The first female Director General of MI5 is coming to Liverpool next month, and she’ll be answering all your questions.
Dame Stella Rimington, who is said to be the inspiration behind James Bond’s ‘M’, is taking part in a special event called How to be a Spy on June 18, where she’ll tell all about her various roles in the Security Service.
Dame Stella will discuss her roles as the former boss of one of the most legendary security services in the world and best-selling author of the Liz Carlyle crime novels.
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The event, which forms part of the city’s RISE programme to celebrate inspirational women, will be held at St George’s Hall .
Dame Stella said: “This is my first event of this kind in Liverpool and I’m delighted to be part of the programme, held in the beautiful surroundings of St George’s Hall which I hear is a spectacular venue.
“I look forward to speaking about my career, to sharing some of my experiences, and to taking questions from the audience too.”
Councillor Wendy Simon, deputy mayor and cabinet member for culture, tourism and events said: “We are delighted to welcome Dame Stella to Liverpool in what will be an unmissable event.
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“The aim of the RISE season is to inspire, educate and empower women and this How to be event will do just that.
“Dame Stella is a fascinating character who has more than made her mark on her chosen fields - it will be a real statement that gender is no barrier to what people can achieve.
“We look forward to welcoming her to Liverpool for what is set to be one of the highlight events of the Liverpool RISE festival to celebrate inspirational and extraordinary women .”
Tickets for the How to be a Spy event are on sale now via www.riseliverpool.co.uk and cost £15.
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