š BEUK Meetup Breakdown 86
āThe root problem with conventional currency is all the trust thatās required to make it work.ā āSatoshi Nakamoto
18 meetups this coming week!
That might be a record!
Hightlights include -Ā Munk FestĀ in Bloomsbury,Ā a fireside talkĀ with Joe Bryan in Surrey and anĀ open day at the Antidote office. If all that makes no sense at all, read onā¦ all will be explained belowā¦
Look out for the new Cipher Series below, a 12 week series with an increasingly difficult cipher puzzle to crack each week. First reply with the correct answer will win sats!
This weekās sponsor isā¦
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### **Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups**
#### What Weāre Up To This Week š
#### **Monday**
šŗĀ **[Lincolnshire Bitcoin]( https://bitcoinevents.uk/lincolnshire-bitcoin/)**: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets at 19:30 in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OGās to newcomers. This month on the 16th.
#### **Tuesday**
š¢Ā **[Antidote Office Open Day]( https://luma.com/qal5jrnt)**: Thinking about joiningĀ **Londonās premier Bitcoin coworking hub**? VisitĀ **Antidote HQ**Ā onĀ **Tuesday, 17th March**Ā fromĀ **10:00ā16:30**Ā for an open day where builders, investors, and Bitcoin enthusiasts can explore the workspace, meet members and founders from the accelerator programme, and even work from the office for the day. Spaces are limited, so register to secure a free spot. Location shared after registration.
šļøĀ **[Bitcoin Surrey]( https://x.com/bitcoinsurrey)**: This monthās meetup features aĀ **fireside talk with Joe Bryan**, of āWhatās The Problem?ā. Join fromĀ **18:00ā22:00**Ā atĀ **The Castle**, GU9 7HR, with the discussion starting atĀ **19:00**. Food is served fromĀ **17:00ā21:00**, and the group will be upstairs in the library. Everyone attending the meetup will be able to participate in early app testing for a new Bitcoin business.
š»Ā **[Newcastle upon Tyne Bitcoin Meetup]( https://bitcoinevents.uk/newcastle-bitcoin/)**: The next Newcastle meetup is on Tuesday 17th atĀ **Kabin @ Kabannas**Ā NE1 6UQ, 18:30.
ā½ļøĀ **[Real Bedford - Home Game]( https://www.realbedford.com/mens-fixtures)**: The first of two home games for Real Bedford at home this week, this Tuesday playing Worcester City. Join them for a 19:45 kickoff at Ledger Stadium.
#### **Wednesday**
š»Ā **[Bitcoin Glasgow]( https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-glasgow-buy-sell-learn/)**: Bitcoin Glasgow meet this month at TheĀ **Maltman**, 59ā61 Renfield Street atĀ **18:00 to 20:00.**
šŗĀ **[Shropshire Bitcoin]( https://x.com/shropsbitcoin)**: On the 18th, the Shropshire crew will be meeting at theĀ **Admiral Benbow**Ā in Shrewsbury. Join them atĀ **19:00**.
#### **Thursday**
š» **[Battersea Bitcoiners]( https://t.me/batterseabitcoiners)**: Join them at their bitcoin accepting venue,Ā **Pintus**, SW11 6QZ for their March meetup at 18:00 till 21:30 on Thursday 19th.
šŗĀ **[Bitcoin Beach Bournemouth]( https://primal.net/p/npub1va3773umzrydk4vd0q2xsnjg8qrsym7up9j9agnzcxd8u398wulq6kpxey)**: Every third Thursday of the month atĀ **[Chaplins Cellar Bar]( https://www.chaplins-bar.co.uk/)**. 529 Christchurch Road, BH1 4AG, (Bitcoin accepted at the venue). Youāll find them in the Cogg Room at 18:30 for 1-2-1 clinic sessions, and 19:30 on Thursday, the 19th.
šŗĀ **[Brum Bitcoin & Beer]( https://x.com/brumbitcoin)**: If youāre in theĀ **Birmingham**Ā area head along to meet some fellow bitcoiners on Thursday 19th atĀ **19:00**. Youāll find them this month atĀ **The Wellington**, Bennettās Hill, B2 5SN.
#### **Friday**
āļøĀ **[Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup]( https://meetu.ps/e/PqtTh/v822r/i)**: Every Friday morning atĀ **[Pumphreys Coffee Centre and Brewing Emporium]( https://pumphreys-coffee.co.uk/pumphreys-coffee-centre-brewing-emporium/)**Ā (bitcoin accepted). Whether youāre 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.
šŗĀ **[Wiltshire BTC]( https://x.com/wiltsbtc)**: Meeting at The Water Meadow, SN12 7GG at 18:30 on Friday 20th.
