The society was formed in 1970 by Mr Arnold Huddart and Mr Denis Glass on an ad hoc basis and its subsequent success led to its formal constitutional establishment in April 1985. Persons appropriately qualified and with a special interest in this field may apply for Ordinary Membership.

The Society depicts the budding tree of knowledge with the motto 'Dies Diem Docet' - 'the day teaches the day' - education is never complete.