BEUK Meetup Breakdown #23
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 4th - 10th November 2024.
"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea." —Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Good morning folks, I hope you're having a great weekend.
We have nine meetups scheduled this week, one new business and the BWest Unconference, now less than two weeks away.
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 19:30 in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OG’s to newcomers. This month on the 5th. 🍻
Belfast Bitcoin: Join them on Tuesday the 5th November, 20:00. These guys meet in person monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at Ormeau Baths Event Space, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS, Northern Ireland. 🍻
Dublin Bitcoiners: Join the Dublin Bitcoiners for an evening of presentations on wallets, lightning and managing tax liabilities at Dogpatch Labs, Dublin, DO1 Y6H7. 18:00 on the 7th November. 🍻
Cyphermunk House - Aproximity - Art Exhibition: This art exhibition will run from the 5th till the 10th November with a Bitcoin talk as part of the exhibition on Friday the 8th. 🖼️
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12 pm to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit. 🚶🏻♀️🚶♂️🚶
Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter MacCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing Biggleswade FC. Join them at Ledger Stadium for a 15:00 kickoff. ⚽️
Bitcoin Derby: On Saturday the 9th November Bitcoin Derby will be at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL. 🍻
Kent Bitcoin: These guys will be at The Muggleton Inn on Sunday at 12:00. The Muggleton Inn, 8–9 High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1HJ. 🍻
Bitcoin East: Join Bitcoin East in Cambridge on Sunday 10th, 12:00 - 17:00 at The Cambridge Brew House. All welcome, Bitcoiners and anyone else curious about Bitcoin. This is a meetup encompassing the Cambridge, Norfolk and Suffolk areas. 🍻☕️🥪
New businesses Accepting Bitcoin
This week we have…
Haus Kitchens: Award-winning German kitchen specialists based in Canterbury and now accepting bitcoin payments.
Upcoming Special Events
This event isn’t happening next week, but it’s important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
BWest 2024 - Grassroots Finance Unconference: An exciting new mini-conference in Bristol on Saturday, November 16th. A day of discussions and workshops centred around Bitcoin and the freedom movement. Featuring a lineup of speakers, including Carlos Massiah on using open-source Bitcoin tools, Nathan Day exploring BTCmap.org communities, and Ben Arc on the Maker Renaissance through free Nostr webstores. Other thought-provoking talks include Daniel Prince on the ethics of money creation, Susie Violet Ward’s “BBC vs. Bitcoin,” and more. Enjoy market stalls, a DJ set, food and drink, and an afterparty to close the day. The day kicks off at 10 AM till 5 PM at Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, Bristol. Early bird tickets are just £20.
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities: Bridge2Bitcoin is actively seeking volunteers who share our passion for merchant adoption. We’d be delighted to connect if you’re eager to contribute. Reach out to us on Twitter or through our website.
Start Your Own Meetup: Interested in launching a Bitcoin meetup? We’re here to support you every step of the way. We’ve assisted numerous UK Bitcoin meetups in getting started. Get in touch via Twitter.
Contribute to BTCMaps: BTCMaps is a vital part of the Bitcoin ecosystem. It’s a perfect project to get involved with if you’re not a coder or even that technical. A great way to give back to the community. Maintain an area of the UK and keep it up-to-date.
Telegram users: You might find our Telegram Channel another useful way to keep up-to-date with UK meetups.
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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.
Awesome work guys! Would you consider coming over to Cardiff area?