BEUK Meetup Breakdown #58
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland, 4th-10th August 2025.
“If you don’t believe me or don’t get it, I don’t have time to try to convince you, sorry.”— Satoshi Nakamoto, July 29, 2010
Great news for everyone in the Newcastle area, there’s now a Bitcoin Coffee Morning every Friday at Pumphreys. Full details below.
Also worth noting: Real Bedford kick off the new football season this coming Saturday with a home game against Spalding United.
Let’s take a look at everything happening this week…
This week’s sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Belfast Bitcoin: Join them on Tuesday the 5th August, 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. 🍺
North London Meetup: The next West Hampstead Bitcoin meetup is on Wednesday 6th August, 18:30–21:30. Located on the Jubilee Line, Overground and Thameslink, it’s one of North London’s most accessible meetups. This month, the first round of drinks is sponsored by Angor, They’ll be in the Snug at Alice House, a cosy pub just moments from the station. 🍻
Bitcoinology: Head along for a talk ‘Quantum Computing and Bitcoin: What you need to know today’. Note this will be held in a different location than usual - AES | 5 Richbell Pl, Holborn, London, WC1N 3LA. 18:30 on Wednesday 6th August. 👨🏼🎓
Dublin Bitcoiners: Upstairs in The Palace Bar, 21 Fleet Street, D02 H950. With a ‘Bitcoin 101’ and a talk entitled ‘How Bitcoin Solves The Irish Housing Crisis’. 19:00. 🍻
Bury St Edmunds - Folkmoot: It’s the fourth BSE Bitcoin Folkmoot on Friday the 8th August. Starting at 17:30 till 23:00 at Edmundo Lounge. An informal assembly of folks interested in Bitcoin and its many related subjects. 🍺
Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maxi, head along to chat, share ideas, and connect with the local Bitcoin community from 10:00 to 12:00. ☕️
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. 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️
Real Bedford - Home Game: Real Bedford are back! The new season kicks off 15:00, this Saturday at Ledger Stadium. Now playing in the Southern League Premier Central, they are just three promotions away from the English Football League. ⚽️
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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