News & Events
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...
Leaders & Trustees Christmas Meal
Recently, we gathered for our annual Christmas Meal to celebrate all our incredible leaders, young leaders, and trustees. Our HQ looked wonderfully festive, and it was the perfect setting to say a huge “Thank You” for everything they do throughout the year. The 12th...





