đ The Meetup Breakdown 89
Bitcoin meetups for the UK and Ireland for 6th - 12th April 2026. Plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin.
âIn a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.â â George Orwell
Back with another big week of 14 events!
All the details bellowâŚ
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What Weâre Up To This Week đ
Monday
â˝ď¸ Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter McCormackâs boys are at home this Saturday playing Bishopâs Stortford. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff at Ledger Stadium.
Tuesday
đ§ Cyphertots â Easter Special: Tuesday 7th from 10:00â12:00 in Bloomsbury for a special Easter holiday session designed for parents and children aged 6â9. Expect interactive Bitcoin games and activities in a fun, hands-on environment. Parents and children only.
⥠Renewablox x Antidote â From Diamonds to Digital Gold: On Tuesday, 7th April from 18:00â20:00 at Antidote, Hatton Garden (EC1N 8HN), for an evening panel exploring what Bitcoin mining really means â from energy and infrastructure to policy and public perception. Hear from Jason Deane, Tom French, Duncan Coombe, and Ben Cousens, with the panel starting at 18:30, followed by drinks and networking. Free to attend, with registration required.
đş 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, itâs a great chance to meet local Bitcoiners and share ideas over a drink.
Wednesday
Glasgow Bitcoin: A welcoming space for anyone in and around Glasgow to connect and talk all things Bitcoin. Join from 18:00â23:00 at The Piper Bar, G1 1HL.
đ§ Bitcoinology â Ark Deep Dive: Join on Wednesday 8th from 18:30 in Bloomsbury as Bitcoinology returns with a technical deep dive on Ark led by Antoine Riard. Some technical knowledge is recommended, but all are welcome to attend and learn.
St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is on Wednesday the 8th, from 19:00 to 22:00 at the The White Lion, AL1 1RN. Whether youâre new or experienced, thereâll be plenty of people on hand to answer questions and share insights.
Thursday
đş Liverpool Bitcoin: A growing community, dedicated to leveraging Bitcoinâs strengths to serve the people of Liverpool and surrounding areas. Get along & help them build. This month their meetup is at the Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 9th at 18:30.
Friday
âď¸ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium (bitcoin accepted). Whether youâre 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
đśââď¸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.
đśđ˝ââď¸ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday at 12:00 for a walk, meeting at Meadows City Tennis Club.. Itâs a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.
đş Dublin Bitcoin Meetup: Saturday, 11th April at 13:00 in The International Bar, Dublin, for an afternoon of learning and discussion. The session includes two presentations â Bitcoin 101 and âWhy Bitcoinâ and Bitcoin for Agentic Payments â in a welcoming environment ideal for anyone looking to start or deepen their understanding of Bitcoin.
Sunday
đ§ Yoga & Book Club: Join on Sunday 12th from 11:00 in Bloomsbury for a relaxed mind and body session with Storm and Annie V. Start with yoga (bring your own mat), followed by Munk brunch at Anaâs Deli from 12:00, and a book club from 13:30. All welcome.
đş Bitcoin Sheffield: Join them for their April meetup at Yellow Arch Studios, S3 8BX from 11:30 till 14:30. Discussing AI and its growing role in Bitcoin. Sats accepted at the venue.
Supporting this weekâs issueâŚ
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
đ The Crooked Book: A cosy second-hand bookshop and coffee shop in Bournemouth, filled with vintage furniture, bric-a-brac, and plenty of character. Browse unique finds while enjoying homemade cakes and great coffee in a relaxed, welcoming space. đ 725 Christchurch Road, BH7 6AQ
đľď¸ The Satoshi Cipher â Week 4
Prize: 1,250 sats âĄ
Cipher: Atbash mirrors the alphabet (AâZ, BâY, etc.). Encrypt and decrypt with the same substitution, so once you learn the mapping you can use it both ways.
History: One of the oldest known substitution ciphers, created for Hebrew texts and seen in the Book of Jeremiah to hide certain names.
Puzzle: PVVK BLFI PVBH HZUV
Reply to claim the sats.
Bonus: Solve in 10 minutes for double.
Last Weekâs Winner: Benjamin â solved âHODL BITCOINâ.
đ§ On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
đď¸ 19th April - Bitcoin Church Launch Event, Bournemouth.
đď¸ 30th April - Fountain Special Event - An Introduction to the New Music Economy, Anditode, London
đď¸ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.
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Featured Events
đ¤ Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 â Dublin, May 22â24
Join Irelandâs premier Bitcoin event at The Green Isle Hotel for three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and exhibitions covering adoption, regulation, mining, ETFs, and more. Network with world-class speakers, authors, and fellow enthusiasts, with family-friendly activities throughout. Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use code BEUK for an extra 10% off! Donât miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.
đ Pizza Day 2026 â Bury St Edmunds, May 22
Celebrate the first-ever Bitcoin transaction! Join a full day of meet-ups across Bury St Edmunds supporting local Bitcoin-accepting businesses, with coffee at Alema, steak at Meat & Greet, chilli scones at Procopioâs Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historic Guildhall for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. Tickets ÂŁ39 (Bitcoin preferred). Donât miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.
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