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
FUN IN THE LEGION CLUB
8 Oct 2025
Soon after 9pm
The Wreckers aim to have fun and entertain you in Polperro's Royal British Legion Club on Wednesday 8th October. Usually we alternate very other Wednesday with the Ship Inn but, this autumn, we're slipping in a few closed-door rehearsals so check the flyer for details. The club is up behind the model village (look for the red lights) and is welcoming and open to all - no need to be a member. Just come and enjoy the fun!
Click here for a larger version of the flyer
SHIP AHOY, WRECKERS!
15 Oct 2025
Soon after 9pm
Come and enjoy an autumn evening with the Wreckers in Polperro's Ship Inn. (We usually alternate between the Ship and the Royal British Legion Club every Wednesday evening but, next week, we'll be having a closed-door rehearsal. Check the link below for details and our Facebook page for any updates.) Once we have a pint in hand we'll hope to entertain you with our very popular selection of Cornish songs, shanties, golden oldies and folk songs so grab a drink and sing along!
Click here for details of our October schedule
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 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
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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).
