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@ Bitcoin Events UK
2025-01-19 18:31:45
> "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." -- Charles Darwin
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**It's usually a big week when the 21st comes around, but this week we have 5 meetups that day!**
Also, Trump takes office on Monday so there'll be loads to discuss at this week's meetups.
Let's take a look…
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### **Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups**
Happening this week…
1. [**Bitcoin Bristol**](https://bitcoinbristol.org/): Meeting at Little Martha Brewing, BS2 0QT. On Tuesday 21st at 18:15. 🍺
2. [**Bitcoin Surrey**](https://meetu.ps/e/NLBzr/v822r/i): It's a Bitcoin Pension Scheme Special this month at [Yiayias at The Fox](https://www.yiayias.co.uk/yiayiasatthefox/). A fireside chat and Q&A with Sam Roberts, Cartwright's Director of Investment Consulting (1st UK pension scheme to allocate 3% to Bitcoin). 18:00 - 23:00 on the 21st. Bitcoin accepted at the venue. 🎙️🍻
3. [**Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup**](https://bitcoinevents.uk/newcastle-bitcoin/): The next Newcastle meetup is on Tuesday 21st January at Kabin @ Kabannas, L2 6RE. 18:30 PM. 🍻
4. [**London Bitcoin Space**](https://meetu.ps/e/NNk9z/v822r/i): LBS will be at Cyphermunk house on Tuesday 21st from 18:30 till 22:00 for a social gathering, head along to share knowledge and meet some fellow Bitcoiners. 🫂
5. [**Oxbit**](https://x.com/oxbitmeetup): Celebrate Bitcoins 16th birthday with the Oxford meetup crew. You'll find them at [The Old Black Horse](https://www.oldblackhorse.com/) (bitcoin accepted) at 19:00 on the 21st. 🍺
6. [**Preston Bitcoin Meetup**](https://x.com/prestonbtcmeet/status/1880289279093666243): Join the Preston meetup for A Bitcoin chat and some amazing burgers. 18:30 on Thursday the 23rd January. At All Hopes No Promises, PR1 2US.
7. [**The Northamptonshire Bitcoin Network**](https://bitcoinevents.uk/northamptonshire-bitcoin-network/) : [BTC Citadel Engineering](https://btc-citadel.co.uk/) are hosting a 'Bitcoin Builders' space on Saturday the 25th. Head along to learn about Seedsigners and how to build one. Come and use the 3D printers, get a project started and chat about Bitcoin with everyone there. It all gets started at 12:00. No tech skills are necessary. ⚙️🧡
8. [**Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh**](https://bitcoinevents.uk/bitcoinwalk/): 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. 🚶🏻🚶🏼♀️🚶🏽♂️
9. [**Bitcoin East**](https://x.com/bitcoineastuk/status/1875867783457910895): Their first meetup of 2025 will be at Marzano Cafe in the beautiful city of Norwich. Join them at 11:00 on Sunday 26th Jan, there's a lot to discuss. ☕️
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**Get Involved**
- **Volunteer Opportunities**: [Bridge2Bitcoin](https://bridge2bitcoin.com/) 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](https://x.com/bridge2bitcoin) or through our [website](https://bridge2bitcoin.com/).
- **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](https://x.com/bitcoineventsuk).
- [**Contribute to BTCMaps**](https://wiki.btcmap.org/general/tagging-instructions.html): BTCMaps is a vital part of the Bitcoin ecosystem. It's a perfect project to get involved with if you're not a coder or even that technical. A great way to give back to the community. Maintain an area of the UK and keep it up-to-date.
- **Telegram users**: You might find our [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/BitcoinEventsUKHub) another useful way to keep up-to-date with UK meetups.
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Get out and support the meetups where you can, visit [Bitcoin Events UK](https://bitcoinevents.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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