The Poppyland Benefice, North Norfolk

The Poppyland Benefice was formed in 2012. It belongs to the Archdeaconry of Lynn and the Deanery of Repps.  It comprises the parishes of Antingham, Northrepps, Overstrand, Sidestrand, Southrepps, Thorpe Market and Trimingham.  Normally the Benefice comes together for joint services at 10am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Details of other services can be found on the individual church pages; please click on one of our seven churches for news and further details. 

Rector: The Revd Siân Reading tel: 01263 833790. Email: [email protected] 

Services across the Poppyland Benefice

JANUARY 2026

Sunday January 4th

(Epiphany)

10am Northrepps (MW)

10am Overstrand (HC)

10am Thorpe Market (HC)

Sunday January 11th

(Epiphany 1)

10am Antingham Benefice (HC)

Sunday January 18th

(Epiphany 2)

10am Northrepps (HC)

10am Southrepps (HC)

10am Overstrand (MW)

Sunday January 25th

(Epiphany 3)

10am Northrepps Benefice (HC)

HC = Holy Communion MW= Morning Worship


What's on

Benefice Service at Antingham - Epiphany 1

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's Church, Antingham
Address
Church Lane Antingham North Walsham, NR28 0NL, United Kingdom

Our regular Benefice service of Holy Communion

Cluster Service at Southrepps

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Southrepps: St James
Address
Clipped Hedge Lane Southrepps Norwich, NR11 8NR, NR11 8NR, United Kingdom

Our regular Cluster service of Holy Communion

Services in the Poppyland Benefice on 18 January 2026

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Northrepps: St.Mary The Virgin
Address
Church Road Northrepps Norwich, NR27 0LG, United Kingdom
St Martins Overstrand
Address
Cromer Road Overstrand Cromer, NR27 0NT, United Kingdom
Southrepps: St James
Address
Clipped Hedge Lane Southrepps Norwich, NR11 8NR, NR11 8NR, United Kingdom

Sunday January 18th (Epiphany 2)

10am Northrepps (HC)
10am Southrepps (HC)
10am Overstrand (MW)

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our principal PSO, Martin Castle, on 07817027589 or email [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 01603 882345 or email [email protected] . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services

Diocesan Safeguarding Web Pages