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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
 | WRECKERS IN THE SHIP25 Mar 2026 Soon after 9pm Come and join us for some musical fun in Polperro's lovely Ship Inn. The Wreckers aim to sing somewhere in Polperro on most Wednesday evenings soon after 9pm. At this time of year, we alternate every other week between the Ship Inn and the Royal British Legion Club. (Check our Facebook page for updates.) We'll be singing our popular mix of Cornish songs, shanties, golden oldies and sing-along music so grab a drink, perhaps enjoy a meal first, and join the fun. You can even bring your dog! |
.jpg) | LANREATH VILLAGE HALL27 Mar 2026 7 pm Come and enjoy Polperro Fishermen's Choir in a special concert in Lanreath Village Hall (PL13 2NL) at 7pm on Friday 27th March. There will be some lovely songs about Cornwall and some music written especially for us, as well as some rousing numbers to inspire you. The Wreckers will be putting in an appearance too. There will be a bar - and pasties will be served! The concert is in aid of Liskeard and Looe Inner Wheel charities including the MND Association, Cornwall Air Ambulance and cancer research. For tickets (£15) call 07989 044591. |
 | UP WITH THE WRECKERS!1 Apr 2026 9.00pm or so As we approach Easter, the Wreckers are 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 join us for some April Fools' Day fun in a friendly and welcoming club which is open to all. Come and sing along with a pint of the club's excellent beer in hand. |
 | PENMARLAM QUAY GIG17 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. |
 | SUMMER SHANTIES12 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. |
