Events & Classes
FREE health & wellbeing activities
Join in a FREE class!
The David Ellis Charity provides a variety of free fitness classes funded through grants, fundraising, and sponsorship. These classes are specifically designed for military veterans, serving Armed Forces personnel, and we also invite NHS staff and their families to thank them for their care and support for the Armed Forces community.
We run a mobile service that travels to towns across Dorset, hiring community venues that operate as social and recreational non‑profit spaces. This allows us to reach our Armed Forces community locally, minimising travel and reducing cost. All of our services are FREE!!!
Current venues include:
Dorchester
Weymouth
Portland
Our instructors are volunteers and and give their time for free. They are all fully qualified fitness professionals and tailor classes to accommodate a wide range of physical challenges, ensuring everyone can participate safely and confidently.
Weekly Activities Timetable
2026
C-Coy 6 Rifles Army Reserve Centre, Dorchester
**Monday**: 6pm-7pm - Circuits
Dorchester Rugby Club
**Tuesday**: 6pm-7pm - Pilates
The Prince of Wales School, Dorchester
**Wednesday**: 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Circuits
(Sponsored by veterans Mark Bradbury and Mick Sutton,
and Army cadet leader Ian Winsor)
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The Emmanuel Church Hall Southill, Weymouth
**Thursday**: 6:15pm-7pm - HIIT
**followed by**
7pm-8pm- Veterans and Families Drop In
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Osprey Leisure Centre, Portland
**Saturday**: 9am-10am - Circuits
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Monthly Activities
**Target Shooting Sessions**
(Air Rifle & Archery)
(Available on email request, please see our 'contact us' page)
Thank you, NHS and healthcare staff
**Dorset 'Healthcare Heroes'** are welcome to join all activities for **FREE** as a gesture of appreciation for their care and support of our armed forces!
venues
The David Ellis Charity connects to other good causes. The venues we use for our health & well-being activities are either registered charities or serve the community.
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The David Ellis Charity is a registered charity (number: 1192363) dedicated to supporting veterans, their families, and the armed forces community living in Dorset. Our goal is to raise funds through donations, grants, and charity events to help achieve our mission of fostering a healthier and happier armed forces community.
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The David Ellis Charity 2020-2026