Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
This edition of the We Are Wakefield podcast produced by Rhubarb Radio is all about the exciting up and coming Wakefield Business Awards
Rhubarb Radio’s Dave Adams is diving into all things with We Are Wakefield MD CLAIRE Sutherley DL and a very special guest: Sylvie Giangolini, MD of Hako Machines Ltd — brand new Headline Sponsors for the 2025 Awards!
Expect behind-the-scenes insights, celebration of local brilliance, and a spotlight on how Hako is powering up its supply chain by collaborating with fellow WAW members: McManus Consulting, Northern Media, The One Point, Solupak
Together, they’re making efficiency and innovation look effortless.
Let’s raise the volume on local success!

Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Rhubarb Cares featuring the excellent work of the Community Foundation Wakefield
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
In this edition of the Rhubarb Cares podcast produced by Rhubarb Radio, Dave Adams welcomes the team from Community Foundation Wakefield District to talk about all the great work they do to support people across the Wakefield District offering a safety net for those in need.
Lisa Milburn and Diane Hall will be giving an insight into the excellent work the Foundation does and how they can support you with a wide range of services.
They will also talking about their special annual Unsung Hero Awards which celebrates very special people who dedicate their time to making life better for people around them.
For more details : wakefieldcf.org.uk

Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
In this edition of The What's On Showcase podcast with Experience Wakefield and produced by Rhubarb Radio, sees Dave Adams welcome back Councillor Hannah Appleyard from Wakefield Council, to talk about an amazing summer of events across the Wakefield District.
There's something for the whole family from exhibitions, festivals, performances, live music and so much more!
If you're planning what to do over the summer holidays and into September with the kids, grand kids or yourselves, this is a podcast not to miss!
experiencewakefield.co.uk

Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Dave Adams welcomes back Councillor Hannah Appleyard to talk about an amazing summer of events across the Wakefield District.
Theres something for the whole family from exhibitions, festivals, performances, live music and so much more!
If you're planning what to do over the summer holidays with the kids, grand kids or yourselves, this is a show not to miss!
experiencewakefield.co.uk

Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
This edition of the Rhubarb Cares podcast features Dave Adams talking to Karen Wilkinson and Joe Seddon from Wakefield Family and Youth Hub, part of the Wakefield Council, to find out more about their services and how they support families across the Wakefield District.
From child development, behavioural advice, mental health support and day to day guidance for your children and young adults, Wakefield Family and Youth hubs are there to support you with free services so you never have to feel isolated.

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
We Are Wakefield podcast - The first West Yorkshire Conference
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
In this edition of the We Are Wakefield podcast, we look at all the exciting details of the very first West Yorkshire Conference.
Dave Adams is talking to Claire Sutherley DL, MD of We Are Wakefield and Molly Thornton from Thornton Jones Solicitors about everything happening at this must-attend business event.
The West Yorkshire Conference lands at Pontefract Racecourse on 9th July - and you don't want to miss out!
Listen to insider info, behind the scenes conference buzz, and all the reasons why YOU should be there!

Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Rhubarb Cares Podcast Featuring Dr Colin Speers - The Covid Booster Jab
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
On this edition of the Rhubarb Cares podcast, Dave Adams introduces Dr Colin Speers who is a GP with many years experience in the Wakefield District, to talk about why if you're eligible, it's so important to have your covid booster jab before the cut off date on the 17th June. He will discuss how effective it is to maintain protection and reduces risk.
Colin will also talk about the many points of contact if you have concerns for your health to get advice and support with a wide range of services on offer.

Friday May 23, 2025
The What's On Showcase Podcast With Experience Wakefield - May Edition
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
On the 'What's On Guide' Showcase podcast with Experience Wakefield, Dave Adams welcomes into the studio - Councillor Hannah Appleyard from Wakefield Council to talk about all the exciting events and activities taking place right across the Wakefield District covering this bank holiday weekend, and half term next week.
Hannah also talks about a superb calendar of events in June including the Wheelfest, Jason and the great adventure, Proms at the Castle, Abba at the Castle, the continental markets and so much more.

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
The Chat Podcast - Pam chats with Lucy Thompson of the Nipple Innovation Project.
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
In this episode Pam sits down and has a chat with Lucy Thompson from The Nipple Innovation Project (NiP), the UK’s first mastectomy tattoo charity. They help breast cancer survivors get their nipples (and the confidence that comes with them) back, via amazingly realistic, long-lasting tattoos.
For more information about NiPs fantastic work go to nipcharity.org.

Monday Mar 31, 2025
We Are Wakefield Showcase Podcast - March 2025 edition
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
On the We Are Wakefield Showcase Podcast Dave Adams welcomes Claire Sutherley, MD of WAW, and Nigel Greenwood, MD of BuBul to talk about how BuBul supports new businesses in getting started with advice and support from We Are Wakefield members who are experts in many business fields.
They are also going to talk about the exciting launch of the very first Wakefield Expo which took place on the 26th March, with businesses large and small all collaborating together with Rhubarb Radio broadcasting live from the event.

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Listen to this special edition of the We Are Wakefield Showcase podcast with Dave Adams welcoming Councillor Darren Byford, Mayor of Wakefield along with Claire Sutherley, MD of We Are Wakefield, to talk about Wakefield's great businesses, large and small, and discuss the forthcoming superb Wakefield Expo, the perfect place to collaborate with like minded business people.
Dave is also chatting to the Mayor about his experience of being in office for over 9 months with lots of interesting anecdotes along with The Mayor and Claire presenting Rhubarb Radio with their WAW Partnership.

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Nothing Off Limits Podcast - February episode
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Join three of the Rhubarb Ladies - Pam, Sharon and Annabel - and listen to their views on a range of diverse and varied things ranging from should people be allowed to drink too much when flying?, whose a cat or a dog lover, and why have people been complaining about episodes of vintage comedy Last of the Summer Wine.
So get comfy, get yourself a brew and enjoy the listen.

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
We Are Wakefield Showcase: Introducing Wakefield Expo.
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
On the We Are Wakefield Showcase podcast, Dave Adams welcomes Claire Sutherley, MD of WAW, and Jonathan Gilbert, MD of Route 1 Recruitment and Platinum sponsor of the exciting first Wakefield Expo.The Wakefield Expo is the ultimate showcase for businesses, organisations, and talent all coming together at The Education Exchange in Knottingley, and Claire and Jonathan will be talking about why you should get your free tickets to attend.

Monday Jan 20, 2025
The Regeneration Show - the round up edition
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Its almost 2 years since the first episode of The Regeneration Show was broadcast on Rhubarb Radio and on podcast. Wakefield Council has introduced many guests to talk about everything from new building projects to human regeneration, along with the work the council does to transform our city and towns in the district, and transform lives for its residents.
The final episode in this series welcomes back Cllr Michael Graham who was a guest on the very first episode. He is talking to Dave Adams about so many projects and what has happened with them since that first episode and the exciting developments taking place in 2025 and beyond. If you are interested in how the Wakefield District is transforming, take a listen to this enlightening episode.

Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Nothing Off Limits - the Festive edition
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Join Pam, Kolleen and Sharon who are having a chat about all things ranging from what we wanted to be when we grew up, the new Robbie Williams film, Wicked - did we love it or hate it? and what Christmas day has in store for each of us.
Grab a cuppa, chill out for half an hour and enjoy the chat!