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 every age, with thriving sections:
- Squirrels
- 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
Alfie gets an award
Well done from everyone at the 12th to Alfie Newsum who was recently awarded his Chief Scout's Silver Award which is the highest possible award for a Cub and which takes a lot of work over a long period to complete. Alfie (now a Scout) collected the award he achieved...
CSA Silver & bronze awards for two of the 12th
Congratulations to Jack Prince and Ethan Burrows who recently received their Silver (for Cubs) and Bronze (Beavers) Chief Scout Awards respectively. These are the top awards in each section and it takes a lot of hard work over a long time to achieve these awards -...
Awards for 12th Leaders
We are pleased to announce that 2 of our leaders have received awards. At a recent Cub meeting our District Commissioner Stella Callow (who is responsible for overseeing the whole Andover district) presented Kaa (Craig Fisher) with the 'Chief Scout's Commendation For...
CSA Awards for the 12th young people
The Chief Scout Award (CSA) is the highest award any Beaver, Cub or Scout can achieve and to get one you have to be dedicated and hard working. They take time to work towards and anyone who is awarded this should be very proud. Often the award is not received until...
Scouts Try Bell Ringing
Scouting is all about encouraging our young people to try their hand at new skills and experiences. On Tuesday 20th June we welcomed the Charmborough Mini-Ring to the Hut. Our Scouts enjoyed the challenge of trying out the ancient art of bell-ringing, and we are...
Lucas receives his Silver Chief Scout’s Award (at last !)
Congratulations to Lucas who has at last been awarded his Silver Chief Scout's Award badge and certificate. Lucas actually completed this 'Cub' award some time ago but for various reasons it has taken this long for us to get to make the actual award (sorry Lucas). In...














