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

JUNE 2026

Sunday June 21st

10am (HC) St Mary’s Antingham (NR28 0NL)

10am (HC) St. Mary’s Northrepps

Sunday June 28th

10am (Benefice HC) St. Martin’s Overstrand

JULY 2026

Thursday July 2nd

10am (HC) St. James’ Southrepps (NR11 8NR)

Sunday July 5th

10am (MW) St. Mary’s Northrepps (NR27 0LG)

10am (MW) St. Martin’s Overstrand (NR27 0NX)

10am (HC) St. James’ Southrepps

11am (HC) St. John’s Trimingham (NR11 8EG)

Sunday July 12th

10am (Benefice HC) St. Margaret’s Thorpe Market (NR11 8UA)

Sunday July 19th

10am (HC) St. Mary’s Antingham (NR28 0NL)

10am (HC)St Mary’s Northrepps

10am (HC) St. Martin’s Overstrand

Sunday July 26th

10am (HC) St. Michael’s Sidestrand (NR27 0LT)

5pm St Mary’s Northrepps (Choral Evensong) 


HC = Holy Communion MW = Morning Worship


What's on

Benefice Service at Overstrand - 28 June 2026

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

Our regular Benefice Service of Holy Communion on the 4th Sunday after Trinity

Evening Prayer at Trimingham - 28 June 2026

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Trimingham: St John the Baptist
Address
Cromer Road Trimingham Cromer, NR11 8AL, United Kingdom

A said service of Evening Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer.

"It has been and continues to be loved for its wonderful language, dignified and memorable but always speaking to our human condition"

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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