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
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,...
Cubs Ham Jam 2026
The 12th Andover West Cubs had a wonderful time attending the Hampshire County Cub Scout 110-year anniversary Jamboree held at Foxlease campsite in Lyndhurst, the New Forest, during the May bank holiday weekend. The camp started Friday evening with parents helping...
Chief Scout’s Gold Awards
The second Chief Scout's Award ceremony of the year was held last Sunday at the 9th Andover HQ, and two of our Scouts received their Gold awards - the highest award possible as a Scout. Congratulations to Jacob Whincup and Fraser Clark, and well done for all the hard...
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...