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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

THE WRECKERS ARE BACK!

THE WRECKERS ARE BACK!

From 2 Oct 2024 to 30 Nov 2024

After a busy time recording a new choir CD, and a new Wreckers CD live in the RNLI boathouse, we're now back in Polperro and looking forward to singing for you. We'll be alternating every week between the Ship Inn and the Royal British Legion Club, starting in the Ship Inn on 2nd October. (Our Facebook page has the latest updates.) So get your drinking money ready, put your singing hats on and come and join us. We love to entertain!

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CONCERT AT PENSILVA MILLENNIUM CENTRE

CONCERT AT PENSILVA MILLENNIUM CENTRE

23 Nov 2024

7.30 pm

There will be a double bill to enjoy on Saturday 23 November in Pensilva Millenium Centre (PL14 5NF). First, at 7.30pm, the choir will entertain you with a selection of songs old and new, including some with a Christmas flavour. Afterwards the Wreckers, probably with a pint and pasty to hand, will change gear for a light-hearted sing-along range of music. Don't miss it!

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ST KEYNE AT CHRISTMAS

ST KEYNE AT CHRISTMAS

18 Dec 2024

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).

PHIL CARRIGAN'S HERMIE BOOKS

PHIL CARRIGAN'S HERMIE BOOKS

From 24 Dec 2024 to 25 Dec 2024

Available NOW!

Our multi-talented musical director is also an author and has published several lovely well-illustrated stories - even including Polperro Fishermen's Choir and the Wreckers transformed into rather naughty singing black bunnies in 'Honey Bee Meadow'! Phil has written a lot of stories about Hermie, the cute Miniature Schnauzer who sometimes sleeps through our rehearsals. As usual he gets up to mischief in the books which include 'Hermie at the Beach' and 'Hermie's Big Date'.

STRICTLY KEYS FOR YOUR PARTY!

STRICTLY KEYS FOR YOUR PARTY!

From 25 Dec 2024 to 26 Dec 2024

Available now and all year

The Choir and the Wreckers are extremely lucky to have two such talented and dedicated musicians taking part in everything that we do. You can now enjoy their talent yourself! Phil (our musical director) and Lorraine (our accompanist / composer) will bring their two keyboards with them and entertain you at dinners, parties, weddings and other events. Their album is now available, with a percentage of the proceeds being donated to the choir. You can find out more by clicking the link below, calling 07506 025858 or emailing keysstrictly640@gmail.com.