📆 The Meetup Breakdown 102

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” — Marcel Proust

You can have Thursday off, but there’s a Bitcoin meetup for every other day this week.

After a month of low business activity, we’ve got 4 new business accepting Bitcoin this week! If you’re looking for a summer’s getaway in the South of England, be sure to check out this week’s list.

All the details bellow…

This week’s sponsor is…

The Once Bitten Podcast with Daniel Prince shares real stories and honest conversations that cut through the noise to show how Bitcoin is reshaping lives, families, and the future of money.

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New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin

🏡 The Best of Exmoor: A local holiday cottage specialist helping visitors discover the very best of Exmoor through a carefully selected collection of self-catering accommodation. Founded in 2005 by Exmoor local Chris Lister, the friendly team combines expert local knowledge with personal service, offering everything from cosy retreats and luxury escapes to pet-friendly and equestrian-friendly cottages. Experience the magic of Exmoor, with the convenience of paying in Bitcoin via both on-chain and Lightning payments.

👓 HODL Eyewear: An independent eyewear brand dedicated to helping people protect their eyes from the effects of modern screen use and LED lights with premium blue light filtering glasses. Founded by the team at Bryden Opticians, HODL Eyewear combines quality eye care with Bitcoin values, while supporting its Sats for Sight initiative, where £5 from every purchase is saved in Bitcoin to help fund vision care for those in need.

⚡ North Wales Business Energy: A local energy broker helping businesses and households across North Wales reduce their energy bills through free, no-obligation comparisons. With access to preferential tariffs across the market, they can often secure better rates while handling the paperwork, providing renewal reminders, and offering a personal, local service. Through their North Wales Home Energy initiative, they also donate part of their commission to local charities, helping customers save money while giving back to the community.

🧘 Body Conscious Studio: A charity-run wellbeing studio in Belfast offering affordable and inclusive yoga, qigong, meditation, and holistic therapies in a calm, community-focused space. With small class sizes, one-to-one tuition, and treatments including Thai yoga massage, reflexology, and bodywork, Body Conscious is dedicated to advancing health, education, and wellbeing through embodied self-care and meaningful connection.

🧭 On the Radar

Big events further down the line.

🗓️ 29th - 30th August - ₿ the Change - Glasgow, G2 1BP.

🗓️ Weds 19th August - Battersea Bitcoiners Birthday. A special social to celebrate 1 year of Battersea Bitcoiners events. Little Bianca, SW11 6QZ. Sponsored by CoinCorner: free goodies!

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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.

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