepting venue, Pintus, SW11 6QZ for their March meetup at 18:00 till 21:30 on Thursday 19th.

🍺 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: Every second 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 19:30 on Thursday, the 19th.

🍺 Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you’re in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 19th 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.

🍺 Wiltshire BTC: Meeting at The Water Meadow, SN12 7GG at 18:30 on Friday 20th.

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 (available at the link) for details.

🏴‍☠️ Munk Fest – Day One: Join from 13:00 until late in Bloomsbury for the opening day of Munk Fest, celebrating two years of piracy, culture, and freedom at Cyphermunk House. Expect talks, workshops, and knowledge sharing throughout the afternoon, followed by celebrations and live music into the evening. Supported by Angor and Yakihonne. All welcome.

🚶🏽‍♂️ 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.

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing Stamford. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff at Ledger Stadium.

🍺 Bitcoin Bristol: Meeting at The Old Fish Market, BS1 1QZ for some Satoshi ciders at 18:15 on Saturday the 21st. Join Vexl circular economies, use Bitchat & play Bitcoin boardgame Escape2bitcoin.

Sunday

🧘 Munk Fest – Day Two: Join from 11:00–17:00 in Bloomsbury for the second day of Munk Fest, featuring yoga, talks, and afternoon beats while exploring the decentralised principles behind Bitcoin, Nostr, and open source technology. Supported by Angor and Yakihonne. All welcome.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week

• 🖥️ Frozen Computers: Expert computer and laptop repairs in Preston, Lancashire. Specialising in custom PC builds, gaming PC centres, virus removal, data recovery, and network setup for homes and businesses. Now accepting bitcoin.

Supporting this week’s issue…

🕵️ The Satoshi Cipher – Week 1

Prize: 500 sats ⚡

Cipher: ROT13 shifts every letter 13 places through the alphabet. Because it wraps around the 26-letter cycle, applying ROT13 twice returns you to the original text—making it easy to check your answer.

History: A centuries-old subtype of the Caesar cipher, ROT13 became popular on early Usenet forums for lightly “spoiling” jokes or plot twists.

Puzzle: FGNPX FNGF QNVYL

Reply to this email with your decoded phrase and a lightning address to win! First correct answer takes the sats.

Bonus: ⚡ Double the prize if you solve it within 10 minutes of this email landing.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 26th - 29th March - CheatCode, Bedford.

🗓️ 7th April - From Diamonds to Digital Gold: What Bitcoin Mining Really Means (Panel and Q&A), Antidote, London

🗓️ 19th April - Bitcoin Church Launch Event, Bournemouth.

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds.

📅 Featured Events

🤝 Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 – Dublin, May 22–24

Join Ireland’s premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.

🍕 Pizza Day 2026 – Bury St Edmunds, May 22

Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopio’s Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets £39 (Bitcoin preferred). Don’t miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

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 root of all evil is not money, but the debasement of money.” —Henry Ford

This weekly meetup breakdown is free to read, but not free to produce.

Each week I track down and verify Bitcoin meetups across the UK and Ireland so the community has a clear view of what’s happening.

If this newsletter saves you time, helps you discover new meetups, or supports your local scene, please consider choosing the optional paid subscription. It’s a simple value for value model. Those who find it useful help keep it running for everyone.

It’s just £3.50 per month or £40 per year. That’s only 232 sats a day!

This week’s sponsor is…

Yojimble - Skip diving, tractor driving, ragamuffin suburban forager, stacking sats with jam Northampton, England. Worldwide shipping.

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 the 9th.

Tuesday

🔐 Cyphermunk House - Bitcoin 101: Miss Orange explains the foundations of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and why it is essential to Bitcoin in this 101 session. Beginners welcome. Bloomsbury, 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.

St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is on Wednesday the 11th, 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

🍺 Liverpool Bitcoin: A growing community, dedicated to leveraging Bitcoin’s strengths to serve the people of Liverpool and surrounding areas. Get along & help them build. This month their meetup is at the Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 12th at 18:30.

