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It's White Paper Weekend and we have 2 fantastic celebrations for it, plus 12 other events across the country.
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Now, let’s get into this week’s breakdown…
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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Monday
🔦 UK Bitcoin Spotlight: Tune in every Monday at 19:30 for the UK Bitcoin Spotlight, a decentralised community putting UK Bitcoin news and stories in the spotlight. Hosted on X.
Tuesday
🍻 Berkshire Bitcoiners: The next meetup will take place on Tuesday, the 27th at The Volunteer in Theale. The venue, located on Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BX, accepts Bitcoin. All welcome, from 19:00.
Wednesday
💻 BitDevs - London: Join us for the next London BitDevs Socratic Seminar! We’ll be covering the latest research, ideas, and developments in Bitcoin and related protocols. Arrive at 18:45 on Wednesday 28th. Taking place at Antidote, instead of our usual location in Westminster. More info here.
🍺 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.
🍺 Leamington Spa Bitcoin: Meeting this Wednesday at The Star & Garter, CV32 5LL at 19:00 for a casual chat and drinks, beginners welcome
Thursday
🍺 Bitcoin Wexford: The Wexford Bitcoin Community meet on the last Thursday of the month. From 19:00 - 21:30, you'll find them at Red Books, Apt 7, St Peter's Square, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 ER2F, Ireland.
🍺 Manchester Bitcoin: Welcoming all individuals and businesses with an interest in Bitcoin in Manchester. The October meetup is on the 29th. Join them at Joshua Brooks, M1 6NG, 19:00.
Friday
☕️ 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.
🍺 The Satoshi Society - Southampton: Join a friendly group of bitcoiners at The Maritimo Lounge, SO14 3LG on Friday 30th at 19:00 for food and a Bitcoin chat.
Saturday
🚶♀️Bitcoin Walk - London: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park at 11:00. Check the Telegram group chat (avaliable at the link) for details.
🎶 Northants White Paper Day: A big celebration on Sat 31st in Leicester including a walk, music, sats market and a raffle: enter for the chance to win 21k sats! Meet At the Dog & Gun, Walton, LE17 5RG from 14:00. Sponsored by Bitfest.
🥩 BSE White Paper Day: Pre-drinks from 18:00 and steak dinner 19:00 - 22:00 at Meat & Greet, 3 Whiting St, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1NX. Bitcoin accepted and there will be CoinCorner goodies!
Sunday
🔮 Leeds Bitcoin Network: The first Sunday of every month the Leeds Bitcoin Network meet at the Global Tribe Cafe, LS1 6LG at 13:00.
🍺 Bitcoin Nottingham: The next Bitcoin Nottingham Meetup date for your diary is Sunday 1st November from 18:00 at O'Connors Irish bar, 33 Central Ave, NG2 5GQ, in the function room upstairs.
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New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
☕ 2Love Tea & Coffee House: The absolute best coffee house in South-West London. The bustling cafe has begun accepting Bitcoin at their St John’s Road branch, just 5mins walk from Clapham Junction station.
🗓️ Featured Events
🎪 BitFest 2026 – Manchester, November 20–22
The UK’s largest Bitcoin festival returns to Manchester from 20–22 November 2026, taking over the Pendulum Hotel for three days of Bitcoin education, culture, creativity, and community. BitFest combines talks, panels, workshops, entertainment, and freedom-focused topics, welcoming seasoned Bitcoiners and complete newcomers alike.
🍀 Bitcoin Ireland 2027 - Dublin, May 21-23
Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2027 brings together the global Bitcoin community in Dublin for three days of world-class speakers, practical workshops, education and meaningful connections. Join us 21–23 May at The Green Isle Hotel for a welcoming, Bitcoin-only experience.
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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, Ollie & Gemma
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