"An orange light is flickering across the UK; a quiet awakening. Beneath the surface, minds are stirring. The light doesn't ask for followers; it invites thinkers. Those who see it begin to understand that freedom isn't granted, it's claimed. And once you've seen the truth in that orange glow, you can never unsee it.
Bitfest and Bitcoin: A Competitive Advantage are just around the corner.
As it stands, they are the last big events of the year, so don't miss out. Check out all the details in the upcoming event section below.
Also, there's a great-looking Bitcoin art event on Tuesday that just popped on the radar in London, details below.
So, let's take a look at what's on this week…
This week's sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
What We're Up To This Week 📆
Monday
🍻 Dundee Bitcoin: Join them from 17:30 to 20:30 at The Wine Press, 16 Shore Terrace, Dundee DD1 3DN. This month's meetup is on the 10th.
Tuesday
🎙️ Bitcoin Surrey: This month's meetup features a fireside talk with Daniel Parkinson -- the Bitcoin IFA -- exploring Bitcoin's place within the UK's legacy financial system. Join from 18:00--22:00 at The Castle, GU9 7HR, with the discussion starting at 19:00. Food is served from 17:00--21:00, and the group will be upstairs in the library.
🎨 History of Bitcoin -- World Premiere by Smashtoshi: Join on Tuesday, 11th November from 18:30--21:00 at Asprey Studio Gallery, Mayfair (entrance via 36 Bruton St, W1J 6QX) for the world premiere of History of Bitcoin -- an ambitious collaboration uniting 128 artists to tell Bitcoin's story from its cypherpunk beginnings to global adoption. The evening features the unveiling of The First Edition and Collector's Edition volumes, a panel on Art x Bitcoin Culture, and 128 original artworks, with champagne, drinks, and canapés served throughout. Proceeds support My First Bitcoin.
Wednesday
🍺 Glasgow Bitcoin: A welcoming space for anyone in and around Glasgow to connect and talk all things Bitcoin. Join from 18:00--22:30 at The Piper Bar, G1 1HL.
🍺 St Albans Bitcoin: This month the St Albans meetup is on Wednesday the 12th, from 19:00 to 22:00 at The White Lion, AL1 1RN. Whether you're new or experienced, there'll be plenty of people on hand to answer questions and share insights.
Thursday
🍻 Battersea Bitcoiners: Join them at their bitcoin accepting venue, Pintus, SW11 6QZ, for their fourth meetup at 18:00 till 21:30 on Thursday, 13th.
🍺 Liverpool Bitcoin: A growing community, dedicated to leveraging Bitcoin's strengths to serve the people of Liverpool and the surrounding areas. Get along & help them build. This month their meetup is at the Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street, on Thursday 13th at 18:30.
Friday
☕️ Newcastle Bitcoin Coffee Morning Meetup: Every Friday morning at Pumphreys Coffee Centre and 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.
🍺 Folkmoot - Bury St Edmunds Bitcoin: An informal assembly for folks interested in Bitcoin and its many related subjects, at The Verve Bar & Restaurant, IP33 1LA. 14th November, 17:30--20:30. Free to attend, just come along and chat Bitcoin in good company.
Saturday
🚶🏽♂️ Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday, they walk around Arthur's Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12:00 to keep fit and chat Bitcoin.
Sunday
😎 Cyphermunk House - Bitcoin & Chill: It's an afternoon of Bitcoin & Chill at Cyphermunk House on Sunday, 14th at 14:00 till 16:00.
Upcoming Special Events
These events aren't happening next week, but it's important to add them to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
📊 Bitcoin: A Competitive Advantage
📅 Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
🕙 Time: 12:00 -- late (lunch on arrival; sit-down dinner at 19:00)
📍 Location: The West Mill, Darley Abbey Mills, Derby, DE22 1DZ, United Kingdom
This one-day event is designed for business owners, operators, investors, builders, and the Bitcoin-curious to explore how Bitcoin can provide a strategic edge.
Doing things differently: this isn't another conference with back-to-back talks and rushed coffee breaks. The day is structured for people who want to properly explore Bitcoin, whether running a business, building something new, or simply curious. Sessions are short and focused, with breaks built in. Every ticket includes dinner, because the best conversations don't always happen on stage -- they happen over food, a drink, and networking.
Attendees will discover how Bitcoin can give them and their businesses a competitive advantage.
Featuring speakers including: Liz Truss (former British Prime Minister), Joe Bryan, Sam Roberts, Fahim Hussain, Alan Smith, Jez Casey, and more -- with new speakers announced weekly.
📅 Date: 21 -- 23 November 2025
🕙 Time: Various sessions across all three days (see full schedule)
📍 Location: Pendulum Hotel, Manchester, UK
BitFest 2025 is a vibrant, grassroots celebration of Bitcoin, creativity, and open-source culture. Over the course of three days, the event will bring together builders, artists, speakers, and curious minds to explore the full breadth of Bitcoin's role in society -- from protocol and policy to art, music, and community.
Rather than rigid conference structure, BitFest creates space for exploration, connection, and cross-pollination. Whether you're presenting a talk, showcasing an art exhibit, performing live, or just roaming the hallways between sessions -- every moment is part of the experience.
Expect:
- Two full days of Bitcoin Conference programming -- tech, philosophy, privacy, economics
- A Nostrshire day diving into decentralised social media and communication
- Pepe.X / Bitcoin Art exhibitions & creative showcases
- Live music, after-parties, and immersive installations
- Workshops, demos, community panels, and networking woven throughout
Join them to push boundaries, spark new collaborations, and see how Bitcoin's culture, technology, and spirit intersect in exciting new ways.
More details, tickets, and full program at the official site.
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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.
UK Bitcoin businesses: if you want to get in front of the real Bitcoin crowd, reply to this email and let's talk about sponsoring a future issue.
Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon.
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