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
RNLI PENLEE & THE 1981 DISASTER
14 Mar 2026
7.30pm
Join us at 7.30pm on Friday 14th March at the Portbyhan Hotel, West Looe, for an illustrated talk by Martin Brockman on the history of the RNLI in Penlee and on the lifeboat disaster of 1981, in which Martin's father lost his life. The bar will be open and the Wreckers will also be there to sing a mixture of Cornish songs, sea shanties and other music, including one song dedicated to Penlee in particular. It's a FREE event with a retiring collection for the RNLI. Reserve your free place via Eventbrite at the link below.
Click here for more information and to book your place:
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WRECKERS IN POLPERRO LEGION CLUB
18 Mar 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 18th March and then in the Ship Inn the following week. After that we'll alternate 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.
WRECKERS IN THE SHIP
25 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!
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LANREATH VILLAGE HALL
27 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.
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.
