The Rhubarb Radio Podcast

The Regeneration Show (Episode 4) - Tileyard North

This April edition of the Regeneration Show with Wakefield Council is broadcast from Tileyard North, the exciting new creative and leisure hub, situated on the Wakefield Waterfront.
Dave Adams will be talking to the developers, including Co Founder Nick Keynes, and the creative companies base there, as the once derelict Rutland Mills comes to life as what will be the largest creative community outside of London, and you may be surprised at some of the well known musicians taking up residence there.

The Regeneration Show (Episode 3) - Paul Gwillian, Anne Lockwood, Richard Butterfield & Cllr Michael Graham

On this March edition of the Regeneration show, we feature the Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) in Wakefield, highlighting the work it is doing to bring historic areas of the city centre back to life.
In this episode we speak to Paul Gwillian, Heritage Action Zone Officer for Wakefield Council, Anne Lockwood of First Choice Recruitment  & Richard Butterfield from Historic England. We also catch up with Cllr Michael Graham on how the Historic Action Zone benefits the economy of the City Centre and the surrounding area. 

We Are Wakefield Showcase (Episode 1) - Claire Sutherley & Sir Rodney Walker

We were delighted to welcome Claire Sutherley, MD of We Are Wakefield, and special guest, Sir Rodney Walker to the Rhubarb Radio studios, for the WE ARE WAKEFIELD SHOWCASE for an enlightening and very interesting show hosted by Dave Adams. They will be talking about up and coming events, and why as a business you should join the We Are Wakefield business community. Sir Rodney Walker also talks about his life growing up in Wakefield, and how he has now been an inspiration in supporting many start up businesses, sports organisations and charities as well as his own business successes.

The Regeneration Show (2nd Episode) - Mark Lynham, Lorna Malkin, David Preston & Jo Verrent

In this episode, we speak to:  Mark Lynham - Corporate Director for Regeneration & Growth at Wakefield Council, Lorna Malkin - Chief Executive for Castleford Heritage Trust, David Preston - CEO of NABMA (National Markets Authority) & Jo Verrent - Director of Unlimited Disabled Artist charity
 

The Regeneration Show (1st Episode) - Mark Lynam & Kevin Trickett

With so many new and exciting developements and projects on the horizon across the Wakefield District, the Regeneration Show will explore what is planned for 2023 and beyond.
In this first show, Dave Adams interviews Mark Lynam, Corporate Director of Regeneration and Economic Growth, and also Kevin Trickett, Chair of Wakefield High Street Task Force, and the President of The Wakefield Civic Society.