The Rhubarb Radio Podcast

Regeneration isn’t just about buildings and public spaces, there is also a very human side to the regeneration work the Council is doing.
In this latest podcast we hear real stories from local people, telling us how the Council helped them overcome adversity and regenerate their lives.
Listen to some inspiring guest speakers and find out how you could transform your life, whatever your current situation – you won’t want to miss this episode!

On this We Are Wakefield Showcase podcast, Dave Adams welcomes Claire Sutherley, MD of We Are Wakefield, with an update on all of the events coming up, along with Kelly Smith, MD of Juice Personnel, and Helen McDonald, MD of Solupak, both who are Ambassadors of We Are Wakefield. They will be speaking about their businesses, and why We Are Wakefield is so important in helping them grow.

In this episode of the Nothing Off Limits podcast, Pam & Sharon sit down together and talk about flying cars, and whether they would pay £100 to have a look around Balmoral and on a more serious note, whether they think it's a good idea to decriminalise Cannabis in the UK. But first they start off with their pet peeves - whatever they could be?

In this month's What's On Showcase with Experience Wakefield, Dave Adams speaks to Mel Armitage from Wakefield Council, covering all the exciting things to see and do this April across the Wakefield District - from events and activities, to attractions and exhibitions, there is something for all of the family to enjoy now that spring is finally here!

Dave Adams welcomes Melanie Wray, the Inward Investments Manager at Wakefield Council, for the April edition of the Wakefield First Business Review podcast.
Melanie will be talking about how Wakefield First can support your business, whether large or small, or even if you are thinking about starting up a business, with FREE expert advice and help, and grant funding opportunities to help your business grow, along with the latest business news information across the district.   

If you have ever considered being a Foster Carer, then this Rhubarb Cares podcast is one not to miss, as we feature Fostering Wakefield, with Dave Adams speaking to Michelle Kennedy, a foster carer with over 12 years experience.
Michelle will be explaining the process of becoming a foster carer, the financial rewards, and most importantly, why becoming a foster carer will help to change a young person's life in a loving home, giving them the best start to grow.

The What's On showcase Podcast is back with Councillor Michelle Collins from Wakefield Council who is talking to Dave Adams about all of the exciting things to see and do across the Wakefield District, with OurYear2024 really getting into the swing with so many events and activities planned this year. 

Dave Adams welcomes Clare Hunt, the Enterprise Manager at Wakefield First, for a new series of the Business Review Podcast.
Clare will be talking about how Wakefield First can support your business, whether large or small, or even if you are thinking about starting a business., with FREE expert advice and help, and grant funding opportunities to help your business grow.
If you are in business, this is one podcast not to be missed.  

On the Rhubarb Cares Podcast this month, we feature The Prince of Wales Hospice with Dave Adams, who is talking to Jo Dunford, the Wellbeing Lead, & Adrian Greenwood, the Fundraising Manager, to find out more about the amazing work the Hospice does in supporting patients and their families.
You will also find out about all of their services and the wonderful facilities they offer at their Pontefract site, and the wide range of fundraising events they do to help to keep the Hospice running. 

It is International Women's Day on the 8th March, and to celebrate this, Rhubarb Radio are adding to their podcasts.
Nothing off Limits is half an hour of listening to the ladies of Rhubarb Radio, discussing their opinions and putting the world to rights. So join Pam from the Flashback Lunch Show, together with behind the scenes superstars, Koleen & Tracey, to hear who had to experience an angry donkey on holiday, who packs tea bags when they go away and which one of us would like to experience a year of living on Mars.

The Regeneration Show podcast is back for 2024, showcasing the amazing developments taking place across the Wakefield District.
In this first episode for 2024, Dave Adams visits Wakefield College, speaking to Jo Hill, who is the Interim Service Manager, Strategic Housing & Regeneration at Wakefield Council, and also speaking to Hayley Shillito, the Local College Director at Wakefield College.
Dave also speaks to students at Wakefield College to ask for their thoughts on regeneration and what it means to them.
If you are interested in how the Wakefield District is transforming with major projects, all delivering a brighter future across the area, then this is a podcast not to be missed.
 

On this edition of the We Are Wakefield Showcase, Dave Adams welcome's Claire Sutherley , MD of We Are Wakefield, to discuss all of the exciting events coming up, supporting local businesses, large or small across the Wakefield District.
From the very popular 'First Friday' events, social gatherings , masterclass training, and so much more. We Are Wakefield is the largest business community across the district, bringing local business people together to collaborate and share their experiences.

Dave Adams welcome's Jane Jukes,and Louise Galloway from Wakefield Council, to talk about all the exciting events taking place in the Moving Festival, all part of OurYear2024. 
In this special showcase feature, hear about all the great walking & cycling opportunities across the Wakefield District for you and all of the family to enjoy, and with so many more activities to explore too, to keep healthy and happier.

Dave Adams welcomes Joe Nicholson, the Team Leader of Turning Point Therapies, for a special Rhubarb Cares feature. 
Joe will be talking about mental health support services, which are available FREE of charge at the Wakefield Centre.
Learn about the referral process, how and where to find them, and what the journey can look like, as well as the wide variety of support options that are available.
If you are seeking support for your mental health then you can self-refer by online or by contacting Turning Point Talking Therapies on:
01924 234860 or by email wakefield.talking@turning-point.co.uk
 

Dave Adams visits the Trinity Walk Shopping  Centre for the Wakefield Council Regeneration Exhibition, highlighting how Wakefield City Centre is to undergo transformation over the next few years. Dave will be talking to Clare Elliott from Wakefield Council about all the exciting regeneration projects and also speaking to visitors there to voice their views about the developments taking place. Dave and Clare also take a look around at what is on offer at the exhibition which attracted so many local people to get an insight vision of the future.