Rounding off my stay in Paris with two talks:
Tomorrow I'll give a LingLunch talk at CNRS-LLF arguing that West/Central African langs challenge formal accounts of disharmonic word order in the FOFC lit
Then on 18th Feb I'll give a talk at CNRS-LLACAN on verb stem variation in Cameroonian Bantoid
Tomorrow I'll give a LingLunch talk at CNRS-LLF arguing that West/Central African langs challenge formal accounts of disharmonic word order in the FOFC lit
Then on 18th Feb I'll give a talk at CNRS-LLACAN on verb stem variation in Cameroonian Bantoid
Moved to Paris for a 4-month research stay at the CNRS research unit Languages and cultures of Africa (LLACAN) 🇫🇷
February 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Rounding off my stay in Paris with two talks:
Tomorrow I'll give a LingLunch talk at CNRS-LLF arguing that West/Central African langs challenge formal accounts of disharmonic word order in the FOFC lit
Then on 18th Feb I'll give a talk at CNRS-LLACAN on verb stem variation in Cameroonian Bantoid
Tomorrow I'll give a LingLunch talk at CNRS-LLF arguing that West/Central African langs challenge formal accounts of disharmonic word order in the FOFC lit
Then on 18th Feb I'll give a talk at CNRS-LLACAN on verb stem variation in Cameroonian Bantoid
Of course I was only referring to Castlemartin
But might I commend FOFC membership to your loyal followers as an excellent gift?
But might I commend FOFC membership to your loyal followers as an excellent gift?
January 24, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Of course I was only referring to Castlemartin
But might I commend FOFC membership to your loyal followers as an excellent gift?
But might I commend FOFC membership to your loyal followers as an excellent gift?
They suggested that ‘if you will take the building into your care, we will commute the cost of demolition that we shall thus save into a grant to FoFC’.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
They suggested that ‘if you will take the building into your care, we will commute the cost of demolition that we shall thus save into a grant to FoFC’.
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It's a wonderful secret place, hidden away on narrow paths and steep hills! The wall paintings are great, and the roof /loft/ is stunning.
Also recommended: Cwmyoy, Capel y Ffin and several FoFC sites in the area.
Also recommended: Cwmyoy, Capel y Ffin and several FoFC sites in the area.
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
It's a wonderful secret place, hidden away on narrow paths and steep hills! The wall paintings are great, and the roof /loft/ is stunning.
Also recommended: Cwmyoy, Capel y Ffin and several FoFC sites in the area.
Also recommended: Cwmyoy, Capel y Ffin and several FoFC sites in the area.
Happy Christmas from the FoFC
We wish all our members, donors, volunteers, and supporters a very Happy Christmas.
We wish all our members, donors, volunteers, and supporters a very Happy Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Happy Christmas from the FoFC
We wish all our members, donors, volunteers, and supporters a very Happy Christmas.
We wish all our members, donors, volunteers, and supporters a very Happy Christmas.
A Joyous Yule to all at FoFC!
December 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A Joyous Yule to all at FoFC!
Thank you for supporting the FoFC in 2025
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the FoFC.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the FoFC.
December 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Thank you for supporting the FoFC in 2025
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the FoFC.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the FoFC.
Ivor and the FoFC fought tooth and nail. However, sadly, the Bishop wouldn’t back down. Instead, a comprise was reached, with the main body of the church being demolished and the FoFC looking after the fine church tower.
📷 Old St Matthew's, Lightcliffe during demolition
📷 Old St Matthew's, Lightcliffe during demolition
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Ivor and the FoFC fought tooth and nail. However, sadly, the Bishop wouldn’t back down. Instead, a comprise was reached, with the main body of the church being demolished and the FoFC looking after the fine church tower.
📷 Old St Matthew's, Lightcliffe during demolition
📷 Old St Matthew's, Lightcliffe during demolition
One of the first churches that Ivor saved and vested in the care of the FoFC was the medieval Tuxlith Chapel, Milland in West Sussex.
📷 The chapel in 1973
📷 The chapel in 1973
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
One of the first churches that Ivor saved and vested in the care of the FoFC was the medieval Tuxlith Chapel, Milland in West Sussex.
📷 The chapel in 1973
📷 The chapel in 1973
On the 30th November 1905, exactly 120 years ago, our founder, Ivor Bulmer-Thomas, was born in Cwmbran, Monmouthshire. After founding the FoFC in 1957, Ivor saved many churches from ruin, neglect, and demolition.
📷 St Mary's, Mundon, Essex © Christopher Dalton - Saved in 1975
📷 St Mary's, Mundon, Essex © Christopher Dalton - Saved in 1975
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On the 30th November 1905, exactly 120 years ago, our founder, Ivor Bulmer-Thomas, was born in Cwmbran, Monmouthshire. After founding the FoFC in 1957, Ivor saved many churches from ruin, neglect, and demolition.
📷 St Mary's, Mundon, Essex © Christopher Dalton - Saved in 1975
📷 St Mary's, Mundon, Essex © Christopher Dalton - Saved in 1975
aliás, Okuribito me marcou porque assisti no mesmo ano que comecei a namorar minha esposa.
já Babel me marcou pela versão de September (music.youtube.com/watch?v=fOFc...).
enfim, ótima semana para todos que ainda não foram condendos.
já Babel me marcou pela versão de September (music.youtube.com/watch?v=fOFc...).
enfim, ótima semana para todos que ainda não foram condendos.
September 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
aliás, Okuribito me marcou porque assisti no mesmo ano que comecei a namorar minha esposa.
já Babel me marcou pela versão de September (music.youtube.com/watch?v=fOFc...).
enfim, ótima semana para todos que ainda não foram condendos.
já Babel me marcou pela versão de September (music.youtube.com/watch?v=fOFc...).
enfim, ótima semana para todos que ainda não foram condendos.
