A PUB in the historic port of Charlestown, near St Austell, is putting on its first Sea Shanty Day on Saturday (May 25).

Five bands will be performing traditional songs of the sea at the Rashleigh Arms from 1pm to 10pm.

Acapella Moonshine, Du Hag Owr, Press Gang, the Stowes and the Cobweb Crew will be providing the free entertainment at the St Austell Brewery-owned pub.

As well as the live music in the beer garden of the pub, there will be games for children and face painting.

Rashleigh Arms general manager Ryan Murphy said: “We’ve been wanting to put on a sea shanty event for a while – we’re in the perfect position in Charlestown with the harbour and iconic tall ships a stone’s throw away.

“With all eyes on Charlestown this summer with the reopening of St Austell Brewery’s renovated Pier House and Beer House, now is the perfect time to invite people to Charlestown for some fun to kick off the summer. We hope the event will be the first of many.

“The Sea Shanty Day will be a family-friendly day for all ages and is an opportunity for everyone to have some fun and celebrate the area’s maritime heritage.”