Rhubarb Radio

03/03/2025

With a forgotten gem of a track and an unexpected cover version, join David at 6pm only on Rhubarb Radio

03/03/2025

🎙Listen to the re-scheduled special edition of the We Are Wakefield Showcase this Tuesday at 6pm on Rhubarb Radio when Dave Adams welcomes Councillor Darren Byford, Mayor of Wakefield along with CLAIRE Sutherley DL, MD of We Are Wakefield to the studios 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 also chatted to The Mayor about his experience of being in office for 9 months with lots of interesting anecdotes along with The Mayor and Claire presenting Rhubarb Radio with their WAW Partnership certificate.

Wakefield Council Wakefield first

03/03/2025

Apprenticeship vacancies now available!!!!!

📣Last call for applications for our apprenticeship vacancies! Only six days left to apply.

📅Closing date: Sunday, 9 March

Confused about apprenticeships? We’ve put together some of the top myths about apprenticeships, along with the real facts.
[cross emoji or similar]Apprenticeships are only for young people.
[tick emoji or similar] Apprenticeships are for everyone aged 16 or above.

❌ Apprentices don’t do real projects.
✅ Our apprentices work on real projects, learning valuable skills and earning a wage.
❌ Apprentices are badly paid.
✅ You can expect to earn up to £20,000 in your second year and salaries increase with age and experience.

What are you waiting for? Apply now! https://bit.ly/3WN5YbC

03/03/2025

Want to get your message out to the good people of the Wakefield District and beyond?

We can help 😁 simply email us at
[email protected]

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03/03/2025

02/03/2025

King Street Walk-in Centre is open to everyone seven days a week, 365 days a year, between 10am and 10pm. 🕙

No appointment needed – just walk in!

Find out more in the comments. 👇

02/03/2025

Join me tonight; great music as always and my “Where Am I” feature. This week I’ve been to a place with the earliest written account dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The Industrial Revolution brought the railways…but that’s enough clues - tune in at 7pm for more!

02/03/2025

Discover the full range of Wakefield District Markets on their dedicated events page; and of course with our Jaffa on the weekday breakfast show!

Discover Wakefield District Markets' events page!

Did you know we have a dedicated events page? It's your go-to guide for everything from car boot sales and farmers' markets to artisan fairs, Christmas markets, and specialist events across the Wakefield district!

➡ To find out more please visit www.wakefield.gov.uk/markets/wakefield-market-events

For information on the other events across the district, please visit Experience Wakefield 🎨🎹🎭

NMTF Love Your Local Market

01/03/2025

Sharon’s here from 8am, she’s got your perfect start to Sunday morning 😉

01/03/2025

Let’s kick off March with a bang, Saturday night on Rhubarb Radio starts with Gaz from 6pm, Simon from 9 👊

01/03/2025

Join me from 3pm for some Saturday Afternoon fun!

Pam x

28/02/2025

Join me tonight at 8pm for “Thank Rhubarb It’s Friday” 😁

They’ll be a quick recap of this weeks local events (there’s been so much on), a run down of what’s on at the cinema and of course great music as always 🎶

Rob

28/02/2025

Make the most of the lovely weather this weekend; check out the Experience Wakefield website, get some fresh ideas, explore the district and have some fun 🧭

28/02/2025

Make the most of National Lottery Open Week in our region, FREE ENTRY from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 March 2025 to;

✨ Nostell NT: Free entry from 15 - 23 March.

✨ RSPB Fairburn Ings and St Aidan's: Free entry from 15 - 23 March.

✨ Yorkshire Sculpture Park: Free entry from 18 - 23 March.

✨ Featherstone Rovers: Enjoy a cream scone, cup of tea and a tour of the Millennium Stadium, as well as meet some of the Rovers team! Thursday 18 March, 10:30am

28/02/2025

Loved this years Rhubarb Festival - Wakefield?

Next year is set to be even better!!!!!