For more information about the FoFC churches taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days, please follow the link below to the ‘Events’ page of our website.
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
Events
Here you’ll find a list of all events hosted by the Friends of Friendless Churches and their partners across England & Wales. Discover more...
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk
September 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
For more information about the FoFC churches taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days, please follow the link below to the ‘Events’ page of our website.
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
The theme of this year’s Heritage Open Days is architecture and, rather fittingly, the three FoFC churches taking part in the South of England have some fascinating architectural features.
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📷 Waddesdon Hill Baptist Chapel © Hestia Architects
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📷 Waddesdon Hill Baptist Chapel © Hestia Architects
September 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The theme of this year’s Heritage Open Days is architecture and, rather fittingly, the three FoFC churches taking part in the South of England have some fascinating architectural features.
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📷 Waddesdon Hill Baptist Chapel © Hestia Architects
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📷 Waddesdon Hill Baptist Chapel © Hestia Architects
【夏用サマーブランケット】：おしゃれな涼しい掛け布団『おしゃれなタオルケット』の選び方｜【熱帯夜対策】
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August 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Indeed, they are lovely. However, although I am unsure in this specific instance, the FoFC rarely introduces items like this into churches. Hence, it is more than likely that these were already here before we took on the church in 2018/19.
August 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Indeed, they are lovely. However, although I am unsure in this specific instance, the FoFC rarely introduces items like this into churches. Hence, it is more than likely that these were already here before we took on the church in 2018/19.
If you would like to help us care for St Giles’s - or any other FoFC church - as a volunteer, please get in touch! Email us at: [email protected]
You can read more about volunteering with the FoFC on our website: friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/volunteering/
You can read more about volunteering with the FoFC on our website: friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/volunteering/
Volunteering
Would you like to get hands-on with English & Welsh heritage? Then please consider volunteering for the Friends of Friendless Churches
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk
August 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
If you would like to help us care for St Giles’s - or any other FoFC church - as a volunteer, please get in touch! Email us at: [email protected]
You can read more about volunteering with the FoFC on our website: friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/volunteering/
You can read more about volunteering with the FoFC on our website: friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/volunteering/
There are a few last small repairs for the FoFC still to complete at St Giles’s, but we’re looking forward to having the church open again to visit, use and enjoy a little later in the year.
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📷 The before and after photos
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📷 The before and after photos
August 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
There are a few last small repairs for the FoFC still to complete at St Giles’s, but we’re looking forward to having the church open again to visit, use and enjoy a little later in the year.
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📷 The before and after photos
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📷 The before and after photos
Please could FoFC opt in for #Bridgy so that your posts can, like Andy's, also be read on Mastodon (my preferred platform) & throughout the Fediverse? All you need do is follow @ap.brid.gy here on Bluesky - but full info if desired is at fed.brid.gy
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July 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Please could FoFC opt in for #Bridgy so that your posts can, like Andy's, also be read on Mastodon (my preferred platform) & throughout the Fediverse? All you need do is follow @ap.brid.gy here on Bluesky - but full info if desired is at fed.brid.gy
New study explores two key word order constraints—U20 & FOFC—revealing how syntactic hierarchy shapes language. Why are *Adj-Dem-N & *V-O-Aux universally dispreferred? Dive into the patterns.
#Linguistics #typology #Syntax #word_order_universals.
H/t to Prof. Svenonius. @psvenonius (on X).
#Linguistics #typology #Syntax #word_order_universals.
H/t to Prof. Svenonius. @psvenonius (on X).
July 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
New study explores two key word order constraints—U20 & FOFC—revealing how syntactic hierarchy shapes language. Why are *Adj-Dem-N & *V-O-Aux universally dispreferred? Dive into the patterns.
#Linguistics #typology #Syntax #word_order_universals.
H/t to Prof. Svenonius. @psvenonius (on X).
#Linguistics #typology #Syntax #word_order_universals.
H/t to Prof. Svenonius. @psvenonius (on X).
On 26th July, we will be hosting a ‘clean-up day’ at St Giles’s. This will be an opportunity to find out more about the FoFC, the church, and how to get involved as a volunteer, as well as to help on the day with cleaning the church in preparation for its re-opening.
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July 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
On 26th July, we will be hosting a ‘clean-up day’ at St Giles’s. This will be an opportunity to find out more about the FoFC, the church, and how to get involved as a volunteer, as well as to help on the day with cleaning the church in preparation for its re-opening.
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In the June edition of the FoFC Magazine, members will find a 20% discount code for Olsberg’s book. Then, in the December edition, there will be a detailed review of the publication.
All photos © Adrian Powter
Drawing © William Butterfield, Digital Image Courtesy of Getty’s Open Content Program.
All photos © Adrian Powter
Drawing © William Butterfield, Digital Image Courtesy of Getty’s Open Content Program.
June 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In the June edition of the FoFC Magazine, members will find a 20% discount code for Olsberg’s book. Then, in the December edition, there will be a detailed review of the publication.
All photos © Adrian Powter
Drawing © William Butterfield, Digital Image Courtesy of Getty’s Open Content Program.
All photos © Adrian Powter
Drawing © William Butterfield, Digital Image Courtesy of Getty’s Open Content Program.
In the June edition of the FoFC Magazine, members will find a 20% discount code for Olsberg’s book. Then, in the December edition, there will be a detailed review of the publication.
All images © Adrian Powter
All images © Adrian Powter
June 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
In the June edition of the FoFC Magazine, members will find a 20% discount code for Olsberg’s book. Then, in the December edition, there will be a detailed review of the publication.
All images © Adrian Powter
All images © Adrian Powter