ALMOST 120 children whose families have had a tough time this year will have the smiles put back on their faces thanks to the town’s volunteer group, Skipton Step Into Action. The group’s Christmas Elves appeal 2020 has provided 40 tailor-made hampers exclusively for clients of the organisation, Christmas gifts to 119 children and Christmas meals to 20 of its clients. The group said, ultimately, the appeal was created to bring ‘a bit of extra sparkle this Christmas’ for families and individuals struggling due to the pandemic. SSIA was inspired to do more to support families in the district after its effort in helping SELFA to deliver replacement free school meals over half term.