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
NOVEMBER 2025
Sunday November 16th
10am Northrepps (MW)
10am Overstrand (HC)
10am Thorpe Market (HC)
Sunday November 23rd
10am Overstrand Benefice (HC)
Sunday November 30th
10am Sidestrand Benefice (HC)
DECEMBER 2025
Sunday December 7th
10am Northrepps (HC)
10am Overstrand (MW)
10am Southrepps (HC)
Saturday December 13th
4pm Carol Service Overstrand
Sunday December 14th
10am Benefice Service at Overstrand (HC)
4pm Carol Service Sidestrand
4.30pm Carol Service Trimingham
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)
Also Thursday December 4th 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