The Rhubarb Radio Podcast
Welcome to the Rhubarb Radio Podcast. Here you will find a various range of shows to listen back to, including: Business & Local News / Reviews, Local Business Interviews across the district, Rhubarb Radio Specialist Shows (Listen Again)
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Rhubarb Radio Podcast. Here you will find a various range of shows to listen back to, including: Business & Local News / Reviews, Local Business Interviews across the district, Rhubarb Radio Specialist Shows (Listen Again)
Episodes

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
29 min
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.

Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
19 min
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.

Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
22 min
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.

Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
29 min
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.

Feb 18, 2025
Nothing Off Limits Podcast - February episode
Feb 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025
33 min
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.

Jan 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
21 min
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.

Jan 20, 2025
The Regeneration Show - the round up edition
Jan 20, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
26 min
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.

Dec 22, 2024
Nothing Off Limits - the Festive edition
Dec 22, 2024
Dec 22, 2024
29 min
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!

Nov 21, 2024
Nov 21, 2024
27 min
On this November edition of the We Are Wakefield Showcase podcast, this is your chance to catch up on all things WAW.
What’s on the Show: We Are Wakefield MD, Claire Sutherley DL chats with Dave Adams as they reflect on the Wakefield Business Awards and discuss:
- Fantastic First Friday networking
- WAW BuBul - expert support for new businesses
- New board members: Debbie Lee from Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and Sylvie Giangolini of Hako Machines Ltd
- The Wakefield Expo, free to attend in March 2025.
If you're an existing WAW member, don't miss this important news update. And if you've been curious about the WAW phenomenon, now's the perfect time to find out more

Nov 21, 2024
The Wakefield First Business Review Podcast
Nov 21, 2024
Nov 21, 2024
19 min
On this November edition of the Wakefield first Business Review podcast, Dave Adams is talking to Greta Smith from Wakefield Council about all the FREE support Wakefield First offers businesses large and small across the Wakefield District.
There's the District good news stories highlighting the success of local companies in the area, along with details of the Woman Franchise of the Year who is based in Wakefield. There is also news of the winners at the recent Wakefield Business Awards, details of the Maker of the Month and Wakefield First's new website.
If you're in business or thinking of starting one in the Wakefield District, this is definitely a podcast not to miss!

Nov 18, 2024
Nov 18, 2024
19 min
On this festive edition on the What's On Showcase Podcast with Experience Wakefield, Dave Adams welcomes Councillor Hannah Appleyard to the studio from Wakefield Council to talk about all the exciting Christmas events, festivals and attractions taking place across the district.
The Light Up shows are taking place across the district with entertainment for all the family with the Rhubarb Radio team hosting all of the shows with fun and competitions.... Christmas is a magical time of year right across the Wakefield District.

Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
19 min
On the October edition of The Regeneration Show podcast, Dave Adams welcomes Rachael Allington from Wakefield Council into the studio to talk about a very important aspect of all the regeneration projects that are taking place...... "Who foots the bill for all of these projects"
Rachael explains how these projects are funded and also how successful Wakefield Council has been in securing around £80million from central government.

Oct 21, 2024
Nothing Off Limits Podcast - October 2024
Oct 21, 2024
Oct 21, 2024
28 min
The Ladies are back! Join Pam, Sharon and Kolleen who will be discussing, among other things, -
Whats the best thing about being a woman?
Could they go 'offline'?
Have self scan tills gone too far?
And weird flavoured ice creams.
Sit back, grab a cuppa, and have a listen to what went on in the latest episode.

Oct 14, 2024
Oct 14, 2024
16 min
To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness month, Pam had a chat with Rachel and Sam from the Pontefract & District Breast Cancer Support group about the group & the support they give, their personal experiences and advice for people who may be worried that they have breast cancer.
The group meets every 1st Thursday of the month from 10am till noon at the Red Lion pub in Pontefract.
For further information please call Rachel on 07891 908641

Oct 9, 2024
Oct 9, 2024
29 min
In this edition of the Rhubarb Cares Podcast, Dave Adams is talking about 'World Mental Health Day' which takes place on Thursday 10th October. He is joined by Serena Long and Joe Nicholson from Turning Point Talking Therapies to talk about their event at The Riding Shopping Centre on the day, with lots of health and wellbeing organisations giving you advice and support.
We also welcome Jane Stockdale, Curator of the Mental Health Museum in Wakefield and artist and poet Lindsey Hanson to talk about her exhibition at the museum called 'The Errs That Bind Us'.





