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

SEPTEMBER 2025

Sunday September 21st

10am Northrepps (MW)

10am Overstrand (MW)

10am Thorpe Market (HC)

Sunday September 28th

10am Overstrand Benefice (HC)

OCTOBER 2025

Sunday October 5th

10am Northrepps (Harvest)

10am Overstrand (Harvest)

10am Antingham (Harvest HC)

11am Trimingham (Harvest)

Sunday October 12th

10am Southrepps Benefice (HC)

Sunday October 19th

10am Northrepps (HC)

10am Overstrand (HC)

10am Thorpe Market (HC)

Sunday October 26th

10am Northrepps Benefice (HC)

Also Thursday October 2nd 10am Southrepps (HC)


HC = Holy Communion

MW= Morning Worship

What's on

Benefice Service at Overstrand - 28 September

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Martins Overstrand
Address
Cromer Road Overstrand Cromer, NR27 0NT, United Kingdom

Our regular Benefice Service of Holy Communion

Cluster Service at Antingham - 5 October

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

Holy Communion including our Harvest Thanksgiving

Services in the Poppyland Benefice on 5 October

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Northrepps: St.Mary The Virgin
Address
Church Road Northrepps Norwich, NR27 0LG, United Kingdom
St Mary's Church, Antingham
Address
Church Lane Antingham North Walsham, NR28 0NL, United Kingdom
Trimingham: St John the Baptist
Address
Cromer Road Trimingham Cromer, NR11 8AL, United Kingdom
St Martins Overstrand
Address
Cromer Road Overstrand Cromer, NR27 0NT, United Kingdom

Sunday October 5th
10am Northrepps (Harvest)
10am Overstrand (Harvest)
10am Antingham (Harvest HC)
11am Trimingham (Harvest)

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