“If you don't believe it or don't get it, I don't have the time to try to convince you, sorry.” — Satoshi Nakamoto
The second-week regulars are back: Purbeck on Monday and Bitcoin Surrey on Tuesday, plus the London Walk on Saturday. (Real Bedford’s home game vs Kettering Town on the 14th has been postponed.)
BitFest is next week, running 19–22 November at the Pendulum Hotel in Manchester. If you haven’t got your ticket yet, details are below.
All the 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!
🍻 Dundee Bitcoin: Join them from 17:30 to 20:30 at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month’s meetup is on Monday 9th.
🍺 Purbeck Bitcoin: If you’re down in the south of England, you’ll find them at The Bear Wareham, 14 South Street, BH20 4LT. On Monday the 9th, from 19:00 onwards.
Tuesday
🎙️ Bitcoin Surrey: Every second Tuesday of the month, join Bitcoin Surrey from 18:00–22:00 at The Castle, 5 Castle St, Farnham, GU9 7HR. This month it’s Tuesday 10th, in the triple aspect library on the first floor. Food is served from 17:00–21:00. Free to attend, everyone welcome.
Wednesday
🍻 St Albans Bitcoin: This month’s meetup is on Wednesday 11th at The Beehive, St Albans, just up the road from the White Hart Tap. Join them from 19:00.
🍺 Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at Two Sawyers in Canterbury from 19:00 on Wednesday the 11th. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.
Thursday
🍺 Battersea Bitcoiners: South-West London meetup from 18.30 on Thursday the 12th at Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Bitcoin is accepted at the venue!
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 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.
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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
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New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
🔮 White Rabbit: Esoteric shop at 21–23 High Street, Glastonbury BA6 9DP. On-chain and Lightning accepted.
🗓️ 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.
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Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon, Ollie & Gemma
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