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

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


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