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 (available 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 & Book Club: Stretch your body, then your brain. Yoga first, Bitcoin Book Club second. Starts 11:00 on Sunday, 15th at Cyphermunk House.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week

• ⛪ Citygate Church Southbourne: A welcoming local church in Southbourne, Bournemouth, part of the wider Citygate Church community. Meeting regularly for worship, teaching, and community connection, the church focuses on helping people explore faith, build meaningful relationships, and serve the local area in a supportive and friendly environment. Now accepting bitcoin.

• ☕ Apothe Café: A mobile caravan café serving organic, locally sourced food and drinks with a focus on real, unrefined ingredients and no seed oils. Find them at Attlee Park parking in Bedlington (NE22 5ET), offering simple, nutritious options made with care. Open Tuesday–Saturday from 08:00–14:00.

Supporting this week’s issue…

⚡️V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧

A new track from a UK-based artist releasing music using Value for Value.

If you like it, support them directly.

🎧 Artist: Longy
Track: Down on Victoria

Listen and zap on Fountain

https://fountain.fm/track/qP2EM2BBSag1w88Mzfno

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 21st - 22nd March - Munk Fest - Cyphermunk House, Bloomsbury.

🗓️ 26th - 29th March - CheatCode, Bedford.

🗓️ 7th April - From Diamonds to Digital Gold: What Bitcoin Mining Really Means (Panel and Q&A), Antidote, London

🗓️ 19th April - Bitcoin Church Launch Event, Bournemouth.

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds.

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

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

“As society becomes more and more complex, and as more of our lives are mediated by software, we need sound money.” —Balaji Srinivasan

A big week ahead.

From a Bitcoin treasure hunt in Bloomsbury to the long-awaited return of the Portsmouth meetup, now back with a new organiser and a fresh X account, be sure to give them a follow - there’s plenty happening.

Let’s dive into the details…

This week’s sponsor is…

Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

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.

Wednesday

Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 4th of March. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.

Thursday

🎤 Women in Bitcoin Summit at Antidote HQ: Antidote HQ in London will be hosting a live screening of the Women in Bitcoin Virtual Summit featuring Susie Violet Ward (CEO, Bitcoin Policy UK). Talk topic: Energy, Power Bills & a More Reliable Grid. 17:30 – 20:00 on Thursday, 12th March. Drinks & networking throughout. All welcome!

🍺 Bitcoin Nottingham: Save the date for the March Bitcoin Nottingham Meetup - Thursday 5th May at 19:00, held at Carlton Town Football Club.

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.

🎯 Hidden in Plain Sight: Launch of a London-based treasure hunt with London Bitcoin merchants, Seedsafe.io and Bitcoin artist Shamsi. Beginners welcome. Bloomsbury, 19:00 on Friday 6th March.

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 around Arthur’s Seat. 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.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week

• 🌸 Asiatic Thai Massage: A professional Thai massage clinic offering authentic treatments designed to relax the body, relieve tension, and restore balance. Combining traditional Thai techniques with a calm, welcoming environment, they provide personalised sessions focused on wellbeing, flexibility, and stress relief. Now accepting bitcoin at both locations.

  📍 93 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0NP
  📍 262 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 2UQ

• 🔧 MS South Heating & Plumbing: An honest, local plumbing and heating business based in Cranleigh (GU6 7RD), built on old-fashioned values and reliable workmanship. Proudly independent and committed to personal service, MS South takes pride in delivering quality results while putting the big companies to shame.

Supporting this week’s issue…

⚡️V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧

A new track from a UK-based artist releasing music using Value for Value.

If you like it, support them directly.

🎧 Artist: Hear My Roar
Track: Made For You

Listen and zap on V4V Music

https://v4vmusic.com/?song=cmihm20840mlfod0iubsxymvj

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 21st - 22nd March - Munk Fest - Cyphermunk House, Bloomsbury.

