He joined in 1945 when he was twelve and was given a cornet to practise on , which he had to share with another boy , Jimmy Weeks .
Doug Golds is now the longest serving member of the band .
Doug Golds joined in 1945 when Doug Golds was twelve and was given a cornet to practise on , which Doug Golds had to share with another boy , Jimmy Weeks .
Doug Golds is now the longest serving member of the band .