The Rhubarb Radio Podcast

The Business Review - The Yorkshire Broker

At Rhubarb Radio, we feature new successful local businesses from across the Wakefield District on the Business Review, which is sponsored by Wakefield First.
In this episode, Dave Adams speaks to Martin Weaver-Parker & Phil Hodgson from The Yorkshire Broker.
The Yorkshire Broker is an independent business & property insurance broker based in Castleford, offering a very unique personal service, and Dave Adams will be finding out how they can help you with all of your needs. If you require support with your business insurance, then take a listen to find out how Martin & Phil have developed a unique company in the market across the area.
 
www.theyorkshirebroker.com

The What’s On Showcase - Melanie Armitage

Join Dave Adams for the What's On Showcase on Rhubarb Radio with Melanie Armitage, Tourism & Visitor Manager at Wakefield Council.
Melanie is talking about an amazing choice of events & activities to enjoy for all of the family this summer across the Wakefield District, with many free of charge.
If you are thinking of what to do and where to go across the Wakefield District, visit www.experiencewakefield.co.uk
 

The Regeneration Show - (Final Episode)

In the last episode of this series of the Regeneration Show with Wakefield Council, we look back over the last 6 months episodes, and how we talked about the incredible regeneration work being done right across the Wakefield District.
 
We introduce Clare Elliott, Service Director for Economic Growth, Arts & Culture at Wakefield Council, who will be talking about how the council is now leading the way in getting new developments off the ground, and how they overcome the challenges when it comes to regeneration and economic growth.
 
Also on the show, we welcome Julie Russell, Service Director for Arts, Culture & Leisure at Wakefield Council, who will be talking about all the incredible places to visit, and events to enjoy over the next 12 months. Julie will also explain how the regeneration work carried out by Wakefield Council links in with the leisure and culture offering across the Wakefield District.
  

The Business Review - The Yorkshire Society (CEO Phil Bell) 2nd June 23

On the Business Review, sponsored by Wakefield First, Dave Adams at Rhubarb Radio welcomes Phil Bell, the CEO of The Yorkshire Society into the studio to talk about how one of Yorkshire's best kept secrets is now shouting out on why you should consider on becoming a member. Phil gives us the background as to how and why the Society launched, and how it brings together both Yorkshire businesses and individuals, in fact anyone who wishes to celebrate true "Yorkshireness".
With major events to promote Yorkshire throughout the year, and very famous Yorkshire personality VIP members, you will be surprised at how being a member of The Yorkshire Society is a very rewarding experience.
www.theyorkshiresociety.org
 

The Regeneration Show (Episode 5) - There’s No Place Like Home

The May edition of the Regeneration Show is called "There's No Place Like Home!" as we feature how Wakefield Council and WDH ensure that there is good housing available to all.
The guests in the studio are:
Jane Brown  - Service Manager for Strategic Housing & Regeneration at Wakefield Council
Mark Hooton - Senior Strategic Housing Manager at Wakefield Council
Robert Ellis - Member of the Planning Team at Wakefield Council
Sue Young - Executive Director of Investment at WDH 
We also headed out into Wakefield City Centre to record on what the residents of the area love about their city, and also their thoughts on the developments taking place.
 

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.