Pollokshields Playhouse spring into life in November 2015 but tonight was the first time I'd been…read moreable to attend any events there. It is opposite Tramway and looks like a building site because, well, it is a building site. I believe the contractors have given it to the local community for a period of time. It is a work in progress and the organisers are responding to the requests of the community so there's a shed, a stage and various seating areas. Most are made from pallets as they want to recycle and be sustainable. Please don't wear heels or your best frock, boots and a warm coat are the fashion here. They've already had family and music events and tonight was the turn of Pollywood! We were treated to Indian dance before it was dark enough for an outdoor screening of The Lunchbox. If you were feeling chilly you could have sat round the campfire or, for a donation, eat some lovely fresh food or grabbed a coffee. They've events planned throughout the year so get it bookmarked and if you fancy creating an event please talk to them as they seem open to suggestions. PS did I mention it's outdoors? Don't forget that when you visit.

Update: the old Linwood Sports Centre has been demolished and replaced by a fantastic new facility…read morewith a daft name, The On-X . I think it's supposed to be pronounced like Onyx. Who thought that one up? Daft name or no, it is a great community sports facility AND it now has a swimming pool! No more infuriating and deafening Zumba music while you try to play badminton, as there are separate spaces for each activity now.

Linwood Sports Cenre is very widely used by people from the Renfrewshire area and beyond. It hold…read moreregular sports tournaments which attract people from all over Scotland. It has really good facilities and runs excellent exercise programmes, such as boxercise, aerobics and tai kwon do. It also has good football pitches for five a side. It has a creche and a play area with soft play area which can be hired for kids birthday parties. Staff here are very good at keeping the kids entertained! It doesnt have a swimming pool, which is a pity and I think it would really benefit from a cafe rather than the vending machines which are all that is available for refreshments.

Our kids have gone to Kumon here for a while (they rent the hall out one afternoon a week) and it's…read morea nice enough venue. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the facilities are well looked after. Parking is also easy enough on the street nearby, though there is currently construction work going on around the corner which is limiting it slightly at present.