Christian Aid Fundraiser: Nepal – A Disaster in Paradise. Two talks about Nepal: the first about the country before the recent earthquake, the second about the rescue mission, the post-quake conditions and the heroism of the population. 7.30pm (doors open 7pm), Fairmilehead Parish Church, Frogston Road West. Tickets cost £6 on the door, or in advance from the church.
Mariusz Szczygiel and Antonia Lloyd-Jones in Conversation. Acclaimed Polish non-fiction writer Mariusz Szczygiel is the author of Gottland: Mostly True Stories from Half of Czechoslovakia, a cultural history of the country told through the stories of the artists, writers and performers whose lives were completely, and often strangely, altered by the times they lived in, in a state that no longer exists. Szczygiel’s translator Antonia Lloyd-Jones is the pre-eminent translator of Polish reportage and has twice received the Found in Translation award. 6.30pm, Word Power Books, West Nicolson Street. All welcome; free – donations also welcome!
Bookbug Rhymetime: rhymes and songs for the under 3s and their parents and carers. 10.30-11am, Morningside Library, Morningside Road. No booking required – just come along!
Recitals for Wrigglers: concerts for babies and toddlers. 10.30am, Morningside Parish Church, Braid Road/Cluny Gardens. Tickets cost £5 for one adult + one child plus £2.50 for each additional child, and may be reserved in advance by emailing recitalsforwrigglers@gmail.com. Also at Queensferry Parish Church on 1st July, Cramond Kirk Hall on 2nd July and Stockbridge Library on Friday 3rd July (all at 10.30am).
eBook Surgery: find out about eBooks, emagazines and audiobooks. 10.30am-12.30pm (drop-in), Newington Library, Fountainhall Road.
Street Soccer Scotland: Football Works Edinburgh. A six-week course to help increase fitness, confidence, motivation, health and social skills, helping participants to get ready for work or further education. Students will complete an SQA in Communications and Working with Others, and will take part in practical football sessions and get an introduction to football coaching, with the opportunity to gain coaching qualifications. Participants will also receive full employability and personal development support, which will continue on completion. This is a free course for anyone, male or female, over the age of 16 (no maximum age limit). Participation does not affect benefits; kit, lunch and travel expenses will be provided. 10am-3.30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays from today until 6th August, Edinburgh College Sighthill Campus, (Sport & Exercise Department), Bankhead Avenue. If you would like more information or to register, please call Kirsten on 07931 725 886. ‘Our mission is to provide opportunity and build hope’ (David Duke, Founder and CEO, Street Soccer Scotland).
IT Support for the Visually Impaired. 10.30am-12 noon, Morningside Library, Morningside Road. No booking required – just drop in. For more information please contact the library on 0131 529 5654.
Edinburgh Printmakers: Photography in Print. A new Edinburgh Printmakers Members’ exhibition forming part of the ACTINIC Festival. Members will take over the lower gallery space, displaying the diversity of photographic imagery and technology in contemporary film making. 10am-6pm Tuesday to Saturday, Edinburgh Printmakers, Union Street. Free: closes 25th July 2015.
Portobello Potteries and their Wares: Recent Archaeological and Documentary Research. George R Haggarty FSA, FSA Scot, Research Associate at the National Museum of Scotland, will discuss recent discoveries. 10.30am, Museum of Edinburgh, 142 Canongate. Tickets cost £5/£3.50 per person and must be purchased in advance from the Usher Hall Box Office, in person, by calling 0131 228 1155 or online here (transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings).
Leith Folk Club: Martin Lennon. The Edinburgh singer/songwriter brings songs new and old to what promises to be ‘a great rootsy gig’. 
Supported by Martin White. 7.30pm, Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road. Tickets cost £7 on the door (sta), in advance by texting 07502 024 852 or online here.
Robin Chapel Choir: Fare Thee Weel A While. Music by S Wesley, Weelkes, Byrd, Durufle, Tavener and Holst, and arrangements of folk songs by Timothy Salter. 7.30-9pm, Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate.