🗓️ 26th - 29th March - CheatCode, Bedford.

🗓️ 7th April - From Diamonds to Digital Gold: What Bitcoin Mining Really Means (Panel and Q&A), Antidote, London

🗓️ 19th April - Bitcoin Church Launch Event, Bournemouth.

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds.

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

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

“Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.” —Bob Marley

Fresh week, fresh Bitcoin.

If you’ve been meaning to get along to a meetup, this is your sign. Grab a drink, find your people, and remember—everyone started as a stranger.

Let’s see who’s out there this week...

This week’s sponsor is…

Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday - 23rd

🍻 Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Monday 23rd at 19:00 at The Volunteer in Theale. The venue, located on Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX, accepts Bitcoin.

Tuesday - 24th

🍺 Chilterns Bitcoin Hub: Join this friendly local community for everyone from beginners to OG’s. Head along to the The Red Lion Pub, HP22 6DU on Tuesday 24th from 19:00 - 21:00 to support them.

Wednesday - 25th

🍻 Leamington Spa: 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 - 26th

🍻Battersea Bitcoiners: Join them at their bitcoin accepting venue, Pintus, SW11 6QZ for their February meetup at 18:30 onwards on Thursday.

🍺 Preston Bitcoin Meetup: This month at Lupo x JB Social, PR4 1HP at 19:00 on Thursday 26th.

🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The February meetup is on the 26th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00.

Friday - 27th

☕️ 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 27th at 19:00 for food and a Bitcoin chat.

Saturday - 28th

🚶‍♀️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 around Arthur’s Seat. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday at Ledger Stadium, playing Leiston. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff.

Sunday - 1st

😎 Cyphermunk House - Bitcoin & Chill: It’s an afternoon of Bitcoin & Chill at Cyphermunk House on Sunday 1st at 14:00. Get simple and complex questions answered, stacked up on all the software and hardware you need and convene with like minded bitcoiners. Beginners welcome. Bloomsbury.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week

• 🍬 Yum Yum Tree Fudge – Nationwide artisan fudge made in Norfolk, ships UK-wide and takes sats at checkout.
  👉 Shop: https://www.yumyumtreefudge.com/

Supporting this week’s issue…

⚡️V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧

A new track from a UK-based artist releasing music using Value for Value.

If you like it, support them directly.

🎧 Artist: Joe Martin
Track: Alone In Valentine

Listen and zap on Fountain

https://fountain.fm/track/q6N8QzTSTDjL2L98FL2R

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 5th March - In Conversation with Susie Violet Ward: Screening, Antidote, London.

🗓️ 26th - 29th March - CheatCode, Bedford.

🗓️ 7th April - From Diamonds to Digital Gold: What Bitcoin Mining Really Means (Panel and Q&A), Antidote, London

🗓️ 19th April - Bitcoin Church Launch Event, Bournemouth.

🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.

🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds.

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

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

“Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme.” —Andreas M. Antonopoulos

It’s the Valentines issue.

Bitcoin is better when shared, a bit like love, it only works if it moves between people. A conversation, a tip, a small orange pill can change someone’s future. Share the signal, spread the sats, feel the love.

Let’s see where the signal is this coming week.

This week’s sponsor is…

Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast

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 9th.

Tuesday

🏙️ City & Financial Bitcoiners – Bitcoin and Business: Join on Tuesday, 10th February 2026 from 17:30 at BRIX LDN, London, for the City and Financial Bitcoiners February meetup focused on Bitcoin’s role in business. The evening features a panel discussion and Q&A from 18:30 with Jez Casey (Bitcoin Collective), Joe Bryan (SatsVsFiat), Robin Thatcher (The Bitcoin Accountant), and Jason Deane (Renewablox). Drinks available, with the option to stay for dinner. BRIX accepts bitcoin, so head along and support a venue helping push towards a Bitcoin standard. Everyone welcome.