#### **Saturday**
š¶āāļø **[Bitcoin Walk - London]( https://bitcoinwalk.org/london/)**: The London Bitcoin Walk will meet this SATurday at the Peter Pan statue inĀ **Hyde Park**Ā atĀ **11:00**. Check the Telegram group chat (available at the link) for details.
š“āā ļøĀ **[Munk Fest ā Day One]( https://www.cyphermunkhouse.com/)**: Join fromĀ **13:00 until late**Ā inĀ **Bloomsbury**Ā for the opening day ofĀ **Munk Fest**, celebrating two years of piracy, culture, and freedom at Cyphermunk House. ExpectĀ **talks, workshops, and knowledge sharing**Ā throughout the afternoon, followed byĀ **celebrations and live music**Ā into the evening. Supported byĀ **Angor**Ā andĀ **Yakihonne**. All welcome.
š¶š½āāļøĀ **[Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh]( https://bitcoinwalk.org/edinburgh/)**: Join fellow bitcoiners every Saturday atĀ **12:00**Ā for a walk, meeting atĀ **Meadows City Tennis Club**.. Itās a relaxed way to keep fit, enjoy the city, and chat about Bitcoin along the way.
ā½ļøĀ **[Real Bedford - Home Game]( https://www.realbedford.com/mens-fixtures)**: Peter McCormackās boys are at home this Saturday playing Stamford. Join them for a 15:00 kickoff at Ledger Stadium.
šŗĀ **[Bitcoin Bristol]( https://bitcoinbristol.org/)**: Meeting at The Old Fish Market, BS1 1QZ for some Satoshi ciders at 18:15 on Saturday the 21st. Join Vexl circular economies, use Bitchat & play Bitcoin boardgame Escape2bitcoin.
#### **Sunday**
š§Ā **[Munk Fest ā Day Two]( https://www.cyphermunkhouse.com/)**: Join fromĀ **11:00ā17:00**Ā inĀ **Bloomsbury**Ā for the second day ofĀ **Munk Fest**, featuringĀ **yoga, talks, and afternoon beats**Ā while exploring the decentralised principles behindĀ **Bitcoin, Nostr, and open source technology**. Supported byĀ **Angor**Ā andĀ **Yakihonne**. All welcome.
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### **New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin This Week**
- š„ļøĀ **[Frozen Computers]( https://frozencomputers.co.uk/)**: Expert computer and laptop repairs in Preston, Lancashire. Specialising in custom PC builds, gaming PC centres, virus removal, data recovery, and network setup for homes and businesses. Now accepting bitcoin.
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_Supporting this weekās issueā¦_
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šµļø The Satoshi Cipher ā Week 1
Prize:Ā 500 sats ā”
Cipher:Ā ROT13 shifts every letter 13 places through the alphabet. Because it wraps around the 26-letter cycle, applying ROT13 twice returns you to the original textāmaking it easy to check your answer.
History: A centuries-old subtype of the Caesar cipher, ROT13 became popular on early Usenet forums for lightly āspoilingā jokes or plot twists.
Puzzle: FGNPX FNGF QNVYL
Reply to this email with your decoded phrase and a lightning address to win! First correct answer takes the sats.
Bonus:Ā ā” Double the prize if you solve it within 10 minutes of this email landing.
š§ On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
šļø 26th - 29th March -Ā CheatCode, Bedford.
šļø 7th April -Ā From Diamonds to Digital Gold: What Bitcoin Mining Really Means (Panel and Q&A), Antidote, London
šļø 19th April -Ā Bitcoin Church Launch Event,Ā Bournemouth.
šļø 22nd May -Ā BSE: Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bury st Edmunds.
šļø 12th September -Ā BSE: Bitcoin, Sovereignty, Economics, Bury st Edmunds.
š Featured Events
š¤Ā Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 ā Dublin, May 22ā24
Join Irelandās premier Bitcoin event atĀ The Green Isle HotelĀ 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.Ā Early Bird tickets are 50% off, and Whale Pass holders gain access to an exclusive networking trip on May 25. Use codeĀ BEUK for an extra 10% off!Ā Donāt miss this chance to dive deep into the future of Bitcoin in Ireland and beyond.
[Bitcoin Ireland Conference]( https://bitcoinireland.eu/)
#### šĀ [Pizza Day 2026 ā Bury St Edmunds, May 22]( https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/?ref=SIMON)
Celebrate theĀ **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 Procopioās Pantry and cocktails at Verve. The day finishes at the historicĀ **Guildhall**Ā for an evening of free pizza, drinks, a pop-up market and debates with leading UK Bitcoin voices. TicketsĀ **Ā£39**Ā (Bitcoin preferred). Donāt miss this iconic slice of Bitcoin history.
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Pizza Day 2026 ā Bury St Edmunds, May 22
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Stay tuned for more updates next week!
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