Andover Ventures Inc. ("Andover" or the "Company") (AOX‑TSX:V) (R2X – Frankfurt Exchange) announces that Mr. Jeff Bates has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Company effective January 15, 2009.  Mr. Bates replaces Wayne Moorhouse, who resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary effective December 31, 2008.

Mr. Bates is a qualified Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has served as chief financial officer and controller in various corporations.  For the past two years, Mr. Bates was the chief financial officer of another reporting issuer and was previously employed with KPMG in their audit group at their offices in the United Kingdom and Vancouver.  Mr. Bates also had previous experience in the industry in the United Kingdom.

Andover also announces that Brian Mountford has resigned from the Company's Board of Directors effective November 28, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Investor Relations:
Richard Martens
Telephone:  1-604-682-2168
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rick@andoverventures.com