📅 The Meetup Breakdown #63

Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland, 8th-14th September 2025. Plus, new businesses now accepting bitcoin payments.

Sep 07, 2025

“Transactions can be carried out over computer networks, without the need to reveal one’s true identity, by using a form of digital cash that is unforgeable.” —David Chaum, Security Without Identification: Transaction Systems to Make Big Brother Obsolete, Communications of the ACM, Vol. 28, No. 10, October 1985

This week, we have a massive four new businesses accepting bitcoin payments!

Another full rundown of the week ahead, and more details of the upcoming White Paper Party on Bitcoin’s 17th birthday, on October 31st.

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Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups

What We’re Up To This Week 📆

Monday

🍻 Dundee Bitcoin: Join them on the 2nd Monday of every month from 17:30 to 20:30 PM at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month’s meetup is on 8th.

Tuesday

🍺 Bitcoin Surrey: Casual beers and Bitcoin chat at The Fox, Lower Bourne, GU10 3PH. From 18:00 onwards, September 9th. Free parking, 1.1 miles from the station, and admission is free. Meet in the bar, look out for Redup76 in an orange t-shirt.

⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter MacCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday playing Bury Town. Join them for a 19:45 kickoff.

Wednesday

🍻 Glasgow Bitcoin: Meetups are held every second Wednesday of the month. This is a place for people in and around Glasgow to discuss Bitcoin, 18:00 - 23:00 at The Piper Bar, G1 1HL.

🍺 St Albans Bitcoin: Happening on the second Wednesday of each month. This month, from 19:00 to 22:00 on the 10th at the Robin Hood of St Albans, Victoria St.

Thursday

🍺 Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth: Every second Thursday of the month at Chaplins Cellar Bar. 529 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). You’ll find them in the Cogg Room at 19:30 on the 11th.

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.

🍺 Folkmoot V (Bury St Edmunds Bitcoin): The fifth informal assembly for folks interested in Bitcoin and its many related subjects, at Verve, Bury St Edmunds. 12th September, 18:00–23:00. Free to attend, just come along and chat Bitcoin in good company.

🍽️ Feast with Henry Herbert: A special evening of food, music, and Bitcoin conversation at The Long Table, Brimscombe Mill, GL5 2QQ. Enjoy a 6-course feast by Henry Herbert, live jazz from Kitty LaRoar, and a fireside chat with Andrew Webley (The Smarter Web Company) and Susie Ward (Bitcoin Policy UK). From 19:00 until late.

Saturday

🎨 Bitcoin Graffiti Jam: A day of sound, art, and freedom at Stockwell Hall of Fame, 7 Aytoun Road, London, SW9 0TT. Saturday 13th September from 11:00 onwards. Expect Bitcoin-inspired graffiti, street art, and live music in a boundary-pushing, underground setting. Free and open to all.

🚶🏽‍♂️ 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.

New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week

💭 Rotate Your Mind: An online therapy practice led by PSI-registered psychologist Frank, offering support for adults and adolescents (16+). Using approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, sessions are tailored to help clients manage challenges, build resilience, and improve wellbeing. Services include individual and couples therapy, wellbeing coaching, and psychoeducation workshops, with a free initial consultation available. Now accepting bitcoin.
🍻 The Limping Fox: A family-run pub in Long Ditton, offering freshly prepared food made from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a wide range of craft beers, local ales, premium spirits, and fine wines in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Highlights include award-winning Sunday roasts, a sunny garden, and a stylish flat available for Airbnb bookings. Now accepting bitcoin.
🏢 Portobello Business Center: A London-based social enterprise offering expert support, training, and funding guidance to entrepreneurs at all stages—from pre-start to established businesses. Through workshops, grants, and tailored advice, PBC empowers individuals to turn ideas into thriving businesses across the UK.
🛠 Thomas Forsyth: A creative consultant, designer, and master maker based in North-East London, offering over 17 years of expertise in design, project management, prototyping, and production of three-dimensional objects. Experienced across materials like metal, plastics, wood, ceramics, paper, electronics, CNC machining, and 3D printing, Tom supports projects from concept to completion—whether working solo or collaborating with his trusted network. Internationally active and available for contact via email, phone, and now accepting Bitcoin payments.

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.

📊 BSE: Bitcoin – Sovereignty – Economics – UK Focus in Bury St Edmunds

📅 Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 18:00
📍 Location: The Athenaeum, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LU, United Kingdom

This Bitcoin-only conference brings a formal yet relaxed “meet-up vibe” to the charming market town of Bury St Edmunds. Tailored for a UK audience, the event will explore key themes in Bitcoin sovereignty, economics, and governance through presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, and audience interaction.

Featuring an exceptional lineup including: Aaron, AJ, Alex Glasse, Andrew Webley, Ben Arc, Ben de Waal, Ben Weeks, Claire Chisholm, Clair Prince, Daniel Prince, Gary Smith, Harley Echlin, Henry Herbert, James Van Straten, Joe Bryan, John O’Connell, Jordan Walker, Nat Cole, Nick Malster, Peter Lane, Richard Byworth, Robin Thatcher, Russell Rukin, Sam de Waal, Susie Violet Ward, and Tim Bresnan - plus many more voices from across the UK Bitcoin space.

🎉 London ₿ White Paper Party – Bitcoin Awards & Celebration

📅 Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
🕖 Time: 18:00 – 01:00
📍 Location: BRIX LDN, London Bridge

Join Bitcoiners from across the UK to mark 17 years of the Bitcoin White Paper. Expect live music, Bitcoin-inspired art, and the first-ever community-driven White Paper Awards — unpredictable categories, irreverent fun, and handmade Skull of Satoshi trophies for the winners.

Free to attend, but RSVP so the venue can plan.

🎟️ RSVP: eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-bitcoin-white-paper-party

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 21st Nov - A Competitive Advantage, Derby.

🗓️ 21–23 Nov – Bitfest 2025, Manchester.

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