🔐 Cyphermunk House – Multisig on Nostr: Join on Tuesday, 10th from 18:30 in Bloomsbury for an evening exploring the latest Bitcoin and Nostr innovations. The Tourist will introduce team Bitcoin signing made simple using Bitcoin-Safe and Nostr, with the session designed to be accessible and beginners welcome.

🎙️ Bitcoin Surrey: This month’s meetup features a fireside chat with Jordan Walker (@JayW132), sharing an update on The Bitcoin Collective and his experience orange-pilling the UK. Join from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, 5 Castle St, Farnham GU9 7HR, with the fireside chat and Q&A starting at 19:00. Food is served from 17:00–21:00, and you’ll find the group in the beautiful triple-aspect library on the first floor.

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 on Wednesday the 11th, 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.

🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 11th of February. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.

Thursday

🍺 Liverpool Bitcoin: A growing community, dedicated to leveraging Bitcoin’s strengths to serve the people of Liverpool and surrounding areas. Get along & help them build. This month their meetup is at the Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 12th at 18:30.

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 around Arthur’s Seat. 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, 23 Wicklow St, Dublin, D02 VH59, at 13:00.

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing Stratford Town. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week

• 📣 Plug Media: A purpose-driven programmatic advertising agency helping brands and agencies unlock the full potential of programmatic advertising. Founded to simplify a complex and fragmented landscape, Plug Media focuses on making programmatic clear, practical, and results-driven — pushing for smarter, more responsible ways to grow brands through effective advertising.

• 💆‍♂️ Massaggi: A specialist massage and body therapy clinic in Central London offering personalised treatments to reduce pain, ease stress, and improve overall wellbeing. Led by experienced practitioners, Massaggi focuses on tailored sessions using techniques such as deep tissue, sports massage, and therapeutic bodywork in a calm, professional setting.

Supporting this week’s issue…

⚡️V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧

A new track from a UK-based artist releasing music using Value for Value.

If you like it, support them directly.

🎧 Artist: Longy
Track: Who’s your boss?

Listen and zap on Fountain
https://fountain.fm/track/odYey0CpuGEPfWA85SSC

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 26th - 29th March - CheatCode, Bedford.
🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds
🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

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

“And so, when the many are in power, they choose for their rulers men who will gratify their appetites and flatter them; and so the city is governed not by wisdom but by desire.” —Plato, The Republic, Book VIII, trans. Benjamin Jowett

A quieter week this week

While you’re waiting for your next meetup, take a moment to ask “Do you accept bitcoin?” wherever you shop. Even if the answer is no, you’re planting a seed, and at the very least, you’ll have a story to share at your next meetup.

Let’s have a look at what’s on this week...

This week’s sponsor is…

Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Tuesday

🪷 Buddhism Meets BTC - Cyphermunk House: Find out how Buddhism intersects with Bitcoin on Tuesday, the 7th, from 18:30 - 21:00.

🍺 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.

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Tuesday night playing Harborough Town. Join them for a 19:45 kickoff.

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 around Arthur’s Seat. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

Sunday

🧘🏼‍♂️📚 Cyphermunk House - Yoga & Book Club: Stretch your body, then your brain. Yoga first, Bitcoin Book Club second. Starts 11:00 on Sunday, 8th at Cyphermunk House.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week

🌿 The Lawn Ranger: A professional lawn care specialist providing tailored treatments to keep gardens healthy, green, and weed-free. With a focus on expert knowledge, reliable service, and long-term lawn health, The Lawn Ranger helps homeowners achieve great-looking lawns through personalised care plans and attention to detail.

Supporting this week’s issue…

⚡️ V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧

A featured track from a UK-based artist releasing music using Value for Value.

If you like it, support them directly.

🎧 Artist: Frankie Peroni
Track: Nonsensical

Listen and zap on Fountain
https://fountain.fm/episode/ITH2Mge473BrNA5aoiue

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 26th - 29th March - CheatCode, Bedford.
🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

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

“[Kids]Not having preconceived notions about how traditional money and banks makes it easier for them to see Bitcoin as real money.” —Michael Caras, aka the Bitcoin Rabbi.

