As the only civic hall in Shawlands, Langside Halls attracts a great deal of custom, with wedding receptions often appearing in the car park and ope days for various colleges taking up week long residencies. It is a fairly standard hall: stage for a band or speakers, retaining many original features including the ceramic tiles along the staircase: it even ha an upstairs balcony for the auditorium.
It is a versatile space, and I have attended political meetings, parties and yoga classes here: the rates are apparently quite reasonable. There was once a huge public forum event on the regeneration of Shawlands, which was taken up with detailed discussion of the Arcade and the parking problems. It wasn't riveting, but at least everyone got a seat and the sound system was clear.
I also attended a day set up by Govanhill's famous "Save Our Pool" campaign. That turned the space into a mixture of political fair and speakers' corner, with groups hiving off to the smaller rooms for intense conversations.
It looks as if it would be grand enough for a nice wedding reception, too. It hasn't really taken on the role of a community hub, though: the actual classes that happen here are mysterious and a bit more public information would be helpful. It had a Christmas fair in November and I know about the yoga classes: I've even tried to sign up for a course at Langside College here. It is a well used venue, but could do with an advertising blitz. read more