📅 The Meetup Breakdown 81
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 2nd - 8th February 2026. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
“And so, when the many are in power, they choose for their rulers men who will gratify their appetites and flatter them; and so the city is governed not by wisdom but by desire.” —Plato, The Republic, Book VIII, trans. Benjamin Jowett
A quieter week this week
While you’re waiting for your next meetup, take a moment to ask “Do you accept bitcoin?” wherever you shop. Even if the answer is no, you’re planting a seed, and at the very least, you’ll have a story to share at your next meetup.
Let’s have a look at what’s on this week...
This week’s sponsor is…
Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We’re Up To This Week 📆
Tuesday
🪷 Buddhism Meets BTC - Cyphermunk House: Find out how Buddhism intersects with Bitcoin on Tuesday, the 7th, from 18:30 - 21:00.
🍺 Belfast Bitcoin: Join the Belfast Bitcoin crew for an evening of conversation and connection at The John Hewitt, Belfast, BT1 2FH. Kicking off at 19:00, it’s a great chance to meet local Bitcoiners and share ideas over a drink.
⚽️ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormack’s boys are at home this Tuesday night playing Harborough Town. Join them for a 19:45 kickoff.
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 (avaliable at the link) for details.
🚶🏽♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk around Arthur’s Seat. It’s a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.
Sunday
🧘🏼♂️📚 Cyphermunk House - Yoga & Book Club: Stretch your body, then your brain. Yoga first, Bitcoin Book Club second. Starts 11:00 on Sunday, 8th at Cyphermunk House.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week
🌿 The Lawn Ranger: A professional lawn care specialist providing tailored treatments to keep gardens healthy, green, and weed-free. With a focus on expert knowledge, reliable service, and long-term lawn health, The Lawn Ranger helps homeowners achieve great-looking lawns through personalised care plans and attention to detail.
Supporting this week’s issue…
⚡️ V4V Artist of the Week 🇬🇧
A featured track from a UK-based artist releasing music using Value for Value.
If you like it, support them directly.
🎧 Artist: Frankie Peroni
Track: Nonsensical
Listen and zap on Fountain
https://fountain.fm/episode/ITH2Mge473BrNA5aoiue
🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 26th - 29th March - CheatCode, Bedford.
🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds
Get Involved
Volunteer: Passionate about merchant adoption? Reach out to Bridge2Bitcoin on Twitter or website.
Start a Meetup: Want to launch a Bitcoin meetup? We’ll support you. Contact us on Twitter or just reply to this email.
Contribute to BTCMaps: Help maintain this key Bitcoin resource–no coding skills needed. Update a UK area.
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Feedback: Reply to this email with ideas and suggestions.
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.
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Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.
Psyfer - Pleb. Artist. Educator. Munk. cyphermunkhouse.com
Richard - Co-founder of the Running Bitcoin Challenge.
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