The Rhubarb Radio Podcast

On the July edition of the Wakefield First Business Review podcast , Dave Adams welcomes Melanie Wray from Wakefield Council, and Emma Stakes from Tileyard North into the studio to speak about all of the free advice and support Wakefield First offers businesses across the District, and help with new start ups. Emma will be speaking about how she left Wakefield to work in London and America, workin...

On this June edition of the Regeneration Show podcast with Wakefield Council, we are talking about the health benefits that green spaces bring to urban areas and finding out how Wakefield Council are creating new outside spaces. We will also hear how volunteers have actively helped to plant over 200,000 new trees across the District and how you can support biodiversity. 

On the Rhubarb Cares Podcast this month, Dave Adams welcome's Jo Hall and Clare Ruckledge from Fostering Wakefield to talk about why you should consider becoming a foster carer. Demand has never been so high to provide a loving home to children and young people, and giving them the opportunity to grow and thrive, Jo and Clare explains how being a carer works with huge support, and the financial re...

In this June edition of the Wakefield First Business Review podcast with Dave Adams, he welcomes Clare Hunt, the Enterprise Manager for Economic Growth at Wakefield Council, to talk about how Wakefield First supports businesses, large or small across the Wakefield District. Clare will be highlighting the free business advice and information, and introduce details of events, business news stories,...

In this June edition of the We Are Wakefield podcast with Dave Adams, Claire Sutherley, MD of We Are Wakefield speaks about all of their up and coming events across the district. Claire is joined by two special guests in this edition, both of which are ambassadors of We Are Wakefield, Claire Thornton, MD of Thornes Jones Solicitors, and Peter Molyneux, the Estates Director of the Nostell Estate, b...

Mike Mawson from the Arcade Group, Dewsbury joins Pam Lonsdale to talk about the renovation of the arcade in Dewsbury and how their plans are coming along to create the first community owned shopping arcade in the UK.

In this episode of 'Nothing Off Limits', Pam, Kolleen and Nina discuss if we think electric cars are a good idea, how we're leaving elderly people behind with IT and whether we think Jeremy Clarkson is the UK's sexiest man (and also educating Nina on who he is!!).  Plus loads more other stuff so get comfy and listen in to the chat.

On the May edition of the What's On Showcase podcast with Experience Wakefield, Dave Adams invites Richard Higson-Blythe, the Library Manager at Wakefield Council into the studio to speak about Wordfest, which is part of OurYear2024 which is taking place throughout May. Richard will be talking about how local libraries and other venues across the Wakefield District are celebrating words by holding...

In this episode of the Wakefield First Business Review podcast, Dave Adams welcomes Sarah Scholes from Wakefield Council into the studio, to speak about how Wakefield First supports businesses large or small across the Wakefield District, from business advice and information, to events and the latest news stories. Sarah will also be speaking about all of the developments that are taking place acro...

In this edition of the Rhubarb Cares Podcast, Dave Adams welcomes Farzana Aziz from Wakefield Hospice & Jo Dunford from the Prince of Wales Hospice, to speak about the incredible work they do supporting patients, families, and the community at the most challenging times of their lives. We hear uplifting stories of how the hospices help patients enjoy special wishes, and why becoming a voluntee...

Regeneration isn’t just about buildings and public spaces, there is also a very human side to the regeneration work the Council is doing. In this latest podcast we hear real stories from local people, telling us how the Council helped them overcome adversity and regenerate their lives. Listen to some inspiring guest speakers and find out how you could transform your life, whatever your current sit...

On this We Are Wakefield Showcase podcast, Dave Adams welcomes Claire Sutherley, MD of We Are Wakefield, with an update on all of the events coming up, along with Kelly Smith, MD of Juice Personnel, and Helen McDonald, MD of Solupak, both who are Ambassadors of We Are Wakefield. They will be speaking about their businesses, and why We Are Wakefield is so important in helping them grow.

In this episode of the Nothing Off Limits podcast, Pam & Sharon sit down together and talk about flying cars, and whether they would pay £100 to have a look around Balmoral and on a more serious note, whether they think it's a good idea to decriminalise Cannabis in the UK. But first they start off with their pet peeves - whatever they could be?

