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
APRIL 2026
Sunday April 19th
Norfolk Marathon
5pm Thorpe Market Benefice (HC)
Sunday April 26th
10am Northrepps Benefice (HC)
MAY 2026
Sunday May 3rd
10am (HC) St. Mary’s Northrepps (NR27 0LG)
10am (HC) St. Martin’s Overstrand (NR27 0NX)
10am (HC) St. Margaret’s Thorpe Market (NR11 8UA)
11am (HC) St. John’s Trimingham (NR11 8EG)
Thursday May 7th
10am (HC) St. James’ Southrepps (NR11 8NR)
Sunday May 10th
10am (Benefice HC) St. Mary’s Antingham (NR28 0NL)
Sunday May 17th
10am (HC) St. Mary’s Northrepps
10am (HC) St Martin’s Overstrand
10am (HC) St. James’ Southrepps
Sunday May 24th - Pentecost
10am (Benefice HC) St. John’s Trimingham
Sunday May 31st
10am (Benefice HC) St. Michael’s Sidestrand (NR27 0LT)
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