KELLY BUCKLEY picks her top five events for the week ahead.

1 Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much, Palace Theatre, Westcliff, Sunday, April 28.

The legendary Status Quo lead singer will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50 plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of music and conversation.

The star will tale about the mishaps and adventures of life on the road with one of the best-loved bands ever. Expect laughter, revelations, tales involving some of the giants of music, exclusive video clips, snatches of classic tunes and a great night out.

Tickets are £28.50, £24.50 and VIP £36.00. Meet and greet for an extra £40. Tickets via southendtheatres.org.uk

2 Ant Middleton, The Mind of Muscle Tour, Cliffs Pavilion, Tuesday, April 9.

Ant Middleton, best known as the Chief Instructor for Channel 4’s hit shows, SAS: Who Dares Wins, Mutiny and Escape has announced a new fully immersive show for 2019.

The show will recreate what mental strength it took behind the scenes for Ant to complete his recent SAS series and his huge Everest challenge.

Plus throughout Ant will take the audience through a motivational journey of self-help and self-discovery. Tickets £32.50- £40 plus VIP upgrades available.

3 Alfred Russell Wallace lecture, Thurrock Thameside Nature Park in Stanford-le-Hope, Saturday, March 9.

Alfred Russell Wallace helped create the theory of natural selection alongside Charles Darwin, and he lived in Thurrock while completing some of his most important work!

The Friends of Wallace At The Dell will give a talk at the nature park about this extremely important scientist and adventurer, his life in Thurrock, and the amazing adventures that led to his discoveries. Suitable for anyone who loves science, adventure, and local history. Entry is free.

4 Sir Geoff Hurst, Wednesday, March 13, Civic Theatre, Chelmsford.

The footballing legend will be in Essex to deliver an amusing chat about his illustrious West Ham and England career with his great friend and agent Terry Baker.

VIP ticket holders will have a chance to meet and have a photograph with Geoff before the show plus sit in first four rows. Tickets: £28.50. VIP: £50. chelmsford.gov.uk

5 Essex History Group lecture - The Jamestown Brides - The untold story of England’s maids for Virginia, Essex Records Office in Chelmsford, Tuesday, April 2, and Tuesday, April 9, 10.30am.

Jennifer Potter will tell the extraordinary story of the British women who in 1621 made the perilous journey to Jamestown, Virginia, to become wives for tobacco planters in the New Colony.

Of the 56 women who made the crossing, at least two of them were from Essex. The women were in effect traded for tobacco, at a profit to the company. Find out the whole story at this fascinating talk. Book via www.essexrecordoffice.co.uk/events/the-jamestown-brides/