BEUK Meetup Breakdown #40 📜

Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 17th - 23rd March 2025. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.

Mar 16, 2025

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." —Ronald Reagan

We have 12 meetups happening this coming week and one new business to share.

Plus, an exciting new event is coming on May 23rd—a value-for-value live music experience in Westcliff-On-Sea. Check out all the details below!

Let’s take a look at what’s happening this week…

This week’s sponsor is…

Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

Happening this week…

Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup: The next Newcastle meetup is on Tuesday 18th March at The Ware Rooms Bar. 18:30.
Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month and this month will be at The Maltman, 59–61 Renfield Street at 18:00 to 20:00.
OPA London Bitcoin Meetup: Connect with fellow London Bitcoiners at the Century Club, W1D 6LQ. This month, Hashley Giles is the guest speaker and will discuss accepting bitcoin at small businesses, starting at 18:30 on Wednesday 19th March.
Bitcoinology: . You’ll find them at 9 John Street, WC1N 2ES at 18:30. This month they will be running a Bitcoin quiz night, with some cool prizes.
Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 19th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury.
Preston Bitcoin Meetup: This month, a self-custody workshop, learn how to safely secure your Bitcoin. Thursday 20th March 18:30 at All Hopes No Promises, PR1 2US.
Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you’re in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 20th at 19:00. You’ll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett’s Hill, B2 5SN.
Penzance Bitcoin: Will be at The Dolphin Tavern on Quay Street on Thursday 20th at 20:00. Everyone welcome, you’ll find them at table 21.
Bitcoin Bristol: Meeting at The Left Handed Giant, BS1 6EU at 18:15 on the 21st
Oxbit: Meetup and chat this month about the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. You’ll find them at The Old Black Horse (bitcoin accepted) at 19:00 on Friday 21st.
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12:00 to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit. 🚶🏽‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏻
Bitcoin East: Join Bitcoin East in Cambridge on Sunday 23rd, 12:00 at The Tivoli. All welcome, Bitcoiners and anyone else curious about Bitcoin.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

This week we have…

Lincoln Yurts: Nestled in the serene Lincolnshire countryside just 7 miles northeast of Lincoln, Lincoln Yurts offers a unique glamping experience with cosy, eco-friendly yurts set on a 2-acre private plot near Welton. This family-run retreat (run by ex-Kent Bitcoin meetup organiser Marcel) combines rustic charm–think wood-burning stoves and starry nights–with modern comforts, making it an ideal escape for nature lovers and city explorers alike, with Lincoln’s historic attractions a short drive away.
As of March 2025, Lincoln Yurts is accepting Bitcoin payments, allowing Bitcoiners to book their stay in this idyllic haven seamlessly. Bitcoiners can get 21% off their booking if they quote discount code ‘21YURTS’.

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Upcoming Special Events

These events aren’t happening next week, but they’re important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.

CheatCode 2025 - Peter McCormack hosts the CheatCode conference, following last year's success. This year, international guest speakers include Preston Pysh, Alex Gladstein, Natalie Brunell, Matthew Pines, Steve Baker, Ben Arc, and Checkmate.

Friday, April 11th, is the main conference day, followed by a huge meetup at Ledger Park for the men's Real Bedford match, and again on Sunday for the women's match. Check out the link for ticket details.

Into the ValueVerse: 🎶 A Value 4 Value Live Music Experience 🎶

Join us for Into the Valueverse on Friday, May 23, 2025, at The Fickle Pickle in Westcliff-On-Sea. Doors open at 19:30, with performances starting at 20:00.
This event embraces the Value 4 Value model–made possible by Bitcoin and Nostr–where you directly support the artists you love, without middlemen taking a cut. Every performer at Into the Valueverse is part of this new paradigm, where value flows freely between creators and fans.
The Lineup:
🎤 Longy – Southend native blending rock, folk, and punk with poetic lyrics.
🎸 Ainsley Costello – Nashville singer-songwriter bringing her pop-rock debut EXLESS to the UK.
🎶 Joe Martin – UK folk/Americana artist known for heartfelt storytelling.
🎵 Nathan Abbott – Essex-based singer-songwriter with folk, rock, and blues influences.
How It Works:
Your £11.00 ticket (including booking fee) helps fund the event.
You can boost the artists directly with Bitcoin or Nostr zaps before, during, and after the show.
No middlemen–just a pure exchange of value between musicians and their audience.
🔗 Get your tickets here

Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2025: Bitcoin Ireland is hosting its annual Bitcoin Conference, building on the momentum of previous years. This year Bitcoin Events UK are proudly serving as a media partner to help spread the word! Enter our competition to win two free tickets (€198 value). This year’s lineup of international guest speakers includes Daniel Prince, alongside notable figures like Knut Svanholm, Dinny Collins, Lawrence-Stanley and other respected voices in the Bitcoin community, offering thoughtful perspectives on the evolving Bitcoin revolution.

The main conference takes place on Saturday, May 24th, at The Green Isle Hotel in Dublin. Following the event, attendees can join a relaxed networking meetup with Ireland’s Bitcoin community to continue the discussion. For ticket details, visit: www.bitcoinireland.eu.

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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