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 25th
(Epiphany 3)
10am Northrepps Benefice (HC)
FEBRUARY 2026
Sunday February 1st
10am Northrepps (HC)
10am Overstrand (HC)
10am Antingham (HC)
11am Trimingham
Sunday February 8th
10am Thorpe Market Benefice (HC)
Sunday February 15th
10am Northrepps (MW)
10am Southrepps (HC)
10am Overstrand (MW)
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 18th
10am Overstrand Holy Communion with imposition of ashes
Sunday February 22nd
10am Trimingham Benefice (HC)
Also Thursday February 5th 10am Southrepps (HC)
HC = Holy Communion MW= Morning Worship
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