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| Frank and Peggy Shuffe - Licensees at the Joiners Arms 1956-1977Frank Shuffe, the Landlord of the Joiner's Arms from 1956, was an English professional footballer who played as a right back for Bradford City and later became trainer at Valley Parade. Frank died at Harrogate Hospital on 7 February 1973 after a short illness aged 55. Peggy continued on with their son John, a keen sportsman, until she retired in 1978 and moved to live near friends in Scotland
 Ronnie Burnett at the Joiner's bar with Frank Shuffe
Landlord Frank Shuffe is pictured at the bar of the Joiners Arms with Ronnie Burnet OBE (b. John Ronald Burnet, 11 October 1918, Saltaire, Shipley – d. 6 March 1999) was an English first-class cricketer and the last amateur captain of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.  Margate FC team photo 1936/37 season - Frank Shuffe is on the back row 8 from left.
Football Career Frank Charles Shufflebottom was born in Chesterfield, 9 October 1917, the 5ft 10in and 10st 1lb right full-back started off as a junior with Sheffield United. He moved to Margate FC in June 1937 then moved back to Ipswich Town during June 1938 making 2 League appearances in 1938-39 and he also appeared in 2 appearances in the Third Division Cup. He played in 41 Southern League games for Ipswich between 1936 and 1939. His final game for Town came at Port Vale on 27 February 1939 in the Southern Section Cup 2nd Round.  Ipswich Town Football card produced by Fosse Collection
He signed for Nottingham Forest in June 1942, with 9 appearances and 0 goals, and in 1943-44 with 2 appearances but his career was interrupted by World War Two until the Football League began again in 1946. During and immediately after the War, Shufflebottom was a guest player for Scottish clubs Raith Rovers, Kilmarnock and Dundee United - he also played for the Army versus the Royal Air Force at Arbroath, on 19th June 1943. He was stationed in the Dundee area and was a regular in the United line up. Between 1st September 1945 and January 1946, he made 29 Scottish League ‘B’ Division appearances for Dundee United, scoring 1 goal. After his Demob he returned to Nottingham Forest, making 2 League appearances in 1946-47. He moved to Bradford City on 1st October 1946 for £1, 250, making 56 League appearances between 1946 and 1948. Between May 1949 and December 1953, he was scout and trainer with Bradford City before he resigned, it was during this time that he changed his surname to Shuffe.  Hampsthwaite Flood 1968
The July 1968 United Kingdom thunderstorms were the most severe dust fall thunderstorms in the British Isles for over 200 years. A layer of mineral dust blowing north from the Sahara met cold, wet air over the British Isles, resulting in thick, dense clouds and severe thunderstorms across most of England and Wales. These clouds completely blotted out the light in some areas and the rain and hail resulted in property damage and flooding. Cleaning up and drying out at Hampsthwaite today . . . Mr. Frank Shuffe, licensee of the Joiners' Arms, is seen hanging out sodden carpets. He had 4ft. of water in his cellars.  John Shuffe, Greg Nelson and Smock (Photograph by Jack Hickes 33 North Lingwell Rd. Leeds 10 Tel: 72600 & 24072)
Smock, the wonder goalie Another fan of Smock’s is John’s father, 55-year-old Mr Frank Shuffe - and he should know. He is a former Arsenal and Bradford City player. Mr Shuffe, licensee of the Joiners’ Arms in Hampsthwaite, said: “Smock has got to be seen to be believed”. Alf Ramsey, please note. Not that he’s limited to keeping - he’s got a body-swerve like George Best and heads like Jack Charlton. John lives at The Joiners Arms, Hampsthwaite, near Harrogate, where his father is licensee. He said yesterday: “Smock usually plays in goal - he is fantastic. Sometimes he leaps six feet into the air”.
DEATH OF FORMER CITY FULL BACK Mr. F. Shuffe  The Harrogate Herald 2nd September 1977 - Presentation of rosebowls to three retiring John Smith’s licensees.
 Mrs. Peggy Shuffe pulls a last pint (for the photographer) at the Joiner’s Arms, Hampsthwaite, where she has been the licensee for 21 years.
Peggy Shuffe's retirement
LICENSEES THANKED Last weekend was a sad-happy occasion for Mrs. Peggy Shuffe, licensee of the Joiner's Arms, Hampsthwaite. It marked the close of her 21 years at the inn. She has now retired and plans to live near friends in Scotland. The sadness was in the parting - the Shuffe family have become part of the village community during their life at the Inn, and many regulars have been calling in to say farewell in the last few days. The happiness came on Friday when Mrs. Shuffe was taken to the inn's dining room to find that many of her friends had provided a buffet supper and special cake in her honour. Mrs. Shuffe had already received a silver rose bowl from John Smith's Brewery for her long service at the inn. Regulars from the public bar gave her a silver tea service and a bouquet of flowers, and lounge customers gave her a picture of the inn painted by local artist Mr. Dick Light, of Birstwith. The Vicar, the Rev. John Walker, thanked her for her many kindnesses to the community, and there was a card signed by many of her well wishers. Mrs. Shuffe and her late husband, Frank (a former professional footballer) who died five years ago, made many friends. Mr. Shuffe was often busy coaching local young footballers. Their son, John, a keen sportsman, is staying in Nidderdale. Mrs. Shuffe told me on Wednesday, as she was taking her leave of her home: "We have been very happy here and made so many friends. I would have liked to thank everyone personally, but I hope those I have missed will know how I have appreciated their friendship." Taking over at the Joiner's this week was Mr. John Flather, licensee of the Milepost, Leeds Road, Harrogate, for the last eight years. Click on images to enlarge : Family photos in the Joiner's Beer Garden
Frank and Peggy Shuffe - Licensees at the Joiners Arms 1956-1977 Frank Shuffe, the Landlord of the Joiner's Arms from 1956, was an English professional footballer who played as a right back for Bradford City and later became trainer at Valley Parade. Frank died at Harrogate Hospital on 7 February 1973 after a short illness aged 55. Peggy continued on with their son John, a keen sportsman, until she retired in 1978 and moved to live near friends in Scotland
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