BEUK Meetup Breakdown #44
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 14th - 20th April 2025. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
"There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him." —Robert Heinlein
Great to see so many UK Bitcoiners at CheatCode this weekend!
It’s Sunday morning and there’s still one more day to go.
Welcome to all the new subscribers who spotted the flyers — or who I gently persuaded to sign up.
If you haven’t had enough Bitcoin chat for one week, there are 10 meetups happening around the country in the coming days.
Let’s take a look…
This week’s sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Dundee Bitcoin: Join them on the 2nd Monday of every month from 17:30 to 20:30 PM at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month’s meetup is on Monday, 14th April. 🍻
Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OG’s to newcomers. This month on the 14th. 🍺
Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup: The next Newcastle meetup is on Tuesday 15th April at Kabin @ Kabannas NE1 6UQ. 6:30 PM. 🍺
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 on the 16th. 🍻
Bitcoinology: Learn about Bitcoin fees in this Socratic style discussion. You’ll find them at Cyphermunk House, 9 John Street, Holborn, London at 18:30 - 20:00. 🗣️
Cyphermunk House: Following the Bitcoinology Socratic discussion is a world 1st performance art puzzle with 1 million sats hidden within. Don’t miss this one of a kind “mind blowing” experience at 20:30 Cyphermunk House. 🤯
Shropshire Bitcoin: On the 16th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. 🍺
Brum Bitcoin & Beer: If you’re in the Birmingham area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 17th at 19:00. You’ll find them this month at The Wellington, Bennett’s Hill, B2 5SN. 🍻
Northants Bitcoin Walk: This month the Northants Walk will start at the Finedon Rec car park at 11:00, for a walk around the historic village of Finedon and back to Crustys Cafe (bitcoin accepted) for refreshments afterwards. 🚶🚶🏻♀️🚶♂️
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. 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️🚶🏻
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
This week we have…
Sweet William Charter Boat: Sweet William is a 10-meter by 4-meter catamaran operating from Royal Quays Marina on the River Tyne. Skippered by Geoff Sharp and Simon Cunningham, the vessel offers a variety of maritime experiences, including full-day and evening wreck and reef fishing trips targeting species such as cod, ling, and mackerel. During summer months, shorter mackerel fishing excursions are available. Additionally, Sweet William provides tailored river cruises to Newcastle Quayside, with the unique opportunity to witness the Gateshead Millennium Bridge opening upon request. The boat is equipped with modern facilities, including a toilet and tea/coffee amenities, ensuring a comfortable experience for up to 12 passengers. Fishing gear and bait can be arranged upon request. Now accepting bitcoin.
Boutique Planet: Boutique Planet is an independent women’s clothing boutique in Bedford’s historic Edwardian Arcade, offering a curated selection of stylish clothing, footwear, accessories, and homeware. With over 25 years of experience, it features well-known and emerging brands like Vero Moda, Selected Femme, and Superga, with a strong focus on sustainability through eco-friendly materials. Customers can now shop in-store using Bitcoin and choose from a range of timeless essentials to unique statement pieces.
MatchaBox: A brand new business bringing you carefully curated matcha experiences, now live at matchabox.daku.uk. You can follow along on X (@matchaBoxTea0), Instagram (@matchaBoxTea5), and Nostr – visit them at there shop at, 2nd Floor, CG25, Bristol Galleries and best of all, they’re proudly accepting Bitcoin from the start.
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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.
Celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day at Thames Ditton: Join the Surrey Bitcoiners on May 22nd, 2025, in Thames Ditton to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day—a tribute to the legendary first real-world Bitcoin transaction! A growing list of venues in the area will be accepting Bitcoin for food and drinks, making it the perfect occasion to enjoy a slice while embracing sound money.
Located just 20 minutes from London Waterloo, Thames Ditton is the place to be for Bitcoiners who love pizza, great company, and celebrating Bitcoin adoption. Come along, bring your Lightning wallet, and support businesses that accept sats!
Into the ValueVerse: A Value 4 Value Live Music Experience Friday, May 23, 2025, at The Fickle Pickle, Westcliff-On-Sea Doors: 19:30, Show: 20:00 Support artists directly via Bitcoin & Nostr, no middlemen.
Lineup:
- Longy: Southend rock/folk/punk poet
- Ainsley Costello: Nashville pop-rock
- Joe Martin: UK folk/Americana storyteller
- Nathan Abbott: Essex folk/rock/blues
Tickets £11. Boost artists with Bitcoin/Nostr zaps anytime.
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.
Support Amos Ben-Dor’s Duchenne Dash Challenge
This May, Amos Ben-Dor will cycle 300km from London to Paris in just 24 hours to raise funds for Duchenne UK, supporting research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
You can donate via his JustGiving page or with Bitcoin using his Lightning address: amosduchennedash@walletofsatoshi.com. Bridge2Bitcoin and The Sustainable Society Trust are working to make Bitcoin donations sustainable for causes like this.
Every sat or pound helps—thank you for your support!
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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.