Here is this week’s snapshot of Bitcoin activity across the UK and Ireland.

With upcoming meetups, newly orange-pilled businesses, and a value for value artist worth your attention.

Let’s have a look...

This week’s sponsor is…

Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Tuesday

🍺 Bitcoin Nottingham: The January Bitcoin Nottingham Meetup date for your diary is Tuesday 27th at 18:30 at Carlton Town Football Club.

📱 Munk Night - Graphene OS: A session on Graphene OS with Marcus Aurelius from 18:30 at Cyphermunk House. Get your tickets via the link.

Wednesday

🎶 2140Music – 1st Anniversary Celebration: Join the community on Wednesday, 28th January from 18:00–22:00 at Brixtonia Lounge, Brixton, SW9 8BP, for a night of networking, community, and live music celebrating one year of 2140Music.

🍻 Leamington Spa: 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

🍻Battersea Bitcoiners: Join them at their bitcoin accepting venue, Pintus, SW11 6QZ for their January meetup from 18:00 on Thursday 29th.

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

🎤 Bitcoin Essex: An Open Mic musical meetup this Thursday the 29th from 19:00 at Peggy’s Music Bar, 1063A London Rd, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3JP

🍿 Movie Night at Cyphermunk House: Check out a movie with the Cyphermunk crew on Thursday at 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 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 (available at the link) for details.

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

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing AFC Sudbury. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week

💐 Gabriella’s Flowers: An independent florist creating beautiful, bespoke floral arrangements for weddings, events, and everyday occasions. Known for thoughtful design, fresh seasonal blooms, and personal service, Gabriella’s Flowers brings creativity and care to every bouquet.

🥟 Taste Tibet: A family-run Tibetan restaurant bringing authentic Himalayan flavours to the UK. Specialising in handmade momos, traditional curries, and warming comfort food inspired by Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine, Taste Tibet offers a welcoming space to explore rich culinary traditions made with care and heart.

Supporting this week’s issue…

☝🏼 ☝🏼 The Running Bitcoin Challenge kicks off on 10 January and honours Bitcoin legend Hal Finney. The challenge raises funds for the ALS Network, the charity that supported Hal after his diagnosis.

Participants run or walk 21km over 21 days, finishing on 31 January, marking the anniversary of Hal’s iconic “Running bitcoin” tweet. The challenge has been running for several years and is organised by a small volunteer team of Bitcoiners.

👉 Join or donate: www.runningbitcoin.us

⚡️ V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧

A featured track from a UK-based artist releasing music using Value for Value.

If you like it, support them directly.

🎧 Artist: The Greensands
Track: Wasting Time

Listen and zap on Fountain
https://wavlake.com/track/e046f9dd-aca3-4c7a-b396-2148a90ac0f2

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

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

“What Bitcoin makes so blatantly obvious is that money was never anything but information.” — Knut Svanholm

Back with another big list of 16.

If you’re looking to dodge normie world and top up on Bitcoin signal, you’re in the right place.

Let’s take a look…

This week’s sponsor is…

Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍺 Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets at 19:30 in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OG’s to newcomers. This month on the 19th.

Tuesday

🍻 Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup: The next Newcastle meetup is on Tuesday, 20th January at Kabin @ Kabannas NE1 6UQ, 18:30.

🔐 Bitcoin 101: Join your fellow Cyphermunks for a Bitcoin 101 session on Tuesday, the 20th, from 18:30.

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: There’s a Tuesday night home game for Real Bedford this week. Join them for a 19:45 kickoff at Ledger Stadium as they play Bromsgrove Sporting.

Wednesday

🍲 Oxbit: Celebrating Bitcoin’s 17th birthday at Taste Tibet, OX4 1RQ. This month, they’ll be discussing cold storage, food and wealth.

