BEUK Meetup Breakdown #57 ⭐️
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland, from July 28th to August 3rd, 2025.
“The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers." —Princess Leia, Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
The UK has a new Bitcoin meetup. Welcome to Battersea Bitcoiners.
Their launch event will take place on Wednesday, August 13th. Be sure to head along and show your support.
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It’s a busy one. Except for Monday, there’s a meetup every day this week, with two on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 🚀
Let’s take a look…
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Leamington Spa: Meetups on the last Tuesday of each month at 19:00. You’ll find them this month at the White Horse, CV32 5PZ on the 29th. 🍻
Women of Bitcoin: Join the Women of Bitcoin for a summer evening at Cyphermunk House, WC1N 2ES on 30th July from 17:30. Expect great company, complimentary drinks and bites, and an engaging Nostr workshop exploring the decentralised social network protocol and its growing ecosystem of apps. This free event is open to all, but registration is required to secure your spot. 🙋🏻♀️🧡
Brighton Bitcoin: Building a bitcoin community in the Brighton & Hove area. A regular, informal meetup takes place 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 on the 30th. 🥘🍻
Bitcoin Wales: This months Wales meetup will be on Thursday 31st July from 18:00 till 21:00 at ZeroDegrees Bar, Westgate St, Cardiff, CF10 1DD. 🏴
Manchester Bitcoin: On the 31st it’s also time for a meetup in Manchesters. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00. 🍺
Wiltshire BTC: Meeting at The Stonehenge Inn at 18:00 on Friday 1st August. Bitcoin is accepted at the venue. 🍺
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 Derby: On Saturday the 2nd August Bitcoin Derby will be at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL, from 15:00 - 18:00. 🍻
Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 13:00. 🔮
Upcoming Special Events
These events aren’t happening next week, but it’s important to add them to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
🐰 The first theatrical production to contain a hidden Bitcoin private key.
Prometheus will run for two performances at The Cockpit on August bank holiday. Whether anyone will be able to 'steal fire' and unlock the Bitcoin remains to be seen.
Performance Details:
📍Venue: The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH
📅 Dates & Times: Saturday 23 August - 17:00 & Sunday 24 August - 19:00
🕘 Running Time: Approx. 30 minutes
🏴 Scottish Bitcoin Conference – Connect & Learn in Glasgow
📅 Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 16:30
📍 Location: Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8LX
The Scottish Bitcoin Conference lands in Glasgow this August for a full day of connection, education, and inspiration at the historic Glasgow University Union.
Featuring a standout lineup of speakers—including Anthony Scaramucci, Alan Farrington, British Hodl, Hashley Giles, Rick Messit, Dr. Peter Connor, Claire Chisholm, Roger9000, John Magill, Ian Scanlon, Robin Thatcher, Jamie Plowman, Robbie Maltby, Russell Rukin, Peter Lane, Francesco Madonna, and Sam Roberts—the event brings together voices from across the UK and beyond.
Open to all, this is a unique opportunity for both seasoned Bitcoiners and the Bitcoin-curious to engage with the movement in a vibrant and welcoming setting.
🍽️ Feast with Henry Herbert - Andrew Webley (SWC) Fireside Chat
📅 Date: Thursday, 12 September 2025
🕖 Time: 19:00 – Late
📍 Location: The Long Table, Brimscombe Mill, GL5 2QQ
A truly one-of-a-kind evening of food, music, and Bitcoin conversation in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set in a beautifully restored industrial mill just outside Stroud, this 6-course feast (cooked by host Henry Herbert) celebrates local produce, candlelight, and community, sprinkled with a little Bitcoin.
🎤 After-dinner fireside chat:
Andrew Webley, CEO of The Smarter Web Company (one of the UK’s fastest-growing Bitcoin treasury companies), will sit down with Susie Ward, CEO of Bitcoin Policy UK, for a thought-provoking conversation on Bitcoin’s role in British business.
🎶 Live jazz by Kitty LaRoar - a regular at Ronnie Scott’s and a proud Bitcoiner - will set the mood early in the evening, followed by a DJ set and open bar to keep the night going.
Tickets are limited (50–70 people max) and are selling fast. Come hungry, curious, and ready to connect.
🎟️ Book now: henryherbert.co.uk/event-details/12th-september-feast-bitcoin
🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 13th Sept - Bitcoin Graffiti Jam, London, SW9 0TT.
🗓️ 20th Sept - BSE: Bitcoin - Sovereignty - Economics, Bury St Edmunds.
🗓️ 21st Nov - A Competitive Advantage, Derby.
🗓️ 21–23 Nov – Bitfest 2025, Manchester.
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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!
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