The Rhubarb Radio Podcast

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)

Episodes

June 9, 2025 17 mins

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 th...

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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 inside...

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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...

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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 adventur...

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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.

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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 s...

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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 b...

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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.

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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 at...

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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...

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December 22, 2024 29 mins

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!

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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  Gia...

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November 21, 2024 19 mins

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 ne...

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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 ...

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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. 

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October 21, 2024 28 mins

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.

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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 0...

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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...

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If you're in business, you will know how LinkedIn can help make connections and allow you to collaborate to grow your company, but do you really understand all the opportunities it offers?

In a special edition of the Rhubarb Radio Business Review podcast, sponsored by Wakefield First, Dave Adams welcomes Judy Parsons into the studio who is an expert at helping businesses get the most out of LinkedIn.

Judy will be giving you expert ...

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On the September edition of the Wakefield First Business Review podcast, Dave Adams welcomes Clare Hunt from Wakefield Council into the studio to talk about the latest news and support that Wakefield First offers to businesses large or small across the District. Clare will also talk about the Wakefield First Business support programme, with start up advice, recruitment, financial management, and much more and will also explain how ...

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