Freelance contract running until late Jan 2011, how soon can I ask them to confirm whether they will need me after this?

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Any ideas?

I'm contracted until late Jan 2011. Have been approached re another contract.

Don't want to seem pushy (especially as I am part covering a specific project and part covering maternity leave so I think it partly depends on when the maternity person comes back).

Don't want to lose this work either! When do you feel is acceptable to ask them to give a definite idea of whether they will need me post Jan? Contact has mentioned that they'd like to keep me on, but has been vague as to detail..

Hi. I'd take a deep breath and ask them next week. January really isn't that far away so the sooner you know, the better.

Thanks Sueba!