“The Net interprets censorship as damage and routes around it.” — John Gilmore
It’s a quieter week, but the first-of-the-month regulars are back: Bitcoin Glasgow (Bitcoin Power) and the Bitcoin Shipshow online, plus the London Walk and Real Bedford at home on Saturday.
BitFest is now less than three weeks away, running 19–22 November in Manchester. Heading up early? Proof of Work Magazine is hosting a free meet & greet on Thursday 19th before it all kicks off. Sign up by 5 November details below.
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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, audience participation is encouraged!
Tuesday
💻 Bitcoin Shipshow: The first Tuesday of every month is Bitcoin Shipshow, an online showcase of freedom tech by builders on Bitcoin, Lightning & Nostr. Episode 2 is on Tuesday 3rd from 18:00 (UK time). Register here for a link to join the call.
Wednesday
💥 Bitcoin Glasgow (Bitcoin Power): A monthly meetup on the first Wednesday of the month, focussing on empowering the user on what, why, when and where on everything Bitcoin! Find them at Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street, Glasgow, 19:00 - 21:00. This month’s topic on Wednesday 4th is Coin Control.
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.
Saturday
☕️ Bitcoin Portsmouth: Join fellow bitcoiners this Saturday 7th November at 10:00 at Panero Lounge for relaxed Bitcoin chat, good conversation, and good coffee. No agenda, just informal chats. All welcome.
🚶♀️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 (available at the link) for details.
⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing Rushall Olympic. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff at Ledger Stadium.
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Also this week…
Sovereignty Summit 2027, Coronet Peak, Queenstown, 2–3 April. A two-day Bitcoin conference in the New Zealand mountains on sound money and living a sovereign life, with Jeff Booth headlining. Use code BEUK10 for 10% off your ticket: get tickets here
Referral link: The Meetup Breakdown earns a small share of each ticket sold through it, at no extra cost to you.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
☕️ 2Love Tea & Coffee House: Independent coffee house at 87-89 St John's Road, SW11 1QY, a short walk from Clapham Junction, plus a coffee trailer at Lambeth Bridge on the South Bank. Lightning accepted. Added to BTC Map by the Battersea Bitcoiners.
🗓️ 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.
🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 28th May 2027 - Bitcoin Treasuries Conference UK - Bristol.
Get Involved
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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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