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
28 Jan 2026
The Wrecking Crew are abandoning ship this week to have a new members evening up in Polperro Holiday Park so there will be no gig in Polperro. But don't despair! The gang will be back next week, either in the Ship Inn or Polperro Royal British Legion Club, ready to entertain you with freshly-polished songs and well-lubricated voices (Check our Facebook page for details). If you can't wait that long, come and join us in the holiday park, either to give us a try or be amused by our rehearsal efforts. Beer is available!
COME AND JOIN US!
28 Jan 2026
7.30pm
January is an excellent time to join the Choir. We'll have just started rehearsing for this year's concerts so everyone will be learning some new songs. There are no auditions! (We just do a quick voice test to see what section you should be in.) If you'd like to give us a try, come along to Polperro Holiday Park (PL13 2JE) at about 7.30pm on Wednesday 28th January for our special New Members' Evening. Send us a message through the 'Join the Choir' page if you would like further information. The bar will be open and we're a very friendly bunch so you will be made very welcome!
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.
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SHANTIES AND SEAFOOD
12 Jun 2026
7.30pm (tbc)
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. Check back for further details, and how to book, closer to the time.
