LYME BAY MOONRAKERS

Sea shanties, ballads and more

from the British Isles and beyond…

Welcome!

We are Lyme Bay Moonrakers, an exciting vocal and instrumental group, based in Lyme Regis.

A group of amateur singers and instrumentalists, our repertoire consists of original arrangements of songs (both new and old), sea shanties, ballads and other sea-related songs from the British Isles and beyond.

COVID-19 Update

We are now rehearsing indoors under social distancing guidelines. If you are interested in joining us, we would love to hear from you! Membership is by audition and all ages are welcome. You can view our Prospective Members Pack here.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Thinking back to sunnier days at @lymeregisbrewery

Thinking back to sunnier days at @lymeregisbrewery this Summer! #seashanty #lymeregis

Preparing for #blessingoftheboats next Sunday in #

Preparing for #blessingoftheboats next Sunday in #lymeregis!

It’s a bleak evening in Lyme… so we’ll be br

It’s a bleak evening in Lyme… so we’ll be brightening it up with a good old sing!

Still space for new members if you enjoy a shanty or two 🎶 #seashanty #dorset

Rehearse wherever you can! Thinking back to days o

Rehearse wherever you can! Thinking back to days of better weather 😎 #seashanty #dorset #sing #farmyard

Outdoor rehearsals come with their challenges… t

Outdoor rehearsals come with their challenges… the rain held off but the birds decided to compete! #seashanty #dorset #sing #farewellshanty

Sushine, good company and music 👌🏻 #lymeregi

Sushine, good company and music 👌🏻 #lymeregis #seashanty #dorset #sing

The sun is shining over the Westcountry... it must

The sun is shining over the Westcountry... it must know we have a Moonrakers rehearsal today! Keep on shining... #sing #dorset #seashanty

Meet the Moonrakers! Introducing Carmel... Carm

Meet the Moonrakers!

Introducing Carmel...

Carmel has always loved singing and sang in choirs wherever she’s lived including Germany and America. She even sang in an Opera at University called ‘The Dragon of Wantley’!

Favourite Shanty Song and Line? ‘Here’s a health to the friendships that we hold so dear’ from ‘Here’s a health to the company’ – “This line sums up how I feel about singing with this lovely group, it’s such a joy!” #seashanty #sing #lymeregis

Meet the Moonrakers! This week Miranda Woodhouse.

Meet the Moonrakers!

This week Miranda Woodhouse...

Born and bred in Dorset, Miranda has lived in various places over the years but couldn't resist the pull of the Westcountry and moved back here a few years ago.

Having sung in a Russian choir for over four years, joining a shanty group seemed like a natural progression!

Favourite shanty or line? "Lyme Bay cats ain't got no tails, they got blown off in the South West gales!"
Favourite thing about being in LBM? "You couldn't meet a nicer group of people, signing together is pure joy."

If you fancy giving a shanty a try, drop us a message! #seashanty #lymeregis #sing

Meet the Moonrakers! Introducing Pete Benson...

Meet the Moonrakers!

Introducing Pete Benson...

Brought up in Essex, Pete has always loved singing and performing in productions such as Brigadoon, Robinson Crusoe and Pirates of Penzance.

However, raising a young family and being away for work limited the amount of time Pete could spend singing and performing until he and his wife moved to the South West where he saw a performance of sea shanties at the Marine Theatre and realised how much he’d missed singing with a group. In his words, "Wow, maybe… why not try?"

Pete joined Lyme Bay Moonrakers and loves not only rehearsing for stage performances but also participating in the ‘pop-ups’ on the seafront.

Favourite Shanty? Drunken Sailor! #sing #lymeregis #seashsanty

Favourite thing about being in LBM? "We have a lot of fun and a great time singing."

If you fancy giving a shanty a try, drop us a message!

Another glorious rehearsal in the sun! Whilst we c

Another glorious rehearsal in the sun! Whilst we can still only rehearse with six people, we’re busy recruiting new members for when we can meet en masse! #seashanty #sing #dorset #choir

We’re back rehearsing! A glorious afternoon of s

We’re back rehearsing! A glorious afternoon of singing some old favourites, trying new tunes, plus a few cuddles from our honorary member, Joe! 🐶 #seashanty #lymeregis #dorset #sing

What a difference a day makes! Looking across to G

What a difference a day makes! Looking across to Golden Cap yesterday from the Smuggler’s trail before the storm blew in... #dorset #seashanty #jurassiccoast

Wishing all our friends and supporters a very happ

Wishing all our friends and supporters a very happy new year - 2020 certainly hasn't been the easiest but we are so grateful for all the support and encouragement along the way - thank you!

Here's to 2021, and all who sail in her!

Happy birthday to Mark Hewitt, our brilliant Music

Happy birthday to Mark Hewitt, our brilliant Musical Director!

Going in and out of lockdown and missing rehearsals hasn't been easy, but Mark has been a constant source of support and encouragement. Happy birthday, Mark, hopefully it won't be long until we're singing together again!

A wet and windy night but the lights shine bright

A wet and windy night but the lights shine bright for our rehearsal... #seashanty #autumnstorm #lymeregis

"And grasping ratlines scrambling high and wrestli

"And grasping ratlines scrambling high and wrestling under blackened skies" 🌊 Ready to brave the storms to get to our rehearsal this evening! #seashanty #lymeregis #dorset #sing

So glad to be back indoors now Autumn is coming! A

So glad to be back indoors now Autumn is coming! A great rehearsal with plenty of space to ensure everyone was comfortable 😊 #seashanty #singdorset #lymeregis #dorset #dorsetmusic

As the winds of change blow through Lyme, we’re

As the winds of change blow through Lyme, we’re looking forward to rehearsing indoors from September!
From more details on singing with us, drop us a line... https://lymebaymoonrakers.org/ #lymeregis #seashanty #singdorset

Today we should have been singing at the #lymereg

Today we should have been singing at the #lymeregisgigclub Regatta... instead we are busy rehearsing for when we can sing publicly again, and we are looking for more members!

If you'd like to join us or just attend a rehearsal to get a taste, drop us a line! Link in bio. #lymeregis #singdorset #seashanties #sing #dorset

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