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
MARCH 2026
Sunday March 29th - Palm Sunday
10am Sidestrand Benefice (HC)
Also Thursday March 5th 10am Southrepps (HC)
APRIL 2026
Maunday Thursday April 1st
10am Southrepps
Good Friday April 2nd
12pm Stations of the Cross Northrepps
(Stainer's Crucifixion with Cantamus at Thorpe Market – 6pm)
Easter Sunday April 5th
10am Antingham (HC)
10am Southrepps (HC)
10am Northrepps (HC)
10am Overstrand (HC)
11am Trimingham (HC)
Sunday April 12th
10am Overstrand (MW)
10am Northrepps (MW)
10am Southrepps (HC)
Sunday April 19th
Norfolk Marathon
5pm Thorpe Market Benefice (HC)
Sunday April 26th
10am Northrepps Benefice (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
