Thanks for the replies. I think the CAA needs to lay down a STANDARD procedure for orbiting and probably need to include it in the PPL sylabus. So far I have read 5 or so different methods of orbiting which has further added to my confusion.
It seems typical for posters on this forum to assume that we all have the same standard of knowledge or were trained to the same standards. I'm always very cautious of the phrase "I was always taught to ....". One man's breeze is another man's gale.
In conclusion, if i'm told to orbit i'l just do a 360 turn at 30 deg bank over my current position and if anything happen i'll sue ATC/CAA/etc
Capt. M