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

🍺 Bitcoin Bristol: Meeting at The Mardyke, BS8 4UB for some £3 Satoshi ciders at 18:15 on the 21st.

🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 19:00 on the 21st of January. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.

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

Thursday

⛪ Faith & Bitcoin: Head along to St George the Martyr Church, Holborn at 18:30 and meet other bitcoiners exploring how faith intersects with sound money. This month discussing “Is the love of money the root of all evil?” and how bitcoin fixes this.

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. You can join the Telegram group chat (available at the link) for more details.

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

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Your second chance to see Bitcoin’s own football team this Saturday, playing Worcester City. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff.

Sunday

☕️ The Thing on Sunday: Meet the Bury st Edmunds bitcoiners for a coffee at Procopios Pantry, IP33 1NE at 11:00. Bitcoin accepted at the venue.

🧘🏼‍♂️📚 Cyphermunk House - Yoga & Book Club: Stretch your body, then your brain. Yoga first, Bitcoin Book Club second. Starts 11:00 on Sunday, 25th at Cyphermunk House.

Supporting this week’s issue…

☝🏼 ☝🏼 The Running Bitcoin Challenge kicks off on 10 January and honours Bitcoin legend Hal Finney. The challenge raises funds for the ALS Network, the charity that supported Hal after his diagnosis.

Participants run or walk 21km over 21 days, finishing on 31 January, marking the anniversary of Hal’s iconic “Running bitcoin” tweet. The challenge has been running for several years and is organised by a small volunteer team of Bitcoiners.

👉 Join or donate: www.runningbitcoin.us

⚡️ V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧

A featured track from a UK-based artist releasing music using Value for Value.

If you like it, support them directly.

🎧 Artist: Nathan Abbott
Track: Good Enough

Listen and zap on Fountain
https://fountain.fm/album/zpYFfBtwXdc9Yclep4JZ

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

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

“Gold is just bitcoin that can’t be sent over the internet.” —Edward Snowden

We’re back and ready to go for 2026!

I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year. This has been the longest break ever for the newsletter!

A special shout-out to Richard, co-founder of The Running Bitcoin Challenge, for becoming a founding supporter of the newsletter over the break. Every penny of support goes straight back into promoting the newsletter and, in turn, spreading the word about the UK Bitcoin scene.

You can find details below on how to get involved with the Running Bitcoin Challenge yourself. It’s a brilliant way to raise money for a genuinely worthwhile cause that’s close to many bitcoiners’ hearts.

But first, let’s take a look at the week ahead.

This week’s sponsor is…

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 the 12th.

Tuesday

🎙️ Bitcoin Surrey: This month’s meetup features a fireside talk with Joe Bryan, as he gives an update on his meeting with the Swedish government. Join from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, GU9 7HR, with the discussion starting at 19:00. Food is served from 17:00–21:00, and the group will be upstairs in the library.

🔐 Munk Night at Cyphermunk House: Enter the hallowed halls of Cyphermunk House on Tuesday the 13th at 18:30 for a session on coin mixing and membership.

🍺 Chilterns Bitcoin Hub: Join this friendly local community for everyone from beginners to OG’s. Head along to the George Pub, HP22 6JQ on Tuesday 13th from 19:00 - 21:00 to support them.

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 on Wednesday the 14th, 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

🍻 Twickenham West London: Join your fellow London bitcoiners at The Stewart Arms, W11 4TR, on Thursday 15th at 18:00 - 20:00. Everyone is welcome.

🍺 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: On Thursday at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). You’ll find them in the Cogg Room at 19:30 or 18:30 for the 1-on-1 clinic sessions.

🍺 Liverpool Bitcoin: A growing community, dedicated to leveraging Bitcoin’s strengths to serve the people of Liverpool and the surrounding areas. Get along & help them build. This month their meetup is at the Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 15th at 18:30.

🍺 Preston Bitcoin Meetup: This month at Lupo x JB, PR4 1HP at 19:00 on Thursday 15th. Bitcoin is accepted at the venue.

