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!

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.

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. 

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.

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

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'.

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 advice and tips from when you initially sign up all the way through to advanced features LinkedIn offers which you may well not know about.

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 Wakefield First is the only place to go for FREE confidential advice, support and assistance.

In the latest edition of the Regeneration Show with Wakefield Council, we are looking at the incredible transformational work the council has been carrying out across Wakefield District Markets. Host Dave Adams will be talking to Lucy Newton from Wakefield Council about how the work has re-invigorated these treasured markets and brought them into the 21st century, offering new retail opportunities along with superb family friendly events. Dave also visited Castleford Market to speak to traders and visitors during the recent Discover Dinosaur event, to get their thoughts on the developments. 

It's summer holiday time! So, where will you go and what will you see?

In the August edition of the What's On Showcase podcast with Experience Wakefield, Dave Adams  chats with Councillor Nat Walton from Wakefield Council. They discuss the exciting events happening throughout August, including The Hatchling, Grand Day Out, museum activities, and fantastic family attractions across the Wakefield District