“Bitcoin is the train that is coming. You can either be on the train or on the tracks. —Andreas M. Antonopoulos
Welcome aboard, folks! Please take your seats as we embark on our tour of the UK Bitcoin scene. 🚂
This scenic journey will take us through nine meetups, from Glasgow all the way down to Penzance. Along the way, we’ll stop at six new Bitcoin-accepting merchants, offering everything from fish and chips to music lessons.
Tickets are free as always—just make sure to share the newsletter with your fellow Bitcoiners.
All aboard! Mind the gap, and let’s roll…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
- Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup: The next Newcastle meetup is on Tuesday 20th August at The Ware Rooms Bar. 6:30 PM. This month is a Seedsigner special, learn how to build your very own low-cost hardware wallet/signing device. ✍🏼
- Cyphermunk House: Join the London Cyphermunk House group for a session on ‘Sovereign Computing’, on Tuesday at 6:30 PM. They have a live demonstration of how to use Start9 Labs software and a discussion about the future of the internet. 👨🏻💻
- Canterbury Bitcoin: Meeting this month at The Parrot, 1-9 Church Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2AG at 7 PM on Tuesday the 20th. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat. 🦜
- Bitcoin Glasgow: Bitcoin Glasgow meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month and this month will be at The Maltman, 59-61 Renfield Street at 6 PM to 8 PM. 🏴
- Bitcoin Bristol: August’s Bitcoin Bristol Social is at Canteen, Hamilton House, Stokes Croft from 6.15pm on Weds 21st. Support local & enjoy a balmy summer evening with some Bristol Bitcoiners. ☀️
- Shropshire Bitcoin**: On the 21st, the Shropshire crew will meet at the Admiral Benbow in Shrewsbury. You’ll find them at 7 PM, all welcome. 🍻
- Penzance Bitcoin: Will be at The Dolphin Tavern on Quay Street on Thursday 22nd at 8 PM. They’ll be meeting in the ‘little room’ at table 21. Everyone is welcome from beginners to OG’s. 🍻
- Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh**: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12 pm to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit. 🚶🏻🚶🏻♀️🚶♂️
- Real Bedford - Home Game: Peter MacCormack’s boys are at home this Saturday, the 24th playing North Leigh. Join them for a 3 pm kickoff. ⚽️
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
It’s a huge week for merchant onboarding, with 6 new businesses to report across the country.
- The Mining Shop: The Mining Shop UK began with a passion for Bitcoin and has grown into a community of Bitcoin enthusiasts, IT professionals, and traders. They aim to make mining accessible to all, led by passionate Bitcoiners. A great selection of mining equipment can be purchased with bitcoin. Great work by the Newcastle meetup for spotting this one. ⛏️🖥️
- Nemo Cafe: Nemo Cafe at Hampton railway station serves great coffee, ice creams and a range of refreshing drinks, plus a small selection of edible treats; and they now accept bitcoin and Lightning Network payments! Well done to Rob for onboarding these guys.⚡️☕️🥐🍦
- The Lone Fisherman The Lone Fisherman in Tooting Market serves authentic fresh Caribbean dishes, salt fish fritters, jerk chicken and more. They now accept bitcoin and Lightning Network payments!⚡️🇯🇲
- Gav’s Fish & Chips: The UK’s most southwesterly business that accepts bitcoin and Lightning Network payments! Gav’s on the Isles of Scilly for fresh-caught fish, lobster scampi and more! Shout-out to OPD for another business onboarded.🐟
- Lynsey Clarke Music: Looking for piano or singing lesson in Scotland? Thanks to Zaprite, Lynsey Clarke now accepts bitcoin & Lightning Network payments! 🎹🎤
- Blue Fox Homes: Looking for an AirBnB in Worcestershire? Check out Blue Fox Homes in Pershore, a modern, spacious 3 bedroom house that sleeps 5; they now accept bitcoin and Lightning payments with a 10% DISCOUNT!!⚡️
Upcoming Special Events
These events aren’t happening next week, but they’re important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
- Bitcoin - The change you’ve been waiting for: Mark your calendars for August 31 at 10:30 am for “The Change You’ve Been Waiting For” at Glasgow University Union. This seminar, costing £10, focuses on Bitcoin’s transformative potential. With Bitcoin impacting individuals and businesses globally, understanding it is crucial. Guest speaker Allen Farrington will share his expertise, making this event perfect for both seasoned investors and the Bitcoin-curious. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how Bitcoin can shape your financial future.
- Bitcoin Whitepaper Party: Celebrate Bitcoin’s 16th birthday on Bitcoin Whitepaper Day at the Dockside Vaults this Halloween. Currently, you can buy two tickets for £25 as an early bird deal, the regular price is £21.40 for a single ticket. Enjoy a performance by Roger9000 and DJ sets from MadMunky, itsTOMEKK, and ZAZAWOWOW. The party kicks off at 19:30. Bitcoin is accepted at the venue, and you can also pay for tickets with Bitcoin here.
Get Involved
- Volunteer Opportunities: Bridge2Bitcoin is actively seeking volunteers who share our passion for merchant adoption. We’d be delighted to connect if you’re eager to contribute. Reach out to us on Twitter or through our website.
- Start Your Own Meetup: Interested in launching a Bitcoin meetup? We’re here to support you every step of the way. We’ve assisted numerous UK Bitcoin meetups in getting started. Get in touch via Twitter.
- Telegram users: You might find our Telegram Channel another useful way to keep up-to-date with UK meetups.
- Feedback and Suggestions: We value your input! Share your ideas on how we can enhance this newsletter.
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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.