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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
 | CONCERT IN ST IVE2 Oct 2026 7 pm Not to be confused with St Ives further west in Cornwall, St Ive church (between Callington and Liskeard) will be a hosting a concert by the choir, with some songs by the Wreckers, at 7pm on Friday 2nd October. This will be a fun concert in an impressive 14th century church with a sundial above the porch which has been telling the time for over 400 years. So synchronise your watch and put the date in your diary! The entry charge is £10 on the door. A pasty supper is included but donations in aid of church maintenance funds will also be very welcome. |
 | UP WITH THE WRECKERS!7 Oct 2026 9.00pm or so As the nights draw in, 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. As well as introducing a few new songs into our repertoire, we're polishing up many of the old favourites, so join us for some autumn 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. |
 | SHIP WRECKING!14 Oct 2026 9pm or so Come and have fun with the the Wreckers in the Ship Inn, Polperro. We alternate between there and the nearby Royal British Legion Club every Wednesday; check our Facebook page for updates. We'll be singing our great mix of sea shanties, Cornish songs, folk songs and some golden oldies so come and and sing along. Both the pub and the club are open to everyone so you don't need to be a local, a member or a veteran, and they both have a well deserved reputation for a friendly welcome, enjoyable atmosphere and great beer. Make an evening of it! |
 | FUN IN THE LEGION CLUB21 Oct 2026 Soon after 9pm The Wreckers will be having fun tonight in Polperro's Royal British Legion Club. At this time of year, we're there on every other Wednesday evening, alternating with the Ship Inn. The Legion Club is very welcoming and open to all - no need to be a member or a veteran - so come and grab a drink, sing along and enjoy yourself. The club is just up the hill behind the model village (look for the red lights). |
 | WRECKERS IN THE SHIP28 Oct 2026 With the clocks going back, the Wreckers are looking forward to entertaining you in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Ship Inn in Polperro. For the next month, we'll be there every other Wednesday, alternating with the Royal British Legion Club, having fun and making music so come and join us. We promise to entertain you with some of our very popular Cornish songs, shanties, golden oldies and folk songs. |
 | CONCERT OF REMEMBRANCE30 Oct 2026 7.30pm (Choir) and 9.30pm (Wreckers) You are cordially invited to a free Concert of Remembrance at 7.30pm on Friday 30th October in Lerryn Village Hall. The evening will feature Polperro Fishermen's Choir who, after a suitable interval and perhaps some refreshment, will transform themselves into the Polperro Wreckers for some lively entertainment in the Ship Inn at 9.30pm. Donations at both events will go to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, helping to support serving and ex-serving men and women and their families. Come and enjoy yourselves while helping this very important and worthwhile cause. |
.jpg) | ST IVES SHANTY SHOUTFrom 20 Nov 2026 to 21 Nov 2026 7pm (Friday 20th) and 5pm (Saturday 21st) Come and hear rousing sea shanties, Cornish songs and folk tunes in various pubs, hotels and coffee shops across St Ives. The Polperro Wreckers are delighted to be taking part again this year and we will be singing at 7pm on Friday 20th in the Western Hotel and on Saturday 21st at 5pm in the Castle Inn. Times are subject to change but, with gigs everywhere, you'll always have something to enjoy. The event will be raising funds for the Edward Hain Centre, an important St Ives charity, so please consider making a small donation. |
 | CHARITY CONCERT AT PENSILVA MILLENNIUM CENTRE28 Nov 2026 7 pm On Saturday 28th November, come and enjoy what Polperro Fishermen's Choir does best: making music, having fun and helping to raise money for charity! It promises to be a really entertaining evening in Pensilva Millennium Centre (PL14 5NF) with the choir singing first at 7pm. After the concert, the Wreckers, probably with a pint in hand, will change gear for a light-hearted sing-along range of music in the Function Room. Tickets £8 on the door in aid of Motor Neurone Disease charity and the Millennium Centre. There will be a bar, pasties and a raffle. Don't miss it! |
