Andrea Lilley

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Andrea was born and raised in the U.S.A. and moved to Lincoln with her husband in March 2010. Andrea has attended The University of Texas in San Antonio and Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. She is currently taking a break from her degree in Radio & Television to explore the United Kingdom.


Lincoln’s own Andrew Skinner (39) will be making his mark on English sports this month. Picked alongside a vibrant team, Skinner will compete in the 2010 Sitting Volleyball World Championships in the US.

The Championships will see 640 athletes from 20 nations going head to head in this fast paced Paralympic sport. Great Britain Men’s team will face off against India, Netherlands, Morocco, Russia and Germany.

Skinner, whose disability is an above-knee amputation, said his biggest achievement to date was his selection for Team GB. He is hopeful to reach for the London 2012 Olympics, and continue playing after.

The tournament is set to start on July 11 and continue through to the 18th. The matches are said to be the best preview into the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

“The squad and staff have worked hard to reach this stage and recognize what an opportunity this championship will [be] as we prepare for London 2012,” said Head Coach Ian Legard.

Sitting Volleyball is a similar game to standing volleyball with the same rules and regulations. The only changes are certain amendments that allow players with disabilities to compete, such as sitting down on the ground, lowering of the net, and decrease in court size.

“GB sitting volleyball has gone from strength to strength since the launch of our first ever development programmes just months ago. We will be rooting for our teams in the biggest major international competition before London 2012,” said Lisa Wainwrite, CEO of Volleyball England.

Source, Photo: British Volleyball

Cross O’Cliff Area Residents’ Group will be bringing a traditional Lincolnshire fair to life on Sunday, July 11, at the Lincoln South Common.

The family fair includes activities such as archery, art competitions and guided tours to the list of events taking place.

You can also watch heavy horses plough the field while the Lincoln Red Cattle chew the cud in the South Common.

The South Common Fair will run from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Admission is free and access to the fair will be at Malandry Close gate.

Source: City of Lincoln Council | Photo: Elizabeth Fish for The Lincolnite

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