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.
Scroll down or click here for our latest news. We frequently add new content, so check back often to see what’s happening across the 12th Andover (West) Scout Group.
Latest News
Awards and Annual Update – AGM 2026
The annual awards and AGM will take place on 18th July 2026 at 1 pm. Please bring your young people and enjoy the activities, presentations and free barbecue. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please see the flyer for full details.
New Leader Welcomed
Our young leader, Dizzy (Tom) turned 18 in the Easter holidays and so had to give up Explorer Scouts and also being a young leader with the Cubs. However, he has decided to become a full-blown adult leader now with the Cubs, and so this week he was invested as a...
New Fire Pit Area Opens
We are pleased to let you know that our new Fire Pit area has just been completed and will be available to use this summer. We built the brick plinths for the seats some time ago and have been waiting for the right weather to complete the seats, so the recent dry...
District Chief Scout’s Awards
On Sunday, 19th April, the latest District Chief Scout’s Award ceremony took place, and 5 of our young people (including 3 who have moved on to Explorers) received their awards. The Chief Scout’s Awards are the highest awards that can be achieved in each section, and...
Mobile Phone and Smart Device Policy
Please see below the new policy for our Group around the use of mobile phones and other smart devices, which has come into effect immediately: 12th Andover (West) Scout Group - Mobile Phone and Smart Device Policy The intention of this policy is to ensure a consistent...
Merry Christmas from the 12th
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at the 12th Andover (West) Scout Group. 2025 has been a busy, exciting, and rewarding year for our young people and volunteers, and we’re incredibly proud of everything the group has achieved. As we look...