🍺 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.

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.

💜 2140.wtf 2nd Birthday: Celebrating with a Nostr meetup, presentation, food, music and vibes. At REinState, E16 2DN, 18:00 to 23:00.

Saturday

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

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

Sunday

🍺 Bitcoin Sheffield: The Sheffield meetup is back and now at a new venue. Join them for their first meetup of 2026 at The Deli, S3 8UL in Kelham from 13:00 till 15:30.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• 🍽️ Bydand: A highly regarded, award-winning restaurant in Thurso on Scotland's northern coast offering refined farm-to-table dining with dishes featuring the finest local Caithness ingredients like Scottish salmon, sea bass, and slow-braised beef. Known for uits exceptional quality, thoughtful use of local produce, and warm, family-run hospitality in an intimate setting. Now accepting bitcoin.

Supporting this week’s issue…

⚡️ V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧

A featured track from a UK based artist releasing music using Value for Value.

If you like it, support them directly.

🎧 Artist: Joe Martin
Track: The Jetsons

Listen and zap on Wavlake
https://wavlake.com/track/076e6d0d-81e1-42d1-a0af-4a98ebb2e494

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

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.

Good morning folks. I hope you’re having a great weekend so far.

I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I’ll be taking a short break from the newsletter over the Christmas and New Year period. It’s a quieter time for meetups and events, but keep an eye on the BEUK Nostr and X accounts, as I’ll repost anything that does pop up.

A huge thank you to everyone who subscribes to the newsletter. It’s been a genuinely fun year putting the event list together each week, and it’s great to see the subscriber count continuing to move up and to the right. That means more people discovering the real-world Bitcoin community across the UK and finding their way into it. We grow stronger every week, and I’m committed to shining the orange beacon as brightly as I can.

A special thank you to the paid subscribers and ad runners. Your support helps fund the newsletter and allows me to advertise and expand its reach.

And finally, thank you to the Founding Members. Your support has had a real impact on subscriber growth, as every sat received goes straight back into marketing and raising awareness of our community.

Over the Christmas period, I’d encourage everyone to take a little time to get set up on Nostr. Primal is an easy place to start. Nostr will become increasingly important for Bitcoin Events UK content in 2026, so if you’re not set up yet, now’s a good time.

Enjoy the break, and you’ll hear from me on the other side.

Stay free,

Simon

“Bitcoin is not smooth jazz. Bitcoin is punk rock: deal with it.” —Andreas M. Antonopoulos, at the WIRED Money 2015 conference (July 8, 2015, London, UK).

Bit of a music theme this week!

There’s a new music venue in Leigh-on-Sea featured in the new business section, plus a brand new addition to the newsletter ‘V4V Artist of the Week’.

Each week, I’ll be spotlighting some of the best UK artists as they step into the valueverse. Have a listen, discover someone new, and support them directly by zapping a few sats.

Here’s what’s happening this week…

This week’s sponsor is…

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍻 West London Meetup: A new London meetup in Hammersmith, 18:00 - 20:00 at Hop Poles, W6 9HR.

🍺 Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets at 19:30 in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OG’s to newcomers. This month on the 15th.

Tuesday

🍻 Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup: Newcastle are meeting on the 16th December at Kabin @ Kabannas NE1 6UQ. 18:30.

Wednesday

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

🍻Battersea Bitcoiners: Join them at their bitcoin accepting venue, Pintus, SW11 6QZ for their December meetup at 18:00 onwards on Wednesday 17th.

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

Thursday

✏️ Bitcoinology: Meeting at Cyphermunk House. Check the link for full details.

🍺 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.

🍻 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: On Thursday at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). You’ll find them in the Cogg Room at 19:30 on Thursday, the 18th.

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 Pier Point Cafe in Battersea Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (available at the link) for details, and to stay updated.

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

Sunday

🥘 Oxbit: The Oxford meetup will be at Tibetan restaurant Taste Tibet on Sunday from 12:00. You’ll find them at OX4 1R4 for Bitcoin chat and some tasty food.

