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

MAY 2026

Sunday May 24th - Pentecost

10am (Benefice HC) St. John’s Trimingham

Sunday May 31st

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

JUNE 2026

Thursday June 4th

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

Sunday June 7th

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

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

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

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

Sunday June 14th

10am (Benefice HC) St. James’ Southrepps

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

HC = Holy Communion MW = Morning Worship


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Services in the Poppyland Benefice - Sunday 7 June 2026

for 1 hour
Northrepps: St.Mary The Virgin
Church Road Northrepps Norwich, NR27 0LG, United Kingdom
St Mary's Church, Antingham
Church Lane Antingham North Walsham, NR28 0NL, United Kingdom
Trimingham: St John the Baptist
Cromer Road Trimingham Cromer, NR11 8AL, United Kingdom
St Martins Overstrand
Cromer Road Overstrand Cromer, NR27 0NT, United Kingdom

There will be the following services:
10am (MW) St. Mary’s Northrepps (NR27 0LG)
10am (MW) St. Martin’s Overstrand (NR27 0NX)
10am (HC) St. Margaret’s Thorpe Market (NR11 8AU)
11am (HC) St. John’s Trimingham (NR11 8EG)

Cluster Service at Thorpe Market - 7 June 2026

for 1 hour
Thorpe Market: St Margaret of Antioch
Church Road Thorpe Market, NR11 8UA, United Kingdom

Our regular service of Holy Communion for the parishes of Antingham, Southrepps and Thorpe Market

Benefice Service at Southrepps - 14 June 2026

for 1 hour
Southrepps: St James
Clipped Hedge Lane Southrepps Norwich, NR11 8NR, NR11 8NR, United Kingdom

Our regular Benefice Service of Holy Communion on the 2nd Sunday after Trinity

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