The 12th Andover (West) Scout Group
'The Best' - scouting since 1967Welcome to the 12th Andover (West) Scout Group – a friendly, active community where young people discover new skills, make friends, and enjoy adventures that stay with them for life.
We’re proud to be part of the Andover District in North Hampshire. Our Group meets at the Scout Hut on West Portway in Andover, a welcoming base for all our activities. You’ll find full details on our contact page.
We offer Scouting for a wide age range, with thriving sections:
- Beavers
- Cubs
- Scouts
We also host an Explorer Unit and a Network section, giving young people a full journey through Scouting as they grow.
Our Scout Hut is a fantastic space for learning and adventure, with:
- A spacious, well-equipped hall
- A large, secure car park
- A fully enclosed outdoor area ideal for games, camps, and events
The size and safety of our grounds mean we can run exciting activities right here on site.
Scouting gives young people the chance to try new things, build confidence, and develop skills for life. From teamwork and leadership to problem‑solving and resilience, Scouting helps them grow into capable, caring, and active members of their community – all while having fun and making memories.
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Latest News
Awards for the 12th Leadership Team
Recently we have been making awards to some of our leadership team. Over the last couple of weeks I have had the pleasure of awarding 3 of our wonderful young leaders a special ‘Thank You’ award. Abi, Austin and Mikolaj all received awards. We use these to let our...
110 years of Cub scouting, documented with a 100 year old camera
Whilst attending the ‘Ham Jam’ 110-year Cub Scout Jamboree, the Cub Scout leader used a series of vintage Kodak Box Brownie 2 Model F cameras to document some of the event. The cameras were manufactured between 1924 and 1930 and were loaded with black and white film...
Cubs Photography Badge: May 2026
The Cubs spent a Thursday evening in May completing their Photography activity badge. The equipment was lent to the group by the Photography department at The Sixth Form College Farnborough; each Cub used a Digital SLR camera with a 50mm lens in order to capture...
Cubs Cycling Badge: June 2026
On a sunny evening in early July, 12th Andover Cub Scouts completed their Cycling badge by attending the cycle track at Whitchurch. The evening was run by King Louie, with parents and guardians also acting as track marshals. Shere Khan and Oliver W introduced the Cubs...
The annual Cub sailing Regatta
In June, the Cubs participated in the annual regatta held on the river at Goodworth Clatford. The event took place over 2 Thursday evenings; the first was held at the hut where Cubs built their boats using materials they sourced and were ably assisted by their parent...
12th Andover West visit Jay Millers Circus
On the evening of May 13th, the 12th Andover West Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Young Leaders attended an exclusive performance of the Jay Millers Circus at Finkley Down Farm. The group enjoyed the amazing skills of the extremely talented performers, including juggling,...