In this month's What's On Showcase with Experience Wakefield, Dave Adams speaks to Mel Armitage from Wakefield Council, covering all the exciting things to see and do this April across the Wakefield District - from events and activities, to attractions and exhibitions, there is something for all of the family to enjoy now that spring is finally here!

Dave Adams welcomes Melanie Wray, the Inward Investments Manager at Wakefield Council, for the April edition of the Wakefield First Business Review podcast. Melanie will be talking about how Wakefield First can support your business, whether large or small, or even if you are thinking about starting up a business, with FREE expert advice and help, and grant funding opportunities to help your busin...

If you have ever considered being a Foster Carer, then this Rhubarb Cares podcast is one not to miss, as we feature Fostering Wakefield, with Dave Adams speaking to Michelle Kennedy, a foster carer with over 12 years experience. Michelle will be explaining the process of becoming a foster carer, the financial rewards, and most importantly, why becoming a foster carer will help to change a young pe...

The What's On showcase Podcast is back with Councillor Michelle Collins from Wakefield Council who is talking to Dave Adams about all of the exciting things to see and do across the Wakefield District, with OurYear2024 really getting into the swing with so many events and activities planned this year. 

Dave Adams welcomes Clare Hunt, the Enterprise Manager at Wakefield First, for a new series of the Business Review Podcast. Clare will be talking about how Wakefield First can support your business, whether large or small, or even if you are thinking about starting a business., with FREE expert advice and help, and grant funding opportunities to help your business grow. If you are in business, thi...

On the Rhubarb Cares Podcast this month, we feature The Prince of Wales Hospice with Dave Adams, who is talking to Jo Dunford, the Wellbeing Lead, & Adrian Greenwood, the Fundraising Manager, to find out more about the amazing work the Hospice does in supporting patients and their families. You will also find out about all of their services and the wonderful facilities they offer at their Pont...

It is International Women's Day on the 8th March, and to celebrate this, Rhubarb Radio are adding to their podcasts. Nothing off Limits is half an hour of listening to the ladies of Rhubarb Radio, discussing their opinions and putting the world to rights. So join Pam from the Flashback Lunch Show, together with behind the scenes superstars, Koleen & Tracey, to hear who had to experience an ang...

The Regeneration Show podcast is back for 2024, showcasing the amazing developments taking place across the Wakefield District. In this first episode for 2024, Dave Adams visits Wakefield College, speaking to Jo Hill, who is the Interim Service Manager, Strategic Housing & Regeneration at Wakefield Council, and also speaking to Hayley Shillito, the Local College Director at Wakefield College....

On this edition of the We Are Wakefield Showcase, Dave Adams welcome's Claire Sutherley , MD of We Are Wakefield, to discuss all of the exciting events coming up, supporting local businesses, large or small across the Wakefield District. From the very popular 'First Friday' events, social gatherings , masterclass training, and so much more. We Are Wakefield is the largest business community across...

Dave Adams welcome's Jane Jukes,and Louise Galloway from Wakefield Council, to talk about all the exciting events taking place in the Moving Festival, all part of OurYear2024.  In this special showcase feature, hear about all the great walking & cycling opportunities across the Wakefield District for you and all of the family to enjoy, and with so many more activities to explore too, to keep h...

Dave Adams welcomes Joe Nicholson, the Team Leader of Turning Point Therapies, for a special Rhubarb Cares feature.  Joe will be talking about mental health support services, which are available FREE of charge at the Wakefield Centre. Learn about the referral process, how and where to find them, and what the journey can look like, as well as the wide variety of support options that are available....

Dave Adams visits the Trinity Walk Shopping  Centre for the Wakefield Council Regeneration Exhibition, highlighting how Wakefield City Centre is to undergo transformation over the next few years. Dave will be talking to Clare Elliott from Wakefield Council about all the exciting regeneration projects and also speaking to visitors there to voice their views about the developments taking place. Dave...