Hi Lyn!
Sheffield certainly has a great folk scene and I'd love to live closer.

However there is still plenty of traditional music in the Birmingham area.
My favourite club for a good traditional sing is the Black Diamond Folk Club founded 1964, now (after several moves) at The Lamp Tavern.

The Red Lion is still going, too :)

Make sure you get to Warwick festival in the summer, as well as Whitby

Send me a PM if I can help further.