From 28th June 2026 bus fares will be changing. These fare changes represent an annual price rise due to rising costs of maintaining the bus network, and nBus fares have been agreed by Transport for West Midlands and all bus operators within the nBus zone.
A single adult ticket will be frozen at £3.
An all day ticket is going up 30p from £5.20 to £5.50
A week pass will be £21, changing from £20 currently.
Paying by Direct Debit is still the best value way to travel regularly at £67 a month.
Most popular tickets
*Single tickets are valid on a National Express bus for one journey only.
There was a farmer who planted a mango tree. Every season he’d water it, chase birds away, and wait. His neighbor’s tree gave fruit fast, so he got impatient. “Why is mine so slow?” he’d complain.
One year, a big storm came. The neighbor’s weak, fast-growing tree broke in half. But the farmer’s tree? It bent, held strong, and later gave the sweetest, biggest mangoes in the whole village.
The farmer smiled and said, “I thought the delay was punishment. It was actually preparation.”
Moral lesson: Delay is not denial. Sometimes what feels slow or unfair is actually making you stronger,
One day, a young girl named Ada found a wallet on the road while walking home from school. Inside was money and an ID card.
Instead of keeping it, Ada used the ID card to find the owner’s address and returned the wallet. The owner was very grateful and rewarded her with a gift.
When Ada got home, her mother smiled and said, “Honesty is worth more than money
Moral: Always do the right thing, even when no one is watching
Coventry has officially launched its first-ever Windrush Festival, a free, five-day cultural celebration dedicated to honoring Caribbean heritage and the profound legacy of the Windrush Generation. Running from Thursday, 18 June to Monday, 22 June 2026, the festival brings together music, art, poetry, storytelling, and civic events across major city center venues.
The festival was made possible by collaborating with the Windrush Community, Septimius Severus Community Action Coventry, the Arawak Community Trust, and Coventry University. It is backed by a £22,500 government grant, arriving at a perfect time to fill the summer calendar following the temporary pausing of the Godiva Festival.
Councillor John McNicholas, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Cohesion at Coventry City Council, said: “We are delighted to be staging our first ever Windrush Festival and honouring the brave people who travelled across the world to start new lives and build a new future.
“That day, 78 years ago changed the world, and it changed Coventry. We will be forever grateful to the Windrush Generation.
“The people who made that voyage helped rebuild our city after the devastation of the war, but they did so much more. They, their children and grandchildren, helped to create the wonderful multicultural city we love today.
“Without them, we would not be a City of Peace and Reconciliation, a City of Welcome and Friendship, a City of Communities, a City of Languages, a City of Culture, and so much more. Windrush helped to start it all.
“This Festival, which will become an annual fixture in our calendar, is a city-wide act of remembrance, recognition and cultural celebration, and I hope people and communities across the city will join in to learn, reflect, honour and celebrate a moment in history that has brought so much to our city.”
Festival Schedule and Key Highlights
The daily program offers a diverse mix of educational and lively cultural events:
Thursday, 18 June — Film & Conversation: A moving screening of the film Barrel Children: The Families Windrush Left Behind. Held at the LBT Showrooms, it includes a live Q&A session with the filmmaker and journalist Nadine White.
Friday, 19 June — Public Lecture: Hosted at the Caribbean Centre, Dr. Martin Glynn will deliver a powerful public talk titled Reggae Theatrics: Dub Poetry, Words, Sound, Power and Resistance.
Saturday, 20 June — Roots in Motion Festival: A massive, outdoor, one-day street celebration bringing the city center to life. Expect a vibrant showcase of Caribbean food, dance, movement, and authentic sound system culture.
Sunday, 21 June — Commemorative Service: Taking place at Coventry Cathedral on Father's Day, the Coventry Windrush Service centers around the theme of "Windrush Men," offering a dedicated space for reflection, remembrance, and community celebration.
Monday, 22 June — Civic Finale & Awards: The final day begins with an official Windrush Flag Raising ceremony at the Council House. It concludes at the Albany Theatre with the Windrush Arawaks Awards Ceremony, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions made by members of Coventry's Caribbean community.
More updates on the scheduled activities can be tracked via the Coventry City Council Events Hub or through local cultural schedules on Visit Coventry.
Dive into captivating worlds, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and connect with fellow bookworms who share your passion for literature. Whether you're an avid reader, a casual browser, or someone looking to explore new genres, there's a place for you here amidst the emerald pages of our virtual library. #emeraldbookclub#bookstagram#book#bookworm#booknerd#booklover#booklovers#bookaddict
