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 SHIP
10 Sep 2025
Soon after 9pm
Come and join us 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!
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AT PENMARLAM QUAY CAFE FOR THE RNLI
14 Sep 2025
5.30pm
The Wreckers are delighted to be singing at Penmarlam Quay Cafe at 5.30pm on Sunday 14th September to help raise some money for the wonderful RNLI. The Quay Cafe has a lovely setting, nestled right on the banks of the River Fowey at Penmarlam boatyard (PL23 1LZ). It offers a peaceful escape from the everyday - at least until the Wreckers turn up! If you enjoy our singing, please donate generously - or even if you don't as you never know when you might need the RNLI!
Click here for more information about Penmarlam Quay Cafe
WRECKERS IN THE LEGION CLUB
17 Sep 2025
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 aim to sing there every other Wednesday evening, alternating with the Ship Inn. The club is welcoming and open to all - no need to be a member or a veteran. The excellent beer is reasonably priced too! Come and join us for a fun selection of Cornish songs, shanties, folk songs and golden oldies.
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LOOE WEEKENDER
From 19 Sep 2025 to 21 Sep 2025
9.30am Friday & 3pm Sunday
Over the weekend of 19th to 21st September, you can enjoy lots of bands performing in East and West Looe for the lively Looe Weekender, Looe's very own FREE music event. At 9.30am on Friday 19th, the Polperro Wreckers will be singing at the Hannafore Kiosk where you can enjoy your brunch or coffee and ice cream at the same time. Then on Sunday 21st at 3pm we'll be at the West Looe Quayside Centre. It's all free, too, so we hope to see you there.
The full programme for the LOOE WEEKENDER is here
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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).
