Polperro Wreckers
In August 2009 five members of the Polperro Fishermen’s Choir met to form an 'afterglow' singing group with the idea of enjoying a ‘sing along’ after the choir’s Wednesday evening practice sessions or after the choir had performed one of its many concerts. Fifteen members of the choir attended the first afterglow practice session and the group quickly adopted the name 'Polperro Wreckers' with the first gig being held just prior to Christmas 2009.
The practice sessions have themselves become performances enjoyed by both visitors and locals alike singing along to a mixture of Cornish, Shanty, Folk, and Sixties numbers. The Wreckers are all about letting their hair down and having fun. They have now performed at various venues in Cornwall and Devon with charities such as the RNLI, Shelter Box, British Heart Foundation, Children's Hospice SW, Cornwall Air Ambulance and local charities including the Fishermen’s Choir benefiting as a result.
At about 9 pm or so on most Wednesday evenings (unless the choir is busy elsewhere), the Wreckers can be found enjoying themselves in a local pub or club in Polperro, or sometimes on the Big Green. Check below for details.
Polperro Wreckers News and Events
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WRECKERS IN POLPERRO LEGION CLUB
15 Apr 2026
Soon after 9pm
The Wreckers are keen to entertain you in Polperro's Royal British Legion Club, up behind the model village (look for the red lights). We plan to sing there on Wednesday 15th April and then in the Ship Inn again the following week. After that we'll keep alternating between the two unless the choir is busy elsewhere. Watch this space and our Facebook page for any changes. Meanwhile, come and join us for a fun selection of Cornish songs, shanties, folk songs and golden oldies.
SHIP WRECKING!
22 Apr 2026
9pm or so
Come and have fun with the the Wreckers in the Ship Inn, Polperro. We alternate between there and the nearby Royal British Legion Club every Wednesday; check our Facebook page for updates. We'll be singing our great mix of sea shanties, Cornish songs, folk songs and some golden oldies so come and and sing along. Both the pub and the club are open to everyone so you don't need to be a local, a member or a veteran, and they both have a well deserved reputation for a friendly welcome, enjoyable atmosphere and great beer. Come and make an evening of it. We love to entertain!
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PENMARLAM QUAY GIG
17 May 2026
2 pm
Having been beaten by the weather last year, the Wreckers will be singing at Penmarlam Quay Cafe to help raise funds for the wonderful and essential RNLI. It costs nearly £200M a year to run the RNLI, none of which comes from the Government, so we would love your support. You can visit the Quay Cafe at many other times too, of course. It has a lovely setting, nestled right on the banks of the River Fowey at Penmarlam boatyard (PL23 1LZ) and offers a peaceful escape from the everyday.
Click here for more information about Penmarlam Quay Cafe
SUMMER SHANTIES
12 Jun 2026
7.30pm
The Wreckers are delighted to be invited back to support a new event, returning this year, that brings the taste and sounds of the sea together at West Looe Quayside Centre. We will be giving a fun performance of Cornish songs, shanties and more on Friday 12th June for a 'Fish, Chips and Fizz by Ferry' evening where the food will come across the river from The Catch, served with Prosecco, all to raise money for local good causes. Clcik the link below for details of all the shanty evenings and to buy your ticket.
