Morticia, if I'd known you were another social worker I would have leaned on your shoulder and told you more horror stories from my own experience! Seriously though, why not East Anglia? Suffolk and Norfolk both have wonderful towns and villages where you can sometimes come across great old singers and musicians. Sometimes I dream about retiring to Southwold (home of Adnams Ales) and near to several villages of great renown for traditional music. Unfortunately the landscape is extremely flat, which is OK for cyclists but not much good if you enjoy hills.

Good luck, whatever you decide to do!