😎 Cyphermunk House - Christmas & Chill: It’s an afternoon of Christmas & Chill next door to Cyphermunk House at The Lady Ottoline, WC1N 2JF on Sunday 21st at 14:00 till 16:00. Join them for a Christmas meal, limited spaces available, so book by clicking the link. Then pay £25 in sats or cash on the night.

🍺 Bitcoin Bristol: Meeting at The Mardyke, BS8 4UB, for some Satoshi ciders. Join one of the UK’s longest running Bitcoin meetups at 18:15 on the 21st.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• 🎸 Peggy Sue’s Music Bar: A vibrant family run venue on London Road in Leigh-On-Sea offering quality takes on classic songs alongside bold new talent. The artist-designed interior reflects the creative spirit of the area while honouring Leigh’s past. With a lively single level layout, a great beer garden at the back, and live music every night spanning Blues, Rock and Roll, Country, Jazz, Reggae and Soul, there is always something for everyone. Now accepting Bitcoin and if you’re lucky, you might even catch one of the many local value for value artists performing.

Supporting this week’s issue…

⚡️ V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧

A featured track from a UK based artist releasing music using Value for Value.

If you like it, support them directly.

🎧 Artist: Longy
Track: Auto Interwoven Minds

Listen and zap on StableKraft
https://stablekraft.app/album/337c3158-cd40-5011-aa2c-05f99b095b89

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

Founding Members Shout-out:

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

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

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

“Bitcoin is the first example of digital energy converted into digital time.”

— Saifedean Ammous, The Bitcoin Standard, Chapter 10 (2018)

It seems the rain hasn’t taken a day off lately, but neither have the meetups.

If the weather is miserable, at least the pub is warm and dry, and you can catch up with your Bitcoin brothers and sisters without getting soaked.

Alternatively, you could brave the weather and head to one of the Bitcoin Walks. The new London Walk has been flying under the radar for the last few weeks, but we now have all the details below.

Here’s what’s happening this week…

This week’s sponsor is…

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 the 8th.

Tuesday

🍺 Chilterns Bitcoin Hub: A brand new meetup in the Chiltern hills and looking to build a strong community in the area. Head along to the White Swan, HP22 6EA on Tuesday 9th from 19:00 - 21:00 to support them.

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 on Wednesday the 10th, 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.

🎸 Bitcoin Essex: Join them at Peggy’s Music Bar, SS9 3JP at 19:30 on Wednesday for some live music from some of your favourite V4V artists.

Thursday

🍺 Liverpool Bitcoin: A growing community, dedicated to leveraging Bitcoin’s strengths to serve the people of Liverpool and surrounding areas. Get along & help them build. This month their meetup is at the Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 11th at 18:30.

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.

🍺 Folkmoot - Bury St Edmunds Bitcoin: An informal assembly for folks interested in Bitcoin and its many related subjects, at The Verve Bar & Restaurant, IP33 1LA. 12th December, 18:00–22:00. Free to attend, just head along and chat Bitcoin in good company.

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 (available at the link) for details, as times and dates can change at the last minute.

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing Bromsgrove Sporting. Join them for the Bitcoin meetup at 12:00 and the football starting at 15:00.

🚶🏽‍♂️Bitcoin Walk – Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk around Arthur’s Seat. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.

🍻 Bitcoin Derby: On Saturday the 13th December Bitcoin Derby will be at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL, from 15:00 - 18:00.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

• ☕️ MotorCables UK: A UK supplier of high-quality mains power cables, EV charging leads, and caravan or motorhome hookup cables, all handmade to order in their Hampshire workshop. They offer same-day dispatch, quick delivery, and solid, well-reviewed build quality across their full range of 16 A and 32 A cables. Now proudly accepting Bitcoin.

Supporting this week’s issue…

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.

Zap Me a Coffee

Founding Members Shout-out:

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

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

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