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

NO WRECKERS IN POLPERRO

22 Oct 2025

The Wrecking Crew have abandoned ship to have a closed-door rehearsal this week so there will be no gig in Polperro. But don't despair! The gang will be back next week in Polperro Royal British Legion Club, ready to entertain you with freshly-polished songs and well-lubricated voices. The flyer at the link below has details of our October gigs. Check our Facebook page for any updates.

Click here for our October programme

UP WITH THE WRECKERS!

29 Oct 2025

9.00pm or so

As we approach the busy pre-Christmas season, the Wreckers are back up in Polperro's Royal British Legion Club on (nearly) every other Wednesday at about 9.00pm or so, alternating with The Ship Inn - check our Facebook page for updates. We're gradually introducing a few new songs into our repertoire, while keeping many of the old favourites. So come and join us to sing along in a friendly and welcoming club which is open to all. It will be entertaining and fun, especially with a pint of the club's excellent beer in hand.

Click here to see a large version of the flyer

WRECKERS IN THE SHIP

5 Nov 2025

Soon after 9pm

Come and join us for some musical fireworks in Polperro's lovely Ship Inn! The Wreckers aim to sing somewhere in Polperro every Wednesday evening soon after 9pm. At this time of year, we alternate between the Ship and the Royal British Legion Club - check our Facebook page for updates. We aim to entertain you with our popular mix of Cornish songs, shanties, golden oldies and sing-along music. So grab a drink and join the fun!

Click here for a larger version of the flyer

ST IVES SHANTY SHOUT

From 21 Nov 2025 to 22 Nov 2025

8pm (Friday 21st) and 5pm (Saturday 22nd)

Come and hear rousing sea shanties, Cornish songs and folk tunes in various pubs, hotels and coffee shops across St Ives. The Polperro Wreckers are delighted to be taking part this year and we will be singing at 8pm on Friday 21st in the Queens Hotel and on Saturday 22nd at 5pm in the Western Hotel. The price depends on how much beer you want as all the venues are FREE to enter! The event will be raising funds for the Edward Hain Centre, an important St Ives charity, so please consider making a small donation. Pilchard the Pirate will be around to give the fundraisers a helping hand!

Click here for much more information about St Ives Shanty Shout

POLPERRO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

6 Dec 2025

7.30pm

Polperro Christmas lights will be turned on at about 6.30 pm on Saturday 6th December. As always, it will be quite an event, with stalls, including crafts, festive food and Santa, of course. There will also be lots of music and plenty of fun and games. The Wreckers will be singing at about 7.30pm on Saturday. There will also be some great draw prizes up for grabs and we expect parking in the main car park to be FREE from midday. Don't miss it!

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ST KEYNE AT CHRISTMAS

17 Dec 2025

7.30pm

St Keyne Church is a lovely place for a concert, and we are really looking forward to singing there again this year to help get you in the Christmas spirit. The Wreckers will still be in festive mood in the village hall afterwards so come and join us there and sing along to your favourites. Copyright photo by kind permission of Nick Pearce Photography and Film (01579 344492).