Well folks, a quick update if you are interested....
Had a great 2 hours flying today. My circuits are getting much much better. Holding 1000 nicely, landings are getting smooth (flared too early on a couple of them though, lost speed too high and dumped it down on the runway).
My instructor said to me today... "Well, once a student reaches your level I generally send them solo? Are you ready?". However, I politely declined for the moment. I just have this niggling tendancy to tense up at the controls if there is a few bumps on the climb out. I would like to feel a little more relaxed with the aircraft before going on my own. My instructor actually seemed quite impressed that I was being a little cautious, but I fully expect to be a P1 experienced pilot by this time next week.
I will keep you all posted. Thanks for all your input so far.