📅 The Meetup Breakdown 84
“As society becomes more and more complex, and as more of our lives are mediated by software, we need sound money.” —Balaji Srinivasan
A big week ahead.
From a Bitcoin treasure hunt in Bloomsbury to the long-awaited return of the Portsmouth meetup, now back with a new organiser and a fresh X account, be sure to give them a follow - there’s plenty happening.
Let’s dive into the details…
This week’s sponsor is…
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### **Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups**
#### What We're Up To This Week 📆
#### Tuesday
🍺 [**Belfast Bitcoin**]( https://nibitcoin.com/): 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.
#### Wednesday
[**Canterbury Bitcoin**]( https://www.meetup.com/Canterbury-Bitcoin-Meetup-Group): Meeting this month at the Millers Arms in Canterbury at 19:00 on Wednesday the 4th of March. An informal meetup to discuss Bitcoin and chat.
#### Thursday
🎤 [**Women in Bitcoin Summit at Antidote HQ**]( https://luma.com/8g9mukiz): **Antidote HQ** in London will be hosting a live screening of the Women in Bitcoin Virtual Summit featuring **Susie Violet Ward** (CEO, Bitcoin Policy UK). Talk topic: Energy, Power Bills & a More Reliable Grid. 17:30 – 20:00 on Thursday, 12th March. Drinks & networking throughout. All welcome!
🍺 [**Bitcoin Nottingham**]( https://www.bitcoinnottingham.org): Save the date for the March Bitcoin Nottingham Meetup - Thursday 5th May at 19:00, held at **Carlton Town Football Club**.
#### Friday
☕️ [**Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup**]( https://meetu.ps/e/PqtTh/v822r/i): Every Friday morning at [**Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium**]( https://pumphreys-coffee.co.uk/pumphreys-coffee-centre-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.
🎯 [**Hidden in Plain Sight**]( https://www.cyphermunkhouse.com/events): Launch of a London-based treasure hunt with London Bitcoin merchants, Seedsafe.io and Bitcoin artist Shamsi. Beginners welcome. **Bloomsbury**, 19:00 on Friday 6th March.
#### Saturday
🚶♀️[**Bitcoin Walk - London**]( https://bitcoinwalk.org/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**]( https://bitcoinwalk.org/): 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.
☕️ [**Bitcoin Portsmouth**]( https://x.com/btc_portsmouth): Join fellow bitcoiners this Saturday at 10:00am at **Panero Lounge** for relaxed Bitcoin chat, good conversation, and good coffee. No agenda, just informal chats. All welcome.
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### **New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin**
- 🌸 [**Asiatic Thai Massage**]( https://asiaticthaimassage.co.uk/about/): A professional Thai massage clinic offering authentic treatments designed to relax the body, relieve tension, and restore balance. Combining traditional Thai techniques with a calm, welcoming environment, they provide personalised sessions focused on wellbeing, flexibility, and stress relief. Now accepting bitcoin at both locations.
- 📍 93 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0NP
- 📍 262 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 2UQ
- 🔧 [**MS South Heating & Plumbing**]( https://www.facebook.com/share/1JpFyrkKc3/): An honest, local plumbing and heating business based in **Cranleigh** (GU6 7RD), built on old-fashioned values and reliable workmanship. Proudly independent and committed to personal service, MS South takes pride in delivering quality results while putting the big companies to shame.
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🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 21st - 22nd March - Munk Fest - Cyphermunk House, Bloomsbury.
🗓️ 26th - 29th March - CheatCode, Bedford.
🗓️ 7th April - From Diamonds to Digital Gold: What Bitcoin Mining Really Means (Panel and Q&A), Antidote, London
🗓️ 19th April - Bitcoin Church Launch Event, Bournemouth.
🗓️ 22nd May - BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.
🗓️ 12th September - BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds.
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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.
Supporting Members Shout-out:
Roger9000 - Check-out his amazing music and Bitcoin work.
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