Name : Andy Cairns

Age : 31

Occupation : Production Manager

Club(s) : Budenbergs, Syke ( Rochdale )

Bowls you use : Taylors 2lb 11oz

Best game you've ever played : 21-0 in a county game away at Dilhorne Recs (Stoke)

Best player(s) you've ever beaten : Duncan, Wilson, Ellis (in that order)

Your best bowling quality : Never knowing when I'm beaten

Your worst bowling weakness : I have “rabbit” ears and lack concentration at times. A terrible combination!

Best bowling achievement : Winning the Waterloo

Biggest bowling disappointment : Losing in the semis of the Talbot Trophy twice after being miles in front in both games. Losing in the final of the Crown King 21-20 and going through a gap at the last end

One rule you'd introduce/change : 2 throws of the jack

Favourite green : Loads of favourite greens but the Waterloo is very special.

Most dreaded other green : Parkfield at Preston . Never won a game on it. Can't follow the jacks. No idea of pace. Clueless

Ambition : Individually, to win the All England. With Budenbergs, to win the Brunner and the BCGBA team championship

Funniest bowling moment : Freddie Hulme, sat on his bed in the Isle of Man in his vest and pants and no teeth in!

Best piece of advice you could give : Play at the highest level you can