BEUK Meetup Breakdown #48 🗞️
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 26th May - 1st June 2025. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.” —Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Another solid line-up of nine meetups this coming week.
Be sure to check them out wherever you can.
If you don’t see a local meetup for yourself this week, take a look at our map and find your closest. Contact the organiser and head along to a future event.
Support your local Bitcoin community
This week’s sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Leamington Spa: Meetups on the last Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. You’ll find them this month at the White Horse, CV32 5PZ on the 27th. 🍻
Bitcoin Nottingham: The May Bitcoin Nottingham Meetup date for your diary is Wednesday 28th, 18:30 at Carlton Town Football Club. 🍺⚽️
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. 🥘🍻
Bitcoin Wales: This months Wales meetup will be on Thursday 29th May at 18:00 till 21:00 at Zerodegrees, Westgate St, Cardiff, CF10 1DD. 🍺
Manchester Bitcoin: On the 29th it’s Manchesters turn. Join them at The Smithfield Market Tavern, 19:00. 🍺
The Northamptonshire Bitcoin Network: Back again for a May meetup. A change of venue to The Windmill, NN2 8PN. Expect a friendly group that is always looking for new attendees to chat and plot the demise of fiat. 19:30. 🍻
Bloom Festival 2025: Taking place 31 May - 1 June at Cyphermunk House, London, celebrating open-source tech, culture, and Bitcoin. The event features talks and panels on open-source innovation, the Bitcoin whitepaper, decentralized publishing, and Bitcoin in UK education. Hands-on workshops will cover off-grid mesh networks, DIY signing devices, censorship-resistant tools, and creative coding. Expect collaborative art and music, acoustic sets, Bitcoin-inspired exhibitions, and a vibrant souk offering open-source hardware, seed storage gear, prints, and handmade goods. 📚📱🎨🛠️
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. 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️🚶🏻
Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 1 PM. ☕️🔮
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
This week we have…
By the Book Accountancy Ltd: Whether you’re mining, stacking, trading, or using Bitcoin in your business, they offer expert guidance tailored to your needs. With a deep understanding of HMRC’s approach to Bitcoin, they help individuals and businesses stay compliant while optimising for tax efficiency. From annual tax returns to detailed record-keeping and strategic planning, By the Book Accountancy makes navigating Bitcoin taxation simple and stress-free.
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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.
Children of Riddim Festival - Bitcoin Stage: This is shaping up to be one of the biggest music festivals with Bitcoin vibes in the world.
Around 150 DJs, artists, and speakers will perform over four days, from 12–16 June, in Hemel Hempstead. A dedicated stage, the Barn of Freedom, will spotlight Bitcoin culture, education, and unstoppable apps on the Nostr protocol–alongside music, talks, and much more.
Support for the Barn of Freedom stage can be given via geyser.fund, where both ticket purchases and donations are welcome. One-day and four-day passes are available, and on-site camping is included.
Confirmed names include Joe Bryan, Metamick (Geyser Fund), Roger9000, Angor, MadMunky, Huxley, and many more.
The Bitcoin Beach Retreat: An annual Bitcoin-only gathering held at a scenic coastal campsite in North Wales. Celebrating its fifth year in 2025, the retreat offers a relaxed, community-driven alternative to traditional conferences. From July 11–14, up to 120 Bitcoiners will come together to share knowledge, enjoy beachside BBQs, and strengthen their networks under the stars. With no pre-booked speakers, the event thrives on peer-led workshops and spontaneous discussions, fostering genuine connections among attendees. Emphasising local engagement, the retreat directs the majority of its funds into the surrounding community, with 42% of expenses paid in Bitcoin last year. Whether attending solo or with family, attendees can expect a welcoming environment dedicated to sound money and shared values.
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This week’s sponsors is…
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.
