The Rhubarb Radio Podcast

The What's On Showcase podcast special for the Rhubarb Festival

On this edition of the What's On Showcase podcast with Experience Wakefield,  produced by Rhubarb Radio, Councillor Hannah Appleyard talks all about this weekends Rhubarb Festival. 
With so much on offer for all the family, Hannah will take you through all the major events from the Food and Drink Market, cookery demonstrations, rhubarb talks, the food and drink trail, the festival Fringe and so much more.....and don't forget, the Rhubarb Radio team will be there with our new outside broadcast trailer you won't miss, broadcasting live and doing lots of fun and games! 

The Whats On Showcase with Wakefield Council, featuring health and wellbeing

Dave Adams welcomes Councillor Hannah Appleyard and Councillor Jess Carrington from Wakefield Council into the studio for the Whats On Showcase podcast with Experience Wakefield.
 
Hannah and Jess will be talking about how Wakefield Council has brought together a whole range of fun activities for all ages and abilities to get you active and feeling healthier in 2026.
 
From arts, culture and leisure, there are so many activities and events to choose from, all designed to support the health and wellbeing for everyone across the Wakefield District.
 
For more details, visit wakefield.gov.uk

The What's On Showcase podcast Christmas special with Experience Wakefield

On a special festive edition of the What's On Showcase podcast produced by Rhubarb Radio, Dave Adams welcomes Councillor Hannah Appleyard from Wakefield Council to talk all about all the wonderful Christmas events for the whole family to experience across the Wakefield District. 
From exciting events at WX Wakefield, to Libraries and Museums, there's something for everyone. Enjoy festive artisan markets and great independent shops with wonderful Christmas gifts, Hannah will give you the lowdown on places to go and what to see. experiencewakefield.co.uk for more info. 

Rhubarb Cares featuring Wakefield Families Together family hubs

On a special edition of the Rhubarb Cares podcast produced by Rhubarb Radio, Dave Adams welcomes Ruth Steward from Wakefield Families Together to talk about Wakefield Family Hubs and how they offer total support for families and their children from pregnancy to early years.
 
Ruth will explain about all of their services which are free of charge based at 9 family hubs across the Wakefield District.
 
Dave will also introduce Lamiah, a parent who has used all the family hub services. She talks about how they have helped her and her husband with so much advice and practical support before their daughter was born and still now, as she grows.
 
If you are having a baby, or have young children, then this is a podcast not to miss!

The Rhubarb Cares podcast featuring mental health awareness in the workplace

On The Rhubarb Cares podcast produced by Rhubarb Radio, Dave Adams welcomes Liam Prendergast from The Alternative Board, Nicky Lloyd Greame from The Stress Specialist, and Alistair Gladstone from Wingmen, to talk about why it's so important to support mental wellbeing in the workplace, with meaningful advice and information. If you are a business owner or work for a living and are struggling with your mental health, this is one podcast that you must take a listen to!

The We Are Wakefield podcast October edition featuring new members and why they joined.

On the October edition of the We Are Wakefield podcast produced by Rhubarb Radio, Dave Adams welcomes Claire Sutherley, MD of We Are Wakefield into the studios with 3 special guests.
Tom Clements from Trinity Academy Cathedral, Manreet Gill from Sonnen Marketing and Laura Yoxall from LY Video are talking about why as new members of We Are Wakefield, they decided to join and the benefits so far.
They will also talk about their own businesses and why being part of the Wakefield Districts business community is so important to them.
Thinking about joining We Are Wakefield , then this is a podcast not to miss! 
wearewakefield.org.uk 

Rhubarb Cares special feature showcasing the forthcoming Wakefield Mental Health Day event

On this edition of Rhubarb Cares produced by Rhubarb Radio, Dave Adams welcomes special guests into the studio to highlight the launch of Wakefield Mental Health Day organised by Turning Point Talking Therapies.
Guests include Joe Nicholson and Serena Long from Turning Point Talking Therapies, Councillor Hannah Appleyard from Wakefield Council, Ed Montague from Yorkshire Sport, Callum Pollard from MY Hospitals Charity, and Claire Sutherley from We Are Wakefield. 
They will all be talking about this very special major event at WX in Wakefield City Centre on the 10th October, bringing together a wide range of services to support positive mental health and wellbeing as well as gaining access to a variety of fantastic community resources!
Listen to Rhubarb Radio for more details or visit  https://www.turning-point.co.uk/.../world-mental-health...

We Are Wakefield podcast introduces the exciting up and coming Wakefield Business Awards

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!

Rhubarb Cares featuring the excellent work of the Community Foundation Wakefield

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
 
 

The Whats On Showcase podcast featuring Councillor Hannah Appleyard from Wakefield Council

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

Plan your summer across the Wakefield District with Whats On Showcase podcast, featuring so many great events coming up with Experience Wakefielduring

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

Rhubarb Cares podcast - featuring the Wakefield Family and Youth Hubs looking at all their services

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.

We Are Wakefield podcast - The first West Yorkshire Conference

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!

Rhubarb Cares Podcast Featuring Dr Colin Speers - The Covid Booster Jab

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. 

The What's On Showcase Podcast With Experience Wakefield - May Edition

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.