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

DECEMBER 2025

Thursday December 18th

6.30pm Carol Service Southrepps

Sunday December 21st

10am Overstrand (HC)

10.30am Carol Service Northrepps

3pm Carol Service Antingham

Tuesday December 23rd

4pm Crib Service Overstrand

6.30pm Carol Service Thorpe Market

Christmas Eve

4pm Christingle Service Southrepps

4pm Crib Service Northrepps

4pm Crib Service Trimingham

Christmas Day

9.30am Southrepps (HC)

10am Northrepps (HC)

Sunday December 28th

10am Trimingham Benefice (HC)

HC = Holy Communion MW= Morning Worship


What's on

Carol Service - Antingham

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

Our annual celebration of Lessons and Carols. Join us for refreshments on completion.

Carol Service - Thorpe Market

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Thorpe Market: St Margaret
Address
Church Road Thorpe Market, NR11 8UA, United Kingdom

Our celebration of Christmas

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