Editing Flushing, Cornwall (section)

==Culture==
[[File:DSCN2008FlushingRainbow.jpg|thumb|Flushing harbour from Fish Strand Quay, Falmouth]]
[[File:DSCN2009FlushingBigHouses.jpg|thumb|Houses in Flushing, from Fish Strand Quay, Falmouth]]
The Flushing Sailing Club celebrated its centenary in July 2021, with a visit from the [[Princess Royal]], in her role as President of the [[Royal Yachting Association]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Court Circular |url=https://www.royal.uk/court-circular |website=Royal Family}}</ref>

Flushing Regatta Week is held annually during late July or early August, and features water-based activities such as bathtub racing, rowing, swimming and sailing races, sand-castle building contests, a [[marathon|mini-marathon]] through Mylor and Flushing, an open-air church service, a [[pub quiz]], crab catching, and a carnival on Saturday night, and has achieved marked popularity locally. Every year, two residents of Flushing who have contributed to the life of the village over a period of time are selected to be the Presidents; their responsibilities include judging competitions and opening events.

The Nankersey Male Choir perform regular concerts throughout the year, raising money for local causes, and classical concerts and recitals are often held in the Methodist chapel. The village has two gig clubs, Nankersey Rowing Club and Flushing & Mylor [[Pilot gig|Pilot Gig]] Club.

Due to its position, Flushing is said to be one of the warmest villages in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|title=Holiday Cottages in Flushing|url= http://flushingholidaycottages.co.uk/#/flushing/4535573107|access-date=26 July 2010}}</ref><ref>"Flushing ... said to enjoy the mildest climate in England"--Ward, C. S. & Baddeley, M. J. B. (1908) ''South Devon ... and South Cornwall ...''. (Thorough Guide Series; VII.) London: Thomas Nelson & Sons; p. 173</ref><ref>"Flushing ... much frequented by invalids suffering from chest complaints"--''Guide to South Cornwall''; 14th ed. London: Ward, Lock, [c. 1955]; p. 51</ref> The beaches at Kiln are extremely popular in the summer months, particularly with tourists, offering superb views of Falmouth Docks, the [[Carrick Roads]] and St Anthony's Head. There is also another beach further around the coast known as Jericho, which is only accessible from the houses directly above the beach or by rowing boat, and is therefore popular with locals.

===Cornish wrestling===
[[Cornish wrestling]] tournaments, for prizes, were held in Flushing in the 1800s.<ref name="RCG15061811">Royal Cornwall Gazette, 15 June 1811.</ref>